How Two Filipino Sari-Sari Store Owners Found New Ways to Grow With Maya Business
In photo (L-R): Nemia Rontal and Wilma Manalastas Almost every Filipino neighborhood has one. A sari-sari store tucked beside a family home. A small storefront where neighbors stop to buy everyday essentials, catch up with one another, or quickly pay for load before heading home. For decades, these community businesses have quietly become part of […]
PLDT Enterprise and 6D Technologies Help Businesses Bring IoT Closer to Everyday Operations
PLDT Enterprise and 6D Technologies formalize their partnership to expand scalable IoT connectivity and support enterprise digital transformation across the Philippines. (L–R): Gilbert Gaw, First Vice President and Head of IT and Transformation Office, PLDT and Smart; Nico Alcoseba, First Vice President and Head of Product Management and Innovation, PLDT Enterprise; Manish Arora, Executive Director […]
Ube Nation Is Taking Over SM Malls in the East Metro
Indulging in anything Ube is easy peasy at SM Malls in the East Metro East of Metro Manila, Philippines – From viral desserts on social media to purple-inspired café creations across the globe, ube continues to capture the hearts — and taste buds — of food lovers everywhere. Once known mainly as a Filipino favorite, […]
Pepper Lunch Brings Its Signature Hot Plate Experience to SM City Marilao
Indulge in the sizzling flavors of Japanese favorites as Pepper Lunch finally opens at the West Wing Expansion of Your Most Loved Supermall—SM City Marilao, bringing its signature hot plate dining experience closer to Bulakeños. Known for its mouthwatering steak, savory rice meals, and appealing ambience, Pepper Lunch lets diners enjoy meals through its patented […]
Hassle-free travel: Payments abroad made easier with GCash Visa Card
Pay seamlessly abroad with your GCash Visa Card, featuring real-time forex updates and spend tracking via the GCash app Hassle-free travel: Payments abroad made easier with GCash Visa Card With the GCash Visa Card, users can view low and transparent forex rates upfront and track international spending in real time within the GCash app for a seamless travel experience Recognizing that Filipino travelers are more mindful of […]
Lampara Books celebrates National Heritage Month with launch of culturally relevant and educational titles
The launch bridges tradition and modern education through stories that nurture literacy, creativity, and social awareness In celebration of National Heritage Month, Lampara Books unveils its latest collection of literary and educational releases that honor the long-standing traditions of Filipino storytelling and encourage cultural appreciation and values formation among the next generation of readers. The […]
Filipino blues trio AME channels love, labor, and survival on debut album, Kwentong Barbero
The Marikina-based trio delivers a no-skips album driven by blues-infused rock ’n’ roll and working-class struggles Filipino blues rock trio AME has officially released Kwentong Barbero, a seven-track album that tackles the unfiltered realities of everyday Filipino life. As one of the few active blues bands in the local music scene, AME takes the genre […]
ALYSON drops sophomore album, AFTER OURS
Now available on all digital music platforms worldwide, the 8-track release unfolds like a single emotional journey: carefully sequenced, richly detailed, and impossible to skip. Manila, Philippines – Following the radiant charm of their critically acclaimed debut DEFINITELY LOVE!, ALYSON returns to the spotlight with AFTER OURS—a sonically ambitious sophomore album released via Offshore Music […]
Enjoy Exclusive Rewards at OPPO Service Centers
Your next visit to an OPPO Service Center may come with a few extra perks. Through its newest ‘Happy Weekend’ promo, OPPO Care is giving customers access to freebies, exclusive discounts, and special rewards alongside its after-sales services. Available from May 29 to 31, 2026, the promo lets customers enjoy added value when visiting participating […]
VeritasPay nationwide expansion powers SME growth through digital payments
Payment solutions provider VeritasPay Philippines Inc. is scaling up its nationwide presence as it accelerates support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) adapting to an increasingly digital economy. From an initial focus on Metro Manila and the broader Mega Manila area in 2021, the company has since expanded its reach to serve merchants across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, […]