Diliman Entrepreneurs Learn To Create, Connect, And Stay CyberSmart

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TECHNOLOGY, LIFESTYLE | June 30, 2026

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Entrepreneurs from across sectors gathered at the University of the Philippines in Diliman for a learning session held during the 8th BUYanihan sa Diliman, organized by the UP Institute for Small-Scale Industries (UP ISSI) in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – E-Commerce Bureau and supported by PLDT and Smart Communications Inc. (Smart). 

Riot Games Philippines Unveils More Competitive Wild Rounds 2026 Roadmap And New Creator Programs

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SPORTS, GAMING | June 30, 2026

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Riot Games Philippines recently unveiled a more accessible and community-focused Wild Rift 2026 Roadmap. In addition to a more competitive community championship, this year's Wild Rounds: SMASH will feature creator showmatches, turning the tournament into the ultimate celebration of the global Wild Rift community. The world's leading game developer also unveiled the Wild Rift Creator and Nexus Elite Programs, new creator-led initiatives designed to set the standard for collaborations with mobile gaming content creators. 

BatStateU President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo Named Notable Batangueño, Spotlighting Education Leadership In Nation-Building

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LIFESTYLE | June 30, 2026

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Batangas State University, The National Engineering University (BatStateU The NEU), President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo has been named among the distinguished honorees of the Notable Batangueño Awards 2026 in the field of education and academe during the ERPAT Day Celebration held last June 22, 2026 at the Provincial Dream Zone in Batangas City. 

CJ ENM Presents The Future Competitiveness Of K-Content At Korea International Streaming Festival 2026

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ENTERTAINMENT | June 30, 2026

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CJ ENM participated in the Korea International Streaming Festival (KISF) 2026, sharing its future growth strategies and global expansion vision for K-content. On June 18, 2026, CJ ENM participated in the ‘2026 International Streaming Summit: Streaming Beyond Borders’, a core program of the KISF held at the Busan Cinema Center’s Haneulyeon Theater. During the summit, the company shared its insights into the global competitiveness of K-content and discussed the future direction of the content industry. The event brought together content creators, platform representatives, and industry experts to explore sustainable growth strategies for K-content within the rapidly evolving global media landscape. 

Pinoy Football Gets A Purple Twist As Grimace Surprises Fans At PH-Myanmar Friendlies

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LIFESTYLE, SPORTS | June 30, 2026

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Football fans attending the Tri-Nation Friendlies match between the Philippines and Myanmar, which ended in a 5–1 victory for the Philippines, were treated to a special surprise last June 9, 2026 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. During halftime, McDonald’s beloved Grimace took to the field, delighting the crowd with his signature charm, playful antics, and energetic dance moves. 

ASUS Republic Of Gamers Launches 2026 Strix Gaming Laptop Series

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TECHNOLOGY, GAMING | June 30, 2026

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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) announces the availability and pricing of the 2026 Strix G and Strix SCAR series gaming laptops in the Philippines. The ROG Strix G and Strix SCAR represent the pinnacle of gaming experiences with the new 2026 models combining upgraded ROG Nebula Display technologies, refinements to ROG Intelligent Cooling, expanded high-speed connectivity, and the latest-generation hardware to deliver an even more immersive gaming experience in a sleek, upgrade-friendly chassis. 

Puregold Welcomes Hordes Of Fans At OPM Con Generations Ticket Selling

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ENTERTAINMENT | June 30, 2026

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Excitement for Puregold’s OPM Con Generations surged as a huge turnout of fans marked the opening day of its ticket sales at participating Puregold stores nationwide last June 12, 2026. These included branches in Taytay, Rizal; Biñan, Laguna; Anabu-Imus, Cavite; Valenzuela; QI Central, QC; Cubao, QC; Fairview Terraces, QC; Tayuman, Manila; Parañaque; Kalentong, Manila; Cainta, Rizal; and San Pedro, Laguna. Slated to be held on July 11, 2026 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, OPM Con Generations is shaping up to be a much-anticipated annual music event. Now on its third year, OPM Con will feature SB19, Ben&Ben, Alamat, Flow G, Skusta Clee, Sunkissed Lola, G22, KAIA, and Xonara, bringing together a diverse mix of artists and genres that continue to define the Philippines’ music scene. 

On The Radar: Road To Aichi-Nagoya Set As 12 Teams Qualify For Mobile Legends: Bang Bang's Historic 2026 Asian Games Debut

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ON THE RADAR | June 30, 2026

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The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) 2026 Asian Games Qualifier has officially confirmed the 12 teams that will advance to the main stage of the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Held at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore last June 18-21, 2026, the qualifier brought together teams from across Asia as they competed for a place at MLBB's debut at the Asian Games that will take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan on August 29-October 1, 2026. Securing their place are the Philippines, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Hong Kong, and China. 

Mister And Miss Lipa Tourism 2026 Takes Center Stage At Lipa City's 79th Cityhood Celebration

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LIFESTYLE | June 30, 2026

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The vibrant celebration of the 79th Cityhood Anniversary of Lipa City last June 20, 2026 reached its most anticipated highlight as the Mister and Miss Lipa Tourism 2026 pageant lit up Plaza Independencia, drawing hundreds of spectators eager to witness the city's finest young ambassadors compete for the coveted titles. Ten exceptional candidates in both the male and female divisions graced the grand stage, showcasing not only their beauty and confidence but also their potential to become the next faces of Lipa tourism. 

Commission On Filipinos Overseas (CFO) And GCash Support Livelihood Opportunities For Returning OFWs

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LIFESTYLE | June 30, 2026

L-R: GCash Head of International Transfers Julie Anne Abalos, Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Chief Regulatory Officer Cef Sison, GCash International General Manager Arjun Varma, Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Chairperson Dante Ang II, Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Executive Director V Arlene Borja, Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Supervising Emigrant Services Officer Janet Ramos (Image Source: The Manila Times/GCash)

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has partnered with GCash, the country’s leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem, to strengthen support for overseas Filipinos and returning migrants, particularly those who come home without a steady source of income. 

2x GRAMMY-Winning Global Superstar TYLA Releases New Single + Music Video “IS IT LOVE”

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ENTERTAINMENT | June 30, 2026

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Two-time GRAMMY® winner and global superstar TYLA continues her dominant march towards her forthcoming sophomore studio album A*POP with the release of her new single “IS IT LOVE” following the bombshell releases of TYLA’s previous singles “She Did It Again” with Zara Larsson and the smash hit “Chanel”, championing TYLA’s genre-blending approach for a summery blend that is heavy on both vocal prowess and narrative. 

Global R&B Superstar Trey Songz Live In Mumbai For An Exclusive ICONiQ White Night

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ENTERTAINMENT | June 30, 2026

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Percept Live and Hyp-Ent. are set to bring one of the most anticipated international music experiences of the year to India as Grammy-nominated global R&B icon Trey Songz along with a host of other Hip Hop and R&B artists take over The Dome in Mumbai, India on July 19, 2026 for an exclusive ICONiQ White Nights performance. More than just a concert, the evening promises to unfold as an immersive ‘ICONiQ White Nights Experience’ – a bold celebration of music, fashion, nightlife, and culture, where guests are invited to embrace the signature all-white dress code and step into a world that reflects the spirit of ICONiQ – confident, vibrant, contemporary, and unapologetically iconic. The result will be a visually spectacular, high-energy experience unlike anything else on Mumbai’s entertainment calendar. 

Take The Guesswork Out Of The Game With Garmin Approach Z10

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TECHNOLOGY | June 30, 2026

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Garmin unveiled Approach® Z10, a compact laser rangefinder that provides precise measurements to the pin of up to 350 yards with six times magnification. Weighing less than 7 ounces, the rangefinder is smaller and lighter than most smartphones and offers powerful attributes including Garmin’s Range Relay feature which sends ranged distances to a compatible smartwatch, handheld or the Garmin Golf™ smartphone app. Once the target has been locked in, players can see a laser range arc on their paired devices that reveals everything in play as well as distances to the front and back of the green to quickly understand where the pin is located. 

Fuji TV, MakerVille, And SimStory Unite For Landmark Pan-Asian Thriller kiDnap GAME

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ENTERTAINMENT | June 30, 2026

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Fuji Television Network Inc. (Fuji TV), MakerVille, and SimStory have announced their most ambitious international project to date: the upcoming launch of the premium drama series kiDnap GAME, premiering on October 2026. Anchored by Japan’s Kentaro Sakaguchi as the lead alongside South Korean superstar Lee Joon-gi, this powerhouse collaboration between Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea has already evolved into a massive pan-Asian phenomenon. 

From Category Creation To Entertainment Hub: Prime Video Outlines APAC Playbook At APOS 2026

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ENTERTAINMENT | June 30, 2026

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At APOS 2026, Prime Video’s Asia Pacific leadership team outlined the company’s regional strategy in a session titled The APAC Playbook: How Prime Video Is Shaping Streaming’s Future. Prime Video Vice President for Asia Pacific (APAC) and Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) Gaurav Gandhi, Prime Video India Director and Head of SVOD (Subscription-Based Video On-Demand) Business Shilangi Mukherji, and Prime Video Japan Country Manager Keisuke Oishi took to the stage, in conversation with Media Partners Asia (MPA) Managing and Executive Director Vivek Couto, for the discussion that explored how Prime Video navigates the diversity of the Asia Pacific region through country-specific playbooks and significant local content investments — while maintaining a consistent business vision and an entertainment hub model across markets. 

On The Radar: The eSports Awards And eSports Foundation Launch Player-Voted eSports World Cup Players' Choice Award As Part Of Extended Global Partnership

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ON THE RADAR | June 30, 2026

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The eSports Awards and eSports Foundation (EF) recently announced a three-year extension of their partnership alongside the launch of the new eSports World Cup (EWC) Players’ Choice Award, voted on exclusively by professional eSports players across the international community. The renewed agreement, which runs through 2028, celebrates the players, creators and innovators who help define the future of competitive gaming. 

SM MOA Arena Named Among The World’s Best Arenas

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ENTERTAINMENT | June 27, 2026

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The future of live entertainment in the Philippines shines brighter as the eye-conic SM Mall of Asia Arena has been recognized by IQ Magazine as one of the Top 20 Global Arena Stars of 2026, representing the Philippines among the world’s premier concert destinations, as determined by industry professionals. 

Phuket Cements Status As ‘Active Sport Destination’ With Laguna Phuket Marathon

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SPORTS | June 27, 2026

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The paradise island of Phuket in Thailand has successfully redefined its tourism landscape, welcoming over 7,000 runners and international visitors from across the globe for the 20th-anniversary celebration of the “Laguna Phuket Marathon 2026 Presented By Supersports”. The monumental success of this year’s event not only highlights the island’s breathtaking natural beauty but also serves as a massive economic catalyst during Thailand’s lush “Green Season”, firmly elevating Phuket to the ranks of a world-class Active Sport Destination. 

Where Wellness Meets Life On Vacation: Discovering Quiet Luxury At CaSoBe – Calatagan South Beach, A Landco Lifestyle Ventures Flagship Development In Batangas

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LIFESTYLE | June 27, 2026

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As wellness evolves from an occasional indulgence into a way of life, travelers are increasingly drawn to destinations that offer space to recharge and reconnect with what matters most. At the 15-hectare CaSoBe (Calatagan South Beach) in Batangas, Landco Lifestyle Ventures’ (LLV) flagship development presents a premier wellness destination where quiet luxury, hospitality, and the restorative qualities of life by the sea come together. Just a scenic two- to three-hour drive from Metro Manila, CaSoBe provides a refreshing change of pace. Set along the coast of Calatagan, the master-planned estate brings together leisure attractions, distinctive accommodations, and open spaces that invite guests to embrace the simple pleasures of seaside living. 

GCash Recognized At CX Global Summit Excellence Awards For Turning Customer Insights Into Faster, More Responsive Support

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TECHNOLOGY | June 27, 2026

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Millions of Filipinos rely on GCash every day to manage important parts of their financial lives. Delivering a reliable, responsive, and accessible customer experience is fundamental to earning and maintaining trust. By listening closely to users, acting on customer feedback, and applying technology thoughtfully, GCash continues to improve how support is delivered across every customer touchpoint. This commitment was recently recognized at the CX Global Summit Excellence Awards where GCash received the Best Digital CX Transformation Award and Excellence in Omnichannel Experience Award. The recognition reflects the ongoing focus of GCash on customer-centered innovation, continuous improvement, and the responsible use of technology to enhance service delivery.