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  Spartan Philippines officially launched Spartan DEKA, introducing the global standard of hybrid fitness racing to the country on July 28, 2026, at the EDSA Shangri-La Plaza. The milestone event featured live demonstrations of DEKA's 10 standardized functional fitness zones and unveiled its first six official ambassadors, including celebrity athlete Alex Diaz and elite coaches across the Strong, Mile, and Fit categories. Highlighting a strategic partnership with the Department of Tourism's "Love The Philippines" campaign, the launch emphasized boosting sports tourism by attracting international competitors, paving the way for upcoming public activations and a new era of competitive fitness for Filipinos. MANDALUYONG CITY, PHILIPPINES – July 29, 2026 – Spartan Philippines ushered in a new era of competitive sports with the highly anticipated official launch of Spartan DEKA, held yesterday, July 28, at the Grand Atrium of EDSA Shangri-La Plaza. The momentous event int...

    Former Senator Cynthia Villar was recognized as CEO of the Year for Humanitarian and Entrepreneurship during the 2026 Philippine Social Media Awards, in recognition of her decades of leadership in humanitarian service, environmental advocacy, and sustainable community development. The award honors Villar’s contributions as Managing Director of the Villar Foundation, where she has led programs focused on environmental protection, sustainable agriculture, livelihood generation, education, and community empowerment. Through these initiatives, the Foundation has implemented projects that benefit communities in Las Piñas and other parts of the country. Representing the former senator at the awarding ceremony was Senator Camille Villar, who accepted the recognition on her behalf. During the same event, the Villar Children’s Farm also received the Star Brand – Innovative Recreational Children’s Farm award, recognizing its unique concept of combining recreation, education, and env...

   Jakarta was represented by 10 tourism partners, including PHRI Jakarta, Taman Safari Indonesia, PIK Tourism Board, Universal Tour & Travel, Nusaraya International Tour and Travel, Dwidaya Wisata Indonesia, Gran Melia Jakarta, Novotel Jakarta Mangga Dua Square, Plataran Indonesia, and Baltic Golf Travel Specialist. The Jakarta Provincial Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Disparekraf DKI Jakarta) has reaffirmed its position in the international tourism market by participating in ITB China 2026, Asia's largest B2B travel trade show, held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center from May 26–28, 2026. This participation marks Jakarta's debut as an independent destination at this highly influential B2B travel trade show specifically targeting the Chinese market, serving as a key component of the city's grand strategy to achieve Top 50 Global City status. ITB China 2026 has set a new record, featuring over 900 travel organizations from 85 countries and...

MANILA, Philippines — Many businesses unknowingly lose opportunities because customer information, marketing activities, booking systems, and internal processes are spread across multiple disconnected platforms. While each application may perform its individual function well, the lack of integration often results in slower response times, duplicated work, inconsistent reporting, and fragmented customer experiences. Emerge believes business leaders should shift the discussion away from buying more software and toward building connected business systems. Through its HUGS methodology, the company encourages organizations to align marketing, sales, customer service, and operations around a common customer journey supported by practical automation and AI where appropriate. The objective is not digital transformation for its own sake, but better customer experiences, improved operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. “Technology should remove friction, not create it. Our goal is to hel...

Sydney, Australia – MX3 made a remarkable impact at ASAP Sydney, drawing overwhelming interest from attendees and reinforcing the brand's growing presence in Australia. Even before the event officially opened, the MX3 booth was already crowded with Filipinos eager to purchase and learn more about the products. Many visitors shared that they had discovered and trusted MX3 while living in the Philippines and were excited to see the brand now available in Australia. The enthusiastic response reflects the strong demand for MX3 products in Sydney, home to a large Filipino community that includes many professionals in the healthcare and medical fields. The event also showcased the unity of the global MX3 family as team members from New Zealand and the Philippines joined forces to promote the brand and serve customers together. Their collaboration highlighted MX3's commitment to expanding its reach while maintaining strong relationships within the Filipino community abroad. More tha...

    Finalists of the SSX pitching competition recognized by IFEX Philippines Project Director Rowena Mendoza and Chief Trade-Industry Development Specialist Katrina Pineda. Eco-conscious start-ups are proving that the future of business is green. A dynamic group of food and non-food innovators emerged as finalists in "Future Proof: The Green Innovation Pitch"—the first-ever start-up pitching competition under the Sustainability Solutions Exchange (SSX) at the recently concluded IFEX Philippines 2026.    Eco-conscious start-ups are proving that the future of business is green. A dynamic group of food and non-food innovators emerged as finalists in "Future Proof: The Green Innovation Pitch"—the first-ever start-up pitching competition under the Sustainability Solutions Exchange (SSX) at the recently concluded IFEX Philippines 2026. The following start-up leaders delivered the most persuasive pitches of the contest’s semi-final stage: ●     Arly...