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EastWest Rural Bank Marks 12th Anniversary with Outreach Program for Schools in Remote and Typhoon-Hit Areas

EastWest Rural Bank (EWRB) marked its 12th anniversary with an outreach initiative that reached schools located in far-flung communities and areas affected by Typhoons Tino and Uwan. The program ran from November 5 to 20, 2025, covering selected public schools across Regions 5, 6, 7, and 11. A total of 590 learners and 49 teachers received Jollibee meals, drawing and coloring materials, rice packs, and EWRB giveaways as part of the Bank’s anniversary activities. According to Sheila Marasigan-Bajado, President of EastWest Rural Bank, the activity shows the Bank’s intention to stay present in the communities it serves: “Our team wanted to celebrate the anniversary by reaching out to schools that needed a boost after the recent typhoons. We are grateful to the teachers and school heads who welcomed us and allowed us to spend time with their learners.” Teachers, school heads, and barangay representatives assisted in facilitating the distribution activities, which were conducted on-site

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HUAWEI Enables Angkas Among Other Major Apps on Wearables for a Seamless On-the-Go Travel Experience

HUAWEI Philippines continues to elevate everyday convenience for Filipinos with the rollout of Angkas support on HUAWEI wearables. Users of the HUAWEI Fit SE, HUAWEI WATCH Fit 3 & Fit 4 Series, HUAWEI WATCH GT Series (GT 4, GT 5, GT 6), HUAWEI WATCH D2, and the HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate can now access Angkas ride information right from their wrist—making commuting simpler, safer, and more seamless than ever. This latest update comes at the right time, offering added value during the bustling holiday season when mobility, quick decision-making, and time management matter most. Angkas Arrives on HUAWEI Wearables With Angkas now accessible on HUAWEI wearables and soon to be available for HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate 2, HUAWEI WATCH 4 & 5. Users can conveniently view essential travel details without needing to check their phones during busy commutes. The app displays: Driver status (searching, assigned, on the way) Pick-up and drop-off locations Driver’s name Fare information Estimated time

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TIEZA Reaffirms “Building Tourism Together” Commitment in 2026

The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) today underscored its strengthened commitment to “building tourism together with communities, local governments, private sector partners, and national agencies as it accelerates major infrastructure, heritage preservation, and sustainable development projects across the country in 2026. As the primary agency mandated to develop, manage, and supervise tourism infrastructure nationwide, TIEZA continues to shape a more dynamic, inclusive, and future-ready tourism landscape—anchored on collaboration and shared growth, and all in line with the National Tourism Development Plan of 2023-2028. A Unified Approach to Tourism Development Guided by the Republic Act 9593 (Tourism Act of 2009), TIEZA is driving a comprehensive portfolio of initiatives that uplift tourism destinations, preserve cultural assets, and equip communities with world-class facilities that support increasing visitor demand. “Building tourism together requir

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TIEZA and GCash Partner to Streamline Online Travel Tax Refunds for Filipino Travelers

The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) has formally partnered with G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), the mobile wallet operator behind GCash, to significantly enhance the speed, security, and convenience of online travel tax refunds for Filipino travelers. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in Makati City, TIEZA will now adopt the GCash Funds Disbursement Service (FDS) to facilitate the real-time crediting of approved travel tax refunds directly into the GCash wallets of eligible passengers. This modernization initiative aligns with Executive Order No. 170, which mandates the adoption of digital payment systems across government, and Republic Act No. 9593 (Tourism Act of 2009), which empowers TIEZA to institute systems and partnerships that ensure the efficient administration of travel tax collection and refund services. Making Digital Refunds Seamless for Filipino Travelers Through the integration of the secure disbursement technology of GCash, passe

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The Philippines’ Next-Gen Heroes: Samsung Reveals the Grand Winners of Solve for Tomorrow 2025

Samsung Philippines has revealed the winners of its third Solve for Tomorrow competition in the country, as Samsung celebrates 15 years of the Solve for Tomorrow competition globally. This year’s Grand Prize winner hailed from Cavite Science Integrated School with members Elisha Lhane Althea Ramos, Harly P. Bautista, Jhacis Miguel Causapin, Eileen Cassandra S. Datu, and their adviser, Jeremae V. Varias. Their entry, "Mangrove Health Monitor (MaHeMo): A Solar-Powered, Water-Quality Sensing Buoy for Monitoring Mangrove Ecosystem Health," is a solar-powered buoy system that tracks mangrove water quality using sensors for salinity, turbidity, pH, temperature, and dissolved oxygen. The purpose of this project was to provide continuous monitoring of mangrove ecosystems and mark key areas with floating buoys. They will receive ₱500,000 worth of Samsung devices for their school, ₱250,000 worth of Samsung devices for the students and their teacher, ₱100,000 in cash for the team members, and ₱

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TIEZA Reinforces the Legacy of Club Intramuros Golf Course as a Premier Sports Tourism and Heritage Landmark

The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) proudly underscores its commitment to cultural preservation, sports tourism, and sustainable tourism development through its continued stewardship of the Club Intramuros Golf Course (CIGC)—one of the Philippines’ most historically significant recreational sites and a distinctive gem in the country’s golf tourism landscape. Strategically located within the storied walls of Intramuros, the Club Intramuros Golf Course offers a rare combination of athletic pursuit and heritage immersion. Established in 1906 during the early American colonial period, the course is not simply a leisure amenity but a living mark of Manila’s layered history. Its manicured greens and fairways sit against the backdrop of Spanish-era fortifications, old watchtowers and historic artillery—making it one of the few golf courses in the world built entirely within a preserved heritage district. More than a destination for golf enthusiasts, the Club Int

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Epson Expands Reforestation Efforts at La Mesa Eco Park

Epson Philippines Corporation continued its environmental efforts this year with a tree-planting activity recently held at La Mesa Eco Park in Quezon City. This activity supports Epson’s goal of protecting the environment and helping keep Metro Manila’s remaining green spaces healthy. This is important because these green spaces act as the “lungs of the city”, providing better air quality in the densely populated urban areas. Epson’s tree planting effort aligns with Epson’s belief that meaningful action, from its technology to its community programs, should create positive, lasting impact. Epson employees recently planted 221 native tree seedlings across designated areas in the park. These species were chosen to strengthen biodiversity and help restore parts of the watershed that have been affected by urban development. As the trees mature, they will help stabilize soil, improve air quality and support better water retention in the La Mesa Reservoir, which supplies essential resources

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Canon Philippines Gathers Filmmakers and Creators for “The Next Big Scene” EOS C50 Launch

Canon Marketing Philippines, Inc. brought together filmmakers, content creators, and visual storytellers for "The Next Big Scene" – Canon EOS C50 Launch, held on December 3, 2025, at Baked Studios, Makati City. The event celebrated the EOS C50, Canon's smallest and lightest cinema camera, designed for filmmakers and creators who demand both mobility and professional-grade quality. The EOS C50 introduces features designed for today's multi-platform storytelling landscape. It delivers up to 7K 60p internal RAW recording in a form factor that fits comfortably in the hand. As the first camera in the Cinema EOS lineup with 3:2 Open Gate recording, it captures the full width and height of its 7K sensor, giving filmmakers maximum flexibility in post-production. The Simultaneous Crop Recording feature allows creators to capture full 4K footage alongside cropped 2K vertical or square versions in a single take—ideal for producing multi-platform content. The Canon EOS C50 Body Only with XLR Hand

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Garmin fēnix Series Unveils MicroLED Display, Redefining Brightness in Smartwatches

Garmin is advancing the future of smartwatch technology with the launch of the latest addition to its premium GPS smartwatches, the fēnix 8 – MicroLED. It introduces a first-of-its-kind, high-resolution MicroLED display for superior readability in any environment. “The fēnix 8 series is changing the game for smartwatches with its first-ever ultra-bright MicroLED display to a smartwatch so users can see their maps, stats, health and wellness metrics and more like never before.” —Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing. As Garmin’s flagship multisport outdoor smartwatch line, the fēnix series has continued to advance wearable innovation and capabilities. Each milestone, from the world’s first solar-powered smartwatch fēnix 6 in 2020 to the fēnix 7 in 2022, which introduced multi-band GNSS positioning and an integrated LED flashlight, demonstrates the series’ role as a pioneer focusing on outdoor safety and professional sports performance. The fēnix 8 MicroLED

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SEA CAN Alliance by COMCO Mundo Reinforces Synergy for the Southeast Asian Market

A new force in communications has emerged in the region with the launch of the new Southeast Asia Communications Agencies Network Alliance (SEA CAN Alliance) by COMCO Mundo, a network of independent communications agencies united by a shared vision to create insightful, meaningful, and impactful initiatives through seamless regional integration, local expertise in each market, industry best practices, and agility for the changing landscape in business and related sectors. SEA CAN Alliance by COMCO Mundo brings together pioneering agencies from across the region, Agrakom PR from Indonesia led by its Managing Director, Ms. Hana Budiono; Ink PR from Malaysia led by its Managing Director, Mr. Manimaran Ambalaghan; COMCO Southeast Asia - Pilipinas led by its Vice President for Business Operations and Managing Director/Partner, Ms. Rachel Syfargo; COMCO Southeast Asia - Singapore led by its Managing Director and Business Administrator/Partner, Ms. Ampy Corpus; 2COMMU from Thailand led by it

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