The Jollibee Group’s South Korean value coffee brand Compose Coffee has achieved the highest customer satisfaction rating among Korea’s leading low-cost franchises. The result was based on a recent survey released by the Korea Consumer Agency (KCA), South Korea’s government-mandated consumer protection institution established to safeguard and advance consumer rights, enhance market transparency and improve overall consumer welfare. Based on …
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The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office is raising the stakes as it ushers in 2026, promising bigger thrills and greater winning potential for lottery players nationwide. Beginning February 1, minimum jackpot prizes across all major PCSO lotto games will significantly increase, giving every ticket a stronger chance at becoming a life-changing win right from the opening draw. Under the updated prize …
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UNLEASH Philippines, a local innovation program of UNLEASH initiative which aims to empower young changemakers and early-stage innovators using collaborative, user-centered design and prototyping methods. With the closing of 2025 and the start of 2026, UNLEASH Philippines helped shine a light to pressing issues in the country and equip individuals striving to enact change and strengthen solution efforts during a …
Read More »The Philippine stock market has room to move higher in 2026 as easing interest rates, improving capital market regulations, and a more stable macroeconomic environment support a gradual recovery, according to the Investment & Capital Corporation of the Philippines (ICCP). ICCP President and COO Manny Ocampo said the recent rise in the Philippine Stock Exchange index reflects a “catch-up” phase …
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First and largest Filipino life insurer InLife completed the sale of its shareholdings in iCare HMO to Value-Based Health Care PF PTE. LTD. (VBHC) of Singapore, subject to regulatory approval. This is part of InLife’s strategic move to streamline its portfolio and concentrate on life insurance and corporate solutions enabling more comprehensive solutions for clients nationwide. “This realignment allows us to …
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Two giant companies from South Korea and Japan have partnered in a joint venture to deliver the feasibility study on a rail network system in Mega Manila. This was announced by the Department of Transportation (DOTr), adding that the feasibility study contract was worth $11.99 million. The DOTr notice states that the study project for the Greater Capital Region (GCR) …
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With just your Globe cellphone, you may soon access Starlink internet services using low-earth orbit satellite technology, thus opening cyberspace connectivity to Filipinos even in remote areas. Globe Telecom Inc. announced a partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet Services Philippines Inc. to roll out direct-to-cell satellite connectivity last Friday. President and CEO Carl Cruz of Globe and Starlink senior partnerships …
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If the government wants it, officials can act within 24 hours following an announcement that something is not right with the way things are. For instance, Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbox, was blocked within 24 hours following the official discovery of violations — such as misuse and generation of non-consensual sexually explicit images. This is a far cry from the …
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The Philippines’ contribution to the global shipbuilding industry gained momentum as the first methanol-powered Kamsarmax bulk carrier began its voyage to East Asia following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s visit to Cebu on Thursday. The 81,200-metric ton dual-fuel vessel, built by Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu) at the 540-hectare West Cebu Estate in Balamban, Cebu, was named M/V Brave Pioneer by …
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THE Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is studying the Philippine Stock Exchange’s proposal for state-run pension funds to revive loan for stocks and other financial products, signaling openness to the initiative while outlining a framework centered on member protection and operational sustainability. GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso said the GSIS recognizes the potential of these loan programs to …
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