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  Trans-Asiatic Trading is putting a spotlight on its Gerflor marine flooring portfolio, reinforcing the case for safety-first interior systems as the baseline expectation for fleet operators, not an optional upgrade. The showcase brings together the full range of IMO-compliant and Wheelmark-approved Streamo products, Karavel, Mariner, and Steamer, alongside Gerflor's studded rubber tiles and skirting accessories, giving operators a complete look at what a fully compliant vessel interior can look like from deck to wall. The timing reflects where the industry is heading. Regulators and surveyors are placing increasing scrutiny on interior materials, not just structural and mechanical systems, and fleet operators are under growing pressure to demonstrate that every deck, corridor, and passenger area meets fire safety and slip resistance standards. Gerflor's Streamo range was built for exactly this scrutiny, engineered to IMO fire test protocols with slip resistance suited to hig...

Responding to local neighbors in need, the San Marino Consulate General stepped up to provide essential food relief to ten 10 families navigating severe hardship. The beneficiaries from Barangay 191 – Zone 20, Barangay Electrical, Pasay City have been hit particularly hard, caught between heavy urban flooding and ongoing local construction disruptions. The Republic of San Marino, known as the world’s oldest constitutional republic, has long grounded its global diplomatic presence in values of peace, solidarity, and civic duty. Putting these principles into practice locally, Jean Henri Lhuillier, Honorary Consul General of the Republic of San Marino to the Philippines and President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier, personally led the distribution drive at the Consulate in Makati. “During challenging times, it is important to be present and extend support where it can make a difference,” Lhuillier shared. “Through this initiative, we hope to provide these families with some much-needed assis...

  Before-and-after images taken from May to August 2026 show changes in the patient’s lower-face definition and overall skin appearance following non-surgical XERF radiofrequency treatment. MOLD Manila has shared a documented patient case highlighting the progressive results of XERF, a non-invasive radiofrequency treatment used for skin tightening and facial contouring. Clinical before-and-after photographs taken between May and August 2026 document the approximately three-month progression of a male patient treated with XERF. The images show improved definition along the lower face and jawline, firmer-looking skin, and a more structured overall appearance. The case reflects MOLD Manila’s approach to aesthetic treatments, which focuses on gradual, natural-looking changes rather than dramatic alteration of a patient’s features. “We’ve been loving the results we’re seeing with XERF, especially among our male clients,” MOLD Manila said. “The goal is for patients to look refres...

   Education is one of the most meaningful investments a family can make. While financial planning helps protect a child's future, quality education empowers them to shape it. Together, they create a stronger foundation for lifelong success. Recognizing this shared commitment to helping families prepare for the future, AHEAD Tutorial and Review Center is proud to announce its partnership with Pru Life UK , one of the Philippines' leading life insurers. Through this partnership, eligible Pru Life UK customers, agents, employees and their select family members can enjoy exclusive discounts on AHEAD's college entrance test review programs, tutorial services, and supplementary classes, making quality educational support more accessible to Filipino families. For more than 30 years, AHEAD Tutorial and Review Center has helped over 250,000 students prepare for college entrance examinations and achieve academic success through its comprehensive review and tutorial programs. Reco...

  Building a network where businesses and partners connect to make everyday operations simpler, smarter, and more practical. SHIPZY Philippines joined founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders at Founders Night 2026 , organized by ZONE Offices in partnership with SHIPZY , for a night of candid conversations on how companies can adapt, collaborate, and keep moving in a fast-changing market. Held under the theme “How Startup Founders Can Lead in a Fast-Changing Market,” the event brought together speakers and guests for frank discussions on leadership, entrepreneurship, technology, and the very real challenges that come with running and growing a company. Among the speakers were Miguel Lopez, Co-founder of The Catalyst Group; Kris Villongco, General Manager of Cue; David Bonifacio, Managing Partner of TNB Aura; Bastien Gerber, Founder of ERAS; Edgar Bundalian, CEO of Goodman Tech Solutions Inc.; and Rain Ibajo, CEO of SHIPZY PH . For Rain, the conversation kept circlin...

  Horizon Sun Charters is expanding seaplane connectivity across Palawan, providing private air transfers between Puerto Princesa, El Nido, Coron and remote island destinations. The company combines seaplane flights with airport pickup, ground transportation, boat transfers and resort coordination to create a seamless journey from arrival to final destination. Horizon Sun Charters Expands Seaplane Connectivity Across Palawan PUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN, Philippines — September 24, 2026 — Reaching some of the Philippines' most remarkable island destinations can still involve hours of travel by road and boat after arriving at the airport. Horizon Sun Charters is working to change that by connecting destinations across Palawan by seaplane and coordinating the journey from arrival to final destination. Operating from Puerto Princesa, Horizon Sun Charters provides private seaplane transfers connecting Puerto Princesa, El Nido, Coron and other destinations across Palawan. Flights ca...

   After nearly four decades in the Philippine IT industry, AGC Group through SLI Consulting is evolving its approach to IT consulting and staff augmentation. Led by President Gabriel Cervantes, the company is placing greater emphasis on long-term client relationships, project employee engagement, incentives and a more responsive workforce model as it adapts to the changing needs of Philippine businesses. When Gabriel Cervantes entered this business, IT consulting was not exactly where he expected his career to lead. A graduate of De La Salle University with a degree in Advertising Management, Cervantes began his career in advertising and social media. He worked with agencies including Publicis JimenezBasic and Digital FCB Manila, managing social media and digital work for major consumer and hospitality brands. He later co-founded All Goods Social, a creative and social media agency with university friends. His eventual move into the business was a very different challenge. To...

  Breakout 22-year-old visual artist  explores themes of loss, grief, remembrance, and reckoning in her first one-woman show at Gallery BIG. Contrary to her Gen Z peers, Fil-Am visual artist Chels Munger feels life is too short and unpredictable for nonchalance and emotional detachment. “We don’t know what’s gonna happen even next week, next month — let alone five years. I think if there’s something that you want to be said, there’s something that you want to do, there’s something you want to act on — especially creatively — I really feel like we should just go for it,” the young artist says. Five years ago, life  looked different for then-17-year-old Chels, who lived in Valencia, California with her parents and her only brother, Seth. Then came some unwelcome turbulence that changed the shape of their family — and then, her mother Rachel’s unexpected cancer diagnosis. After a valiant, three-year battle, her mom passed away in 2024, leaving Chels, then 20, and her brother...

September is part of the rainy season in the Philippines, a time when pagkaing pang-ulan – warm, hearty dishes enjoyed on rainy days – are especially popular. Chicken features prominently in many of these dishes and has long been a familiar part of Filipino cuisine and a popular choice among consumers. But its importance extends far beyond seasonal menus. Chicken consumption in the Philippines continues to grow and, according to USDA forecasts, is expected to reach around 2.38 million tonnes in 2026. Rising demand is being met by increasing domestic production, complemented by imports, including supplies from the European Union. Rising demand drives the poultry market Growing chicken consumption in the Philippines is going hand in hand with higher domestic production. According to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service in Manila, chicken consumption in the Philippines was estimated at 2.236 million tonnes in 2025, up from 2.060 million tonnes a year earlier – an increase of around 8.5%...

  MOLD Urban Premier is redefining luxury aesthetics in Makati with XERF, placing collagen stimulation, subtle results, and long-term skin quality at the center of its approach to advanced aesthetic care. The idea of luxury in aesthetics is evolving. For increasingly discerning clients, premium care is becoming less about dramatic transformation and more about skin quality, subtle results, and treatments chosen with the future in mind. MOLD Urban Premier (MUP), an advanced aesthetics concept in Makati, is building its approach around this shift. At the center of its treatment portfolio is XERF, a non-surgical radiofrequency technology designed to deliver energy at multiple depths to support collagen remodeling and address concerns such as skin laxity and facial definition. The decision to lead with XERF reflects MUP’s philosophy: “Aesthetics, considered over time.” Rather than treating aesthetics as a series of isolated procedures, MUP takes a longer-term approach through its Asses...

To mark ten years in the industry, TradingPRO is running its 10th Years Anniversary Contest Volume 2, a USD 10,000 trading competition that reflects the broker's ongoing commitment to its global trading community. Ten years after its founding, TradingPRO has grown from a regulated forex broker into a multi-asset trading platform serving clients across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. To mark the occasion, the broker has launched its 10th Years Anniversary Contest Volume 2 , a live trading competition running from 1 September to 2 October 2026, with a USD 10,000 prize pool open to traders worldwide. Over the past decade, TradingPRO has expanded its account range to serve traders at every level, from the entry-level Rookie Account with a USD 1 minimum deposit, to the ScalpX account built for high-frequency trading strategies. The platform supports MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, and holds regulatory licences from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa under FS...