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As Pet Wellness Takes Center Stage, Proactive Nutrition Is Emerging as a Key Priority

The questions pet parents are asking have changed. A few years ago, many focused primarily on flavor, convenience, or price. Today, they're looking more closely at ingredient quality, digestive health, and how nutrition supports their pets through every life stage. As more Filipinos treat pets as family, they're applying the same wellness mindset they use for themselves to their pets' nutrition—viewing food not just as daily sustenance, but as an investment in long-term health and wellbeing. "Pet parents today are asking more thoughtful questions. They're no longer just asking what's popular," said Romy Sia, Managing Director of Bow & Wow Philippines. "They want to understand where ingredients come from, how they're formulated, and how they support their pet's health throughout every stage of life. We're seeing a clear shift from simply feeding pets to nourishing them for lifelong wellness." This reflects a broader consumer shift toward preventive health. Euromonitor identifies 'Wel

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usmile Empowers Filipinos' Oral Care Routines with Proactive, Clinical-Grade, Smart Dental Tech

Global professional oral care brand usmile is transforming daily oral hygiene for Filipinos as it strengthens its presence in the Philippines with smart, science-backed devices designed to help stop dental problems before they start. By bringing preventive oral care to the forefront, the brand empowers consumers to make smarter choices for healthier smiles every day. A leader in the oral care industry across the region, usmile champions innovative dental healthcare methods that reduce the risk of diseases and improve the overall oral health of users around the world. Encouraging Proactive Dental Wellness in the Philippines In a country widely recognized as a cheerful nation, smiling is a cultural gesture in the Philippines, serving as a universal language communicating warmth, trust, and community. However, despite the value placed on smiles, oral health remains a significant challenge across the country. For many Filipino families, the dentist's chair is often a last resort, waiti

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Double the Win: Two-for-One Money Habits That Grow Your Wealth Without Feeling Like a Sacrifice

Forget strict self-denial. Being "good with money" no longer means resisting the urge to ‘add to cart’ and having to choose between spending, saving, or investing. Today’s smartest financial habits are about making one decision that accomplishes two goals at once. Two-fold financial habits create simple, intentional routines in which every financial move sparks another win – like treating yourself to a long-awaited purchase while automatically funding your future. In fact, saving and investing don't just pay off in the long run. They can also turn every deposit into an instant thrill today. Have PHP 1,000 to save? What if it could win you a brand-new motorcycle or laptop? If you want to make your money work twice as hard and score epic prizes while doing it, here are habits to help you spend smarter, grow your wealth, and even get rewarded along the way: 1. Buy One, Invest One Retail therapy doesn't have to come with buyer's remorse. Every time you indulge in a non-essential purcha

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Kaspersky Launches Partnerverse – An Interactive Digital Universe Celebrating its Global Partner Ecosystem

Kaspersky has announced the launch of Partnerverse, an interactive portal designed to showcase the company’s global partner network across diverse regions and categories as well as highlight the vital role of partners in building a secure digital future. Kaspersky is a global, partner-driven cybersecurity leader dedicated to protecting businesses and consumers from evolving digital threats. Throughout its nearly three-decade history, the company has built an extensive global network of over 18,000 partners delivering best-in-class cyber protection to millions of clients worldwide. Kaspersky’s new digital project highlights the immense value of its partner community and symbolizes the IT channel's evolution into a synergistic ecosystem centered on expertise and co-innovation. The Partnerverse platform visualizes the company's global network, acknowledging the crucial contributions of its partners while showcasing the immense scale and opportunities for future allies. This dynamic digi

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Two Decades Strong: Acer Maintains its Leadership as the #1 Laptop Brand in the Philippines

Acer continues its two-decade streak as the Philippines' No. 1 laptop brand. According to Nielsen-GfK data for the first five months of 2026, Acer maintains its dominant position, commanding 37% and 34.5% market shares in the consumer and gaming laptop segments, respectively. This enduring performance extends an extraordinary milestone. Acer has been the Philippines' top-ranked laptop brand for 20 consecutive years (2006–2025), an achievement validated by the IDC Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker (Q4 2025). The brand enters this year following a historic 2025, where it reached an all-time high of 37.3% total consumer laptop market share, driven by robust performance across its gaming and non-gaming portfolios. “These achievements are deeply meaningful to us as we celebrate Acer’s 50th anniversary,” said Sue Ong-Lim, Managing Director of Acer Philippines. “They reflect our strong commitment to our mission of breaking barriers between people and technology, one that has guide

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AFAD to Open 32nd Defense and Sporting Arms Show with Sen. Migz Zubiri

The Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines, Inc. (AFAD) will officially open the 32nd Defense and Sporting Arms Show (DSAS) on July 22 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, with Senate Majority Floor Leader Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri leading the opening ceremonies as guest of honor. For more than three decades, the Defense and Sporting Arms Show has served as the country's premier firearms exhibition and the flagship event of AFAD, bringing together the firearms industry, government agencies, sports shooters, collectors, retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and responsible firearm owners to promote responsible gun ownership, public safety, and continued industry development. This year's event also highlights AFAD's long-standing legislative advocacy for policies that protect the rights of responsible, law-abiding firearm owners while encouraging the growth of the Philippine firearms industry. AFAD President Alaric "Aric" Topacio said the or

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Beyond Expands into the Philippines with Google Cloud, AI Expertise

Beyond, a UK-headquartered global technology company and Google Cloud Premier Partner, has officially launched its operations in the Philippines, marking another step in its international expansion while bringing its expertise in Google Cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and cloud engineering to the local market. The company formally entered the country during a launch event held on July 8 at Blackbird at the Nielson Tower in Makati City. The gathering brought together leaders from the technology, business, government, diplomatic, and academic sectors from both the United Kingdom and the Philippines. Beyond specializes in designing and building cloud infrastructure, AI-driven applications, cybersecurity solutions, customer experience platforms, and digital commerce systems using Google Cloud technologies. Its enterprise customers include HSBC, PayPal, PUMA, Snap, and Deutsche Bank. Unlike many technology firms that offer services across multiple cloud platforms, Bey

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Century Tuna Superbods 2026 Announces "Superbod Era" Finalists During Highly Anticipated Callback

Celebrating its 20th year, Century Tuna Superbods enters a new era that reflects two decades of inspiring healthier Filipinos. The country’s premier fitness competition is officially back, but if you think you know what to expect from Superbods, prepare to be surprised once again. During the highly anticipated Final Callback, a powerful truth became undeniable: Superbods has officially evolved, and the exciting new Superbod Era has arrived. Out of hundreds of hopeful applicants from all over the country, the chosen semi-finalists stepped into the spotlight to completely redefine modern fitness. This year, the brand is signaling a profound shift: there is so much more to the bodies seen on stage. The entire Callback event served as a powerful revelation of a more holistic Superbod. Audiences and judges alike were treated to a compelling showcase that went far beneath the surface—unpacking more of the real, raw personal transformations, unshakeable resilience, and a diverse range of lif

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Epson Reinvents Affordable Printing with Next-Generation EcoTank Series

Epson, a global leader in professional printing, has expanded its EcoTank printer line-up with eight new compact models – the L1310, L1350, L3310, L3350, L3316, L3356, L5390 – designed to deliver faster, more cost-efficient printing for homes and small businesses. As demand for home-office setups continues to grow across Southeast Asia, so does the need for reliable, high-volume printing solutions with low running costs. Building on the success of over 100 million EcoTank printers sold globally, Epson’s latest generation combines improved speed, smarter workflow features and simplified maintenance in a compact design. The new EcoTank range boasts improved performance and enhanced features that deliver greater ease. The L1350, L3350, L3356, and L5390 come with model-exclusive functions for mobile scanning and copying via the Epson Smart Panel, along with AirPrint compatibility to help customers stay ahead of their needs. The L5390 enhances productivity further with an automatic docume

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Jackery and Silicon Valley Join Forces to Make Portable Energy More Accessible to Filipinos

In its pursuit of making life uninterrupted a reality for more Filipinos, Jackery, dubbed the "Apple of solar generators," has expanded its footprint with a nationwide rollout across Silicon Valley stores, one of the most established computer and gadget retail chains in the Philippines. With recent power interruptions making energy security a pressing concern, this collaboration brings safe, portable, and dependable energy solutions directly to where consumers buy their gears. Beyond tech and gadgets, Jackery’s presence in Silicon Valley completes a ready-for-anything tech ecosystem, serving as a dependable wireless power source or an emergency backup tailored to the modern consumer's lifestyle. "Jackery’s mission has always been about empowering Filipinos with power they can depend on, and partnering with Silicon Valley allows us to position our products right beside the essential gadgets that Filipinos use everyday," said Miguel Bonifacio, Marketing and Emerging Business Head of Co

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