Purple Yam founder/CEO Oyos Mendoza received a FAMAS Prestige Leadership Excellence Award for Filipino Enterprise Development. Starting as an Ozamis family venture, the ube brand expanded nationwide with stars Pokwang, Jeo Ong, and Head of Marketing Pooh.
Santé International has been inducted as a Regular Member of the Direct Selling Association of the Philippines (DSAP). CEO Joey Marcelo highlighted that this milestone reinforces the company's commitment to ethical business practices and credibility.
MEI MEI has launched the official music video for "Namamasko Po!" on YouTube via Groovy Garden Records. Directed by Earl Ignacio, the festive video celebrates Filipino Christmas traditions while encouraging kindness, love, and inclusion this holiday season.
At Manila’s first residential solar expo at U.P. Town Center, Helios and 20+ partners helped homeowners tackle high electric bills. By offering ₱0 upfront financing, live quotes, and expert advice, Helios makes rooftop solar accessible for families.
Don Macchiatos launched four new Vietnamese coffee flavors—Salt Coffee, Coconut Coffee, Iced Milk, and Iced Black—brewed with authentic phin filters, Trung Nguyen beans, and Vinamilk. The lineup debuted at its revamped Cebu flagship branch.
Filmmaker Emille Joson vanished from the spotlight after dating British billionaire Louis Steffano Byron. Fans miss her indie advocacy, witty troll clapbacks, crew support, down-to-earth views on beauty, and Bicol relief efforts while she lives quietly.
PRecious Communications’ AI Authority Index 2026 shows AI evaluates Philippine banks differently: BPI leads in overall visibility (96% reach in business banking), while BDO claims the top first-mention spot, highlighting narrative order over reach.
Infinix launched its GT NXperience in Pasay City, showcasing the new GT NX Controller and GT NX Station. These accessories elevate mobile gaming with precision controls, screen extension, and TEC cooling, offering fans a dynamic ecosystem beyond smartphones.
To mark Ben&Ben’s 9th year and new album Nine, Spotify highlights the OPM band's rise on The Come Up. From early breakout hit "Kathang Isip" to 2020’s Most Streamed Artist, their music continues to connect deeply with the Liwanag community.
Community-based tourism is expanding in Southeast Asia. Initiatives like the Cordillera project in the Philippines and Siak Eco Wonders in Indonesia promote sustainable travel, preserving heritage, protecting nature, and boosting local MSME livelihoods.
