The Psychology Behind the Confidence Economy: Why Feeling Like Yourself Again Matters More Than Looking Like Someone Else

For decades, investing in yourself followed a familiar formula. People pursued higher education to advance their careers, exercised to improve their health, and invested in personal development to strengthen their skills. As conversations around wellness evolved, mental health, emotional resilience, and work-life balance also became essential parts of personal growth. According to Dr. James Co, another form of self-investment is quietly joining that conversation: confidence.

PLDT Home champions Filipino game developers at PGDX 2026

The Philippine gaming scene took center stage at the fourth Philippine Game Developers Expo (PGDX), drawing thousands of gamers, creators, developers, and tech enthusiasts to the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Among the event's key supporters was PLDT Home, reaffirming its commitment to enabling stronger gaming experiences and supporting the growth of the local gaming industry.

RacketPro APAC Certifies Over 110 Filipino Coaches, Strengthens Philippine Pickleball Ecosystem

Following successful coach education tours in Malaysia and Vietnam, The Racket Professional Organization (RPO) has completed the Philippine leg of its APAC Level 1 Coach Training Tour, certifying more than 110 Filipino coaches across Manila, Cebu, and Davao, making it one of the country’s largest internationally recognized pickleball coach education initiatives to date.