LEAD, CONNECT, INSPIRE WITH HUAWEI: APPLICATIONS FOR HUAWEI CAMPUS AMBASSADORS, NOW OPEN!

 

PHILIPPINES — HUAWEI, a global ICT brand committed to addressing the evolving tech needs of consumers, calls on student innovators, creators, and leaders pushing the boundaries of what campus life looks like today—the search for the first-ever HUAWEI Campus Ambassadors is on! Under the five-month initiative, fifteen (15) student ambassadors from Metro Manila will get the chance to experience the 4-in-1 HUAWEI MatePad tablets. Going beyond a standard tablet, this complete PC-like setup combines the device with a Smart Magnetic Keyboard, a precision mouse, and the M-Pencil, giving students a versatile, all-in-one workstation to study, create, and present anywhere.

More than representing the brand, student ambassadors will test the full HUAWEI ecosystem and see how it elevates their campus life. The program helps them grow their digital presence and welcomes them into a community of peers who are just as driven, creative, and ready to make their mark. As the academic landscape continues to evolve, HUAWEI empowers students to achieve their goals by enabling them to study, create, and present anywhere, helping them unlock their full academic potential.

JOIN BALLET MANILA AS THEY BRING THE ROMANTIC WORLD PREMIERE OF PAQUITA TO LIFE IN MANILA

Ballet Manila principal dancers Abigail Oliveiro and Joshua Enciso

PHILIPPINES – Filipino audiences have long embraced stories of sweeping romance, hidden identities, and hard-won triumph. Ballet Manila now brings these themes to life in a landmark moment: the country’s first ever, full length staging of the classical masterpiece Paquita. Choreographed by the company’s founder and artistic director, Lisa Macuja Elizalde, the production goes onstage at the Aliw Theater, Pasay City, with performances on June 19 at 8:00 p.m. and June 20–21 at 5:00 p.m.

Though Paquita is a cornerstone of classical ballet, it is rarely performed in its entirety. And because of its dramatic narrative, Lisa believes that it will be remarkably relatable, to the Filipino.  Lisa describes the narrative as “quite like a soap opera, with twists and turns that are amusing and entertaining which is perfect for Filipinos who love a great story or telenovela.” 

Set in Spain, the story follows a young Romani woman who saves the life of a French officer, Lucien, from a governor’s assassination plot. Along the way, she discovers her own noble heritage, allowing the couple to overcome rigid social barriers and marry in a happy ending that many Filipinos love.

The journey to this landmark production began in March 2025, when Paquita’s grand divertissement was performed during Ballet Manila’s Pearl Gala celebration. The brief excerpt sparked a deeper curiosity in Lisa as she recalled starting to dig into the story behind the ballet excerpt: “When I finally read it in full, I decided that it would be exciting and perfectly manageable to present a two-act classical ballet to the Filipino audience.”

While the production honors its classical roots, Macuja Elizalde intentionally avoided watching existing versions to keep her choreography entirely her own. “I started to build the ballet chapter by chapter in my head," she explained. "But the actual creation didn’t happen until I was in the studio in front of the dancers.”

BLOAT, STRESS, REPEAT? BREAK THE “SAME-SAME” GUT HEALTH CYCLE NOW

 

PHILIPPINES – Adulting is supposed to mean you’ve figured a few things out—you track your expenses, reply to emails with “Noted, thanks,” and somehow get excited about grocery discounts. But when it comes to digestive problems, many Pinoys still handle every “sakit ng tiyan” the same way.  Kabag? Acid? Constipation? Hilab? Same solution: inom agad ng kung anong gamot ang nandiyan and hope for the best.

Here’s the catch: your tiyan isn’t a one-problem-fits-all situation. Different symptoms usually mean different causes, and treating everything the same way can leave you feeling even worse. This World Digestive Health Day, the reminder is simple: stop playing digestive roulette and start listening to what your gut is actually telling you. Because real adulting isn’t just powering through discomfort—it’s knowing what’s wrong and choosing the right care for it.

The “Same Tiyan, Different Problem” Reality Check

1. “Pangangasim” or Heartburn Isn’t the Same as Kabag

Not every “kumukulo ang tiyan” moment is just plain kabag. That burning feeling in your upper stomach or chest may actually be pangangasim ng sikmura or heartburn—usually linked to hyperacidity, acid reflux, or indigestion. And since the problem is acid-related, Antacids can help calm excess stomach acid and properly ease the burn, instead of leaving your tiyan feeling like it picked a fight with your last meal.

WHY YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO AME’S DEBUT BLUES ALBUM KWENTONG BARBERO RIGHT NOW

The Marikina-based trio delivers a no-skips album driven by blues-infused rock ’n’ roll and working-class struggles

PHILIPPINES – Filipino blues rock trio AME has officially released Kwentong Barbero, a seven-track album that tackles the unfiltered realities of everyday Filipino life. As one of the few active blues bands in the local music scene, AME takes the genre to a thrilling new place through its riveting balance of classic blues sound, ‘70s psychedelic rock, and contemporary punk edge.

LACE UP! PUMA DROPS THE DEVIATE ROUTE FOR THE 2026 PH HALF MARATHON SERIES

 

(L-R): Ramon Rivero, Business Unit General Manager of Robinsons Sports, Entertainment and Recreation; Gerald G. Tambis, Head of Robinsons Destination Estates; Myra Paz Valderrosa-Abubakar, Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary; Paolo Misa, Country Manager of PUMA Philippines; and Andrew Neri, Managing Partner of Runrio.

PHILIPPINES — PUMA gathered the Philippine running community at the 2026 PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series kickoff, unveiling the brand-new "Deviate Route" in Bridgetowne through a special 5K community run. Designed as an optimized running track, the route will be available for an entire month and is tied to an official Strava route challenge. All month long, runners can head to Bridgetowne to conquer the course at their own pace and log their miles to compete in the online challenge with the rest of the running community.

Built stronger through every run with the PUMA Nitro Run Club

Runners from all over the city, including members of the PUMA Nitro Run Club, had the exclusive opportunity to experience the Deviate Route and lace up with the all-new Deviate NITRO™ 4. Attendees got to connect with fellow runners, share training tips, and feel the difference that elite cushioning brings to every run.

The launch of the “Deviate Route” is part of the 2026 PH Half Marathon Series kickoff event. Bringing the thrill of premier racing to more athletes across the country, the series will expand across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, hosting events in Manila, Clark, Iloilo, Cebu, Davao, and Cagayan de Oro.

VERITASPAY EXPANDS NATIONWIDE: EMPOWERING PHILIPPINE SMES WITH DIGITAL PAYMENT SOLUTIONS

 PHILIPPINES – Today, VeritasPay supports a growing base of merchants nationwide, offering businesses a unified platform to accept multiple payment methods, including credit and debit cards, QR code payments, and other digital channels.

“At the point of sale, speed and reliability are critical to customer experience,” Christopher James Payne, President and CEO of VeritasPay said, underscoring the role of seamless transactions in driving both customer satisfaction and business performance.

VeritasPay nationwide expansion powers SME growth through digital payments 

Unified payments platform

VeritasPay enables merchants to accept payments across various touchpoints from physical point-of-sale (POS) terminals and mobile devices to online checkout pages and banking channels, through a single provider. This integrated approach simplifies operations for businesses managing multiple sales environments or branch locations, eliminating the need to work with separate payment providers and enabling more consistent transaction processing.

“At VeritasPay, we remain committed to empowering businesses by delivering accessible, reliable, and innovative payment solutions that drive growth and long-term success,” said VeritasPay General Manager and Business Development Head, Carl Henrison Tienzo.

To support businesses at different stages of growth, VeritasPay structures its offerings into two core solution categories.  Its In-Store suite, which comprises OnePOS, MobilePOS, and ExpressPOS, caters to day-to-day transactions at physical locations, offering merchants flexible options based on their setup and scale. Complementing this is its Online suite, which includes EasyLink, Checkout, Online Banking and Over-the-Counter, enabling businesses to accept payments remotely and expand into digital channels without overhauling their existing systems. Together, these solutions allow merchants to add new sales channels while operating within a single, unified payment ecosystem.

GCASH ADVOCATES RESPONSIBLE AI FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH AT NATIONAL INNOVATION DAY 2026

 PHILIPPINES – Responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) is critical in driving inclusive and sustainable growth, as it can address persistent gaps in financial access and literacy, particularly in a mobile-first yet risk-exposed region like Southeast Asia. This was the key message of GCash, the country’s leading finance app and largest cashless ecosystem, as it joined policymakers and industry leaders at the 2026 National Innovation Day.

GCash chief data officer Sara Venturina takes the stage at the DepDev AGOS National Innovation Day at the Diamond Hotel Manila
GCash pushes responsible