Shopee And Iloilo City Deepen Partnership With Sustained MSME Coaching

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LIFESTYLE | August 11, 2026

L-R: Iloilo City LEDIPO and SIGE Asenso Program Head Velma Jane Lao, Iloilo City Mayor Hon. Raisa S. Treñas, Shopee Philippines Head of Commercial Jack Ng, Shopee Philippines Head of Public Affairs Jose Gabrielle Petrache (Image Source: Philippines Graphic/Shopee Philippines)

Shopee and the Iloilo City Government are deepening their partnership under the city’s Sustainable Income Generation Through Entrepreneurship (SIGE) Asenso program, introducing sustained, quarterly digital commerce coaching — marking the first time a Tatak Pinoy MSME Roadshow engagement has evolved from a single workshop into an ongoing local government partnership. 

TikTok And TESDA Open New Avenues To Digital Livelihood With Content Camp

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LIFESTYLE | August 11, 2026

TESDA Technical Education and Skills Development Specialist Jerry Taroy and TikTok Philippines Head of Public Policy Yves Gonzalez (Image Source: Philippines Graphic/Technical Education And Skills Development Authority)

TikTok, the world’s leading short-form video platform, conducted a special edition of its flagship learning initiative, TikTok Content Camp, in collaboration with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) – National Capital Region, equipping aspiring entrepreneurs, job seekers, and individuals with practical digital skills to explore alternative sources of income on the platform. 

Meet The Diverse Jury Members For Cinemalaya 2026 Main Competition And The NETPAC Award

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ENTERTAINMENT | August 11, 2026

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For its 22nd edition, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has once again assembled a distinguished panel of filmmakers, curators, critics, producers, and cultural practitioners from the Philippines and across the globe to serve as jurors who will decide who will take home the coveted Balanghai trophy. Drawn from different fields of cinema and the arts, the jurors bring a breadth of experience in filmmaking, criticism, curation, cultural work, and international festival programming that will shape the wide range of perspectives in evaluating this year’s Cinemalaya. 

Building The Professionals Powering Philippine Pickleball Through RPO’s Level 1 Workshop

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SPORTS | August 11, 2026

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Following successful coach education tours in Malaysia and Vietnam, the Racket Professional Organization (RPO) has completed the Philippine leg of its APAC Level 1 Coach Training Tour, certifying more than 110 Filipino coaches across Manila, Cebu, and Davao, making it one of the country’s largest internationally recognized pickleball coach education initiatives to date. Philippines. 

SM Cinema Exclusively Brings Asia’s Breakout Hit ‘Dear You’ To Philippine Audiences

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ENTERTAINMENT | August 11, 2026

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Distance may separate families, but love continues to find its way home. This August, SM Cinema, together with TinBo powered by PLDT Global and Pioneer Films, invites moviegoers to experience Dear You, a moving Chinese family drama that celebrates love, sacrifice, and the unbreakable ties that connect generations across borders. 

SM For MSMEs Strengthens Support For Women Entrepreneurs

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LIFESTYLE | August 11, 2026

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Every successful business begins with someone brave enough to take the first step. For countless women entrepreneurs, that journey starts with a simple idea, nurtured by passion, strengthened by resilience, and driven by the dream of creating a better future for their families and communities. Yet while many have built remarkable products and businesses, one challenge remains constant — finding opportunities to be discovered. 

SM Cares Hosts Largest Gathering For Inclusive Emergency Preparedness

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LIFESTYLE | August 11, 2026

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Preparedness became a shared promise as SM Cares and SM Supermalls brought together 3,500 senior citizens, persons with disabilities, caregivers, family members, community leaders, and disaster preparedness advocates for the Emergency Preparedness Forum 2026 at the SMX Convention Center Manila. Held in observance of National Disaster Resilience Month and in line with SM’s pursuit of standing as a truly inclusive Mall For All, the forum placed inclusion at the heart of emergency readiness. 

SM Supermalls Brings Together Today’s Biggest Tech, Gaming, And Fandom Communities For Tech & Play Month

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TECHNOLOGY, LIFESTYLE, GAMING | August 11, 2026

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Technology has changed more than the way people work, communicate, and play — it has transformed the way communities are built. Gaming has become a global spectator sport. Collecting has evolved into a thriving hobby culture. Content creation is now a career while cosplay, trading card games, and pop culture fandoms continue to bring people together both online and offline. 

On The Radar: eSports Foundation And adidas Announce Landmark Partnership To Outfit Every Team At The Inaugural eSports Nations Cup

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ON THE RADAR | August 11, 2026

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eSports Foundation (EF) and adidas made sports history with the announcement a landmark partnership that will see the sportswear company outfit every national team at the inaugural eSports Nations Cup (ENC), the first nation-based eSports event of its scale, set to debut on November 2, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The partnership directly supports the ongoing convergence of eSports, culture, entertainment and sports, creating a defining moment for the eSports industry and the global sports landscape. 

PLDT Home Champions Filipino Game Developers At PGDX 2026

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TECHNOLOGY, GAMING | August 11, 2026

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The Philippine gaming scene took center stage at the fourth Philippine Game Developers Expo (PGDX), drawing thousands of gamers, creators, developers, and tech enthusiasts to the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Among the event’s key supporters was PLDT Home, reaffirming its commitment to enabling stronger gaming experiences and supporting the growth of the local gaming industry. 

Okada Foundation Inc. Helps Strengthen Naga City’s Public Health System Through A Php135M Healthcare Donation

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LIFESTYLE | August 11, 2026

Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo and Okada Foundation Inc. President James Lorenzana (Image Source: Manila Standard/Okada Manila)

Okada Foundation Inc. (OFI) is helping strengthen Naga City’s public health system through a Php135M (135 million pesos) healthcare donation that supports hospitals, health centers, and community healthcare services across the city. Turned over last July 27, 2026, the initiative helps improve the capacity of local healthcare institutions to provide quality care while bringing essential medical services closer to more communities. 

AXEAN Festival 2026 Drops Second Batch Of Artists From Asia And Beyond

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ENTERTAINMENT | August 11, 2026

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AXEAN Festival has released the second wave of artists joining this year’s edition. The latest announcement brings together a diverse and eclectic mix of acclaimed, established, and emerging acts from Asia and beyond. Staying true to the festival’s vision of showcasing the breadth and depth of today’s global music landscape, the latest batch of artists represents an expansive spectrum of genres: from indie rock to alternative pop, electronic jazz to soul, hip-hop to progressive rock, experimental to modern MOR, dream pop to contemporary Asian sounds. 

Janine Berdin's Global Breakthrough Continues With MORE LAB SONGS NG MGA TANGA

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ENTERTAINMENT | August 11, 2026

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A few debut albums continue growing months after their release, but Janine Berdin‘s LAB SONGS NG MGA TANGA has become the rare exception. What began as a deeply personal collection of songs evolved into one of the year’s most talked-about OPM releases, fueled by passionate word-of-mouth support and the viral breakout of “What if I Miss You For the Rest of My Life?“. As listeners continued discovering the album across different parts of the world, its themes of modern love, loss, and longing proved that heartfelt songwriting could resonate far beyond language or geography. Rather than slowing down, the album has continued to find new life with every listener who discovers it, reaching audiences in the US, UK, and other parts of the world. 

UP Asian Institute Of Tourism Plants Seeds Of Filipino Pride With Megaworld Hotels & Resorts

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LIFESTYLE | August 11, 2026

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The University of the Philippines Asian Institute of Tourism (UP AIT), Southeast Asia’s first tourism education institution and the country’s premier school for tourism studies, has strengthened its commitment to Filipino identity and hospitality through a meaningful partnership with Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR). Together, they planted 250 Sampaguita seedlings at the entrance of the UP AIT campus in Diliman, Quezon City — marking the site as a new landmark in a growing national movement that honors the Philippines’ national flower as a symbol of culture, pride, and service. 

TCL Solidifies Market Leadership As The Philippines’ No. 1 Panel TV Brand For Three Straight Years

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TECHNOLOGY | August 11, 2026

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TCL has once again been recognized as the No. 1 Panel TV Brand in the Philippines according to the 2025 Annual Cumulative Market Share Report by TRS Research. Marking its third consecutive year at the top, the achievement reinforces TCL’s sustained market leadership and reflects the continued trust and preference of Filipino consumers. 

LG Electronics Earns NVIDIA AI Factory Validation For 600KW Coolant Distribution Unit

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TECHNOLOGY | August 11, 2026

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LG Electronics (LG) has secured official NVIDIA certification for its 600kW Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU). This milestone validates the reliability and efficiency of LG’s liquid cooling solutions and thermal management technology with NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure standards, supporting the company’s continued expansion in the AI data center cooling market. 

Team Spirit Validates Mobile Legends: Bang Bang's Global Expansion Strategy With Historic Mid Season Cup Win At 2026 eSports World Cup In Paris, France

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SPORTS, GAMING | August 11, 2026

Team Spirit raises the MLBB Mid Season Cup 2026 championship trophy at the 2026 eSports World Cup in Paris, France, making it the first team outside Southeast Asia (SEA) to win an official international MLBB major tournament. (Image Source: MOONTON Games/eSports Foundation)

A new powerhouse region has arrived in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) eSports as Team Spirit (TS) became the first team outside Southeast Asia (SEA) to win an official international MLBB major tournament after claiming the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) at the 2026 eSports World Cup (EWC) in Paris, France. The champions of Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) defeated Yangon Galacticos (YG) of Myanmar, 4-3, last August 1, 2026 to secure a US$1M (1 million US dollars) purse in a high-octane Grand Final that went the full series — a summit clash befitting the MSC's European debut. 

Entertainment News: Rakuten Viki Brings Kong Hyo Jin And Jung Jun Won Together In New Suspense Drama ‘A Bona Fide Killer’

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ENTERTAINMENT | August 11, 2026

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Rakuten Viki, the global streaming destination for Asian entertainment, expands its Korean drama lineup with A Bona Fide Killer. The suspense-filled series follows an ordinary working mother who secretly lives as a legendary assassin, blending action, family drama and mystery in an unexpected story of identity and survival. 

Walk Run Roll 2026 Unites Thousands, Championing PWD Inclusion And Active Lifestyles In Philippine Sports

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SPORTS | August 8, 2026

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In a powerful demonstration of community, solidarity, and athletic spirit, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), in partnership with MILO Philippines, National Council on Disability Affairs, and RunRio, successfully staged Walk Run Roll 2026. Organized in observance of National Disability Rights Week, the nationwide initiative brought together thousands of participants to advance the national advocacy of Sports for All and champion disability rights across the country. 

Why OPPO’s Next Reno Could Be The Ultimate Back-To-School Companion

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TECHNOLOGY | August 8, 2026

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A new school year means fresh starts, new friendships, and exciting opportunities waiting around every corner. But along with the thrill of campus life comes the reality of meeting your first college barkada, balancing lectures, group projects, deadlines and extracurricular activities, and an always-on campus social life.