With the first-ever Michelin Guide Philippines now officially announced, the spotlight is on the country’s growing dining scene — from chef-driven tasting menus to proudly local kitchens redefining Filipino flavors. And whether you’re finally trying a restaurant you’ve kept on your “someday list” or returning to a comfort favorite, Maya makes every meal better. 

Maya Credit Card users can enjoy up to 20% cashback (capped at ₱1,000 per month) when they dine and pay with their Maya Black Credit Card or Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card at thousands of restaurants nationwide — including several featured in the newly released Michelin Guide Philippines, such as Helm, Asador Alfonso, Celera, Gallery by Chele, Hapag, Inato, Kasa Palma, Linamnam, Toyo Eatery, Bolero, Cabel, Cochi, Halong, Lampara, Los Tacos, Manam (The Triangle), Pilya’s Kitchen, Some Thai, Taqueria Franco, The Underbelly, Your Local, 12/10, Antonio’s, Automat, Blackbird, Carmelo’s Steakhouse, Cirkulo, Fresca Trattoria, Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill, Goxo, Locavore, Lore, Lusso, Mamacita, Metiz, Now Now, Old Manila, Pablo, People’s Palace, Ramen Ron, Sala, Seva, Socarrat, Super Uncle Claypot, Taupe, Terraza Martinez, Txanton, Uma Nota, and Yamazato. 

Note: Restaurant listings are based on the official MICHELIN Guide Philippines 2025 release. 

And the best part? This 20% dining cashback comes on top of your regular card rewards. 

✅Maya Black users still earn up to 10x Maya Miles at Maya Black Preferred Merchants 

✅ Landers Credit Card users still earn extra cashback on every purchase 

Apply for a Maya Credit Card and explore dining deals at https://www.maya.ph/dineanywhere. For more information, visit maya.ph and mayabank.ph, and follow @mayaiseverything on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. 

Maya is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MICHELIN Guide. Restaurant information is based on publicly available listings from the MICHELIN Guide Philippines.  

Clark Water Corporation, an operating unit of Manila Water Non-East Zone subsidiary Manila Water Philippine Ventures and the sole water and wastewater service provider of the Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ), recently celebrated its 25 years in service, highlighting major milestones and announcing plans to further enhance its services for customers and locators.

Since Manila Water assumed operations in 2011, Clark Water has invested approximately P6.6-billion to upgrade water and wastewater systems across the Freeport Zone. These improvements were made possible through strong collaboration with its regulator, the Clark Development Corporation (CDC), led by President and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera, and the continued support of locators within the zone.

As a result of these strategic investments, Clark Water consistently delivers 100% coverage for water and wastewater services, continuous service, full regulatory compliance, and industry-leading performance—solidifying its position as a benchmark in the Philippine water utility sector.

Clark Water upholds operational excellence through four strategic pillars: Efficiency, Environmental Protection, Customer Value, and People & Community. These guide its mission to deliver sustainable, high-quality water services in the Clark Freeport Zone.

Clark Water ensures competitive rates, 24/7 service, and full compliance with Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water. The Company maintains world-class Non-Revenue Water (NRW) levels at just 6%, supported by a 20% supply buffer for reliability. It has achieved 100% sewer network integration and operates a centralized, compliant wastewater treatment facility, meeting DENR standards (DAO 2016-08 & DAO 2021-19).

These achievements come amid growing demand, with locators increasing from 1,096 in 2021 to 1,213 in 2025, and total water service connections reaching 1,894.

“Hindi pwedeng walang tubig, and we have lots of restaurants and hotels. We cannot afford to have water that is below standard. These are the challenges to Clark Water, and I am very proud to say that they have kept their commitment, their promise, and their performance,” shared Devanadera.

Beyond its core operations, Clark Water champions a safe and inclusive workplace while promoting the well-being of employees and communities through responsible water resource management. The Company also extends its impact beyond the Freeport Zone by supporting water access initiatives in Pampanga, building vital water supply facilities, and installing refrigerated drinking fountains to encourage hydration and public health.

Clark Water continues to recognize the importance of continued investment in its facilities as the CFZ continues to thrive as one of the Philippines’ major tourism and investment hubs.

“Continuous investment in water and wastewater infrastructure is critical to sustaining the growth of the Clark Freeport Zone as one of the Philippines’ premier tourism and investment destinations. By upgrading our facilities and introducing innovative solutions, we ensure that locators and communities have access to reliable, high-quality, and sustainable services. These improvements not only support economic development but also reinforce our commitment to environmental stewardship and long-term resilience,” said Lyn Zamora, General Manager of Clark Water.

As part of its long-term roadmap, Clark Water has developed the 2026 Service Improvement Plan, a strategic initiative focused on four key areas. Water Security prioritizes diversifying water sources to reduce reliance on groundwater, ensuring sustainability and resilience. Service Quality drives facility upgrades to meet evolving water and wastewater standards, guaranteeing safe and efficient service delivery. Service Accessibility and Continuity support service expansion and reliability to meet the growing needs of Clark Freeport Zone locators and maintain uninterrupted operations. Finally, Regulatory Compliance reinforces Clark Water’s commitment to meeting all regulatory requirements while addressing the water and wastewater needs of its stakeholders.

Starting 2026 until 2040, Clark Water will invest a total of P17.3-billion for planned infrastructure upgrades and system enhancements.

“As we celebrate 25 years of service, we reaffirm our commitment to world-class water and wastewater solutions for the Clark Freeport Zone. This milestone is a promise for the future—where sustainability, innovation, and excellence remain at our core. With the investment, we will continue supporting growth while protecting our environment and communities. Thank you to our partners and stakeholders for your trust as we build a stronger, more resilient Clark.” – Melvin Tan, COO of Manila Water Non-East Zone Operations said.

Enjoy up to 60% off select Logitech items, free shipping, exclusive product discounts, and zero-interest Shopee SPayLater options

MANILA, November 07, 2025 –  Beat the Christmas shopping rush and finish your wish lists early with Logitech’s lineup of irresistible 11.11 deals made for work, play, and everything in between.

This November, the global leader in gaming and PC peripherals is giving shoppers the perfect selection of stylish mice, keyboards, headsets, and more. Enjoy free shipping, exclusive product discounts, Shopee vouchers, and zero-interest Shopee SPayLater options for up to three months installment on all items this 11.11 Shopee sale.

Check out these amazing deals for you:

• Php 100 off with a minimum spend of Php 2,500

• Php 250 off with a minimum spend of Php 5,500

Big Deals on Smart Work Gear this Holiday Season

Professionals and productivity enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to this 11.11, with Logitech rolling out limited-time offers on its best-selling essentials.

MX Master 4: Versatile and work-optimized 

For those interested in a unique mouse design that prioritizes precision and has a supportive grip, the new MX Master 4 is the mouse for you. This recently-released intuitively designed mouse not only features an 8k DPI sensor and MagSpeed scroll wheel for smooth tracking and controlled scrolling, it also has a customizable haptic feedback on specific actions, shortcuts, and notifications for enhanced productivity. 

MX Keys S: Smart typing at your convenience

Make daily tasks effortless with the MX Keys S, a high-performance keyboard that uses smart illumination and programmable keys for peak efficiency. The backlit keys light up as your hands approach and automatically brightens or dims to suit your environment. Through Smart Actions on the Logi Options+ App, you can also automate repetitive tasks and customize your go-to controls with a single keystroke. 

Pebble 2 Combo: Show your style  

Liven up your workspace with the stylish and minimalist mouse and keyboard duo, the Pebble 2 Combo. Apart from its round, low-profile keys and fun color choices, this combo also uses  Silent Touch Technology for quiet clicks and Easy-Switch for seamlessly switching between up to three devices with a push of a button.

Zone Vibe 100: Built for serious work and casual downtime

Give the gift of high-fidelity sound with the Zone Vibe 100. Perfect for music lovers or remote professionals, the lightweight earbuds house 40mm speakers that ensure any music session and online meeting receives full and rich audio quality with no setbacks. Additionally, the flip-to-mute mic helps minimize background noise for crystal-clear communication during virtual conferences.

Brio 100 Webcam: Lifelike visuals in every call

Bring every video call to life with the Brio 100. This full HD 1080 webcam delivers sharp and accurate visuals and automatically adjusts light levels to keep you looking your best. It features a built-in microphone and a privacy shutter for worry-free use during long calls and presentations.

Save Big on Gaming Gadgets this Holiday Season

Logitech G is turning up the excitement for gamers with special deals on its sought-after gaming peripherals. Take this chance to upgrade your gaming spaces with these exclusive Logitech G vouchers to make every session feel immersive:

• Php 350 off with a minimum spend of Php 3,000

• Php 500 off with a minimum spend of Php 4,500

• Php 1,500 off on G923 Trueforce Racing Wheels

Pro X Superlight 2 SE Gaming Mouse: Light mouse, heavy gameplays

Engineered for esports excellence, the PRO X Superlight combines an ultra-light build with absolute precision. It’s powered by Logitech’s next-gen HERO 2 sensor with up to 44,000 DPI tracking and LIGHTSPEED wireless for a responsive and reliable gaming experience.

G923 Trueforce Racing Wheels: Rev up your virtual engines 

Enjoy the thrill of the race tracks from the comfort of your living space with the G923 Racing Wheels. Its TRUEFORCE feedback technology syncs with in-game physics and creates real-time, realistic vibrations for an immersive experience. With its dual-motor force feedback and premium brushed metal plus automotive-style leather stitching, every race feels like the real deal.

G733 Lightspeed Headset: Comfort that keeps you in the game

Bright, bold, and stylish, the G733 is the perfect gaming headset companion that blends in performance, comfort, and personality. Equipped with PRO-G drivers and DTS Headphone:X 2.0 technology, it delivers rich, distortion-free audio for a truly immersive experience. The dual-layer memory foam pads provide a snug, lightweight fit for all-day comfort, while the customizable RGB lighting lets every game look as dynamic as it sounds.

G304 Lightspeed Mouse: Compact power and precise control 

Lightweight yet powerful, the G304 Gaming Mouse is ideal for serious performance with its HERO sensor capable of delivering exceptionally accurate and consistent performance with zero smoothing, or acceleration on top of its impressive 250-hour battery life. 

G213 Prodigy Gaming Keyboard: The prodigy of gaming excellence

The G213 Gaming Keyboard balances performance and personality with Mech-Dome keys that deliver fast, tactile feedback. Its five individual lighting zones are fully customizable from a palette of approximately 16.8 million colors to match your vibe, while the spill-resistant design keeps it durable for daily gaming. 

Give the gift of style and performance this season. Make holiday shopping effortless and check out Logitech’s official Shopee store today.  For more information about Logitech’s product offerings and future promotions, visit  Logitech and Logitech G’s website and its official Shopee online store.

We’ve all been there: swearing that this is the year we’ll finally save, spend smarter, and stop the endless cycle of “budol” buys. But somehow, the plan to get our finances together turns into another “next time” situation.

Truth is, most of us fall into performative money habits. We mean well, but our actions don’t always match our intentions. If you’re serious about leveling up your finances before the year ends, it’s time to trade old patterns for smarter habits that actually grow your money. Thankfully, Maya, the #1 Fintech Ecosystem and #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines, makes it easier (and more rewarding) to do just that.

Here’s how to break free from the usual money traps:

1.  Start saving with purpose (and peace of mind)

Let’s be honest, if you’re saving whatever’s left after bills and brunches, there usually isn’t much left to save. It’s time to make this your first move: start treating saving like your first bill of the month and not as an afterthought  With Maya Personal Goals, you can set up specific savings targets — whether it’s for a trip, a new gadget, or an emergency fund — and earn up to 8% interest per year as you go.

Here’s how it works:

• Create up to five Personal Goals inside the Maya app.
• Name each goal, set your due date and target amount.
• Fund it from your Maya Wallet, Maya Savings, or even another bank.

Once you’ve set your goals, all that’s left to do is watch your money grow. Each one earns 4% interest per year right away, and every ₱20,000 you add unlocks a higher rate—up to 8% per year for deposits up to ₱100,000. There are no lock-up periods or penalties, so you stay flexible while still growing your money.

2. Make every spend work harder for you

If you’re spending anyway, you might as well make it count. With Maya, every swipe does more for you boosting your Maya Savings interest up to 15% p.a. and unlocking even more rewards through Maya Credit Cards.

Got weekend plans? Use your Maya Credit Card and earn up to 20% cashback when you dine anywhere until December 31, 2025. Love grocery runs or bulk shopping? The Maya Landers Credit Card gives you 5% cashback at Landers every time you stock up.

And if you want to take it up a notch, the Maya Black Credit Card lets you earn Maya Miles for every purchase so your daily spending can literally take you places.

3. Take control of credit and use it to build your future

A lot of us were raised to think credit is bad. But when done right, credit is actually a powerful tool for growth.

If you’ve never had a credit card before, Maya Black Express is a great way to start. It gives you access to credit perks of Maya Black but with less pressure. You just make a one-time Express Deposit (starting at ₱12,500) that sets your spending limit and that deposit stays in your Maya Savings, earning 3.5% interest per year while you use your card.

Every purchase helps you build your credit score, bringing you closer to qualifying for the full Maya Black Credit Card and all its lifestyle-level perks in as fast as six months.

4. Start where you are and scale with Time Deposit Plus

You don’t need to wait for a pay raise to start managing your money better. But once you’re ready to take your savings to the next level, Maya Time Deposit Plus can help you grow more consistently.

You can lock in your money for 3, 6, or 12 months with rates as high as 6% p.a. on deposits of up to ₱1 million per Time Deposit Plus account, and with up to five accounts, that’s as much as ₱5 million in total interest-earning deposits.

The best part? You can keep adding funds anytime, even after reaching your target amount. It’s perfect for anyone who wants the structure of a time deposit, but the flexibility of modern saving.

We’ve all made money mistakes — what matters is learning how to move past them. Breaking from performative habits starts with one small, intentional change, and Maya makes that change rewarding, simple, and smart.

Visit maya.ph or mayabank.ph, and follow @mayaiseverything on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to stay updated. Maya Philippines, Inc. and Maya Bank, Inc. are regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (www.bsp.gov.ph). Deposits are insured by PDIC up to ₱1 million per depositor.

Ballet Philippines unwraps the magic of the season with a visually spectacular and emotionally captivating new full-length production that blends technical rigor and comedic pantomime in a reimagined Alice in Wonderland.

Ballet Philippines invites audiences to step into a world where imagination knows no limits as it presents a spectacular new production of Alice in Wonderland, part of the company’s acclaimed 56th Season. Choreographed by Artistic Director Mikhail Martynyuk, this completely original adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s beloved story blends breathtaking choreography with playful theatricality, reintroducing a timeless tale through the transformative language of dance.

In Martynyuk’s reimagining of the classic, audiences are swept into a dreamlike realm where logic bends and wonder takes center stage. The story follows Alice, a curious young girl who, upon chasing a mysterious White Rabbit, finds herself tumbling into the whimsical world of Wonderland. As she journeys deeper into this extraordinary place, she passes through magical doors, samples enchanted potions and cakes, and encounters gardens of talking flowers that challenge her wit and resolve.

Each chapter of Alice’s adventure is brought vividly to life through Martynyuk’s inventive choreography and storytelling. A delightfully chaotic tea party hosted by the Mad Hatter, March Hare, and Dormouse is filled with riddles and whimsy, while the enigmatic Caterpillar helps Alice uncover the courage within her. But the stakes rise dramatically in the Queen of Hearts’ unpredictable court, where flamingos and hedgehogs become croquet mallets, tempers flare, and justice is anything but just. Accused alongside the Knave of Hearts, Alice ultimately defies the chaos, boldly crying “Stop!”—an act that breaks the dream’s spell and returns her to reality.

What distinguishes this Alice in Wonderland is Martynyuk’s artistic vision, which combines technically challenging choreography for the dancers with elements of plastic comedy pantomime to heighten the production’s theatrical energy. This innovative approach creates a ballet that is as visually captivating as it is emotionally engaging—an immersive, family-friendly experience designed to enchant audiences of all ages.

“As we continue to evolve Ballet Philippines’ artistic journey, Alice in Wonderland represents our ongoing mission to celebrate imagination, courage, and the joy of discovery,” shares Kathleen Liechtenstein, President of Ballet Philippines. “It also reflects our deeper purpose—to bring Filipino talent and artistry to the forefront of the global stage, showcasing how collaboration between world-class artists like Mikhail Martynyuk and our homegrown dancers creates a uniquely inspiring expression of creativity and excellence.”

For Mikhail Martynyuk, Alice in Wonderland is more than a reinterpretation of a classic—it is an exploration of the limitless creativity that defines ballet. “In Alice, I wanted to create a world where movement tells the story beyond words,” Martynyuk explains. “Through choreography, mime, and expression, we invite audiences to feel the humor, absurdity, and heart that make Wonderland so unforgettable.”

As the dream fades and Alice awakens beside her sister, she emerges forever changed by the journey—a reminder of the courage found in staying true to oneself and the limitless power of imagination.

Alice in Wonderland is one of the most anticipated productions of Ballet Philippines’ 56th Season, a year-long celebration of creativity, storytelling, and the enduring magic of dance.

✨ Follow the White Rabbit and step into a world where dreams dance, time twists, and imagination knows no bounds.

Alice in Wonderland runs for only five performances from December 5 to 7, 2025 at the Theatre at Solaire:

• December 5 (Gala Performance) – 8:00 PM
  
  
• December 6 – 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
  
  
• December 7 – 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
  
  

Seats are limited—secure your tickets now at TicketWorld and be part of this unforgettable holiday journey through Wonderland.

For media inquiries, please contact Rosary Ysmael at 0917 724 1007.