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PlayTime Establishes PlayTime Entertainment as New Group Holding Company

PlayTime announces the formation of PlayTime Entertainment, a new group holding company that will guide the organization’s expansion across a broader range of entertainment and digital lifestyle sectors. Under this enhanced structure, the company’s existing gaming operations will transition into PT Gaming, which will...

Zed Secures $16.5M Series A from Storied Silicon Valley Investor Accel

MANILA, Philippines, December 12, 2025 – Zed, the credit card startup reinventing banking for the next generation of Filipinos, today announced it has raised US$16.5 million in Series A funding led by Accel, the top-tier venture capital firm known for backing industry-defining companies like Facebook,...

Metro Retail Launches American Food Fest in Partnership with U.S. Embassy

Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI), in partnership with the U.S.  Embassy, recently launched the American Food Fest at Metro Supermarket Market! Market! in Taguig City. The campaign features over 300 American food products now available in select Metro Supermarkets across key cities...

Don’t Buy Another Generic Gift: 6 Ways to Gift Small to Make Your Filipino Christmas More Meaningful This Year

In the Philippines, Christmas isn’t just a date—it’s a tradition of thoughtful giving. This year, some young Filipinos - especially Gen Z - are embracing a “smaller gifts, bigger meaning” mindset. Instead of mass-produced presents, they’re choosing personal finds from creative makers and markets - simple,...

Visa and CIBI forge strategic alliance to boost financial inclusion in the Philippines

Makati City, Philippines – Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, and CIBI Information, Inc. (CIBI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly explore and pilot innovative, data-driven credit solutions aimed at expanding responsible access to credit for underserved...

Meet the women and youth redefining what climate leadership could look like

Edren Llanillo, a resident of Bugallon, Pangasinan, remembers how unprepared his community was for medical emergencies years ago. As someone who has lost loved ones when immediate help wasn’t readily available, he vowed to build an emergency response movement so that no family...

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PNB Holdings expand tenant mix with CHAGEE lease signing

via GRAPHIC PLUS — PNB Holdings Corporation (PHC) has formalized a new partnership with CHAGEE Philippines, the international tea brand, through a ceremonial lease...

Secure your future, empower your team: A Labor Day Guide to smart retirement planning 

Via GRAPHIC PLUS — Labor Day is more than just a well-deserved break. It is a moment to honor the hard work that builds...

A curated #LoveLocal at SM Aura

We all love the big artisan fairs and how they showcase the best and innovative in Filipino design. From accessories to bags, to homeware...

Harnessing influence on social media for youth sexual health and HIV awareness

Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project, a global initiative funded by PEPFAR and USAID and led by FHI 360, engaged youth leaders...