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FinTech Alliance.PH, the country’s premier and leading organization of unicorns, fintech startups, and organizations, has confirmed the Philippines’ participation in the highly anticipated Singapore FinTech Festival. The nation will showcase its digital finance innovations under the banner of the Bagong Pilipinas: The Philippines country pavilion at one of the world’s largest fintech gatherings, scheduled for November 6 to 8, 2024, …

Leading pure fiber internet provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has recently announced a new collaboration with Netflix, the world’s largest streaming service in terms of subscriber base. This new collaboration will be headlined by the new Converge Netflix Bundle, where new and existing FiberX customers will be able to have both an internet and Netflix plan, all in one. The …

Manila Water Foundation (MWF), the social development arm of East Zone concessionaire Manila Water, will lead month-long events and activities to celebrate Global Handwashing Day (GHD) on October 15. The theme of this year’s GHD is “Why are Clean Hands Still Important?””, a question deemed relevant in reflecting the role of handwashing in everyday life, especially with the increase of …

Chef Aybs’ Paragis Tea, a proudly Filipino brand dedicated to natural wellness, is excited to  announce its new collaboration with the Gonzaga family—Alex Gonzaga, Pinty Gonzaga, and  Bonoy Gonzaga—as official brand endorsers. This partnership marks the launch of a campaign  focused on promoting the health benefits of Paragis grass and the wellness-driven lifestyle that  Chef Aybs champions.  A Journey Rooted …

Joey Ayala kept audiences laughing while reminiscing the colorfulmoments he and his group Ang Bagong Lumad experienced in the CCP’s Outreach and Exchange Program during his acceptance speech at the recent Gawad CCP Para sa Sining.   “Mga apat na dekada na po kaming lumilikha at nagpe-perform at napakaraming musiko na rin ang naging kasama sa banda at sa ibat-ibang proyekto,” …

By Ratziel San Juan University of the Philippines (UP) Press has released “Tugtugan Pamorningan: The Philippine Music Scene (1990-1999),” a new book chronicling the titular decade’s major developments in local music. The 332-page book is an anthology of stories written by its author, Susan Claire Agbayani, in the 1990s. “There were other exciting developments such as the ethnic/world music movement, …

SINGAPORE—Base Entertainment Asia in association with The Really Useful Group and Crossroads Live, are thrilled to announce the return of the world’s most beloved musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, to Singapore. This highly anticipated production will grace Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands for a strictly limited season from May 2025. Previously presented at Marina Bay Sands in 2013 …

The Department of Finance has secured funding from the South Korean government for three major infrastructure projects aimed at improving mobility and boosting economic growth in Luzon and the Visayas. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto  said  on of the   three projects sealed was the $111.427 million (about P6.34 billion) financing agreement for the Samar Pacific Coastal Road II Project, which …

The Manila Electric Co  (MERALCO) and South Korea’s Doosan Enerbility Co. Ltd. will explore strategic collaborations on developing, low carbon energy projects in the Philippines, including nuclear power. This was  finalized afterthe two groups signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in line with their respective commitments to drive innovation and sustainability in the energy industry. Based on the MOU, the …

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA)  signed a partnership agreement with Australian zero-emissions aircraft designer and manufacturer, AMSL Aero, to explore a new zero-emissions aircraft industry and provide the catalyst for a hydrogen production in the Philippines. The partnership with BCDA and AMSL Aero involves collaboration and knowledge sharing to develop an ecosystem for low-cost zero-emissions aircraft and hydrogen …