GGC Group Asia earns Gold, Finalist honors at Campaign Agency of the Year Global Awards

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London, United Kingdom — GGC Group Asia, formerly DDB Group Philippines, has won Gold at the prestigious Campaign Agency of the Year Global Awards, one of the advertising and marketing communications industry's most respected international competitions, held recently at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London.

Anna Chua-Norbert, Group Chief Culture Officer of GGC Group Asia, receives the Gold Award at the Campaign Agency of the Year Global’s awarding ceremonies held last June 18th in London.

The Culture Hub’s core team members led by GGC Group Asia’s Chief Culture Officer Anna Chua-Norbert (3rd from right) and Group Talent Management Director Hiedy Enriquez (3rd from left) with Group Chairman and CEO Gil G. Chua (center) and Group CFO and COO Judd Balayan (2nd from right). They are joined as well by Sr. Talent Associates Clodene Abrigo (leftmost) and Raya Teylan (2nd from left), and Communications Director Maricar Angeles (rightmost).

The group's talent management team, The Culture Hub, was awarded Gold for Talent Management Team of the Year, recognizing its outstanding commitment to employee development, engagement, and workplace culture. Meanwhile, Group Chairman and CEO Gil G. Chua was named a Global Finalist for Agency Leader of the Year, while GGC Group Asia was also recognized as a Global Finalist for Best Place to Work, underscoring the organization's people-first culture and leadership excellence.

🥇 GOLD WINNER: Talent Management Team of the Year – The Culture Hub, GGC Group Asia

🏅 GLOBAL FINALIST: Agency Leader of the Year – Gil G. Chua, Group Chairman & CEO, GGC Group Asia

🏅 GLOBAL FINALIST: Best Place to Work – GGC Group Asia

The Gold win, together with two global finalist nominations, places the Philippine-based group once more among the world's most admired marketing communications organizations. It is the only agency from the Philippines to win Gold and secure top leadership recognitions at this year’s prestigious Awards.

"This recognition belongs to every member of our team," said Gil G. Chua, Group Chairman and CEO of GGC Group Asia. "Awards are never about a single leader. They are about the people who choose every day to build something bigger than themselves. We have always believed that businesses grow when people grow."

The honors come during a historic period of transformation for the organization as it recently rebranded as GGC Group Asia, following the global retirement of the DDB brand.

Despite significant industry disruption, the Group achieved its strongest financial performance to date, growing revenues while increasing profit before tax. The organization accomplished this while maintaining a people-first philosophy centered on leadership development, succession planning, capability building, and the long-term stewardship of talent.

The Gold-winning Talent Management Team of the Year entry, credited to The Culture Hub, recognized the Group's belief that talent is not something to be owned but developed — empowering employees to become future leaders, entrepreneurs, collaborators, and industry partners. The approach contributed to strong business performance, leadership continuity, and a growing alumni ecosystem throughout the Philippines.

"At GGC Group Asia, we believe that success is not measured only by profit, but by the lives we help shape, the opportunities we create, and the impact we leave behind," said Anna Chua-Norbert, Group Chief Culture Officer and Founder of The Culture Hub. "To win global Gold for talent management — and to be named a finalist for leadership and workplace excellence — is a proud moment not only for our people, but for the Philippines."

The Agency Leader of the Year finalist nod recognizes Gil Chua's decades-long commitment to building resilient institutions — personally leading the organization through major industry crises, organizational transformation, and sustained growth, while holding firm to a commitment to employee welfare and nation-building. The Best Place to Work finalist recognition affirms a culture built on stewardship, fairness, and growth.

For GGC Group Asia, the awards represent more than industry recognitions. They affirm a philosophy that creativity, humanity, impact, and technology can work together to create meaningful growth for clients, communities, and employees alike.

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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 ###

vivo V70 FE handles MLBB and CODM with ease

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The vivo V70 FE demonstrated stable gaming performance across popular mobile titles, positioning the device as a capable option for users seeking smooth gameplay in competitive and casual gaming scenarios.

Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo processor and equipped with a 6.81-inch Ultra Clear AMOLED display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, the vivo V70 FE with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage posted an AnTuTu benchmark score of 946,458 points, reflecting solid overall processing performance for gaming, multitasking and graphics-intensive workloads.

In gaming tests, the device showed particularly strong results in competitive titles such as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) and Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM), delivering stable frame rates and consistent thermal management during extended play sessions.

For MLBB, the vivo V70 FE maintained 58 to 60 frames per second (FPS) at maxed-out graphics settings. Gameplay remained smooth even during team fights, with no noticeable stutters or frame drops.

In CODM, the device ran at 59 to 60 FPS using very high graphics settings with max frame rate enabled. Performance remained consistent during gunfights and fast-paced combat scenarios, with no significant interruptions or performance dips observed.

Beyond these competitive titles, the vivo V70 FE also demonstrated playable performance across other mobile games, including casual and graphically demanding titles like Red Dead Redemption, League of Legends: Wild Rift, and Asphalt Legends. The smartphone sustained stable frame rates in several optimized games, while more demanding titles remained playable at adjusted graphics settings.

The device’s gaming experience is supported by hardware designed for sustained performance, including a 7000mAh BlueVolt battery and 90W FlashCharge, allowing longer gameplay sessions with reduced downtime for charging.

Additional specifications include up to 12GB RAM with extended RAM support, 256GB storage, and 5G connectivity, enabling faster downloads, lower latency, and smoother online multiplayer sessions.

The vivo V70 FE is available in two variants: 8GB + 256GB priced at PHP 25,999, and 12GB + 256GB priced at PHP 29,999. Get it now in vivo stores nationwide or online via the vivo e-store, Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.

Manila Prince Hotel Unveils a Fresh Dining Experience at Marcelino Café

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Manila Prince Hotel introduces a new chapter for Marcelino Café as the restaurant transitions to an à la carte dining experience for lunch and dinner service beginning July 1, 2026. The refreshed concept offers guests a more personalized and thoughtfully curated dining experience, where every dish is prepared fresh to orders and served with the hotel’s signature warmth and hospitality.

The transition reflects Manila Prince Hotel’s commitment to evolving with today’s dining preferences while maintaining the quality, value, and comfort that guests have come to expect from Marcelino Café.

“At Marcelino Café, we continuously evolve to meet the changing preferences of our guests. Our new à la carte menu allows us to showcase culinary craftsmanship in a more dynamic way,” said Marvin Kim Tan, vice president for sales and marketing of Manila Prince Hotel. “This new chapter for Marcelino Café reflects our commitment to offering a more personalized dining experience”

Available daily from 11:00 am to 9:30 pm, the new à la carte menu features a selection of comforting Filipino favorites and international classics. Guests can indulge in hearty dishes such as Beef Kare-Kare, Sinigang na Salmon sa Miso, Chicken Satay Skewers, and PaksiwBangus Belly, alongside satisfying pasta dishes including Seafood Penne Pasta and Tinapa Penne Carbonara. Light bites such as the Clubhouse Sandwich and Reuben Sandwich, as well as indulgent desserts including Lava Cake, Apple Crumble, and Mango Cheesecake, complete the dining experience.

While lunch and dinner now feature the new à la carte menu, Marcelino Café’s beloved breakfast buffet continues to welcome guests daily from 6:00 am to 10:00 am. Complimentary for in-house guests as part of their room stay, the breakfast buffet is also available to walk-in diners at a special rate of Php 688 nett per person.

Experience Marcelino Café’s new à la carte menu beginning July 1, 2026. For inquiries and reservations, contact +632 5328 2222 or +639088921912, or email fnb@manilaprince.com.

4 Travel Pro Tips to Plan and Spend Smarter on Your Upcoming Trips This Year

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Despite higher costs in recent months, travel remains firmly on the calendar for many Filipinos, whether it’s for a family vacation booked months in advance, a work-related trip, attending a highly-anticipated concert, watching a sports event, or joining a fitness competition. And while the desire to travel remains strong, many are now being more intentional about how they spend once they’re abroad, becoming more mindful with their budgets.

As your travel plans take shape in the coming months, take note of these smart travel pro tips that can help you make the most out of your travel budget without cutting back on the experience!

1. Be smart and look out for promos and deals

One of the most practical ways to manage your budget while abroad is to stay open to better-value choices as you move through your trip, like checking for limited-time offers on hotel accommodations, researching ongoing promos at restaurants, or comparing prices before booking tours and experiences.

Give yourself time to compare prices so you can get the best value out of every experience. Sometimes, the best promos and deals appear when you least expect them, and with a little bit of patience, this is a way to stretch your budget further without changing any of your plans.

2. Don’t overlook travel insurance

Speaking of changing plans, should they happen through disruptions like a flight delay or lost baggage, having travel insurance adds an important layer of protection and helps you avoid significantly larger expenses. When you use GInsure Travel Protect on the GCash app, you can find international travel insurance starting at PHP 299, covering a range of accidents, emergencies, and inconveniences.

3. Skip expensive roaming charges with an eSIM

When you have to rely on online maps and ride-hailing apps to get around abroad, it’s important to stay connected, and the most seasoned travelers know that the smarter way to guarantee this is by having an eSIM. What makes these so convenient is that you can activate them even before you arrive, so that you’re connected the moment you land.

On the GCash app, you can now purchase eSIMs for as low as PHP 1, with coverage across more than 160+ countries. Access this travel pro tip via GCash Travel on the app – it only takes 5 minutes to set up, even right before your flight!

4. Be ready for every payment moment

The last thing you want while on a trip is to encounter an issue with your payments just when you’re already at the counter! While cash still comes in handy for smaller merchants, street vendors at the night market, or transportation in certain destinations, it’s most practical to carry multiple ways to pay for your different purchases abroad.

With GCash as your partner for international travel, you can manage different payment methods through a single e-wallet, access low forex rates, and have real-time spend tracking on the app.

You can use GCash to Scan to Pay via Alipay+ at merchants that accept QR payments when dining at restaurants or purchasing snacks at a convenience store. For instant, on-the-go payments especially in crowded areas or pasalubong shops, you can also use GCash with your Android phone to Tap to Pay so you don’t need to worry about scrambling for cash.

For high-value purchases, the GCash Card offers another layer of flexibility with your payments. You can simply swipe or tap your card to pay, without worrying about hidden fees or extra charges that you would typically encounter with a credit card. And for when you need it, you can also use your GCash Card to withdraw money from ATMs abroad!

The Best Travel Pro Tip? Travel with GCash!

Heading out to your next international adventure is exciting but keeping things convenient and worry-free when paying abroad makes it even better. Take note of all these GCash travel pro tips and download the GCash app today to stay ready for your upcoming trip!