Residents of Barangay Tumana in Marikina City may face a dry Christmas after Manila Water disconnected their supply on Thursday due to the failure of both the current and previous barangay captains to settle outstanding payments.
Understanding VinFast’s New Residual Value Guarantee Program
VinFast has introduced a Residual Value Guarantee Program for buyers in the Philippines. This is the first program of its kind in the country’s electric vehicle market, underscoring VinFast’s role as a brand leading the charge toward smarter, more secure EV ownership. The company describes it as a way to give customers confidence in the long-term value of an electric vehicle. Here is a detailed look at how the program works and what it means for Filipino buyers.
Zed Secures $16.5M Series A from Storied Silicon Valley Investor Accel
Zed, the credit card startup reinventing banking for the next generation of Filipinos, today announced it has raised US$16.5 million in Series A funding led by Accel, the top-tier venture capital firm known for backing industry-defining companies like Facebook, Spotify, Slack, and Dropbox.
Don’t Buy Another Generic Gift: 6 Ways to Gift Small to Make Your Filipino Christmas More Meaningful This Year
A little can with a lot of good inside, Goodday Friz brings wellness, feel-good energy, and the spirit of giving in every sip.
Southeast Asia Marketers Lose a Full Day a Week to Manual Ad Adjustments, DoubleVerify Report Finds
Marketers across Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, lose the equivalent of a full workday each week to manual ad adjustments, DoubleVerify found in its 2025 Global Insights report on AI and automation. As campaigns grow in scale and complexity, marketing teams spend nearly 12 hours per week on repetitive optimization tasks, limiting time for strategic planning and innovation.
LG Ambassador Challenge Boosts Community Care: New Tres Cruses Health Center Opens for Mothers and Children
LG Philippines inaugurated the newest Barangay Tres Cruses Health Center in Tanza, Cavite on November 4, 2025, marking an important milestone for maternal and child healthcare in the community. Led by Dr. Ruth Punzalan, winner of the 2025 LG Ambassador Challenge, the center is part of her “Programa Para sa Alagang Ina at Sanggol” initiative and now offers more consistent and comprehensive services for residents who previously had limited access to medical care.
Musicians, comedians, artists join Bam Aquino’s call for vigilance in bicam deliberations on P1.38T education budget
Support for Sen. Bam Aquino’s call for vigilance during the bicameral conference committee deliberations on the P1.38-trillion education fund in the 2026 national budget has snowballed, drawing backing from various musicians, comedians, and artists.
James Afante and Shopee collaborate for the biggest live selling in the Philippines this 12-12
From selling shoe wipes to leading the largest live-selling in the Philippines, James Afante and Shopee are setting the standard for what e-commerce and regional digital entertainment are all about this 12-12. #1212KuyaJames
niko and … Brings Evangelion to Manila in a Limited-Time Collaboration Celebrating the Anime’s 30th Anniversary
niko and … is gearing up to bring a burst of anime energy to Manila as its limited-edition Evangelion collection lands at SM Mall of Asia on December 12. EVA fans, collectors, and fashion lovers are in for a treat as the collaboration drops exclusive pieces created for the 30th anniversary of Neon Genesis Evangelion and available only for a limited time.
Iloilo City Cong. Jamjam Baronda’s “Bike Lane” project caused severe flooding in 5 Jaro Barangays – DENR
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has confirmed that reclamation and backfilling activities linked to the Access Road Section 1 (Bike Lane) Project in Barangay Tagbak, Jaro, which was facilitated by Iloilo City Lone District Representative Julienne “Jamjam” Baronda, significantly contributed to the severe flooding that affected five Jaro barangays in July.
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