PH's NU Bulldogs Conquers First-Ever Galaxy Gaming Academy X Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Campus Series 2025

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SPORTS, GAMING | July 7, 2025

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The inaugural Samsung x MLBB - Galaxy Gaming Campus Tournament (Galaxy Gaming Academy X Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Campus Series 2025) has successfully concluded, marking a pivotal moment for collegiate eSports in Southeast Asia. This groundbreaking tournament brought together the brightest student gamers from Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore in the first-ever inter-country MLBB Campus Series, designed to nurture emerging talent and build a vibrant community of competitive gamers. The cross-national grand finals, held last June 20-22, 2025 at Taman Anggrek Mall in West Jakarta, known as the "eSports shopping mall", saw the NU (National University) Bulldogs from the Philippines emerge victorious after intense competition among the top eight elite teams. The tournament attracted over 1,000 participating teams from four countries, through domestic qualifiers, all vying for the substantial US$40,000 prize pool. 

UAAP Braces For Calendar Crunch With FIVB Hosting, SEA Games On Horizon

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SPORTS | July 7, 2025

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With three major international tournaments set to cap off 2025, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) and the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) are preparing to make necessary adjustments to the calendar of Season 88 to allow its student-athletes to serve national duty. The Philippines will host the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship in September while athletes — many from UAAP schools — will compete in the rescheduled 2nd Asian Women’s U16 Volleyball Championship in Amman, Jordan on November 1-8 and the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand this December. 

Ant International Launches Alipay+ Voyager, A Built-In End-To-End AI Travel Companion For Digital Wallet And Super App Users

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TECHNOLOGY | July 7, 2025

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With launch partners including Agoda, Fliggy and Trip.com, Ant International has introduced Alipay+ Voyager, an AI travel companion integrated into digital wallets for the travel industry to simplify and enhance travel experiences for global consumers. Alipay+ Voyager combines Ant International’s agentic AI capabilities with the galaxy of cross-border travel services offered by OTA partners and 100 million global merchants in Alipay+’s partner ecosystem. Through its one single AI interface embedded in e-wallets and super apps, Alipay+ Voyager assists travellers, via text or voice in their local language, to complete itinerary planning, booking, and purchasing in-destination merchant offerings with a seamless flow. 

Get Ready To Go #BackToSchoolForward With Exclusive Deals On Latest Must-Have Tech From HUAWEI

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TECHNOLOGY | July 7, 2025

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As a new school year begins, HUAWEI makes it easier to upgrade your learning and teaching essentials with unbeatable back-to-school deals on its latest tech offerings. Get exclusive freebies and enjoy discounts on select HUAWEI devices from now until July 31, 2025. HUAWEI offers a complete lineup of tech to help you stay focused, connected, and productive this school year. 

FEU Sustains Strong Showing In Health Licensure Exams With New Board Topnotchers

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LIFESTYLE | July 7, 2025

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Far Eastern University (FEU) has cemented its standing as one of the country’s most consistent and credible institutions in healthcare education, with a measurable track record of producing board passers and national topnotchers across multiple licensure examinations. In the March 2025 Medical Technologist (MedTech) Licensure Examination alone, FEU’s Institute of Health Sciences and Nursing (IHSN) produced three national topnotchers in the persons of Mary Licel Biscocho in eighth place, Jennellene Guy Racca in ninth place, and Aira May Usi in 10th place. First-time takers from FEU scored an 86% passing rate, well above the national average of 80.26%. 

AXEAN Festival Announces First Wave Of 2025 Lineup

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ENTERTAINMENT | July 7, 2025

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AXEAN Festival, Southeast Asia’s leading music and creative industry platform, has announced the first wave of its 2025 lineup. Filipino artists such as Budots pioneer DJ Love and alt-rock outfit One Click Straight lead the first wave of acts performing at the international music festival which is set to take place at Jimbaran Hub in Bali, Indonesia on September 13-14, 2025. This year’s edition promises a dynamic and eclectic roster of artists, reflecting an impressive array of genres, cultures, and music styles from across the region. 

SM Supermalls Elevates Urban Air Quality

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LIFESTYLE | July 7, 2025

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There’s nothing quite like strolling through a mall with breathtaking views, expansive arcades, and lush greenery. At SM Supermalls, shopping isn’t just about transactions — it’s about enjoying spaces designed for comfort, sustainability, and a healthier environment. More than ever, SM’s commitment to green infrastructure is shaping urban air quality while creating a more livable city for everyone. 

SM Prime Creates Infrastructure For Plastic-Free Communities

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LIFESTYLE | July 7, 2025

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According to the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), the global production of plastics is forecasted to reach 1,100 million tonnes by 2050, with severe environmental, social, economic, and human health consequences. As one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) remains committed to creating thriving, sustainable cities. With a waste-free future as part of its environmental strategy, SM Prime encourages the observation of International Plastic-Free Day last May 25, 2025 and its call to rethink single-use plastics (SUP) for one day. Moreover, SM Prime celebrates the group-wide strides made to support the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act of 2022.