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Manila Tech Summit 2026 anchors ASEAN digital future
10+ hour, 27+ min ago (381+ words) Set for July 28 to 29, 2026 at the Manila Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom in Pasay City, the summit is expected to bring together more than 4, 000 policymakers, regulators, investors, innovators, and technology leaders from ASEAN and other global markets, according to a company…...
WINNING | Jollibee's TIME as fried chicken phenom goes global
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (275+ words) The company said it continues to expand across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East while scaling operations through a portfolio of 20 brands that now collectively operate more than 10, 400 stores and caf's worldwide. Jollibee's overseas push reflects the growing ability of…...
Mc Donald's powers Tour of Luzon cycling heritage drive
7+ hour, 37+ min ago (342+ words) The quick-service restaurant giant said it will fuel riders and event personnel with more than 8, 000 meals across the cycling competition's 14-stage race, underscoring its long-term commitment to promoting environmentally friendly transport alternatives. The initiative comes as cycling continues to gain…...
Google updates AI Search with deeper web link features
8+ hour, 17+ min ago (531+ words) The company, in a statement, said the enhancements apply to AI-powered Search features such as AI Mode and AI Overviews, which generate summarized responses while guiding users toward additional information across the web. One of the new features allows users…...
PLDT Home rolls out AI-powered support platform nationwide
9+ hour, 57+ min ago (211+ words) PLDT partnered with global software and technology company Amdocs to develop the AI-driven system, which enables real-time ticket diagnostics and resolution during customer interactions. The platform is designed to reduce customer wait times while improving the productivity and efficiency of…...
Vietnam fraud battle highlights lessons for PH banks'Trusting Social
8+ hour, 52+ min ago (591+ words) When the State Bank of Vietnam enforced biometric verification requirements in 2024, banks across the country launched a massive re-verification effort covering nearly 200 million accounts." The exercise revealed that more than 86 million accounts could not be matched to a real person....
Why saying goodbye to Old Swiss Inn Makati feels so personal
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (551+ words) That's why the closure of Old Swiss Inn in Olympia this July is hitting many diners harder than expected. The Somerset Olympia Building was acquired by Ayala Land Inc. last year and it is set to be redeveloped, according to…...
SM Home relaunches Makati flagship as lifestyle hub for Filipinos
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (286+ words) The home retail chain, which operates 78 branches nationwide, said the redesigned SM Home Makati store will serve as the proof-of-concept for a nationwide modernization program already underway in branches such as SM Aura and SM Megamall. The revamped flagship introduces…...
Filipinos brace for choppy economic waters as food costs climb
2+ day, 49+ min ago (346+ words) Speaking before Food Industry Asia executives late last month, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto emphasized that food regulations must avoid placing excessive burdens on both producers and consumers, reflecting mounting concern within government and industry over the economic timing of new…...
Brands tap Tik Tok Shop for Gen Z reach
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (704+ words) The shift comes as the Philippine e-commerce market continues to expand at a rapid pace. According to the International Trade Administration, the country's e-commerce sector reached $24 billion in 2025, with annual growth projected to remain above 13 percent in the coming years....