Impact Pioneers Network (IPN), a first-of-its-kind impact investing network in the country, secured key partnerships with Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation (NWTF), Dungganon Bank, and an angel investor to provide growth capital to three impact enterprises growth in the Philippines. Through these collaborations, Magnus Renewable Tech Corp., Agro-Digital PH, and Suds Sustainable Pods, have received collateral-free loans to accelerate their growth. “By unlocking crucial financing to impact enterprises like Magnus Renewable Tech Corp., Agro-Digital PH, and Suds Sustainable Pods, the Network ..read more

Globe Prepaid and Globe Rewards have next-level experiences reserved just for you.  Globe Prepaid customers are in for an exclusive experience with the all new Globe Rewards+. Available exclusively on the GlobeOne app, Globe Rewards+ makes Globe Prepaid customers feel exceptionally valued and cared for, reflecting the brand’s commitment to deliver unmatched digital innovations that improve customer experience With this program, qualified Globe Prepaid subscribers have a new way to unlock a world of premium benefits, including priority assistance, special vouchers, early access to Globe ..read more

Searches for slow travel have grown threefold in the past five years, according to Google Trends*. Slow travel is an approach to travel that encourages travelers to stay longer at their destination, allowing them to create deeper connections with local culture and people, resulting in meaningful travel experiences.    Across eight Asian markets the destinations with the highest average length of stay are Khao Lak in Thailand, Seoul in South Korea, Perhentian Islands in Malaysia, Tokyo in Japan, Siargao Island in the Philippines, Pekanbaru in Indonesia, Ho Chi Minh City in Vie ..read more

e27, Asia’s largest tech and startup media platform, announces the launch of Echelon X, Southeast Asia’s premier tech and startup conference. Happening from 15 to 16 May at the Singapore EXPO, this milestone 10th iteration helps startups forge new business connections, unravel new business opportunities, and create a deal flow of new investments across  Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem and beyond. Echelon X aims to foster tech ecosystem resilience through deeper collaboration, knowledge-sharing, business matching, and collective innovation. Focusing on mature startups this year, th ..read more

How does a startup, founded far from the advantages and resources of the world’s tech hubs, go on to reach unicorn status? And more deeply, just how far can the drive for meaning and purpose ultimately take you? The inDrive documentary sets out to answer these questions. In an exclusive reveal, the inDrive documentary offers audiences a rare glimpse into the heart and soul of the company with never-before-seen footage and candid stories from the individuals at inDrive’s roots, including founder and CEO Arsen Tomsky. This special content dives deep into their initial vision and the philosoph ..read more

Tonami Tulip Park The Toyama Prefecture is home to Tonami Tulip Park. Every year from the last week of April to the beginning of May, the town of Tonami is awash with color as millions of tulips bloom. Tulip is the official flower of Toyama Prefecture and the vast fields of flowers are an incredible place to stop and take an Instagram story. The Valley of Flowers and the observation deck are particular favorite spots for pictures. To get to the area from Tokyo, take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Shin-Takaoka. From there, you can take a local train. The easiest way to do it with a JR pass is to ..read more

Leading finance app GCash, through its lending arm Fuse Lending, Inc., has teamed up with pioneer e-commerce platform Lazada Philippines to help support Filipino entrepreneurs by offering cash loans to eligible platform sellers to help fuel the growth of their online businesses. The partnership was officiated by Fuse Lending President and CEO Anthony Isidro, Fuse Chief Strategy and Product Officer Baby Aquino, GLoan Product Head Kevin Yu, and Lazada’sHead of Seller Financing Benjamin Ng at a launch ceremony recently held at Bonifacio Global City. Fuse Lending is the first partner to fully i ..read more

Befitting of its legacy of excellence, leading life insurer Pru Life UK was conferred the prestigious Gold Quill Award for its outstanding local initiatives celebrating Prudential’s 175th anniversary. Awarded under the Communication Skills – Special and Experiential Events category, this recognition affirms Pru Life UK’s continuous pursuit of effective corporate communications strategies that contribute to fulfilling our mission to be the most trusted partners and protectors of Filipino families. Prudential plc, Pru Life UK’s parent company, marked a significant milestone last year by celeb ..read more

One thousand Extra Creamy Halo-Halo were given away at the Twitter-trending #MangInasalLevelUpSARAP Halo-Halo Caravan that recently delighted customers at SM City North EDSA. Families, friends, and fans gathered in the Mang Inasal’s biggest Halo-Halo party that featured Jane de Leon, Cong TV, Silent Sanctuary, Ciara Magallanes of Mommy Diaries PH, and Melai Cantiveros-Francisco. “We were overjoyed with how the caravan was filled with Mang Inasal Halo-Halo lovers, who all enjoyed the treats that we had prepared for them,” said Mang Inasal President Mike V. Castro. “The celebration ..read more

The HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra clinched the top spot on DXOMARK Smartphone Camera Rankings with an impressive score of 163 points, affirming its position as a game changer in mobile photography! DXOMARK, a site recognized for offering comprehensive ratings, reviews, and analysis of digital and smartphone cameras, frequently conducts thorough testing and detailed assessments of different types of devices used for imaging and photography. Its criteria involves image quality, performance against different lighting conditions, focus accuracy, and video capabilities. Through its methodologies througho ..read more