Puregold’s “hakot” legacy hit a whole new stride in Cavite as the Hakot Relay South Luzon leg transformed Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus into an adrenaline-charged showcase for speed, grit, and panalo. More than 4,000 runners that showed up had their game face on as they competed, enjoyed the camaraderie, and joined the signature “hakot” moments of the race.
More than 350 runners hit the streets of Makati on August 23, not for a gaming tournament, but for a 5KM run that marked nubia Philippines’ major step beyond its gaming roots. Through its NEOverse Max Out campaign, nubia brought its performance-driven spirit into the running community, partnering with Cotti Coffee Philippines for its first-ever NEOverse Max Out Social Run at MJ Plaza, Makati City, marking the new direction for nubia Philippines to expand its community beyond gaming and into the passions and lifestyles of everyday Filipinos.
Puregold’s wildly popular Hakot Relay, now a three-leg nationwide series, brings its much-awaited Southern Luzon leg to Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus City, Cavite, this time with its first-ever 8KM Individual Challenge.
As the Ortigas Art Festival marks its ninth edition under the theme "Elevate," it takes a momentous step forward in nurturing the future of Filipino creativity. Guided by its core advocacy of "Art for All," the festival officially launched the inaugural Ortigas Art Competition.
Malaysia will host the 4th ASEAN Battery Technology Conference (ABTC 2026) from 19 to 21 August 2026 at the Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA, Sepang, placing the country at the centre of ASEAN’s next major conversation on battery industrialisation.
TECNO brought major launch-week energy to the Manila leg of Earth Day Run 2026 organized by RUNRIO at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, as the CAMON 50 Series took center stage at one of the most high-profile public events of the season, drawing more than 15,000 participants and creating a major moment for the brand in the Philippines. The Manila leg — the largest of the three-city series — marked a powerful convergence of TECNO’s flagship smartphone launch and RUNRIO’s nationwide green movement.
The Iloilo City Government, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and SM Markets have joined forces to host the Filipino Food Month (FFM) 2026 celebration. Carrying the theme, “Connected by Taste: The Filipino Food in the Flavors of ASEAN,” the celebration officially opened on Monday, April 6, at the Iloilo Terminal Market, spearheaded by Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas.
SM Home and Uratex are now bridging the gap between home design and health by championing the "8-Hour Movement" for World Sleep Day 2026. By shifting the focus from just "buying a bed" to investing in a restorative sleep environment, they are reminding Filipinos that the secret to a productive day isn't found in a coffee cup, but in the quality of the support underneath them.
As the 12-day festival drew to a close, a Thanksgiving Mass gathered officials, partners, performers, and citizens to reflect on a safe, meaningful, and successful celebration. Later that evening, over 30,000 people attended ONE Ilocos Sur Night, which wrapped up the festivities in spectacular fashion with performances by Arthur Nery, Adie, Kyle Echarri, Kai Montinola, Yeng Constantino, FitterKarma, and Earl Agustin.
A star-studded concert and a Holy Mass will usher in the festivities marking the 40th anniversary of the historic EDSA People Power 1.
