Ebe Dancel, Urbandub, and The Itchyworms rally behind Echo Singson in fundraising gig

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The October 16 benefit show brings together friends and fellow musicians to help cover Echo’s medical expenses and rehabilitation following a stroke

The Filipino music community is coming together for “Alingawngaw Para Kay Echo,” a fundraising gig for Echo Singson, a longtime fixture in the local music scene who is recovering from a stroke.

Echo has long been part of the Itchyworms family, with ties dating back to when his older brother, Chino, joined. In 1999, he co-founded Boldstar with Jazz Nicolas, Marie Jamora, and Justin Sunico.

Over the years, Echo has worn many hats in the industry, including host, sound technician, production assistant, and lighting crew member. Apart from his behind-the-scenes work, he has remained a valued presence in the Filipino indie music community as both an active participant and supporter.

On September 19, Echo suffered a stroke while hosting a March of the Penguins gig at Mow’s. He was rushed to East Avenue Medical Center, where he received medical care before being discharged. As he continues his recovery, he has shown small signs of improvement, offering hope to his family, friends, and colleagues.

In response, members of the music community have teamed up for “Alingawngaw Para Kay Echo,” a benefit gig on October 16 at 123 Block in Mandala Park, Mandaluyong City. Ebe Dancel, Urbandub, The Itchyworms, The Ronnies, and The Revisors are joining forces for an evening of music in support of someone who has given so much to the industry.

All proceeds from the fundraising gig will go directly to Echo for his medical expenses and rehabilitation. Every contribution, every presence, and every expression of encouragement can make a meaningful difference.

As Echo continues his fight toward recovery, his friends and colleagues are rallying around him with one shared message: he is not alone.

Tickets to Alingawngaw Para Kay Echo are available at the venue on the day of the event.

Mang Inasal Serves Up Big Value with New Sulit Bowls

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As more Filipinos seek meals that deliver great taste, satisfying portions, and budget-friendly prices, Mang Inasal is responding with its newest offering: Sulit Bowls, now available in Metro Manila and Luzon, starting at ₱89.

"We know that Filipinos are constantly looking for meals that are delicious, filling, convenient, and affordable. Mang Inasal Sulit Bowls are our way of giving them exactly that," said Mang Inasal President Mike V. Castro.

The Mang Inasal Sulit Bowls feature two crave-worthy variants: Soy Garlic Chicken and Pork Sisig.

The Mang Inasal Sulit Bowl Soy Garlic Chicken combines tender grilled chicken, crunchy garlic bits, spring onions, sliced egg, and rich soy garlic sauce over a serving of rice, creating a savory, flavor-packed meal that satisfies with every spoonful.

Meanwhile, the Mang Inasal Sulit Bowl Pork Sisig brings together crunchy and meaty pork sisig with creamy sauce, served over rice, delivering the bold, comforting flavors Filipinos love in a convenient bowl format.

These Sulit Bowls reflect Mang Inasal's commitment to creating menu offerings that address the evolving needs of consumers, particularly those looking for food options that strike the right balance between affordability, busog, and sarap.

Available for dine-in, takeout, drive-thru, and delivery, Mang Inasal Sulit Bowls are now ready to satisfy cravings across Metro Manila and Luzon.

Customers in Visayas and Mindanao can look forward to enjoying the new offering soon, as the Mang Inasal Sulit Bowls will be available in VisMin within the month.

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Life has More in Store: Enjoy Up to 34% Off Plus Freebies with Samsung Week 2026

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So many smarter ways to upgrade your everyday from October 12 to November 08, 2026

There is always something about the final stretch of the year. The days bring more reasons to get together, plans to look forward to, and moments worth making time for.

This is why Samsung Week 2026 is happening from October 12 to November 08, Samsung’s largest global promotion of the year, happening in over 60 countries. Part of its anniversary celebrations, this is also Samsung’s way of thanking loyal customers for their continued support.

Discover how Samsung’s latest AI-powered innovations can help you live smarter, enjoy everyday convenience, and get more from your next upgrade, with exclusive benefits on Samsung.com.

For workdays that don’t always happen at a desk

As work and life continue to move between home, office, and everywhere in between, Samsung’s latest devices make it easier to stay productive.

The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra makes multitasking more seamless with its expansive 8-inch main display and Multi Window, while the Galaxy Buds4 Pro helps users stay focused with active noise cancellation and clearer voice capture for calls and meetings. At home or in the office, the Smart Monitor further connects the experience through Multi Control, while AI Picture Optimizer automatically adjusts visuals for a more comfortable viewing experience.

For staying in motion, even when life gets busy

With more plans to look forward to this season, there are also more reasons to keep moving and make time for wellness. For those fitting fitness into their everyday routines, Samsung’s connected devices bring smarter tracking and insights to help turn every workout into more meaningful progress.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra2, paired with the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy Buds4 Pro, brings smarter tracking and insights to workouts. Its Trail Run Mode feature provides real-time elevation and cumulative ascent and descent, giving runners more context as they move through changing terrain. Meanwhile, Samsung Health on the Galaxy S26 Ultra brings together information such as heart rate, calories, and workout duration, alongside features like Fitness Index and Daily Cardio Load to help you better understand your activity and recovery.

For the kitchen that becomes the heart of the celebration

Few things bring Filipinos together quite like food. Whether preparing an everyday meal or getting ready for a holiday spread, Samsung’s Bespoke AI appliances bring intelligence into the kitchen to make cooking more intuitive.

The Bespoke AI Refrigerator uses AI Vision Inside to identify ingredients and help suggest recipes, while the Bespoke AI Oven uses AI Pro Cooking to recognize ingredients, optimize cooking settings, and monitor food as it cooks. With the Galaxy Z Fold8, users can also capture and share their creations through its 50MP camera and Dual Recording.

Make home your favorite place to unwind

After a day of getting things done, Samsung brings the same intelligence and connected experience into the moments spent relaxing at home.

The Micro RGB enhances the viewing experience through AI-powered picture optimization and Glare Free technology, while AI Gaming Optimizer adjusts settings based on the game genre. Paired with the Q-Series 11.1.4 inch Soundbar, it creates a more immersive entertainment experience. The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo, meanwhile, uses AI OptiWash to detect factors such as load weight, fabric type, and soil level to help optimize wash cycles.

More reasons to make a smarter upgrade

Your Samsung Week experience goes beyond choosing your next device. Enjoy more value and added benefits when you shop on Samsung.com. Make the most of your Samsung Rewards points with 1.5x the usual discount when you use them toward your purchase, including select accessories and digital content and services. You can also enjoy added flexibility and peace of mind with the Trade-in Program, Samsung Care+, flexible finance options, and free delivery.

Make your new Galaxy feel even more like yours with Samsung.com-exclusive colors, including the Galaxy Z Fold8 in Pistachio, Galaxy Z Fold8 in Green Shadow, and Galaxy Z Flip8 in Mint. And there’s more to enjoy beyond your new device. Get 60 days of Strava and iFIT with the Galaxy Watch9 or Galaxy Watch Ultra2, and six months of Google AI Pro with the latest Galaxy Z Series, Galaxy S26 FE, or Galaxy Tab S12 Series.

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your everyday setup, build a more connected home, or find technology that fits the way you live, Samsung Week 2026 gives you smarter ways to make your next upgrade count. From October 12 to November 8, explore the exclusive offers and exciting events of 2026 Samsung Week by visiting https://www.samsung.com/ph/offer/samsung-week

 

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PascualLab keeps the Galing going at 80

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Continuing its year-long 80th-anniversary milestone, PascualLab highlights the galing that has shaped its legacy and continues to drive its commitment to everyday health and wellness solutions for Filipinos

Eight decades after its founding, Pascual Laboratories, Inc. (PascualLab) ❶, continues to evolve alongside Filipino families, introducing family-friendly health and wellness products that address changing consumer needs, while remaining rooted in the values of quality, care and malasakit.

Founded in 1946 by Isosceles and Leonora Pascual to address the post-war needs of Filipinos, PascualLab has grown from a family-founded enterprise into the company behind household brands such as: Ascorbic Acid (Poten-Cee), Vitex negundo L. Lagundi Leaf (Ascof Lagundi), C-Lium Fibre, and OraCare Mouthrinse. Guided by its vision of Strong, Healthy Families, PascualLab continues to mark its 80th anniversary with the #GalingThatKeepsGoing, a theme that honors its heritage, reflects its purpose, and celebrates the Filipino excellence carrying it into the future.

Galing (Healing)

Over time, the health and wellness needs of many Filipinos have changed. This 2026, PascualLab continues to evolve alongside them, offering new health products and innovations designed to make everyday wellness relevant and accessible to every

Filipino family.

These include the launch of MyColla-C, a premium Collagen + Vitamin C support for those in their mid-30s and 40s as they embrace their next brightest chapter; and Paracetamol + Vitamin B1 + Vitamin B6 + Vitamin B12 (Alevia-B) for triple action relief of mild to moderate muscle, joint, and nerve pain.

The company also relaunched its Poten-Cee Gummies, Ascorbic Acid in a yummy, gummy format to support the Vitamin C needs of young members of the family; and Pelargonium sidoides DC. Root (PELARGO), a natural option for relief from the common cold.

Galing (Excellence)

Behind these innovations is the galing of PascualLab’s people -- professionals whose expertise, commitment and malasakit continue to move the company forward.

For PascualLab, however, excellence is not only about creating innovative and relevant health products – it's also about making them accessible and affordable. In celebration of its 80th year, the company also offered Php 80 off selected products through one of the country’s top drugstores, as a gesture of gratitude for the many years of continued trust and support.

Galing (Roots)

Through it all, PascualLab is inspired by its vision of Strong Healthy Families while remaining rooted in the spirit of care or malasakit upon which its founders built the company.

As it celebrates its 80th this 2026, it celebrates a legacy founded on quality and care – and looks ahead to a future of stronger, healthier Filipino families. That is the #GalingThatKeepsGoing.

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Manulife Philippines Named One of HR Asia's 2026 Best Companies to Work for in Asia, Earns Tech Empowerment and People Transformation Awards

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Three HR Asia wins, plus two regional HR Excellence Awards Singapore nominations, underscore Manulife Philippines' people-first culture powered by technology, learning, and innovation.

Manulife Philippines, the local arm of leading international financial services provider Manulife, has been named one of HR Asia's 2026 Best Companies to Work for in Asia, while also earning the Tech Empowerment Award and People Transformation Award. Presented during HR Asia's awards ceremony in Pasay City on October 6, 2026, the recognitions highlight the company's commitment to creating an exceptional employee experience through continuous learning, innovation, and a people-first culture. The awards build on Manulife Philippines' ongoing efforts to develop future-ready talent, enhance colleague well-being, and empower teams with the tools and capabilities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving workplace.

HR Asia's Best Companies to Work for in Asia recognizes organizations identified by their employees as employers of choice, demonstrating high levels of employee engagement and strong workplace cultures. The award is based on employee survey results benchmarked against market scores and an assessment of the organization's people practices. The award recognizes Manulife Philippines' commitment to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing workplace where colleagues can learn, grow, and succeed.

"These awards affirm that the future belongs to organizations bold enough to invest in their people. Talent and technology are the twin engines of our growth strategy, and being recognized validates that our investments in innovation, capability-building, and colleague experience are translating into a stronger, more future-ready organization," said Rahul Hora, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Philippines.

Hora added, "Our ambition to become Filipino customers' no. 1 choice for trusted financial advice starts from within. Empowered, future-ready teams deliver better experiences for the customers and communities we serve, while a strong culture enables us to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent. That shared purpose is what drives us to keep building better, together."

The HR Asia Tech Empowerment Award acknowledges companies that harness technological innovation to empower employees, enhance collaboration, and create meaningful progress. The HR Asia People Transformation Award recognizes companies that place learning at the center of their people strategy, investing in upskilling their workforce with the capabilities needed for tomorrow's challenges.

Manulife Philippines earned the Tech Empowerment Award for embedding innovation into the daily employee experience, including the rollout of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities including the rollout of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities that give colleagues new ways to collaborate and work. The company received the People Transformation Award for placing learning and growth at the core of its people strategy and by investing in continuous upskilling through its proprietary online platform, Pursuit, and LinkedIn Learning, alongside programs that champion inclusion, wellness, recognition, and engagement.

Recognition Extends to the Regional Stage: HR Excellence Awards Singapore 2026

Manulife Philippines has also been named a finalist in two categories at the 14th Annual HR Excellence Awards Singapore 2026, one of the region's most prestigious platforms celebrating innovation and excellence in human resources.

· Excellence in Leadership Development, recognizing the company's investment in building capable, future-ready leaders across the organization.

· Excellence in Total Rewards Strategy, recognizing a holistic approach to compensation, benefits, and well-being that supports Manulife colleagues at every stage of their careers.

“These HR awards affirm the intentional choices we've made: to develop future-ready leaders, reward our people meaningfully, and embed learning and technology into everyday work. Through AI and innovation, we're giving our colleagues the tools to work smarter and collaborate better. More importantly, these recognitions are a testament to our colleagues, who show up every day with curiosity, care, and commitment and are the true engine behind every achievement we celebrate,” said Ardhi Siregar, Chief People Officer, Manulife Philippines.

Siregar added, “To be recognized for empowering our people is deeply meaningful, and it inspires us to keep raising the bar, building an organization where every colleague can reach their fullest potential as part of our high-performing team.”

Together, these recognitions underscore Manulife Philippines' commitment to being an employer of choice. From fostering a culture of engagement and inclusion to investing in technology, leadership development, learning, and colleague well-being, the company continues to build a workplace where talent, innovation, and purpose advance side by side.