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MY PAMBANSANG IPO BUYING EXPERIENCE I decided to experience the Pambansang IPO  because I want to explore more investmen...
09/10/2026

MY PAMBANSANG IPO BUYING EXPERIENCE

I decided to experience the Pambansang IPO because I want to explore more investment opportunities and learn how to grow my money through stock investing.

If you’re also curious about investing, this could be a chance to learn something new!

You can start through the GCash app using these simple steps:

1) Open GStocks PH on your GCash app.

2) Select AB Capital Securities Inc.

3) Cash in to your trading wallet.

4) Choose the stock you want to buy.

5) Enter your order, review the details, and submit.

HURRY! Hanggang OCTOBER 12, 12 NOON na lang ang Pambansang IPO! Saturday and Sunday are not included, so don’t wait until the last minute!

Lalamove Expands to Davao, Targets SMEs and Local Delivery NeedsDAVAO CITY, Philippines — On-demand delivery platform La...
07/10/2026

Lalamove Expands to Davao, Targets SMEs and Local Delivery Needs

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — On-demand delivery platform Lalamove has officially launched its services in Davao City as part of its wider expansion across Mindanao, aiming to support local businesses, individuals and vehicle owners with faster and more accessible delivery services.

Lalamove’s Mindanao rollout covers Davao, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, Bukidnon, Butuan, Iligan, Pagadian and Dipolog. In Davao, the company is positioning its platform as a convenient option for businesses and consumers needing short- and long-distance deliveries across the city and nearby areas.

The platform offers on-demand booking through its app, real-time tracking, multiple vehicle options based on load size, and parcel insurance of up to ₱75,000 regardless of vehicle type.
For micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), Lalamove said its service can provide an affordable delivery option as more businesses shift to online selling and digital payments. The company also aims to create additional earning opportunities for local vehicle owners and drivers.

“We’re excited to finally bring Lalamove to the communities of Mindanao, and Davao especially,” said Djon Nacario, Managing Director of Lalamove Philippines, noting the growing digital activity of Davao’s MSMEs.

Lalamove currently has 300 partner drivers in Davao, with driver and vehicle registration already underway. The company also provides partner drivers with benefits such as medical e-consultations, fuel discounts, emergency roadside assistance and insurance protection covering accidents, permanent disability and death.

Through its Davao expansion, Lalamove aims to become a go-to on-demand delivery platform for Davao’s growing business community and residents.

CARD Indogrosir opens 100th branch in Cavite to continue empowering local sari-sari storesCARD Indogrosir Inc., the groc...
14/09/2026

CARD Indogrosir opens 100th branch in Cavite to continue empowering local sari-sari stores

CARD Indogrosir Inc., the grocery distributor arm of CARD MRI in partnership with Indonesia’s Salim group, opened its 100th branch in Trece Martires, Cavite on July 31, 2026, serving local households and microentrepreneurs.

As commercial convenience stores and shopping marts continue to expand across urban communities, CARD Indogrosir’s 100th store is strategically located in Trece Martires to help sari-sari store owners stay competitive. By providing wholesale products at lower prices, the branch expects to serve over 2,000 sari-sari store owners and other related businesses in the area.

Sari-sari stores remain essential to daily Filipino life, offering tingi (small-quantity) purchases and informal credit for families trying to stretch tight budgets. Beyond convenience, these neighborhood stalls also serve as vital social hubs for local communities.

“Sari-sari stores remain the heartbeat of the Filipino neighborhood,” said CARD Indogrosir Executive Vice President Frederick Nicasio Torres. “We have supported them for a long time, and we will continue doing so because they are the backbone of local economies. They sustain the communities around them.”

To help store owners restock more easily and purchase inventories at lower prices, CARD Indogrosir offers digital ordering and direct doorstep delivery through the CARD Ottokonek app.

“Reaching our 100th branch in just three years allows us to respond more deeply to the needs of local microentrepreneurs,” shared CARD Indogrosir Business Development Head Jeffrey Rilles. “When we help sari-sari stores, mobile vendors, and local food carts thrive by giving them the support to stand tall against competition, we are helping build resilient, self-sustaining local economies across our communities. ”

Beyond this, CARD MRI also provides financial services to give store owners access to capital and business loans, helping them grow and stand their ground against larger retail chains.

CARD Indogrosir Executive Vice President Mr. Frederick Nicasio Torres, Distribution Center Head Pak Sayed Maksalmina, and CARD Ottokonek General Manager and Business Development Head Jeffrey Rilles led the branch opening. CARD MRI Managing Director Mr. Aristeo A. Dequito and Trece Martires Mayor Gemma Lubigan, along with other representatives from the local government unit, graced this important milestone.

During the opening, the branch offers Buy 1 Take 1 deals on selected products. It holds program activities such as Zumba dancing, free product tastings, and an afternoon caravan of raffle games.

Since opening its pioneer store in San Rafael, San Pablo City, Laguna in 2023, CARD Indogrosir has expanded its stores across the CALABARZON, Bicol Region, and Oriental Mindoro. The 100th branch is located at Lot 3341 D-2-E, Marcius Avenue, Barangay Lapidario, Trece Martires, Cavite, and is open to walk-in wholesale shoppers and the general public. (Jireh Pearl Casionan, Junior Writer/CARD)

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In Photo: CARD Indogrosir Executive Vice President Frederick Nicasio Torres (centermost) during the opening of the 100th branch in Trece Martires, Cavite, emphasizing their commitment to helping local microentrepreneurs thrive.

Three designers. Three opening walks. And one young idol who is quietly becoming a familiar face at the front of Vietnam...
14/09/2026

Three designers. Three opening walks. And one young idol who is quietly becoming a familiar face at the front of Vietnam's fashion runways.

At Vietnam Wedding Week 2026, Dylan of UPRIZE stepped out as the first face for Luu Viet Anh's FALVAON presentation, VÀNG ẢNH VÀNG ANH. It was a brief moment in the spotlight, but not an isolated one. Before Luu Viet Anh, Dylan had already opened shows for Chung Thanh Phong and Tran Hung. Three first-face moments later, the pattern is becoming difficult to ignore.

For a performer best known for the stage, music and the world of idol entertainment, the runway is opening up a different kind of spotlight. There is no microphone. No choreography to hide behind. Just the music, the lights and the first few seconds in which everyone in the room decides to look.

At Vietnam Wedding Week 2026, Dylan did more than make a celebrity appearance. He became the first image through which the audience entered one of the event's most story-driven collections.

https://www.tmwasia.net/2026/09/from-idol-to-first-face-dylans-fashion.html

13/09/2026

Another birthday event for MAGO with special performance of their latest cover Sailormoon's La Soldier.

30/08/2026

Behind MAGO's magical confidence and stage-ready beauty is BeautyEnce Aesthetic & Wellness Center ✨

Beautyence Aesthetic & Wellness Center is located at Door 8, 2nd Floor, DBR Building, McArthur Highway (corner Pag-asa Street), Balusong, Bangkal, Davao City.

THREE International Makes Philippine Entry in Davao, Holds Pre-Launch at ARIA HotelDavao City marked a milestone in the ...
30/08/2026

THREE International Makes Philippine Entry in Davao, Holds Pre-Launch at ARIA Hotel

Davao City marked a milestone in the Philippine expansion of THREE International, a global wellness company built around the principles of People, Purpose, and Platform, as it held its Philippine pre-launch event at ARIA Hotel Davao on August 29.

The THREE International Philippine Pre-Launch was held in collaboration with Icon Elites Artist Management, headed by Pau Garcia, bringing together guests, prospective Brand Ambassadors, and members of the local creative and business community.

The gathering introduced THREE International’s global vision, wellness portfolio, and business platform, with Davao City becoming the first Philippine city to welcome the international brand.

A major highlight was the first visit to Davao City of Ms. Tess Relampagos, Global Ambassador of THREE International, who served as one of the featured speakers. Also featured was Dr. Evelyn F. Magno, who presented information on GLP-3 from a medical-professional perspective and discussed its relationship with THREE’s GLP-THREE.

“It’s Time for Davao to Be First”

The event highlighted THREE International’s growing global presence across North America, Asia-Pacific, and other markets. Presentations noted that the company opened 14 global markets on Day One in 2023, with distribution centers in Utah, Hong Kong, and Indonesia, among other expansion initiatives.

The Philippines was highlighted on THREE’s international map, with Davao taking the lead in the company’s Philippine entry.

The message of the pre-launch was clear: “It’s time for Davao to be first.”

Introducing THREE’s Wellness Portfolio

Guests were also introduced to THREE’s wellness portfolio, including its GLP THREE line and the company’s “Simple 6” everyday essentials:

Eternel — Master Antioxidant with Glutathione

Revive — Renewal and Recovery

Purifi — Gentle Whole Body Detox

Vitalite — Superfood Blend and Multivitamin Complex

Collagene — Youthful Skin
Marine Sourced

Imune — Total Body Immune Support

The products were presented as part of THREE’s broader whole-body wellness approach, with speakers emphasizing the importance of informed health and wellness choices.

People • Purpose • Platform

At the heart of THREE International is its People • Purpose • Platform philosophy—building community, encouraging meaningful personal goals and wellness, and providing an international e-commerce and direct-selling platform for Brand Ambassadors.

The collaboration with Icon Elites Artist Management, headed by Pau Garcia, also highlighted the potential intersection of wellness, entrepreneurship, and the creative industry, bringing together an international wellness platform and Davao’s growing pool of artists and talents.

For Davao, the August 29 gathering was more than a product and business presentation. It marked the first step of THREE International’s Philippine journey, bringing its global wellness vision and business opportunity to the country through Davao City.

As THREE moves toward its official Philippine launch, Davao proudly takes the lead as the city where THREE International first lands in the Philippines.(PR)

Taptap Send and GCash International expand easier, more accessible remittances for Filipinos in BahrainOverseas Filipino...
29/08/2026

Taptap Send and GCash International expand easier, more accessible remittances for Filipinos in Bahrain

Overseas Filipinos in Bahrain can enjoy zero transfer fees on all remittances to the Philippines as a limited-time offer.

For many OFWs, sending money home helps cover everyday needs, from household expenses and education to healthcare and savings. To make remittances more accessible to Filipinos in Bahrain, Taptap Send has expanded its international network through a partnership with GCash, the Philippines’ #1 finance superapp and largest cashless ecosystem.

The partnership offers OFWs in Bahrain a seamless way to send money directly to GCash accounts. For a limited time, users can enjoy zero transfer fees (standard foreign exchange rates still apply).

The collaboration is part of broader efforts by GCash to work with accredited international partners to provide Filipinos abroad with safer, more convenient ways to send money home. Beyond Bahrain, the service will expand to the United States, including Hawaii (excluding Las Vegas), Canada, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, and select European countries including Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Mayotte, the Netherlands, Portugal, Réunion, Slovakia, Spain, Romania, Denmark, Norway, Czechia, Hungary, and Sweden.

“Our partnership with GCash allows us to make it even easier for overseas Filipinos to send money home through a trusted digital platform. By offering convenient transfers, competitive exchange rates, and zero transaction fees in supported corridors, we want to help OFWs make every remittance count and stay connected to the people who matter most,” said Faye Sta. Ana-Corpuz, Taptap Send Head of the Philippines Growth and SEA Expansion.

GCash partnership with Taptap Send brings overseas Filipinos in Bahrain closer to home with zero transfer fees straight to their GCash wallets

The partnership also highlights the importance of using official and accredited remittance channels, which provide greater transaction security and traceability while reducing risks associated with unaccredited or difficult-to-trace intermediaries.

“At GCash, we recognize the important role remittances play in helping Filipino families manage their everyday needs and build a more secure financial future. By working with trusted international partners like Taptap Send, we are expanding access to safe, convenient, and reliable ways for Filipinos abroad to send money home while strengthening their connection to the Philippines,” shared GCash International Vice President for International Payments, Carlos Bauza.

For overseas Filipinos in Bahrain, sending money to GCash through TapTap Send is straightforward:
1.Open the Taptap Send app and select Philippines as the destination
2.Choose GCash as the delivery method
3.Enter the recipient’s registered GCash mobile number; the number should start with a Philippine (+63) or Bahrain (+973)
4.Ensure the number is correct and complete the transaction

*Zero transfer fees are automatically applied; forex rates apply. This offer is available for a limited time.

The collaboration reflects the growing role of digital financial services in helping overseas Filipinos stay connected with their families and communities in the Philippines, while making cross-border remittances more accessible, secure, and convenient.

To know more about Taptap Send, visit www.taptapsend.com.

For more information on GCash, please visit www.gcash.com.

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SUCCESS ROOTED IN GRIT To most people, cassava is just a basic staple crop. But for Randel J. Perez and his family from ...
28/08/2026

SUCCESS ROOTED IN GRIT

To most people, cassava is just a basic staple crop. But for Randel J. Perez and his family from Dapdap West, Tagaytay City, the root crop in their backyard became their primary source of income.

Randel worked as a store merchandiser, while his wife served as a cashier. They were earning just enough to meet their family's daily needs. But when the pandemic hit, everything changed.

When nationwide lockdowns kept everyone indoors, Randel and his family found themselves stuck at home. Looking around their backyard, they noticed their flourishing cassava plants. Randel harvested the root crops, carefully peeled and thinly sliced them, and fried them until crisp.

It just started as a simple kitchen experiment, then quickly turned into their signature flavored cassava chips. At first, their market was small. They packed the chips into simple bags and sold them to former workmates and friends.

To stand out from typical snacks, they experimented with various savory seasonings. They gained positive feedback, and people started to love their flavored cassava chips.

Motivated by the early support, Randel and his wife decided to go all-in. They personally deliver their chips to local pasalubong centers and tourist spots around Tagaytay. They also set up tables during regional bazaars and partnered with school canteens.

Recognizing the growing shift toward digital shopping, they also brought their product online, which boosted orders far beyond their community.

The road ahead, however, was far from easy. The sales went up and down, bulk orders took hours to prepare manually, and daily distribution was a constant battle.

"Para makapaghatid ng mga order, nagkabit ako ng slab or patungan na gawa sa kahoy sa likod ng aking motorsiklo upang maibalanse ko ang mga bag ng cassava chips," Randel recalls. (To deliver orders, I attached a wooden slab onto the back of my motorcycle to balance stacks of cassava chip bags). Rain or shine, he navigated the winding roads of Tagaytay to reach his customers.

Despite all the challenges, their grit and determination began to pay off. Eventually, they saved enough profit to purchase a jeepney, which made their product distribution safer, faster, and able to handle much larger volumes.

As demand grew, so did their need for capital. Randel became a client of CARD SME Bank, Inc., a thrift bank under CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institution (CARD MRI) that supports micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs, securing loans to finance both family and business needs.

With the bank's help, the couple was able to invest in production machinery to upgrade their manual tools. This shift allowed them to increase their daily production, helping meet customers' demand without sacrificing product quality and flavor.

Today, Randel and his wife continue to manage their business. Their flavored cassava chips have now become one of the local favorite chips across Tagaytay City's markets and pasalubong centers.

With their faith, resourcefulness, and relentless hard work, even a backyard crop can yield a life-changing success.(PR)

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In Photo: Mr. and Mrs. Perez with their signature flavored cassava chips, the very treat that has brought them comfort in life.

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