Hand-in-glove fit: ArenaPlus announces Manny Pacquiao as newest ambassador

Manny Pacquiao is the latest ambassador of ArenaPlus It’s a partnership so perfect, it just had to be done. Former eight-division boxing world champion Manny Pacquiao solidified his place within the DigiPlus family after inking a deal to be the newest ambassador of ArenaPlus, the Philippines’ number one PAGCOR-licensed sportsbook, last Wednesday, March 25. At the swank DigiPlus and Pacquiao partnership event at Shangri-La The Fort, the “Fighting Pride of the Philippines” and former Senator became one of ArenaPlus’ top faces, joining an iconic ambassador roster boasting the likes of…

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PhilHealth, PSA Strengthen Partnership to Modernize Systems and Protect Member Benefits

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) have strengthened their partnership to modernize systems, prevent fraudulent claims, and ensure benefits reach every Filipino, with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) co location and the launch of the PhilHealth Check Utility (PCU) today, March 26. “Filipinos deserve a health insurance system that is modern, secure, and reliable,” said PhilHealth President and CEO Dr. Edwin M. Mercado. “Through our partnership with the PSA, we are strengthening our systems, improving…

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Manny Pacquiao lauds BingoPlus games in historic DigiPlus partnership

Manny Pacquiao with DigiPlus Interactive Corp Chairman Eusebio Tanco and AB Leisure Exponent Inc President Jasper Vicencio Manny Pacquiao praised the development of Pacquiao-inspired games on BingoPlus following a landmark partnership with DigiPlus Interactive Corp. Pacquiao, alongside DigiPlus Chairman Eusebio Tanco and top executives, formalized the partnership during a contract signing on Wednesday, March 25, at Shangri-La The Fort. Manny and Jinkee Pacquiao with DigiPlus and MannyPay execs  “This partnership with DigiPlus is special because it was created with our countrymen in mind. Whether it is through the games that…

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SM Supermalls Delivers a Maxed Out Race Weekend with 32,000 Runners

SM2SM run now on its 14th year where runners race from SM Seaside and SM City Cebu Major race events at SM malls in Cebu and SM Mall of Asia bring runners together through SM Active Hub lifestyle and sports programs SM Supermalls strengthened its position as one of the country’s premier running destinations as more than 32,000 runners filled two major race events in Cebu and SM Mall of Asia this weekend. From large scale road races to women led running communities, SM spaces transformed into vibrant race venues…

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Sun‑Powered Spaces: How SM Is Transforming Malls into Energy Hubs

SM Group now generates the largest capacity of clean energy among property developers in the Philippines To reduce congestion to the power grid and improve power availability to the communities it serves, SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) has implemented the use of rooftop solar power systems across its properties and nationwide network of SM Supermalls. Since its pioneering installation of solar panels over SM North EDSA in 2014, clean solar energy generated through SM is now large enough to power a city as large as Mabalacat, Pampanga or Mandaue,…

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Manila Water, DepEd Antipolo and Rizal formalize partnership to expand Salin program for World Water Day

From top left: MWSS Corporate Office Acting Deputy Administrator for Engineering and Technical Operations Ryan James Ayson, MWSS Chief Regulator Patrick Ty, Antipolo City Environment and Waste Management Office OIC Rommel Daquioag, DepEd Rizal Education Program Supervisor for School Governance and Operations Marlon Marquez, Manila Water Chief Operating Officer Arnold Mortera, and DepEd Antipolo Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Rodrigo Rodriguez during the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement, which formalizes the partnership to expand the Salin – Lakbayan Para sa mga Guro Program in Antipolo City and Rizal…

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ANA ABOITIZ DELGADO ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE BANKERS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES

The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) has elected UnionBank President and CEO Ana Aboitiz Delgado as its President for the 2026–2027 term, making her the first woman to lead the organization in its nearly 80‑year history. Her election comes at a pivotal time for the industry as banks navigate rapid digitalization, the growing role of artificial intelligence, and increasingly interconnected operational and geopolitical risks. Delgado has led UnionBank as President and CEO since January 2025, following more than two decades with the institution leading its digital transformation, consumer finance,…

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Mang Inasal treats customers to back-to-back National Halo-Halo Blowout

Mang Inasal, the Philippines’ Grill Expert, is treating all its customers on March 22 and 29, to a marked down Mang Inasal Extra Creamy Halo-Halo 12 oz. On March 22, customers can troop to any of the over 600 Mang Inasal stores nationwide and enjoy the discounted Mang Inasal Extra Creamy Halo-Halo for only Php39, exclusively for dine-in and take out. On March 29, customers can order via the new Mang Inasal app, Grab Food and foodpanda so they can enjoy the treat for Php 49, anytime and anywhere they please. “If you haven’t tried the longer lasting creaminess…

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Mga residente ng Laiya, naghain ng petisyon para papasukin na ang Meralco

Naghain ng petisyon ang halos 2,000 residente at mga negosyante sa Laiya San Juan, Batangas sa Batangas II Electric Cooperative (BATELEC II) upang payagan ang Meralco na magbigay ng serbisyo ng kuryente sa kanilang lugar. Ikinatwiran ng mga ito ang matagal nang paulit-ulit na problema sa suplay ng kuryente na nakaaapekto sa kabuhayan, negosyo, at sa turismo ng bayan. Patunay ito sa matinding pagkadismaya ng mga residente sa kawalan ng maaasahang serbisyo ng kuryente dahil sa madalas na brownout na gumagambala sa pang-araw-araw na pamumuhay sa isa sa mga pangunahing…

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