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DAVAO CITY, Philippines, 11 AUGUST 2026 — Popular vlogger and digital content creator Zeinab Harake Parks is heading back to Davao City for the Kadayawan Festival 2026 celebration with Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Guided by its mission to bring fun to people, Casino Plus …

MANILA, Philippines, 10 AUGUST 2026 — Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), has confirmed its latest major jackpot payout: ₱53,913,617 won on the slot title Bao Zhu Zhao Fu. The verified jackpot was won on August 7, 2026, when a Casino Plus player transformed a single …

Manila Water Foundation’s Lingap program which champions water access, sanitation and hygiene or WASH has been enabling hygiene habits on campus. Through multi-faucet hygiene facilities, rehabilitating campus water lines and toilets, Manila Water Foundation supports the health and well-being of learners and the school community. Recognizing the need for clean drinking water, Manila Water Foundation and valued partners handed over …

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has secured ISO 9001:2015 certification for 16 of its Casino Filipino sites and branches, highlighting the agency’s commitment to internationally recognized quality standards. PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Mr. Alejandro H. Tengco received the certification from DQS Certification Phils. Inc. during a simple awarding ceremony Thursday, August 13, at the PAGCOR Corporate Office in …

LANDBANK honored outstanding clients and institutional partners during its 2026 Gawad TANYAG (Tanging Yaman at Galing) Awards, held on 7 August 2026 as part of the Bank’s 63rd anniversary celebration. The ceremony recognized exemplary farmers and fishers, cooperatives, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), corporations, countryside financial institutions (CFIs), and microfinance institutions (MFIs) for their contributions to community development and …

GLOBE Telecom, Inc. said its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to predict potential network failures and enable preventive maintenance has generated about P200 million in savings. Jennifer Jane G. Echevarria, vice-president and head of enterprise data and strategic services at Globe, said the telecommunications company has recently used generative AI to forecast possible network failures as much as three months …

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has increased financing for the Philippines’ universal health care program by $250 million to $750 million. The additional financing forms part of an $800-million package that the multilateral lender is deploying to help the Philippines and Maldives maintain essential public services. Of the total, $750 million will go to the Philippines while $50 million will …

The government`s principal home financing institution Pag-IBIG Fund has partnered with Ayala Land residential brands Avida Land Corp. and Amaia Land Corp. for more housing options for qualified workers. The arrangement will enable Pag-IBIG Fund members to choose from a wider range of properties and financing plans. Fund CEO Marilene Acosta said the agency is expanding partnerships with established developers …

The Maharlika Fund has set its eyes on a target of P3.3 billion in core net income for the year 2026. MIC President and CEO Rafael Consing Jr. said the state-run fund remains confident of hitting its 2026 net income target, with its investment portfolio growing at a steady rate. The MIC plans to deploy some P35 billion in capital …

A burgeoning metro population and 24/7 usage of water contributed much to Maynilad Water Services Incorporated`s 14-percent increase   in the first six months of 2026. It is small wonder that Maynilad, with its strong water sales and customer growth,  has expressed interest in providing the humongous water needs of the planned Pax Silica AI hub in New Clark City, Capas, …