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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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From Hearts to Hands: Globe Coop Volunteers Bring Care and Connection to Orphaned Children

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Globe Coop brought its compassion-driven spirit to the DSWD Reception and Study Center for Children (RSCC) in Lubao, Pampanga through  Hearts in Hands , an initiative that empowers employees to support orphaned children with both practical essentials and heartfelt care. This is part of the Globe Coop CAREavan, an employee-led outreach effort with Globe’s regional teams, delivering tailored initiatives across the country to create sustainable, localized impact for vulnerable groups including special children, teen mothers, fisherfolk, out-of-school youth, students, and indigenous communities like the Mangyan and Aetas.   The project encouraged employee volunteers across North Luzon to take an active role in preparing more than 100 carefully curated items that were assembled into personalized gift bundles. Each bundle combines everyday necessities and comfort items, including age-appropriate toys, school and art supplies, clothing essentials, hygiene kits, uplifting books, and s...
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Infinix and Pininfarina Announce Strategic Design Partnership to Elevate the Future of Premium Smartphones

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A photo captured at Business of Design Week 2025 shows a Pininfarina representative unveiling the new design partnership to the public. Today, during the Business of Design Week 2025, Infinix announced a landmark strategic partnership with Pininfarina, the iconic Italian design house with a 95-year legacy of shaping some of the world’s most celebrated automobiles,   as well as groundbreaking products across sectors such as luxury lifestyle, architecture and yachting. This collaboration marks the beginning of a new flagship design series, with the Infinix NOTE 60 Ultra set to become the first smartphone to emerge from this alliance. From the legendary curves of the Ferrari Testarossa to the iconic silhouette of the Alfa Romeo Spider, every creation bearing the Pininfarina badge has stood as a masterpiece of Italian design and innovation since 1930. Now Pininfarina brings its heritage and lifestyle - steeped in elegance and performance - to a smartphone. The upcoming “Infinix NOTE 60...
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Maddox Jewelry Dazzles Marikina With A Grand Gala Night Fashion Show

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Charo Cordial, CEO and founder of Maddox Jewelry Maddox Jewelry lit up Marikina with unmatched glamour as it staged its first Grand Gala Night Fashion Show at the Teodore Events Place — an evening filled with luxury, artistry, and star-studded brilliance. The prestigious jewelry brand, known for its exquisite and uniquely designed pieces, brought together top celebrities and style icons in the fashion world for a night that celebrated beauty and sophistication. Ms. Charo Cordial shares updates about Maddox Jewelry At the heart of the event was Maddox Jewelry CEO Ms. Charo Cordial, whose vision and passion continue to elevate the brand as a leading name in Philippine fine jewelry. Her dedication to creating timeless, one-of-a-kind pieces was evident in the curated collection unveiled during the gala. A Night of Glamour and Innovation Watch the Maddox Jewelry Fashion Show featuring Celebrities showcasing Maddox Jewelries  The runway came alive as top celebrities graced the stag...
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Aprio expands Philippine presence with new Manila office

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Aprio opened its second office in the Philippines on December 4, 2025, at KMC One Ayala, Makati City. (From L-R) Dave Kothari, Global Solutions Delivery Leader, Partner, Aprio; Gemma Raab, Philippine Office Leader, Director, Aprio Philippines; Paul Rubner, Director, Offshore Operations, Aprio Philippines. Aprio , the 24th largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., has expanded its presence in the Philippines with the opening of its second office in Makati City. Aprio's new office is located at KMC One Ayala Mall in Makati City, placing the company in Metro Manila's primary business district. It is designed to support Aprio Philippines' expanding workforce and enhanced service delivery, ensuring scalable capacity for future growth while providing a more accessible workspace for its over 100 employees in Metro Manila. “Aprio Philippines' rapid expansion, showcased with our new, strategically located office in Makati City, underscores our commitment to both...
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