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The JPL Group of Companies closed 2025 with a strong performance marked by disciplined growth, strategic expansion, and strengthened operational foundations across its portfolio of businesses. The Group recorded a 53% increase in annual revenue, driven by recurring income streams, an 87% customer retention rate, the expansion of VIP memberships, growth in e-commerce channels, and the scaling of franchise partnerships. …

Six lucky winners will be driving a brand new BYD Sealion 6 following a successful Grand Bingo Jackpot event of BingoPlus’ Cupid Panalo Shot last Saturday, February 14. In addition to the 6 winners of brand new cars, three players each pocketed PHP 2,140,000 in cash prizes, bringing the total jackpot payout to PHP 6,420,000 for the night. Cupid Panalo …

TikTok Live thundering drumbeats felt bigger, louder and more electric fused with the nonstop livestreams of ArenaPlus, the country’s #1 PAGCOR-licensed online sportsbook, teamed up with Spectrum, the official event organizer of Lyvefest [powered by TikTok Live], transformed two of the Philippines’ most iconic celebrations into immersive party spaces where culture, community, and sports digital entertainment collided in real time. …

The celebration of festivals continues as GameZone successfully held its “Game, Dinagyang”  at the Dinagyang Festival 2026 last January 22 to 25 in Iloilo City. The festival invited both local and international audiences, as the city celebrated its rich culture and tradition of the people of Panay. Stepping into the heavy drumbeats heard all over the streets, accompanied by performances …

In a country where millions move daily through bustling streets, terminals, and highways, the difference between life and loss can come down to the first few minutes. Recognizing this urgent reality, Sagip CPR—pioneered by Bell-Kenz Pharma—has taken on an ambitious but deeply necessary goal: to train one million Filipinos in hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support. What began …

To honor the 84th Anniversary of Valor, the Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB), in partnership with the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) and the Department of National Defense (DND), is proud to announce the return of the 2026 Bataan Freedom March. Slated from February 28 to March 1, 2026, this historic tribute invites civilians, veterans’ descendants, and active ngsservice members to …

PASIG CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Sports Commission hosted the ceremonial handover of select memorabilia from boxing legend Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao on Tuesday, marking a defining moment in the preservation of Philippine sporting heritage. Pacquiao turned over the memorabilia to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a ceremony attended by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio, Philippine Paralympic Committee …

MANILA, Philippines – Continuing its commitment to bringing quality healthcare closer to grassroots communities, SM Foundation (SMFI) successfully conducted a series of medical missions this January 2026, serving over 2,000 beneficiaries across Quezon City and the province of Leyte. Through its long-running Health and Medical Programs, SM Foundation deployed its mobile clinics and volunteer teams to provide essential medical services, ranging …

Next leap forward in GenAI capabilities NEW Frontier Agents – Autonomous AI agents that work for hours or days without intervention AWS unveiled three frontier agents—a new class of AI agents Kiro Autonomous Agent: An organizations’ virtual developer, navigating code repositories, triaging bugs, and improving test coverage  AWS Security Agent: A security consultant that understands an organizations’ infrastructure, providing actionable security …

On February 11, 2026, at SPACE at One Ayala, leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and aspiring professionals gathered not merely for a conference, but for a recalibration. SpeakersCon 2026 carried a bold theme: “Redefining Authenticity.” In a world increasingly shaped by automation, artificial intelligence, and digital acceleration, the event asked a timely question: What does it mean to communicate responsibly today? Over …