Puregold CinePanalo 2026 Unveils A Star-Studded Lineup In 7 Powerful Films

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ENTERTAINMENT | September 4, 2026

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Seven films. Seven wildly different stories. Each with a cast that brings together some of the biggest names and most exciting new faces in Philippine entertainment. The Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2026 is gearing up for its most spectacular edition yet with John Arcilla, Zanjoe Marudo, Xyriel Manabat, Khalil Ramos, Agot Isidro, Joross Gamboa, Rochelle Pangilinan, juan karlos, Sassa Gurl, Ian Pangilinan, Rita Daniela, and more in the lead for its seven full-length films. 

RCBC, Fil-Am Business Community Strengthen Digital Financial Bridge Between US And PH

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LIFESTYLE | September 4, 2026

L-R: RCBC First Vice President and Go-To-Market & Growth Division Head Jose Carlo Eufemio, RCBC First Vice President and Usage & Strategic Businesses Division Head Michael Christopher Cruz, Bahai Deals Vice President of Finance and Operations Cindy Damarillo, Filipino-American Chambers of Commerce President and CEO Gerry Palon, RCBC Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer Lito Villanueva, Paolo Gilbuena of Bahai Deals (Image Source: Manila Insight/Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation)

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) strengthened its engagement with the Filipino-American business community at the International Asian American Business Expo (IAABE), held last August 7-8, 2026 at the Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach in California, as the bank seeks to expand digital financial channels connecting Filipinos in the United States and the Philippines. 

NBA And Salmon Announce Multi-Year Collaboration To Deepen Fan Engagement In The Philippines

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LIFESTYLE, SPORTS | September 4, 2026

L-R: NBA Asia Head of Growth and Innovation Ed Winkle, NBA Head of Southeast Asia and Asia Marketing Sheila Rasu, NBA Legend Jason Kidd, Salmon Co-Founder Raffy Montemayor, Salmon Co-Founder George Chesakov, and Salmon Co-Founder Pavel Fedorov (Image Source: INQUIRER.net/Salmon Finance Inc.)

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Salmon Finance Inc., a fast-growing financial technology company in the Philippines, has announced a multi-year marketing partnership that makes Salmon an Official Partner of the NBA in the country. The announcement was made last August 29, 2026 at NBA House Philippines 2026 presented by Gatorade in Makati City by NBA Head of Southeast Asia and Asia Marketing Sheila Rasu, NBA Asia Head of Growth and Innovation Ed Winkle, and Salmon Co-Founders George Chesakov, Pavel Fedorov, and Raffy Montemayor. 

Peace Of Mind For Busy Pet Parents: Meet The Xiaomi Smart Ecosystem Keeping Your Pets Safe And Nourished

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LIFESTYLE | September 4, 2026

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For most Filipino households, pets are (rightfully) considered full-fledged family members. Owners aren’t just owners anymore; they’re fur-parents now, they call pets their “fur-babies”, celebrate their birthdays, and worry about them constantly when we are away — just like real parents do and should. But as the world moves faster and we find ourselves balancing office days, social lives, and daily errands, maintaining a flawless pet care routine can feel like a precarious tightrope walk. Are they eating on time? Are they drinking enough water? Is the house smelling a little too much like a pet sanctuary? 

LG Electronics Introduces An Award-Winning AI TV Experience At IFA 2026

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TECHNOLOGY | September 4, 2026

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LG Electronics (LG) is presenting the ultimate AI TV experience with its 2026 lineup of AI-powered TVs at IFA 2026 in Berlin, Germany on September 4–8, 2026. LG AI TVs are more than just screens; they are personalized entertainment platforms that recognize individual users, understand context, and proactively recommend apps, shows, settings, and more. 

HONOR Magic V6 Golf Cup Tees Off With A Star-Studded Lineup

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SPORTS | September 4, 2026

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Global AI devices provider HONOR Philippines brought together some of the country’s most recognizable personalities and golf enthusiasts for the inaugural HONOR Magic V6 Golf Cup last August 24, 2026, marking the launch of its latest flagship foldable with a day of friendly competition, camaraderie, and action on the course. 

Entertainment News: Disney+ Announced As Exclusive Worldwide Streaming Home Of “Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures Of Sirfetch’d & Pichu”, A New Stop-Motion Pokémon Adventure Coming In 2027

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ENTERTAINMENT | September 4, 2026

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The Pokémon Company International and Aardman have revealed a brand-new teaser trailer for “Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu” giving fans their best look yet at the highly anticipated new stop-motion animation project set in Pokémon’s Galar region. The trailer made its world premiere during a special “Behind The Scenes With Aardman — ‘Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures Of Sirfetch’d & Pichu’” panel at Pokémon XP, a major fan event held alongside the 2026 Pokémon World Championships. The celebration saw 50,000 fans take over San Francisco for a weekend of competitive play, fan experiences, parades, live performances and more. 

18th Regional Travel Fair In BARMM Generates Php46.9M In Sales Leads, Boosts Tourism Opportunities

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LIFESTYLE | September 4, 2026

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The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines successfully brought together tourism stakeholders, buyers, and consumers during the 18th Regional Travel Fair (RTF) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) last August 14-16, 2026 at the Alnor Hotel and Convention Center in Cotabato City. The RTF BARMM conducted 1,680 business appointments during its Business-to-Business (B2B) component, generating more than Php46.9M (46.9 million pesos) in sales leads and almost Php2.5M (2.5 million pesos) in actual sales. The event also gathered 60 sellers/exhibitors and 42 buyers across its B2B and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) components. 

Build To Scale: Palawan Group Charts The Future Of Financial Services

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TECHNOLOGY | September 4, 2026

The participants and speakers of the Palawan Marketing Summit 2026 with top officials of Palawan Group of Companies (Image Source: Manila Standard/Palawan Group Of Companies)

The financial services landscape is changing quickly. Digital payments and fintech are reshaping how Filipinos manage their money; technology is creating new ways for businesses to reach consumers, while economic pressures and changing expectations are influencing how people make financial decisions. For Palawan Group, keeping pace with these changes means looking beyond technology and numbers to understand the people behind them. This was the focus of the two-day Palawan Marketing Summit 2026, held in Pasig City, where industry experts, marketing mavericks, and Palawan leaders came together under the theme “Build To Scale: Shaping The Future”. 

PH Fintech Players Call For Balanced Regulation To Sustain Financial Inclusion And Digital Economy Growth At ASEAN Tech Summit

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TECHNOLOGY | September 4, 2026

G-Xchange Inc. (the mobile wallet operator of GCash) Chief Operations Officer and General Manager for Consumer Business Barbie Dapul highlights during a panel at the ASEAN Tech Summit how regulation can support sustainable growth in the country’s fintech industry. (Image Source: Corner Magazine PH/GCash)

Leading fintech executives in the Philippines urged policymakers to adopt balanced, future-ready regulations that protect consumers while enabling innovation, expanding financial inclusion, and supporting the continued growth of the digital economy. At a panel during the ASEAN Tech Summit, G-Xchange Inc. (the mobile wallet operator of GCash) Chief Operations Officer and General Manager for Consumer Business Barbie Dapul, Maya Bank President Angelo Madrid, Alliance of Tech Innovators for Nation Lead Convenor Monchito Ibrahim, and Tala Director for External Affairs Arianne Ferrer talked about how regulations play a role in advancing the digital economy. 

Mary Mediatrix Medical Center Launches Urgent Care Center To Give Patients Faster, Affordable Access To Appropriate Care

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LIFESTYLE | September 4, 2026

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As hospitals across the country face challenges related to emergency room congestion, Mary Mediatrix Medical Center has stepped up to address the problem by opening the very first hospital-based Urgent Care Center in the province of Batangas, a facility designed to provide timely medical care to patients in need of prompt attention but do not require emergency life-saving treatments. 

Cignal Expands Global Sports Lineup With Return Of beIN SPORTS

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SPORTS | September 4, 2026

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Cignal is bringing Filipino sports fans even closer to the biggest sporting events from around the world as it welcomes back beIN SPORTS to its sports channel lineup. Through the renewed partnership, Cignal subscribers gain access to beIN SPORTS 1, beIN SPORTS 2, and beIN SPORTS 3, offering even more world-class football, motorsports, tennis, cycling, and other international competitions LIVE and in HD. 

How Shared Streaming Is Reconnecting Filipino Homes

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LIFESTYLE | September 4, 2026

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There was a time when TV night was an unmissable household activity, way before each person got their own screen on their phone, computer, or tablet. Watching TV meant gathering in the living room at the exact same hour, squeezing onto the same sofa, sharing a bowl of popcorn or chips, and experiencing every twist, turn, cliffhanger, and even commercial break together in real time. But over the past decade, personalized algorithms, individual mobile feeds, and doomscrolling gradually turned into an increasingly solitary habit as everyone retreated into their own favorite titles in their own time. 

On The Radar: Alibaba PHL, In-Line Forwarder Team Up To Help Filipino MSMEs Go Global

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ON THE RADAR | September 4, 2026

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Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) looking to grow and sell their products abroad will now have a one-stop-shop that will empower them to easily find global buyers and deliver international orders as In-Line Forwarder formed a strategic partnership with Thompson Property Management Corporation (TPMC), the official Global Channel Partner of Alibaba.com in the Philippines, to boost Filipino exporters in global trade. 

gamescom congress 2026 Demonstrates Relevance With Record Attendance And The Federal President's First-Ever Visit

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GAMING | September 1, 2026

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With the first-ever visit by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, an even wider variety of topics, and numerous renowned speakers, gamescom congress 2026 impressively demonstrated its relevance as the world’s leading conference on the potential of games. The congress took place last August 27, 2026 across a total of eight stages featuring 85 program items and 165 speakers as part of gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany. With over 1,100 attendees from business, education, science, politics, media, and society and 165 international experts provided insights into the potential of games for education, culture, the economy, science, and society, the event set a new record. 

SuperManila Comic Con 2026 Honors Philippine Komiks Icons With Exclusive Darna And Kaluluwa Ni Dante Editions

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LIFESTYLE | September 1, 2026

Left: Darna artwork by Stanley “ARTGERM” Lau, Right: An excerpt from the Kaluluwa Ni Dante komik (Image Source: ABS-CBN.com/SuperManila Comic Con)

Before Filipino superheroes became fixtures on television, film, and digital platforms, their stories first came alive in the vibrant world of komiks. This September, SuperManila Comic Con 2026 pays tribute to that enduring legacy with two exclusive collector’s releases featuring landmark works by two of the country’s most celebrated creators. 

DAZN To Acquire EverPass Media, Accelerating U.S. Expansion And Strengthening Its Next-Generation Commercial Distribution Platform

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TECHNOLOGY, SPORTS | September 1, 2026

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DAZN, a leading global sports entertainment platform, recently announced its agreement to acquire EverPass Media, further accelerating the group’s U.S. expansion. The acquisition marks the full global launch of DAZN for Business, a dedicated media platform serving bars, restaurants, hotels, and other commercial venues across the world. 

Globe ‘Just For You Goes Extreme’ With Fresh Customer Experiences To Connect, Care, And Delight

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LIFESTYLE | September 1, 2026

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The Blueprint by Globe brings together new technologies, partnerships and customer experiences that make more personal moments matter. Focusing on connectivity with greater convenience and value personalized to each customer, Globe Telecom is making the overall experience even better. 

REDMI Note 17 Series Puts Long-Term Reliability At Center Of The Smartphone Experience

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TECHNOLOGY | September 1, 2026

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The smartphone industry is entering a new phase of ownership. As annual upgrades become less dramatic for many users, smartphones are staying in people’s hands for longer. That shift is changing what users expect from their devices: not simply strong performance on day one, but dependable battery life, durability and smooth everyday use over time. 

Building Credit, Enabling Dreams: The Home Credit Way

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LIFESTYLE | September 1, 2026

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For content creator and influencer Christy Tabanyag who is better known to her followers as Miss Deliciousness, success was built through years of work, sacrifice, and responsible financial choices. Behind the colorful content and Disney Princess-inspired persona is a story of resilience, one shaped by determination and supported by Home Credit as a trusted financial partner through some of life’s most challenging moments.