Insurtech Gigacover appoints new PH Country Manager; partners with 800k-strong Upwork Pilipinas- Freelancers Community 

MANILA, PHILIPPINES—Gigacover, a Singapore based insurtech company, recently appointed Philip Camil Gomez as Country Manager. Gomez will drive partnerships with various stakeholders of Gigacover in the Philippines to expand 360-protection for Filipino individuals and businesses.  Gomez has close to two decades of business experience in multiple industries and has worked in companies such as Convergys, Conduent, …

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Century Tuna makes history with the biggest beach clean-up in Anilao for the Saving Our Seas campaign

The Philippines is now taking more steps to achieve cleaner and livelier seas as Century Tuna kicked off its Saving Our Seas Campaign, becoming the biggest beach clean-up in the history of Mabini, Batangas. In partnership with the impact organization HOPE, and Aling Tindera’s Waste-to-Cash program which encourages the public to become responsible in plastic …

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Arjo on Maine, Ria on Zanjoe: “It just fits”

IT’S super official: Arjo Atayde is marrying Maine Mendoza. Sister Ria Atayde is happily in love with actor Zanjoe Marudo. “They’re both so obviosuly so in love, hayyyy, nakakahawa,” says host and producer Korina Sanchez-Roxas on her interview with the Atayde siblings on the latest Korina Interviews episode. It’s a “Sunday Love Day” with Arjo …

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Seize It, Book It, Sulit with Cebu Pacific’s Summer Seat Sale

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, is encouraging every Juan to seize the moment and take advantage of its low fares as it offers another round of seat sale to make summer much brighter. From April 26 to 30, 2023, CEB travelers can book their flights across the airline’s widest domestic network for …

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Cutie alert: Viral Jolly baby celebrates first birthday with fun Jollibee Kids Party

Generations of Filipinos around the country have experienced the special and joyful kind of celebration brought by a Jollibee Kids Party (JKP). For many, a Jollibee Kids Party is a core memory, an essential milestone of their childhood spent with family and friends on their big day.  While the pandemic put a pause on the …

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Visa application volume from Philippines touches 91% of pre-pandemic levels in 2022

MANILA, PHILIPPINES-Visa applications from Philippines nearly touched the pre-pandemic levels in 2022 driven by pent-up demand, opening of international borders, and eased COVID-related protocols. According to VFS Global, the visa application volume from Philippines reached 91% of the 2019 pre-pandemic levels in 2022.  When compared with 2021, visa application volume grew by 44% in 2022.  …

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Igloo underscores importance of device and health protection for mobile gamers

MANILA, PHILIPPINES– eSports is experiencing incredible growth globally with analysts projecting that the eSports market as a whole will grow to US$5.48 billion by 2029 from US$1.44 in 2022.  The Philippines is one of the countries where eSports is becoming increasingly popular. The country is home to the biggest eSports organization in Southeast Asia and …

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Globe Group’s 917Ventures, Ayala Corp and Gogoro introduce new era of sustainable transport in PH

Globe Group’s 917Ventures, Ayala Corporation, and Gogoro Inc. on Monday made history as they launched Gogoro Smartscooters® and battery-swapping in the Philippines. The companies are introducing a new era in sustainable transportation that brings together smart, convenient and accessible electric two-wheelers to customers. The announcement was made at a ceremony at the Globe headquarters in …

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Lani Misalucha to Korina: ‘I might just stop singing’

“Unimaginable,” Korina Sanchez-Roxas reacts to guest Lani Misalucha saying she might just stop singing altogether after her bout with meningitis, which is caused by a bacteria that causes the brain to swell, resulting in the loss of hearing in Lani’s one ear. “Pareho kami ng asawa kong nagkasakit and pareho kaming bingi na ngayon sa …

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BayWa r.e. Solar Trade partners with New Energy Academy to accelerate the Philippine Solar Industry

MANILA, PHILIPPINES—BayWa r.e. Solar Trade, global renewable energy developer, service provider and distributor, recently partnered with New Energy Academy, to offer training modules for solar industry professionals in the Philippines – a partnership that is the first of its kind between a globally renowned renewable energy company in the Philippines and an international educational institute. New …

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