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Make 2026 Yours: Claim the Year of New Possibilities with Galaxy AI

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It is time to make 2026 yours and step into the New You. Leave behind the endless scrolls, information overload, and distractions that weighed you down, Galaxy devices powered by Galaxy AI help you reclaim focus, creativity, and time. AI curates the content that matters most, boosts your productivity, and frees up space for what truly counts—your goals, passions, wellness, and loved ones. Discover how Galaxy devices powered by Galaxy AI personalize your 2026, helping you step purposefully into the new you and be mindful in 2026. Unfold Your Potential. Flip Into the New You with Galaxy Z Series Own 2026 with style, creativity, and confidence. With Galaxy AI at its core, every fold and flip helps you start to live your most empowered year yet. The Galaxy Z Fold7, Samsung’s lightest and thinnest Galaxy Fold yet, features a large main display that makes multitasking effortless, letting you run apps side by side like a portable workstation. The Galaxy Z Flip7, with its long-lasting 4,300mAh...

P.A. Properties and Golden Arches sign Lease to serve growing communities in San Pedro, Laguna

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In Photo (From left to right): P.A. Properties and Golden Arches Development Corp. executives. (Jonathan G. Lu, P.A. Properties Vice Chairman of the Board; Peter Jude T. Alvarez, Director, P.A. Properties; Romarico T. Alvarez, P.A. Properties Chairman; Luke T. Tan, McDonald’s Philippines Vice President - Real Estate & Asset Management; and Ferlon I. Manalad, McDonald’s Philippines Director of Real Estate Development) P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation and Golden Arches Development Corporation (GADC), the operator of McDonald’s Philippines, formally sealed a leasing agreement for a new McDonald’s branch in Baranggay Langgam, San Pedro, Laguna, through a ceremonial contract signing held at the P.A. Properties Alabang Office. The upcoming McDonald’s branch will serve the growing communities of P.A. Properties in Laggam, San Pedro, Laguna, reinforcing the shared commitment of both organizations to building accessible, inclusive, and sustainable communities. Present at ...

Renowned designer Len Cabili finds work-life balance with the help of world-class innovation

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Filip+Inna founder and creative force Len Cabili has long been celebrated for her artistry and commitment to Filipino heritage through her work with Filipino artisans. Her pioneering fashion label bridges traditional craftsmanship with modern design, honoring the work of indigenous artisans while placing Filipino creativity on the global stage.   Behind her creative success is a lifestyle built on connection and innovation, one made seamless by Smart Infinity, Smart's premium postpaid brand, whose world-class service helps her stay inspired, efficient, and balanced wherever she goes.   Empowered by technology, connected by purpose   As a designer and cultural advocate, Cabili relies on constant collaboration with artisans, clients, and creative partners around the world. “I rely heavily on my network to get things done,” Cabili shares. “Smart Infinity genuinely takes the time to understand my needs not just in terms of connectivity, but ...

Manila Water strengthens water and wastewater advocacy through Lakbayan

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East Zone concessionaire Manila Water continues to strengthen its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship through its flagship advocacy program Lakbayan, which provides educational facility tours designed to give participants an in-depth look at the Company’s water and wastewater facilities. This initiative aims to raise awareness on the value of water and promote responsible consumption among communities, partners, and stakeholders. Lakbayan offers a unique opportunity for participants to experience the entire water cycle: from the raw water source and treatment to distribution and wastewater management. Through guided tours of Manila Water’s state-of-the-art facilities, visitors gain firsthand knowledge of the processes that ensure safe, clean, and reliable water supply, as well as the systems that treat wastewater before returning it to the environment. Since its inception in 2006, Lakbayan has engaged thousands of students, local government units, and private org...

Make the New Year Feel Easier: The Tap Life Is Here

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The new year is in full swing, with fresh plans, back-to-work routines, errands, and life settling back into rhythm after the holidays. As days pick up pace again, small inconveniences become more noticeable, like waiting in checkout lines, fumbling for wallets, or typing out full card details online. Many EastWest cardholders are discovering a easier, simpler workaround: paying with just a tap of their phone through Google Pay™. Google Pay is now available in the Philippines for compatible Android and Wear OS devices, and EastWest is one of the first local banks to support it. Cardholders can add their EastWest Visa or Mastercard credit card to Google Wallet and start paying instantly — in stores, in apps, and online — without ever reaching for their physical card. Smoother Steps Through the New Year Faster grocery runs The start of the year comes with packed schedules and full carts. Checkout does not have to slow you down. With Google Pay, simply unlock your phone and tap it on the ...

HOPE and SM Supermalls make every movie ticket count with HOPE in a Movie

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It's Lights. Camera. Action! for SM x HOPE classrooms. In photo are (from left) Steven Tan, President of SM Supermalls and Nanette Medved-Po, Founder of HOPE HOPE, the Philippines’ first certified B Corp and a leading impact organization, has partnered with SM Supermalls, the country’s leading mall operator, to launch HOPE in a Movie, an initiative that transforms moviegoing into meaningful support for public education. For every movie ticket sold at SM Cinema branches, PHP5 will be invested in building public school classrooms through HOPE. The initiative is part of SM Supermalls’ commitment to help build at least 10 classrooms under the Generation HOPE campaign, launched to scale HOPE’s impact through purpose-driven collaborations. HOPE Founder Nanette Medved-Po shared her enthusiasm for the collaboration, “I would like to thank SM Supermalls for their support. They have shown an amazing commitment to education and to this mission. We invite everyone to enjoy every film at SM, be...

AXA Philippines Sweeps Seven Major Award Programs in 2025

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AXA Philippines, one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing insurance providers, capped 2025 with multiple wins across global and local award-giving bodies, including the Global Insurance Innovation Awards 2025, Golden Arrow Awards 2025, 16th Asia CEO Awards 2025, Tripzilla Excellence Awards 2025, Marketech APAC’s NEXT Awards 2025, Great Place to Work® Certification, and the Philippine Daily Inquirer and Statista's Best Employers in the Philippines. These recognitions highlight AXA’s leadership in digital innovation, customer experience, corporate governance, employee engagement, and social responsibility. At the Global Insurance Innovation Awards 2025, AXA Philippines received honors for Excellence in Digital Innovation and Best Mobile Insurance App for its breakthrough platforms SWITCH and EMMA by AXA PH. SWITCH streamlines the distributor journey with real-time updates and automated workflows, while EMMA by AXA PH empowers customers with easier policy access, secure paymen...