Lalamove launches CSR initiative to support relief, humanitarian efforts of Save the Children Philippines & Tzu Chi Philippines

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Lalamove, the leading on-demand and ride-hailing platform in the Philippines, rolls out its latest Deliver Care initiative, “Moves that Bring You Home”, dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities it serves.

For many NGOs, the constraint is not only access to donated goods, but the cost and coordination required to move bulky items from multiple areas. As a result, donations go uncollected, renovation projects stall, and essential supplies are delayed. Lalamove helps close this gap by launching its corporate social responsibility (CSR) program to provide delivery solutions or essential community services, from house-moving and relief efforts to the delivery of donations, bulky items, and project materials.

In the Philippines, Lalamove partnered with Save the Children and Tzu Chi Foundation to support their humanitarian and relief efforts to affected communities nationwide, especially those who need medical supplies, food, and other essential items for their day-to-day necessities.

Extending the impact through LalaPoints donations

Lalamove users can now also support different communities affected by natural disasters or emergencies through Save the Children Philippines and Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines by registering as Lalamove Rewards members and donating accumulated LalaPoints from every completed order. With a total of 450 or 950 LalaPoints, PHP 20 or PHP 50 will be donated to their chosen NGO, which supports their relief and humanitarian efforts.

“We believe our responsibility extends beyond logistics. Through our partnership with Save the Children Philippines and Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines, we’ll be able to deliver meaningful support to vulnerable communities and help create lasting social impact,” said Djon Nacario, Managing Director of Lalamove Philippines. “With this campaign, we also get to utilize our rewards program to allow our users to directly donate to vulnerable communities.”

“This partnership reflects what’s possible when purpose meets action. Together, we can create real impact in children’s lives,” said Riel Andaluz, Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead, Save the Children Philippines.

“We are humbled and grateful to Lalamove for choosing the Tzu Chi Foundation as one of the recipients of its members’ LalaPoints. The monetary equivalent of these points allows Lalamove users to participate in our recovery efforts for the thousands of Mindanaoans impacted by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake early this month,” said Mine Heart Tantoy, head of Tzu Chi Philippines’s Charity Department. “Even before this partnership, Lalamove has been our department’s preferred on-demand ride-hailing platform. We consistently call on Lalamove to help deliver medicines, rice, and other forms of assistance to our beneficiaries, and it has proven to be a reliable and efficient service.”

In line with Lalamove’s vision of empowering local communities to drive positive change, this initiative demonstrates how even the smallest deliveries can have a lasting impact. Join the cause and make a difference today: https://www.lalamove.com/moves-that-bring-you-home-campaign ###

LG Philippines Strengthens Hospitality Market Presence with Subic Industry Event

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Subic Bay, Philippines — LG Electronics Philippines strengthened its engagement with the hospitality sector in Subic through a two-day event held in collaboration with WSI, the Subic Freeport Chamber of Commerce, and the Subic Hotel Association.

Held from April 23 to 24 at Lighthouse Hotel Subic in Moonbay Marina Complex, Waterfront Road, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, the event brought together 110 guests composed of CIOs, CFOs, top executives, and key decision makers from hotels in Subic. The gathering served as a strategic platform for LG to present its latest display technologies and hospitality solutions designed for modern hotel environments.

As hotels continue to look for ways to improve guest experience, streamline functions, and elevate spaces for meetings and events, LG showcased solutions that address different hospitality needs. These included Hospitality TVs for hotel rooms, LED walls for indoor and outdoor requirements, and Interactive Digital Boards for small functions.

Mr. Edgardo Kasunuran Jr., Media Solutions ID & IT – Head of Sales, LG Electronics Philippines, said, “The hospitality industry continues to evolve rapidly, and technology plays an important role in helping hotels create better guest experiences and more efficient spaces. Through this event, LG Electronics Philippines was able to connect directly with hotel leaders in Subic and showcase display solutions designed to support the changing needs of the hospitality sector.”

A closer look at LG hospitality solutions

The event gave attendees a first-hand experience of LG’s hospitality display technologies, allowing hotel leaders to see how the solutions may be applied across different areas of hotel operations.

LG highlighted its Hospitality TVs, designed for hotel room use, along with LED wall solutions suited for indoor and outdoor requirements. These technologies can support hotels in creating more engaging visual experiences, whether inside guest rooms, in function areas, or in larger shared spaces.

LG also featured Interactive Digital Boards, including the TR3DQ model, for small functions and collaborative settings. These solutions are designed to support meetings, presentations, and interactive discussions, making them relevant for hotels that host business gatherings, events, and group functions.

The event also allowed LG to present the features, use cases, and potential applications of its hospitality technology solutions directly to decision makers, helping build product awareness and stronger market understanding.

Strengthening collaboration in Subic

The collaboration with WSI, LG’s ID distributor, together with the Subic Freeport Chamber of Commerce and the Subic Hotel Association, helped bring together key players from the local hospitality community. Through the event, LG was able to engage with leaders who are actively shaping hotel operations and guest experiences in the area.

Ms. Jamie Austria, Product Category Head for LG Philippines, Wordtext Systems Inc., said, “We are pleased to collaborate with LG Electronics Philippines, the Subic Freeport Chamber of Commerce, and the Subic Hotel Association in bringing these hospitality technology solutions closer to hotel leaders in Subic. Through this event, we were able to give decision makers a firsthand look at how LG’s Hospitality TVs, LED walls, and Interactive Digital Boards can support more engaging guest experiences, more flexible event spaces, and more efficient hotel operations.”

Ms Donna May Tamayo, Executive Director, Subic Freeport Chamber of Commerce said, “This event provided a valuable platform for Subic’s hospitality community to explore technology solutions that can help elevate hotel services, business functions, and guest experiences. We welcome collaborations like this that connect our local industry with innovations that support growth, competitiveness, and better service for visitors and guests in Subic.”

By working with industry partners and local associations, LG Electronics Philippines continues to expand awareness of its hospitality technology solutions while supporting businesses looking to modernize their spaces.

Supporting better guest and business experiences

For hotels, display technology plays an important role beyond entertainment. It supports communication, branding, guest engagement, business functions, and event experiences. From the guest room to the meeting space, the right display solutions can help create more seamless and professional environments.

Through the Subic hospitality event, LG Electronics Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to bringing relevant technology solutions closer to business communities. By engaging directly with hotel executives and decision makers, LG continues to strengthen its role as a technology partner for the hospitality sector.

To learn more about LG’s business and display solutions, visit lg.com/ph.

Manulife Philippines Appoints Edgar Tordesillas as General Counsel

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Manulife Philippines, the local arm of leading international financial services provider Manulife, today announced the appointment of Edgar Tordesillas as General Counsel, effective July 1, 2026. He will be part of Manulife Philippines’ executive committee.

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Seasoned legal and compliance leader returns to Manulife with more than 25 years of experience in the Philippine financial services sector

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Tordesillas brings more than 25 years of legal and compliance leadership experience in the Philippine financial services sector, with deep expertise in life insurance and asset management. He is returning to Manulife Philippines, where he previously served as Vice President, Legal and Compliance from 2007 to 2011.

Most recently, he served as General Counsel for another multinational life insurer for 14 years, where he provided strategic legal and regulatory guidance to senior leadership and oversaw legal and corporate governance matters. He also led litigation, dispute resolution, contract negotiations, and compliance programs.

As General Counsel for Manulife Philippines, Tordesillas will advise the company on a broad range of legal matters and help identify legal risks and issues related to the company’s intended actions. He will also provide counsel to the executive leadership team on a range of strategic and operational matters, helping ensure that business decisions are legally sound and aligned with the company’s risk appetite.

“Edgar brings deep legal and compliance expertise, as well as a strong leadership track record that will be critical as we continue to strengthen governance and support the company’s strategic priorities,” said Rahul Hora, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Philippines. “His extensive experience in the Philippine financial services sector—combined with his sound judgment and understanding of the regulatory landscape—will help us navigate complexity, manage risk effectively, and enable sustainable growth. He will play an important role in ensuring that our business decisions are aligned with our ambition to be the #1 choice for customers in the Philippines.”

“Returning to Manulife Philippines is both meaningful and exciting for me,” said Edgar Tordesillas, General Counsel, Manulife Philippines. “I look forward to working closely with the leadership team and colleagues across the organization to support the company’s continued growth while upholding the highest standards of governance, integrity, and customer commitment. I am committed to helping strengthen the company’s legal and governance framework in a way that supports sound decision-making, prudent risk management, and disciplined execution across the business.”

Cebuana Lhuillier MoneyXchange Links Filipinos to the World as Global Currency Center

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As international mobility and global commerce continue to accelerate, Cebuana Lhuillier strengthens its position as the Philippines’ trusted Global Currency Center through Cebuana Lhuillier MoneyXchange, its dedicated foreign exchange service. Designed for globally mobile Filipinos and businesses, it offers secure, accessible, and convenient currency solutions that support evolving cross-border financial needs.

Today, Filipinos are increasingly connected to opportunities abroad whether through work, education, business, or travel. Through Cebuana Lhuillier MoneyXchange and its click-and-collect feature, customers can access reliable foreign exchange services with greater convenience and confidence.

“Today’s Filipinos are more connected to the world than ever before. Through Cebuana Lhuillier MoneyXchange, we are making foreign exchange more accessible, convenient, and secure, ensuring that every Filipino can participate confidently in the global economy,” said Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier.

For families with loved ones working overseas, dependable foreign exchange services help maximize the value of hard-earned income. Lani, whose husband works as a seaman, shared that Cebuana Lhuillier MoneyXchange helps her family manage expenses more effectively through transparent rates, fast service, and secure transactions.

“Sa Cebuana Lhuillier MoneyXchange, kampante kami dahil malinaw ang palitan, mabilis ang serbisyo, at alam naming ligtas ang aming transaksyon. Malaking tulong ito lalo na ngayong pasukan, dahil mas napaplano namin nang maayos ang budget para sa pag-aaral at iba pang pangangailangan ng aming mga anak,” she shared.

To meet the needs of today’s globally connected customers, the company introduced Cebuana Lhuillier MoneyXchange click-and-collect service, allowing customers to reserve foreign currency online and conveniently complete transactions through Cebuana Lhuillier’s nationwide branch network.

Entrepreneurs also benefit from efficient foreign exchange solutions. Kevin, an importer, shared that Cebuana Lhuillier MoneyXchange helps his business secure the currencies it needs quickly and conveniently, allowing him to focus on growth and strengthening relationships with international partners.

“Before, managing foreign currency requirements could take a lot of time and effort. With Cebuana Lhuillier MoneyXchange, the process has become much more efficient. We can secure the currencies we need quickly and conveniently,” he said.

For travelers, Cebuana Lhuillier MoneyXchange offers a more seamless way to prepare for trips abroad. Frequent traveler Jericho highlighted the convenience of checking rates online, reserving foreign currency, and picking it up at his preferred Cebuana Lhuillier branch before departure.

“As Filipinos continue to make their mark around the world, they need financial services that move with them. Cebuana Lhuillier MoneyXchange reflects our mission to empower Filipinos beyond borders through trusted, accessible, and world-class financial solutions,” said Philippe Andre Lhuillier, Senior Executive Vice President of Cebuana Lhuillier.

With its strong nationwide network and digital innovations, Cebuana Lhuillier continues to strengthen its role as the country’s trusted Global Currency Center. Through Cebuana Lhuillier MoneyXchange, it empowers individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and travelers to confidently seize opportunities in an increasingly borderless world.

TP in the Philippines Named Sustainability Impact Company of the Year at the 2026 IBPAP SOLAIA Awards

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TP in the Philippines continues to be one of the most recognized organizations in the IT-BPM sector providing opportunities and livelihood to countless Filipinos for 30 years. Receiving the trophies during the awards night were, from left, TP in the Philippines Marketing Director Nash Frias, SVP for Operations Patrick Lopez, VP for Human Resources Rachel Cacabelos, Chief Executive Officer Rahul Jolly, SVP for Operations Joy Raymundo, and VP for Learning & Development Inkee Hidalgo.

TP in the Philippines, a global leader in digital business services, has been named Sustainability Impact Company of the Year at the prestigious 2026 SOLAIA Awards, one of the Philippine IT-BPM industry’s highest recognitions for organizations driving meaningful and measurable impact through responsible business leadership.

The recognition underscores TP’s commitment to building a business that creates long-term value not only for clients, but also for employees, communities, and the broader Philippine economy through inclusive growth, environmental sustainability, workforce empowerment, and responsible governance.

Rahul Jolly, Chief Executive Officer of TP in the Philippines, emphasized that sustainability is deeply connected to the company’s long-term business vision and responsibility to society.

“Being recognized as Sustainability Impact Company of the Year is a powerful affirmation of the kind of organization we aspire to be — one where business growth goes hand in hand with creating meaningful impact for people, communities, and the country. At TP, sustainability is not a separate initiative. It is embedded in how we lead, innovate, develop talent, strengthen communities, and operate responsibly every day,” said Jolly.

TP in the Philippines was also recognized as a finalist in three major categories, namely AI Impact Award, Company for Regional Development of the Year, and Talent Transformation Program of the Year.

Organized to celebrate excellence across the IT-BPM sector, the SOLAIA Awards honors organizations that demonstrate outstanding leadership in innovation, talent development, sustainability, operational excellence, and transformative business impact.

These recognitions highlight TP’s growing leadership in shaping the future of work through AI-enabled innovation, inclusive countryside development, and people-first transformation programs.

Driving Sustainable Impact Across the Philippines

As one of the country’s largest private employers, TP continues to embed sustainability into the way it operates, grows, and serves its stakeholders.

Today, TP supports nearly 60,000 employees across its 26 sites nationwide, with a significant population of its workforce based in provincial and regional hubs, helping expand access to quality careers while contributing to economic growth beyond Metro Manila.

TP continues to strengthen employee well-being, engagement, and career mobility through initiatives that support both personal and professional growth. Its 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, mental health initiatives, leadership development pathways, and internal mobility programs have helped establish a strong people culture, contributing to TP’s recognition as a Great Place to Work for eight consecutive years. Notably, 87% of leadership roles are filled internally, reflecting the company’s strong commitment to developing talent from within.

Culture and belonging remain central to TP’s sustainability agenda in the Philippines. Women now represent 48% of leadership positions, while programs such as TP Women, TP Pride, TP For All, TP LaunchPad, and TP Prime continue to create opportunities for women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, persons with disabilities, students, returning overseas Filipino workers, and talents from underserved communities.

Beyond the workplace, TP in the Philippines continues to create meaningful social impact through Citizen of the World (COTW), its global corporate citizenship and sustainability program. In 2025 alone, 1,216 employee volunteers contributed more than 20,538 volunteer hours, positively impacting 29,618 individuals nationwide through initiatives focused on education, health, disaster response, and livelihood development.

Environmental stewardship also remains a key focus area for the company. In 2025, 63% of energy consumption by TP in the Philippines came from renewable sources, while carbon emissions intensity was reduced to 0.25 tons of CO₂ equivalent per employee — representing a 77% reduction in emissions per employee since 2019. During Earth Hour 2025, TP sites nationwide collectively saved more than 33,000 kilowatt-hours of energy, reinforcing the company’s commitment to embedding sustainability into everyday operations.

TP’s sustainability strategy supports several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including good health and well-being, quality education, decent work and economic growth, industry innovation, and partnerships for sustainable development.

With sustainability continuing to shape the future of global business, TP in the Philippines remains committed to advancing innovation, empowering people, and creating lasting positive impact across the communities it serves.

Intellegal launches verifiable AI legal research assistant for Philippine legal professionals

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Makati-based Technese Legaltech Inc. introduces an AI-powered legal research and review platform for Philippine law, combining case-law analytics, law exploration, deep synthesis, source-traceable citations, visual summaries, and AI contract review.

Technese Legaltech Inc., a legal technology company based in Makati, today announced the launch of Intellegal (intellegal.ai), an AI-powered legal research and review assistant built specifically for Philippine legal professionals.

Designed for a profession where speed matters only when it is matched by accuracy and authority, Intellegal brings together Philippine case-law search, statutory exploration, deep legal synthesis, case comparison, legal-document visualization, and contract review in a single AI-assisted workflow.

The platform is built around a clear principle: legal AI should accelerate the research process, reduce repetitive work, and make complex materials easier to navigate — while keeping every answer grounded in verifiable legal sources and leaving final judgment with the lawyer.

At the center of Intellegal are three design commitments: deep legal research at speed, verifiable legal citations, and AI augmentation rather than replacement. The platform helps users move more efficiently from legal question to source, from source to analysis, and from analysis to informed professional judgment.

Intellegal’s key modules include Case-Law Analytics, Law Explorer, Deep Synthesis, Case Contrast, Visual Digest, and Contract Review, each designed to support a different stage of Philippine legal research, analysis, and document review.

Two Core Research Engines for Philippine Legal Practice

Intellegal’s primary research capabilities are anchored in two core engines: Case-Law Analytics and Deep Synthesis.

Case-Law Analytics serves as a unified Philippine case-law search and analysis tool. It brings together tasks that are often handled separately — case retrieval, statutory matching, and legal analysis — into a single integrated workflow. Instead of moving repeatedly between search results, statutes, case texts, and research notes, users can work through relevant legal materials in one connected research environment.

Deep Synthesis allows users to ask legal questions in everyday language and receive structured, in-depth legal research reports. The system is designed to draw on Philippine legal materials, including cases and regulations, to help users work from current and relevant legal sources. Each citation generated in a Deep Synthesis report supports traceback to its original source, making the platform’s outputs checkable rather than merely persuasive.

A Deep Synthesis report's case-law analysis. The text in blue indicates citations that trace back to the original source.

“In the Philippines, legal work demands both speed and precision. We want lawyers to ask questions in everyday language and, in a single workflow, see the relevant cases, the laws that govern those cases, and a clear analysis they can verify. The judgment still rests with the lawyer,” said Hazel Bascon, Co-Founder of Intellegal.

Verifiable AI for Case Comparison, Visual Summaries, and Contract Review

Beyond its two core research engines, Intellegal includes a suite of specialized tools designed for practical legal workflows.

Law Explorer helps users navigate Philippine statutes and regulations alongside related case law, allowing legal professionals to move between legal provisions, authorities, and research questions within a connected workflow.

Case Contrast enables users to compare decisions across multiple dimensions, including issues in dispute, legal facts, rulings, and reasoning. Users can upload cases or import them from saved collections, then examine how decisions align, diverge, or develop across legal questions. The tool is designed to help legal professionals identify doctrinal similarities and differences more efficiently, with source-traceable outputs.

Visual Digest turns lengthy legal documents into intelligent summaries and visual structures. By combining legal-document AI summarization with contract-summary visualization, the tool helps users quickly grasp the structure, core points, and key issues of a memo, contract, case file, or other legal document.

Contract Review examines documents clause by clause against relevant Philippine law. The tool identifies potential risks using a four-level flagging system — Must Fix, Should Fix, Optional, and Missing — and can provide redlined output with tracked changes. Each finding is tied to a legal basis, helping users review, revise, and mitigate contractual risks more efficiently.

Contract Review returns a redlined document with tracked changes, each finding tied to its legal basis.

A Secure AI Legal Tool for Students, Practitioners, and Legal Teams

Intellegal is now available to users across the Philippine legal ecosystem, including law students, bar reviewees, solo practitioners, law firms, and corporate legal teams.

For law students and bar reviewees, the platform offers a faster way to understand cases, compare doctrines, and organize legal materials. For practicing lawyers, it supports research-heavy work, case preparation, document review, and legal analysis. For corporate legal teams, it provides AI-assisted legal research and contract review tools that can help streamline routine but high-stakes legal workflows.

Intellegal also places strong emphasis on data protection. User data is protected in transit and at rest through encryption. Search histories, case analyses, uploaded documents, and personal information are kept confidential and are not shared with third parties for commercial purposes. Full details are available in the platform’s privacy policy at intellegal.ai.

As legal AI becomes increasingly relevant to professional services, Intellegal positions itself not as a substitute for legal expertise, but as a verifiable AI super-assistant for the work behind legal judgment: finding sources, comparing cases, synthesizing authorities, reviewing documents, and helping legal professionals move faster without giving up control.

Technese Legaltech Inc. said Intellegal will continue to develop around the practical realities of Philippine legal practice, with a focus on making legal research and review faster, clearer, and more verifiable.

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About Intellegal

Intellegal, developed by Technese Legaltech Inc. in Makati, Philippines, is an intelligent legal research and review platform for Philippine law. It integrates legal data with real research workflows to help legal professionals work faster, more clearly, and with verifiable sources. Learn more at intellegal.ai.

Intellegal is an AI research and review assistant and does not provide legal advice. Users should verify all outputs. Use of the platform does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Enterprise Sustains Growth Momentum on ICT Expansion and Network Modernization

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The Enterprise business reported revenues of ₱12.4 billion for the first quarter of 2026, a 4% year-on-year increase, supported by sustained demand for ICT and digital infrastructure services, alongside strong Wireless performance.

Growth in the quarter was primarily driven by Corporate Data and ICT, which reached ₱9.3 billion, continuing to account for the majority of Enterprise revenues. This reflects organizations increasingly consolidating toward integrated, managed, and analytics-driven platforms to improve efficiency, scalability, and decision-making.

Within ICT, PLDT’s ICT subsidiary, ePLDT, recorded 34% year-on-year growth in technology services revenues, driven by strong performance in managed services and Data & AI solutions. These gains reflect the growing demand for solutions that allow customers to operate in an environment where speed, adaptability, and continuous innovation are critical for maintaining competitiveness.

In the data center segment, ePLDT's subsidiary VITRO Inc. delivered strong double-digit revenue growth. This performance was driven by robust demand from key enterprise industries and hyperscalers, reflecting the continued and growing need for data center infrastructure.

The Fixed business remained broadly stable, supported by sustained enterprise investments in network transformation and modernization initiatives. Fiber lines grew by 6% year-on-year, while SD-WAN lines increased by 17%, reflecting the continued shift of enterprises toward highly resilient fiber connectivity and software-defined networking solutions to support cloud adoption, multi-site operations, and centralized network management.

Meanwhile, PGC Enterprise revenues grew by 26%, highlighting momentum across international connectivity and digital platform services. Together, these developments underscore Enterprise’s continued efforts to enable digital transformation through scalable, resilient, and future-ready connectivity solutions.

On the Wireless front, the business sustained strong growth momentum, expanding by 13% in the first quarter—an acceleration from the 3% growth recorded in 2025. This was driven by the continued performance of Wireless platform solutions such as A2P, Bizload, and IoT, which are expanding the role of Wireless beyond core products like Enterprise Postpaid and Enterprise Broadband. A2P growth was further supported by higher SMS traffic, with an additional 1.4 billion messages versus the same period last year, as messaging aggregators continued to power business communications at scale. Meanwhile, Bizload and IoT supported enterprises in automating load distribution across workforces and improving operational efficiency through connected solutions.

Overall, the Enterprise segment’s performance in the quarter highlights a structural shift toward ICT-led growth, supported by a solid connectivity backbone across Fixed and Wireless solutions. This integrated approach—combining ICT, Fixed, and Wireless—enables enterprises to operate more seamlessly across locations while strengthening the reliability and scalability of their digital infrastructure.

Looking ahead, the Enterprise business is expected to sustain its momentum through continued expansion of ICT services, ongoing network modernization initiatives, and enhancements in service quality and customer experience. These efforts position the segment to capture evolving enterprise requirements as demand for secure, scalable, and intelligent digital infrastructure continues to grow.

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Where to Celebrate Father's Day in Manila: Beer, Premium Buffet and Signature Fragrances at Lanson Place Mall of Asia

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Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila Father’s Day Hero Image

Finding the perfect way to celebrate Father's Day can be a challenge, especially for families looking to create meaningful memories beyond the usual dining experience. This year, Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila offers a fresh take on the occasion with a Father's Day celebration that combines exceptional cuisine, free-flowing drinks, and a personalised keepsake designed especially for dads.

Taking place at Cyan Modern Kitchen, the hotel's signature all-day dining destination, Dad's Beer and Bites invites families to gather over a generous buffet featuring premium favourites such as Roast Beef Sirloin, Baked Salmon Fillet, BBQ Pork Baby Back Ribs, Sliders, and an extensive selection of international dishes and Cyan signatures.

Priced at PHP 3,600 nett per person, the experience includes free-flowing mocktails, soda, wine, and draft beer, making it an ideal setting for raising a toast to fathers and father figures.

What sets the celebration apart is the introduction of a Signature Perfume Bar, where dads can immerse in a fragrance experience of their own. Guests will have the opportunity to select a signature scent and take home a perfume bottle as a memorable keepsake from the occasion.

As more families seek experiences that are both meaningful and memorable, the combination of elevated dining and personalised gifting offers a unique way to honour fathers this Father's Day.

Located on the third floor of Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Cyan Modern Kitchen provides a stylish and welcoming setting for families looking to celebrate together while enjoying thoughtfully curated food and beverage experiences.

For reservations, visit the website at lansonplace.com/mallofasia or contact +63 917 812 8061.

Lanson Place Mall of Asia is located at Block 12, Palm Coast Avenue corner Seaside Boulevard, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. Follow its official social media pages (Facebook | Instagram) to find out more.

For more information or to register for free membership, visit lansonplace.com/loyalty.

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ABOUT LANSON PLACE HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Lanson Place is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wing Tai Properties Limited (Wing Tai), a publicly listed company in Hong Kong (HKEx stock code: 369). The transformative hospitality management company currently manages eight properties under the Lanson Place brand, comprising Personal Hotels and Residences in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila and Melbourne. Additionally, it manages Two MacDonnell Road in Hong Kong as well as Yiju Apartment in Shenzhen, China.

Lanson Place provides comfortable, personal sanctuaries for both short-term and extended-stay guests at central locations in major global cities. Infused by a family-like service tradition, Lanson Place creates warm and sheltered places with a club-style feel where communities form and bond. Guests can enjoy a true home-away-from-home experience.

The Group aims to grow the Lanson Place brand across the Asia-Pacific region and continues to explore both investment and management opportunities in major gateway cities.

SM’s data privacy efforts recognized anew at National Data Privacy Conference

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SM remains committed to ensuring and maintaining in-depth data privacy standards as a core component of corporate governance.

SM Retail, the retail arm of the SM Group, was recently awarded the NPC Seal of Registration Compliance Excellence Award for the Private Sector by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) during the National Data Privacy Conference.

The NPC Seal of Registration Compliance Excellence Award recognizes private sector organizations that uphold transparency and accountability through visible display of their NPC Seal of Registration across their operations and digital touchpoints.

“We are grateful for this recognition from NPC. We understand how critical data governance is in maintaining customer trust and loyalty. This award reflects the collective effort of the different business units across SM Retail to strengthen data privacy compliance and awareness,” shared Jonathan Ng, President of SM Retail.

SM Retail, the retail arm of the SM Group, received the NPC Seal of Registration Compliance Excellence Award for the Private Sector at the National Data Privacy Conference in Parañaque City. In photo are officers from the SM Retail Data Privacy & Protection Team, from left: Bernadette C. Salinas, Chief Data Officer; Atty. Mikhail Josef P. Soriano, Manager; Leyson N. San Juan, Data Protection Officer and AVP; Lorenz Victor D. Anyayahan, Senior Manager; and Luis Angelo D. De Castro, Senior Manager.

SM Retail was also recognized as a finalist for Privacy Initiative of the Year, a recognition of the company’s significant efforts in further educating its employees through data privacy learning channels, modules and learning sessions. These are key initiatives aimed at strengthening privacy awareness across the organization.

“These programs promote the responsible handling of personal data as part of everyday work using practical, retail-specific scenarios to make privacy more relevant and actionable for employees,” Ng further shared.

SM Retail’s Data Protection Officer (DPO) Leyson San Juan, was also named a Finalist for Data Protection Officer of the Year for the second consecutive year. These recognitions follow SM Retail’s Privacy Management Program Award win last year.

The awarding ceremony in Paranaque was held during the Privacy Awareness Week (PAW). PAW is an annual celebration dedicated to strengthening data privacy awareness and promoting responsible personal data processing in the Philippines.

Puregold Price Club and GCash for Business bring access to end-to-end digital financial tools to more Filipino sari-sari store owners, powering community hubs nationwide

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Puregold Price Club, Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with GCash for Business to accelerate the digitalization of sari-sari stores and expand access to digital payments and financial solutions among Filipino nano, micro, small, and medium enterprises (NMSMEs).

(L–R) GCash for Business general manager Paul Albano; G-Xchange Inc. president and CEO Ren-Ren Reyes; and GCash for Business sales head Cleo Celeste Santos

Through this partnership with Puregold Price Club, GCash for Business aims to provide easier access to payment tools for merchants who were previously unable to use them and equip them with the right tools to accept digital payments, manage finances, and grow their business.

Sari-sari stores remain one of the most vital pillars of the Philippine economy, serving as accessible sources of essential goods in local communities across the country. Yet despite their reach, many NMSMEs continue to operate on cash-based systems that limit their ability to accept digital payments, such as QRPH payments and debit and credit cards; track transactions; manage cash flow; and access formal financial services.

Puregold Price Club and GCash for Business are directly addressing these gaps, bringing tools that are easy to access, scalable, and made for them.

“Our partnership with Puregold Price Club reflects a shared vision of empowering communities on the ground, by making digital payments and business solutions more inclusive, practical, and within reach," Ren-Ren Reyes, President and CEO of G-Xchange, Inc, the mobile wallet operator of GCash, shared.

Bringing digital solutions to the local economy

One of the key activations under this partnership took place at the Tindahan ni Aling Puring (TNAP) Convention 2026, one of the country’s largest annual gatherings of sari-sari store owners and small business operators.

The event introduced Puregold Price Club’s TNAP network of entrepreneurs to GCash for Business full suite of easy, simple, and convenient solutions, empowering business owners with flexible digital payment solutions that fit their needs and are functional, such as GCash SoundPay and GCash PocketPay.

GCash PocketPay turns an NFC-enabled Android smartphone into a POS machine, allowing merchants to accept credit card and QRPH payments anytime, anywhere. With GCash SoundPay, each payment transaction is secure with real-time payment confirmations you can hear. Beyond payment acceptance, the GCash for Business Portal provides a centralized platform where merchants can monitor transactions and manage their transfers to their suppliers, with no limits and no fees.

Through on-ground demos and onboarding support, merchants learned how to quickly set up and start accepting digital payments using GCash for Business devices. Doing so has enabled merchants to accept more payments, cater to their customers better, and open more opportunities, truly empowering them to grow.

“Puregold Price Club and GCash have worked hand in hand to empower our Tindahan ni Aling Puring members, who remain at the very heart of our mission. Through our partnership with GCash for Business, we are helping equip members of the Tindahan ni Aling Puring network with digital tools and payment solutions that strengthen their day-to-day operations, support their growth, and enable them to better serve their customers in an increasingly digital economy,” Puregold Price Club, Inc. President, Vincent Co, concluded.

The partnership also extends to Puregold’s retail operations, where GCash for Business solutions are being integrated to support in-store transactions, disbursements, and broader operational processes. This creates a more connected ecosystem between suppliers and the sari-sari stores they serve.

Puregold Price Club and GCash for Business are proactively championing digitalization among NMSMEs by making digital tools and solutions more accessible to businesses of all sizes — empowering even small businesses to adapt to changing consumer behavior, participate in the digital economy, and unlock more opportunities for long-term growth and financial inclusion.

Learn more about GCash for Business solutions for sari-sari store owners and MSMEs at https://gcash.com/business/msme.

DDB Group Philippines Rebrands as GGC Group Asia

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Advertising agency powerhouse DDB Group Philippines has announced its rebranding as “GGC Group Asia,” marking its evolution into an independent creative force.

The move follows the decision of Omnicom Group, the holding company of marketing communications network DDB Worldwide, to retire the DDB brand globally by the end of the first half of 2026, following its acquisition of Interpublic Group in November last year.

Gil G. Chua, Group Chairman and CEO, GGC Group Asia (formerly DDB Group Philippines)

Established in 1992 through a groundbreaking partnership between New York-based DDB Worldwide and pioneering Filipino-owned agency Advertising Marketing and Associates (AMA), DDB Group Philippines had served as the local office of the DDB network in the country for more than three decades until the brand’s dissolution this year.

As GGC Group Asia, the company will continue to collaborate with Omnicom Group as needed, ensuring clients’ continued access to global marketing communications tools and resources.

Legacy and a Bold New Beginning

According to GGC Group Asia Chairman and CEO Gil G. Chua, whose initials inspired the company’s new name, the organization welcomed Omnicom’s global direction to retire the 75-year-old DDB brand while honoring the legacy built through decades of partnership.

“GGC Group Asia moves forward with deep gratitude for our long-standing partnership with Omnicom and DDB Worldwide — a relationship that elevated our standards, sharpened our thinking, and gave Filipino talent a global stage,” he said. "We are entering a defining chapter not by leaving something behind, but by fully coming into our own. We are embracing our future with full independence, full responsibility, and a renewed commitment to shared prosperity."

On a personal note, Chua said this new chapter also allows him to continue building a legacy in an industry to which he has dedicated much of his life.

“This rebrand is more than a change in name — it is a proud affirmation of the legacy, leadership, and vision that have guided our businesses through the years. It is incredibly rewarding and humbling to see my own initials become synonymous with the businesses that my family, our business partners, and I have passionately built, nurtured, and grown together over the years,” Chua said.

Further Rebranding and Integration of businesses

As part of this development, three of the group's integrated marketing communications (IMC) companies that also carry the DDB brand name, or that of its digital arm Tribal Worldwide, have also rebranded: DDB Philippines is now Velocity+, DDB MNL is now Alab MNL, and Tribal Worldwide Philippines is now The Tribe.

The group's other advertising-related companies shall continue to operate under their current names as follows: Optimax Communications (IMC), Agile Intelligence (data analytics), Ripple8 (PR), Touch XDA (media planning and buying), and Bent and Buzz (content and events management).

Alongside this transition, being integrated into GGC Group Asia are DDB Group's sister companies from the FCT Group, comprising business solutions firms, namely, FOSA, Caishen, Track Mnl, Xpress Move, Strawberry Jam, and PhilMovers.

With this integration, the GGC Group Asia will comprise 14 companies across 18 office locations nationwide, with a combined workforce of over 7,500 employees.

This strengthens the group's ability to deliver a full spectrum of solutions—from advertising, public relations, and media planning and buying to logistics and other marketing and sales support services. It also reflects the group’s growing capability to serve markets beyond the Philippines and throughout Asia.

No Changes to Leadership and Operations

The group clarifies that the rebrand will not affect leadership, talent, client relationships, or ongoing operations. All contracts and service agreements will remain fully in place.

“While our name evolves, our commitment to creativity, effectiveness, and strong client partnerships remains unwavering. Our clients and partners can expect seamless continuity of service and the same standard of creative and strategic excellence that has defined the organization from the very start," Chua said.

GGC Group Asia shall also continue to be guided by a commitment to building businesses that create not only profit, but also lasting impact — ensuring that business growth is aligned with the greater good of clients, talent, and the communities it serves.

Carrying Forward a Tradition of Excellence

Prior to the rebrand, DDB Group Philippines had established a strong track record, with the group and its agencies earning local and international recognition for creativity, effectiveness, and advocacy-driven campaigns developed in partnership with clients and non-profit organizations.

Among the group’s most notable achievements are the Philippines' first Grand Prix at the Cannes Lions and first Gold at the Advertising and Marketing Effectiveness (AME) Awards, both won in 2013; the Philippines’ only Gold award at Spikes Asia 2025; the “Best in Management of Business-Network Agency of the Year” award at the 4As Philippines AOY Awards in 2022; and multiple “Agency of the Year” recognitions at the IABC Philippine Quill Awards (2013, 2014, and 2019), and the PRSP Anvil Awards (2024).

DDB Group Philippines also received numerous accolades and certifications recognizing it as a "great place to work" or one of the “best companies to work for” from both local and international award-giving bodies, including the Campaign Agency of the Year Awards–Asia Pacific and Global, HR Asia, the International Stevies, Great Place To Work®, and the BusinessWorld Best Places to Work Awards.

This tradition of excellence and award-winning work will continue into its next chapter as GGC Group Asia.

Home Credit Secures Leadership Roles in CCAP to Drive Consumer Protection and Credit Responsibility

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Home Credit Philippines is reinforcing consumer protection, responsible credit use, and fraud prevention through an expanded leadership role in the Credit Card Association of the Philippines (CCAP), an organization that brings together financial institutions to promote safer credit practices for Filipinos.

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Home Credit Philippines expands its leadership in the Credit Card Association of the Philippines (CCAP), advocating initiatives in collections quality and fraud prevention to protect Filipino consumers

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(Front row, second from left) Home Credit Head of External Affairs Atty. Jude Romano and (back row, second from left) Lead Collections Quality Assurance Manager Cyrus Ching join fellow CCAP Board members and Committee Chairmen at the organization's planning session in Taipei.

CCAP recently appointed Cyrus Ching, Home Credit’s Late Collections Quality Assurance Manager as the 2026 Collections Committee Chairman. In this role, Ching represented Home Credit together with Atty. Jude Romano, CCAP Corporate Secretary and Home Credit’s Head of External Affairs at the association’s annual planning session in Taipei to help shape the industry’s roadmap for the coming year.

“Taking on this role allows Home Credit to share our best practices in operational discipline with the industry,” said Cyrus Ching. “Our focus is to ensure that collections processes remain empathetic and effective, ultimately helping Filipinos manage their financial obligations with dignity.”

Home Credit’s deepening involvement follows a year of significant contributions to the association. In 2025, Andrew Raymond Fernandez, HCPH Head of Digital Payments, chaired the CCAP Merchant Relations Committee. This consistent presence is mirrored by the company's performance; the Home Credit Collections Team has secured the CCAP Fellowship championship for two consecutive years (2024-2025), a testament to the company’s focus on high-performance standards and ethical collections.

Beyond leadership appointments, Home Credit is a vocal supporter of industry-wide safeguards particularly the #FightBudol and Pilipinas Fraud Awareness campaigns which are designed to equip the public against fraud tactics. Home Credit recognizes that these efforts are increasingly important as social engineering tactics and digital fraud risks continue to evolve.

“As a BSP-regulated institution, we believe that making credit accessible must go hand-in-hand with making it safe,” added Atty. Jude Romano. “Our partnership with CCAP ensures that we are not just providing financial products and services but also building a resilient ecosystem through financial wellness campaigns and robust fraud prevention.”

Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).    

For the latest updates from Home Credit Philippines, visit its official website, www.homecredit.ph, or follow its official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts.    

TransferGo, GCash partnership brings secure, affordable remittances for Filipinos in Europe

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GCash and TransferGo team up to improve remittances from Europe

As part of its commitment to support Filipinos around the world, GCash, the country’s leading finance superapp, has partnered with TransferGo, a leading international money transfer service across Europe, to provide Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and migrants with a faster, reliable, and cost-efficient way to send money directly to GCash wallets.

For many OFWs, sending money home is often complicated by slow transfer times, hidden fees, or limited payout options. The TransferGo and GCash partnership addresses these challenges by enabling instant, secure fund transfers to the Philippines, giving families easier access to financial support for everyday needs.

With the partnership now in place, TransferGo users in the United Kingdom and across Europe can send money straight to GCash wallets. Recipients can immediately use the funds for bills, online payments, cash withdrawals, or other financial needs, all within the GCash ecosystem.

“This partnership strengthens GCash’s international remittance network and ensures that Filipino families get their funds quickly, safely, and conveniently. We are committed to financial inclusion and empowering every Filipino to manage their money, whether they are here at home or abroad,” said GCash International general manager Arjun Varma.

For TransferGo, the partnership expands payout options in Southeast Asia, giving users more confidence when sending money home.

“We remain steadfast in our commitment to providing our customers with more opportunities to stay connected with family and friends. We do this by delivering more affordable, fast, and reliable money transfer solutions for the Filipino diaspora. We are proud to have the community's trust and will continue to offer them our very best,” said TransferGo CEO and co-founder Daumantas Dvilinskas.

Reinforcing its vision of Finance for All, GCash ensures that every Filipino, wherever they are, can access essential financial services and support their families with ease and security.

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

PLDT Enterprise and 6D Technologies Help Businesses Bring IoT Closer to Everyday Operations

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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 and Chief Revenue Officer, 6D Technologies; and Abhishek Bhalla, Vice President for APAC, 6D Technologies.

For many businesses, growth depends on being able to see what is happening across their operations in real time — where assets are, how devices are performing, when systems need attention, and how teams can respond faster when conditions change.

This is where connected technology becomes more than just infrastructure. It becomes a way for businesses to make better decisions, reduce delays, improve visibility, and serve customers with greater confidence.

PLDT Enterprise is taking another step toward making this possible for more Philippine businesses through its strategic partnership with 6D Technologies, a global telecommunications software company specializing in BSS/OSS platforms, IoT connectivity management, and digital transformation solutions for mobile network operators. Through the collaboration, PLDT Enterprise is strengthening its IoT capabilities to support more scalable, flexible, and enterprise-ready connectivity services across the country.

At the heart of the partnership is 6D Technologies’ IoT Connectivity Management Platform (CMP), a carrier-grade platform that helps telecom operators create, package, deploy, and manage IoT services at scale. It supports the full IoT lifecycle, including SIM provisioning, device onboarding, real-time usage monitoring, automated billing, and enterprise self-service portals.

Helping businesses see more and respond faster

The partnership is expected to support more IoT use cases across industries such as logistics, manufacturing, utilities, retail, and public services — sectors where reliable information and timely action can directly affect operations. It opens opportunities for use cases such as fleet tracking, smart metering, industrial automation, cold chain monitoring, smart surveillance, and connected car solutions.

For logistics companies, this can mean better visibility over vehicles and deliveries. For utilities, it can help improve monitoring across meters and field assets. For manufacturers, it can support smarter automation and equipment tracking. For retailers and public service organizations, it can help teams make faster decisions based on more accurate, real-time information.

Built on Smart’s 5G-enabled infrastructure, the platform is also positioned to support deployments even in hard-to-reach areas, helping bring connected solutions closer to businesses and communities that need them.

Making IoT easier to start, manage, and scale

For many enterprises, adopting IoT can feel complex. Businesses need to manage devices, connectivity, data usage, security settings, and cost — often across multiple sites and teams.

Through 6D’s platform capabilities, PLDT Enterprise can develop more dynamic bundled offerings, create more accessible starting points for SMEs and mid-market customers, and support customers as their IoT requirements grow over time. The platform’s flexible commercial engine, multi-tenant structure, and automated SIM and device lifecycle management are designed to help PLDT Enterprise respond more quickly to market demand and support enterprise growth with less back-end intervention.

With the new platform, enterprises can access capabilities such as seamless roaming support for connected devices across regions, eSIM enablement for more flexible and remote device provisioning, data pooling across multiple devices to optimize usage and cost efficiency, and enhanced APN management for more secure and customized network configurations.

The platform also introduces AI-powered IoT connectivity management — capabilities that go beyond dashboards to proactively flag anomalies, predict connectivity issues before they affect operations, and automatically optimize device performance and network usage across an enterprise’s entire connected fleet. For businesses managing hundreds or thousands of devices across multiple sites, this translates to fewer manual interventions and more reliable uptime.

Leaders from PLDT Enterprise and 6D Technologies come together to formalize their partnership aimed at strengthening scalable IoT connectivity solutions for Philippine businesses. (L–R): Manoj Jain, Global Head of Marketing, 6D Technologies; Abhishek Bhalla, Vice President for APAC, 6D Technologies; Manish Arora, Executive Director and Chief Revenue Officer, 6D Technologies; Gilbert Gaw, First Vice President and Head of IT and Transformation Office, PLDT and Smart; and Nico Alcoseba, First Vice President and Head of Product Management and Innovation, PLDT Enterprise.

A commitment to smarter, more connected businesses across the Philippines

For PLDT Enterprise, the partnership reflects a broader commitment to helping Philippine businesses move beyond basic connectivity and toward more intelligent, device-level digital operations.

“This partnership with 6D Technologies strengthens our ability to deliver more scalable and flexible IoT services to businesses across the Philippines,” said Nico Alcoseba, First Vice President and Head of Product Management and Innovation at PLDT Enterprise. “By enhancing our IoT platform capabilities, we are better positioned to help enterprises adopt connected technologies faster, support new use cases, and build smarter, more responsive operations.”

“The Philippines represents one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic IoT growth markets, and we see this partnership with PLDT Enterprise as a significant step in realizing that potential,” shared Manish Arora, Executive Director and Chief Revenue Officer of 6D Technologies. “Our platform is built to give operators the speed, visibility, and flexibility to launch and scale IoT services on their own terms — and we look forward to putting that to work for Philippine enterprises.”

By combining PLDT Enterprise’s network strength with 6D Technologies’ platform flexibility and automated lifecycle management, the collaboration aims to help more enterprises deploy connected solutions that are easier to manage, more responsive to operational needs, and built for long-term growth.

 

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About PLDT Enterprise 

PLDT Enterprise is the corporate business arm of PLDT, the leading telecommunications and digital services provider in the Philippines. Dedicated to delivering innovative fixed-line, wireless, and ICT solutions, PLDT Enterprise enables businesses to adapt to evolving technological needs, optimize efficiency, continuity, and connectivity, and enhance customer experience. With a strong commitment to doing business responsibly, PLDT Enterprise aims to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by enabling digital transformation, championing meaningful innovations, and bridging the digital divide.

For more information, visit pldtenterprise.com.

About 6D Technologies

6D Technologies is a global telecommunications software company delivering BSS/OSS platforms, IoT connectivity management, and digital transformation solutions to mobile network operators worldwide. With a presence across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, 6D Technologies enables operators to launch, manage, and scale digital services with greater speed and flexibility. Its product portfolio spans revenue management, subscriber lifecycle management, IoT connectivity, and AI-powered analytics — helping operators modernise their operations and create new revenue streams in an evolving digital landscape.

For more information, visit 6dtechnologies.com.