Home Credit Promotes “Wais sa Life” Among Employees by Championing Financial Wellness

Home Credit Philippines holds financial wellness workshops to equip employees with financial resilience

Employees at the financial literacy workshop with Home Credit Chief People Officer Barbara Mecua, (front row, third from left). The session at Vertis office was facilitated by Kimmy Batallones (front row, second from left).

Maxim Extends Assistance to Iligan Rider After House Fire

ILIGAN CITY - Maxim Rides & Food Delivery has extended assistance to delivery rider Jun Luis Noroña after his family’s home in Iligan City was destroyed by fire on May 15.

Pag-IBIG Fund raises housing loan limit to ₱10M to serve more Filipino workers

TO FURTHER widen the reach of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s flagship Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino, or Expanded 4PH Program, and help address the oversupply of available housing inventory, Pag-IBIG Fund has raised its maximum housing loan amount per borrower to ₱10 million, providing middle-income and higher-earning Filipino workers access to affordable long-term home financing, particularly in Metro Manila and other highly urbanized areas, top officials announced on May 26.

PhilHealth Launches GAMOT in Zamboanga del Norte, Providing Php 20,000 in Annual Free Medicines

DIPOLOG CITY, Zamboanga del Norte - The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) officially launched the Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) program in Zamboanga del Norte today, May 28, 2026. The ceremonial launch, held at the Zamboanga del Norte Medical Center (ZNMC), establishes a provincial system where eligible members and their dependents can access up to Php 20,000 worth of free essential medicines annually.

Sharp: In Step With Your Future

MANILA - Sharp (Phils.) Corp., the Japanese brand known for innovation and reliability, recently unveiled three distinct booths featuring its current, new, and future products during its “In Step With Your Future” Media Conference and Dealers’ Appreciation Night held at Solaire Resort North on May 20, 2026.

From Fields to Plenary: How Local Producers Are Fighting to Reclaim the Rice Market

MANILA - There was a time when the price of rice in the Philippines followed a predictable rhythm, but today, both the people who grow the staple and those who eat it find themselves at the mercy of a volatile market. Seeking to restore balance, major agricultural groups recently gathered at the House of Representatives to champion a legislative rescue mission: restoring the market intervention powers of the National Food Authority (NFA).

The photo shows a farmer planting rice. (Photo courtesy of magnific)

Trillions in payouts, one trusted platform: BingoPlus posts huge numbers anew in 4th anniversary report

BINGOPLUS proudly presented its anniversary report on Tuesday, May 19, as the company celebrated its highly successful BingoPlus Night 2026: Step into the Next PLUS at a luxury ballroom venue in Pasay City.

Strong numbers mark BingoPlus’ 4th anniversary.

From Grassroots to Gold: Leyte’s First District Celebrates Historic Twin Victories at Palarong Pambansa 2026

TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE - In a spectacular showcase of talent and determination, the First District of Leyte has secured a monumental double-victory on the national stage, proving that the region’s grassroots sports programs are yielding world-class results.

Mastercard and CrescentRating Reports Point to 245 Million Muslim Travelers by 2030, with Women Driving Nearly Half of Arrivals Today

Two new reports highlight how responsible, immersive, digital and assured travel experiences are shaping the next phase of Muslim-friendly tourism

MASTERCARD, in collaboration with CrescentRating, released two new reports: Halal Travel Trends 2026 and Muslim Women in Travel 2026, examining how Muslim travel is evolving amid rising demand for more inclusive, trusted and purpose-led experiences.

KAHAYAG, ILAW Pilipinas, and DOE Mindanao Intensify Push for Stronger Consumer Awareness and Improved Service Delivery

TAGUM CITY - As consumers reel from rising electricity rates, the Department of Energy (DOE), ILAW Pilipinas, and youth-led power consumer group KAHAYAG are advocating for strengthened public education efforts to help households better understand power distribution and how consumers can hold service providers accountable.