The Stage is Calling! Get Ready, Philippines, for the Karaoke World Championships 2025

The 2025 Karaoke World Championships (KWC) are bringing an electrifying opportunity to the Philippines, offering aspiring singers a chance to shine on the global stage. This prestigious competition, known for launching talented artists to international fame, is inviting Filipino music enthusiasts to take part in the journey toward karaoke greatness. Following the success of local champions like Jan Francis, who recently captivated audiences at the KWC World Finals in Finland, the search is on for the next rising star.

Visa and CIMB Bank Philippines Sign Exclusive SME Debit Card Deal

Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, and CIMB Bank Philippines, the most-awarded digital-only commercial bank in the country and The Asian Banker’s Best Digital Bank in the Philippines for 2025, have announced an exclusive partnership aimed at enhancing financial solutions for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines. The signing ceremony, attended by senior officials from both Visa and CIMB Bank Philippines, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration that began in 2023.