Driven By Passion: Inside The Culture That Makes Megaworld Hotels & Resorts A Great Place To Work

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LIFESTYLE | December 31, 2025

Megaworld Hotels & Resorts’ Managing Director Cleofe Albiso and Group General Manager Arturo Boncato accepted the Tourism Industry Excellence Award from Tourism Secretary Cristina Garcia Frasco joined by Undersecretaries Verna Buensuceso and Rica Bueno at the first Philippine Tourism Awards. (Image Source: Business Mirror/Megaworld Hotels & Resorts)

Hospitality is often seen through the lens of warm smiles and flawless guest experiences, but behind every welcoming gesture is work that demands both physical endurance and emotional strength. A career in the service industry means long hours on one’s feet and the ability to show genuine care. It requires an unwavering commitment to serve others well, no matter the circumstance. 

ABS-CBN News' 2025 Year-End Special “Sa Likod Ng Balita” Recaps The Year’s Most Talked About, Controversial Stories

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ENTERTAINMENT | December 31, 2025

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ABS-CBN News rounds up the year as Kapamilya journalists revisit the most talked-about and controversial stories that dominated the national conversation in 2025 in the year-end special “Sa Likod Ng Balita 2025”. In the special, Kapamilya journalists including Karen Davila reflect on their firsthand coverage of major 2025 headlines, from flood control investigations exposing alleged corruption to key stories on governance, politics, disasters, elections, and historic Filipino achievements in sports, pageantry, and more. 

RCBC Partners With Digital Edge’s NARRA1 To Power A New Era Of Resilient, Efficient, And Sustainable Banking

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TECHNOLOGY | December 31, 2025

L-R: RCBC Chief Information Officer John Alabastro, RCBC President and CEO Reggie Cariaso, Digital Edge Philippines President and CEO Vic Barrios, Threadborne Group Chairman Charlie Rufino (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation)

Digital Edge (Singapore) Holdings Pte. Ltd. and Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), one of the Philippines’ top banks, have formalized a strategic partnership that reinforces the country’s digital finance backbone. RCBC is migrating its production site to Digital Edge’s NARRA1 — the Philippines’ largest operating true carrier-neutral data center — marking a significant step in the bank’s long-term digital transformation plans. This collaboration aims to support RCBC’s commitment to delivering highly available, secure, and efficient digital banking experiences to millions of Filipinos nationwide. The ceremonial signing was made official at the RCBC Plaza in Makati and attended by key executives from both organizations including RCBC President and Chief Executive Officer Reggie Carioso and Chief Information Officer John Alabastro as well as Digital Edge Philippines President and CEO Vic Barrios and Threadborne Group Chairman Charlie Rufino. 

Beyond The Farm: How AECA Builds Leadership And Livelihoods Among Filipino Farmers

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LIFESTYLE | December 31, 2025

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For many Filipino farmers, success has long been measured by howwell they can bring their harvests to the market. But across the country, a deeper shift is taking root: farmers are learning that progress becomes more attainable when they plan, decide, and grow together. At the center of this transformation is the Agro-Enterprise Clustering Approach (AECA), a structured process that helps farmers organize themselves, develop leadership, and build agro-enterprises that can supply institutional markets reliably and competitively. 

GCash Study Now, Pay Later Supports Students’ College Journeys To Help Build Their Future

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LIFESTYLE | December 31, 2025

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Working students are now a step closer to finishing their studies through the Study Now, Pay Later (SNPL) program of Fuse Financing Inc., the lending arm of GCash. This flexible lending option powered by GGives provides students and families with an instalment-based payment system that covers up to 100% of tuition with no down payment and lower interest rates. For many Filipinos, financial challenges remain the biggest barrier to completing a college degree. Tertiary education in the country faces high dropout rates, with financial strain as the primary cause. The SNPL program seeks to help close this gap and empower more students to finish their education. 

Android And iOS File Sharing Made Easy With vivo X300 Series

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TECHNOLOGY | December 31, 2025

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The most wonderful time of the year also happens to be the most share-heavy. From Christmas dinners to New Year countdowns, smartphones fill up fast with photos, videos, and memories waiting to be passed around. Yet for many users, especially those switching between Android and iOS, sharing files across devices still feels like an unnecessary holiday hurdle. That familiar pause after someone says “Can you send me that photo?” is exactly what the vivo X300 Series is here to erase. 

realme Crowns New Ambassadors And Celebrates PCC Champions At Campus Playfest 2025

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TECHNOLOGY, SPORTS, GAMING | December 31, 2025

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realme returned to Campus Playfest powered by Collegiate Center for eSports for the second time as the official smartphone partner, bringing a fresh round of exciting activities and special moments at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall to the country’s biggest year-end celebration in eSports. 

What You Need To Know About The PalawanPay Virtual Visa Card

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LIFESTYLE | December 31, 2025

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Staying true to the Palawan Group of Companies’ mission of advancing financial inclusion, PalawanPay — the company’s fast-growing e-wallet — unveils the PalawanPay Virtual Visa Card, a major leap in making simple, secure, and widely accepted digital payments accessible to every Filipino, including those without bank accounts or credit cards. 

‘Manila’s Finest’ Emerged As MMFF 2025's Most Decorated Entry

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ENTERTAINMENT | December 31, 2025

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Manila’s Finest has emerged as one of the most critically-acclaimed and thought-provoking works of the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival, winning eight awards including Third Best Picture at its highly-anticipated Awards Night (Gabi Ng Parangal) held last December 27, 2025 at Dusit Thani Manila in Makati City. The film took home Third Best Picture, Best Cinematography (Raymond Red), Best Production Design (Digo Ricio and Big Bulb Productions), Best Musical Score (Emerzon Texon and Fred Sandoval), Best Sound Design (Roy Santos and Neil Diokno), Best Original Song for “Sandalan” (performed by Piolo Pascual, composed by Vehnee and Ladine Saturno), Best Float, and the Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award. 

Robinsons Land Unveils The Plaza Bagong Silang Through A Milestone Partnership With Caloocan City Government

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LIFESTYLE | December 31, 2025

The Plaza Bagong Silang, Robinsons Malls' 57th shopping mall in partnership with the City Government of Caloocan, is now open to give North Caloocan residents convenient access to essential services, retail, and dining in one vibrant destination. (Image Source: Metro News Central/Robinsons Malls)

Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) strengthens its commitment to building better lives for Filipino communities with the grand opening of its 57th shopping mall – The Plaza Bagong Silang, a community mall and civic hub developed in partnership with the City Government of Caloocan. With this milestone public-private partnership (PPP), Robinsons Land brings essential services, livelihood opportunities, along with retail and dining experiences closer to one of Metro Manila’s largest urban populations. 

Nowitski, Bird Lead Parade Of Legends Into 2026 FIBA Hall Of Fame

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SPORTS | December 31, 2025

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Coinciding with the celebration of the third annual World Basketball Day, FIBA proudly announced the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductees, paying tribute to legendary figures whose contributions have shaped the global game. Seven players and one coach from different parts of the globe playing in and for their respective national teams and global basketball leagues are being recognized for their stellar individual contributions to the sport. 

LG Showcases Future Of Mobility With AI-Powered In-Vehicle Solutions At CES 2026

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TECHNOLOGY | December 31, 2025

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LG Electronics (LG) will unveil an immersive experiential space at the Consumer Electronics Expo (CES) 2026 that brings the company’s future mobility vision to life through Affectionate Intelligence (AI). The exhibit invites visitors to experience firsthand how AI can reshape the driver, front-passenger and rear seating areas, reimagining the whole cabin as a more intuitive and human-centered space designed to enhance every ride. This new series of solutions has earned the CES 2026 Best of Innovation Award in In-Vehicle Entertainment, marking the first time the LG Vehicle Solution Company has won the category’s top honor. The system brings together cutting-edge display technology, advanced in-cabin sensing, and on-device AI under a comprehensive AI-Defined Vehicle architecture. 

On The Radar: NBA To Engage Prospect Teams And Ownership Groups For New Basketball League In Europe In Partnership With FIBA

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ON THE RADAR | December 31, 2025

FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (Image Source: FIBA/NBA Europe/Getty Images)

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) recently announced that they will move forward in their joint exploration of a new professional pan-European men’s basketball league by engaging prospective teams and ownership groups in the process to join the league. In addition to permanent spots, the new league would offer every team in a FIBA-affiliated domestic league in Europe a merit-based pathway to qualify on an annual basis either through FIBA’s Basketball Champions League (BCL) or an end-of-season qualifying tournament. The league would also align its schedule with domestic league and national team schedules, allowing players to represent their club and national team year-round. 

FIBA Empowers Women In Sports Media With She Calls Game 2026

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SPORTS | December 28, 2025

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FIBA is set to showcase even more women’s voices on the global basketball stage by providing new opportunities to tell the story of the sport with the launch of She Calls Game for 2026. Dedicated to positioning FIBA as a leader in empowering women in sports media and also a valued part of FIBA’s strategic priority Women In Basketball, the initiative will generate more creative storytelling and authentic user-driven content from every region of the world. Whether it’s holding the mic or a camera, writing, or creating content, FIBA is committed to building an exciting and even more diverse range of options for aspiring women who currently have some media experience and want to kickstart their careers in the sport. 

Tap, Shop, Enjoy — OPPO’s Official Online Store Goes Live With Exciting Perks

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LIFESTYLE | December 28, 2025

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Leading global smart device brand OPPO officially launched its online store in the Philippines, giving consumers easier and more convenient access to its lineup of innovative devices. Accessible via the web at www.oppo.com/ph/store and the My OPPO App, the platform allows Filipinos to browse, review, and purchase OPPO products anytime, anywhere. 

SMDC Brings Christmas Cheer To Local Communities Through Good Guys Santa Squad

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LIFESTYLE | December 28, 2025

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Holiday gift-giving often comes down to simple things kids remember: a game that made kids laugh, a prize they worked for, and a toy they get to bring home. This was the spirit behind the Good Guys Santa Squad, an SMDC initiative that brought Christmas to barangay communities surrounding Joy Residences, Park Residences, South 2 Residences and Hill Residences. Rather than a one-day event, Santa Squad moved from community to community — meeting families where they were, and keeping the program easy to join, easy to enjoy, and focused on children.