Vendors and customers alike have lauded the significant improvements in the Iloilo Central and Terminal Markets, citing better facilities and improved comfort that have contributed to an easier shopping experience and higher income for vendors.
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Relationship and Kitchen Goals: Julia Montes Joins Real-Life “Perfect Match” Coco Martin as REGASCO’s Newest Ambassador
Talk about relationship and kitchen goals! 🪵✨ Republic Gas Corporation (REGASCO) has officially launched its highly anticipated "Kitchen's Perfect Match!" campaign, bringing together a partnership truly written in the stars. Superstar Coco Martin is celebrating his third successful year as the trusted face of the brand, and this time, his real-life "perfect match," Julia Montes, is officially joining the REGASCO family! Just like Coco and Julia, who are widely celebrated as being absolutely made for each other, REGASCO is the ultimate brand made for your home—bringing safety, warmth, and trust to Filipino kitchens nationwide.
OREO and BTS serve up an iconic treat made with fans in mind
OREO and BTS fans, get ready for an OREO cookie BTS made just for you. That’s right: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook are joining forces with the world’s #1 cookie to drop the Limited Edition OREO & BTS Cookies, a brown sugar–pancake flavored OREO cookie created by BTS and dedicated to BTS fans. This collaboration will kick off a playful global movement across 80+ markets with BTS and the OREO brand
Bam Aquino fulfills campaign promise with the launch of RLE financial assistance for nursing and allied health sciences students
Another campaign promise fulfilled for Senator Bam Aquino as his Related Learning Experience (RLE) financial assistance program was formally launched on Monday, May 25, 2026, by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) through the AHEAD (Allied Health Experiential Assistance for Deserving Students) grant.
Iloilo City and SM Ramp Up Efforts to Protect Authentic Iloilo Batchoy
The Iloilo City government, led by Mayor Raisa Treñas, and SM Prime Holdings are ramping up efforts to protect the authenticity of the Iloilo Batchoy, which is considered one of Iloilo’s most iconic culinary traditions.
How Culture-Driven Sustainable Skincare Is Redefining Beauty Trends
In today’s fast-paced beauty landscape, viral fads and daily product launches often tout scientific claims and advanced technology, turning skincare into a race for the latest “must-have” trend. This constant influx of products has overshadowed the simple yet effective ritual that genuinely nourishes the skin. In response, consumers are embracing a more intentional and organic approach to self-care, with the Philippine organic skincare market projected to reach USD 1.5 billion by 2026.
Why Southeast Asia’s Next Payment Shift Is About Experience, Not Just Adoption
In the Philippines, where digital retail payments already account for 57.4% of total transaction volume, and QR Ph adoption continues to grow, expectations are evolving beyond access. Customers are beginning to favor experiences that feel immediate, familiar, and secure – whether online, in-store, or on the move.
Hasting Ng of Hong Kong Crowned Global Champion at DaVinci Gourmet Barista Craft Championship 2025–26
Hasting Ng of Hong Kong has been crowned Global Champion of the DaVinci Gourmet Barista Craft Championship 2025–26. Following an intense final at World of Coffee Bangkok 2026, Hasting secured the title against first runner-up Yasmim Rodrigues Sarandy da Silva (Brazil) and second runner-up Çetin Alpay Başkan (Türkiye), with a performance that perfectly captured this year’s theme, Espresso Your Flavour.
Reliability in Transition: How Integra RE is Building a Trusted Renewable Energy Network in the Philippines
The Philippine energy sector is hitting a rough patch. Between recurring red and yellow grid alerts, unexpected power outages, and skyrocketing pump prices for gasoline and diesel, energy security is no longer just a corporate talking point—it’s a daily headache for local households and businesses. Because the country's economy relies so heavily on stable power, finding dependable alternatives has become an urgent necessity. Against this backdrop, regional distribution player BioRE recently announced its official rebranding to Integra RE.
Iconic global home appliance brand Frigidaire makes a comeback in Filipino homes
This year—110 years since the first self-contained refrigerator was introduced by Guardian Frigidaire—the brand continues to bring innovation, quality, and aesthetic design to Filipino homes as an integral part of daily living.
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