Pitaka integrates Transak and Unstoppable Domains to make buying crypto easier

10 January 2023, Manila, Philippines - Users of the digital wallet Pitaka can now purchase cryptocurrencies directly with Philippine Peso and pay using their debit cards, credit cards, GCash, Maya, GrabPay, and ShopeePay within the app. Tetrix, the Filipino-led web3 company behind the digital wallet, has announced its partnership with Transak as its fiat on-ramp …

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Regional insurtech Igloo Launches New travel insurance product – Travel Master with COVID-19 in partnership with GCash and Malayan Insurance

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Regional insurtech firm Igloo, in partnership with GCash and leading local underwriter Malayan Insurance, recently launched Travel Master with COVID-19, a comprehensive travel insurance product to be offered and purchased on the e-wallet. The brand-new product offers coverage for personal accidents, emergency medical treatment, hospital cash allowance, travel inconvenience benefits, and COVID-19 …

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True Digital goes to BaiCon, presents True Creator of the Year award to Esnyr 

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — In November 2022, BaiCon, the only VisMin content creator convention around, hosted a grand face-to-face gathering.  True Creators Studio (TCS) was also part of the event and partied it up with the rest of the attendees and guests. In case you missed it, TCS is True Digital’s latest service launched last September, …

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Controversial businessman-politician Chavit Singson friends again with former President Erap Estrada; No holds barred on Korina Interviews

“Wala akong inuurungan na tanong,” says Chavit Singson to Korina Interviews host and producer Korina Sanchez-Roxas.  Singson’s celebrated career as a politician and businessman started since he was a child from the north. Kilalang “Manong Chavit” sa maraming kaibigan. Pero iniilagan din daw ng mga kalaban. “Ewan ko bakit ako kinakatakutan. Puro paninira lang yan. …

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Tenya and RACKS get Filipinos into the Christmas spirit with new branches at Glorietta

Tenya and RACKS, two of the country's household names serving authentic Japanese food and flame-grilled ribs, have boosted their footprint with new branches in Makati City, leading the restaurant industry's strong recovery in the new normal. The restaurant brands formally launched their new branches at Glorietta on December 2, bringing holiday cheer to more Filipino …

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Ukay-ukay hacks and festival hopping with Senator Imee Marcos

SENATOR Imee Marcos opens 2023 with two brand new vlogs on January 6 and 7 streaming for free on her official YouTube channel.  On January 6 (Friday), Imee sits down with one of her favorite vlogging partners, her son Borgy Manotoc, as they give helpful tips and hacks on how to maximize the best ukay-ukay …

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CEB welcomes 2023 with a special P1so sale for international routes available until January 6

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, welcomes the new year with its trademark P1SO sale for select international routes for everyJuan. For as low as PHP 1 one-way base fare (exclusive of fees and surcharges), Cebu Pacific’s #CEBSuperSeatFest is up for grabs until January 6, 2023. Travel period is from February 1 to …

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Hazel Faith and Jericho Arceo talk about their Christmas collab and holiday memories

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Hazel Faith and Jericho Arceo just dropped your new favorite Christmas bop, “Pasko Kasama Mo” (via Waterwalk Records and Sony Music Entertainment), a colorful and upbeat tune that wouldn’t be out of place if it was blasted during the endless parties and reunions. The song talks about what makes the Pinoy Christmas experience …

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Divine Divas concert ‘The Ultimate Drag Experience’ shines the spotlight on the art of drag

THE fabulous expression that is drag is rapidly inching into the mainstream through various shows – both live and streamed – that elevate the artists and their craft into more than just mere entertainment. Fire & Ice Media production, the newly formed company of LGBT powerhouse couple – singer-songwriter Ice Seguerra and wife, actress, and …

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PHINLA holds National Stakeholders Conference, calls for joint effort to continue improving solid waste management in the Philippines

Waste is a problem that has an impact on economics, the environment, and people's lives and livelihoods. Because a huge amount of garbage is openly disposed of or burnt in low-income nations, the poor and most vulnerable people suffer disproportionately. Under the rapidly expanding urbanization, the solid waste management industry in emerging nations will experience …

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