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adidas and Liverpool Football Club have agreed a multi-year partnership that will see the sports brand becoming the club’s official kit partner from the 2025-2026 season onwards. Beginning August 1, 2025, Liverpool FC will wear adidas for the third time in its history with the sports brand supplying match kit, training wear and culture wear to all men’s, women’s, academy teams and LFC Foundation staff. Liverpool FC and adidas worked closely throughout some of the club’s most iconic eras from 1985-1996 and again from 2006-2012. During these times, the club secured an array of trophies including three domestic league and eleven domestic cup titles while some of the jerseys are considered among the most loved kits of their era.
The announcement follows an exciting time for the club with the men’s team sitting top of the domestic league and qualifying for the knock-out stages of the UEFA Champion’s League, as well as the women’s team firmly establishing themselves as a mainstay at the highest level of domestic competition. adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden said, “We are very excited that adidas and Liverpool Football Club are teaming up once again. The club is one of the biggest and most iconic names in world football with a huge fan base. We are honored to once again provide the players with cutting-edge technology to perform at the highest level. The jerseys worn during previous partnerships are some of the greatest ever created. We are looking forward to bringing back some of these classics and creating new exciting products for the fans.” Liverpool FC CEO Billy Hogan said, “Everyone at the club is incredibly excited to welcome adidas back into the LFC family once again. We have enjoyed fantastic success together in the past and created some of the most loved LFC kits of all time. It’s the perfect time for us to partner together once again and we look forward to creating more iconic kits and continued on the pitch success, that will build on our wonderful, shared history.”
The deal builds on existing relationships between adidas and many Liverpool Football Club players including Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones, Darwin Núñez, Alexis Mac Allister, Diogo Jota, Luis Díaz, Ryan Gravenberch, Fuka Nagano, Mia Enderby and Jenna Clark. Details of the first adidas Liverpool kits will be revealed via club and adidas channels on August 1, 2025.
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Visa And PHLPost Sign Agreement To Enhance Financial Services For Underserved Filipinos
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| L-R: PHLPost Assistant Postmaster General for Operations Atty. Benjie Yotoko, PHLPost Postmaster General Luis Carlos, Visa Philippines General Manager Jeffrey Navarro, Country Manager, Visa Government Solutions Southeast Asia Regional Head Bella Lai (Image Source: Visa Philippines) |
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) aimed at expanding access to financial services for Filipinos, particularly those in underserved sectors such as rural communities. Under the agreement, Visa will utilize its innovation in digital payments as well as its global payments network to explore opportunities with PHLPost in modernizing and expanding the reach of its financial services, which include handling remittances and money orders for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as well as disbursement of healthcare subsidies, social welfare payments, and disaster relief.
Visa and PHLPost will also explore opportunities to enhance business and financial literacy for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), as well as share best practices in making financial transactions more seamless, secure, and accessible. The PHLPost remains committed to providing essential postal and financial services to Filipinos, especially those in remote and or Filipinos abroad. Through this collaboration with Visa, PHLPost aims to enhance its financial offerings by integrating digital payment solutions, improving transaction efficiency, and ensuring greater security for its customers through good governance. By modernizing its services, PHLPost seeks to bridge the financial gap for communities that rely on its extensive network across the country.
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MSI Named Official Monitor Partner Of CAPCOM CUP 11, QD-OLED Monitors Ignite The Fighting eSports Scene
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MSI, a global leader in gaming hardware, proudly announced its exclusive monitor sponsorship for CAPCOM CUP 11, held last March 5-9, 2025 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. Partnering with the world's top Street Fighter players, MSI aims to deliver an unparalleled eSports visual experience. The MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED gaming monitor, featuring revolutionary QD-OLED technology, ultra-high refresh rates, and superior image quality, served as the visual centerpiece for players battling for the world championship title and spectators enjoying intense fighting eSports action.
As the official competition monitor of CAPCOM CUP 11, the MAG 271QPX QD-OLED boasts a 27-inch WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution, 360Hz refresh rate, and an ultra-fast 0.03ms response time, ensuring that players gain a millisecond-level competitive edge during intense, high-speed matches. The monitor utilizes Quantum Dot OLED (QD-OLED) technology, offering true 10-bit color depth, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification, delivering vivid colors and deep contrast perfect for the fast-paced action of Street Fighter 6. Additionally, MSI OLED CARE 2.0 technology extends panel lifespan, ensuring long-term stability and reliability for competitive gamers. MSI has been a long-standing advocate for the growth of the eSports industry, and this partnership with CAPCOM for CAPCOM CUP 11 highlights its commitment to the fighting game community and cutting-edge gaming technology.
MSI's Vice President of Marketing Sam Chern stated, "MSI is honored to be the official monitor sponsor of CAPCOM CUP 11 Grand Finals. We believe that our QD-OLED gaming monitors, with their outstanding performance, will not only provide an immersive competitive environment for players but also deliver a spectacular visual experience for audiences worldwide." After 144 World Warrior and 8 offline Premier events, 48 players qualified for a chance to compete for the second $1M (one million dollars) prize in fighting game history over the course of four days. In the end, Japan’s IBUSHIGEN|Kakeru managed to defend his turf and become the fighting game community’s second millionaire and the grand winner of CAPCOM CUP 11.
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Bespoke AI: The Future Of Home Living, Soon To Begin
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Samsung Electronics is setting the stage for the future of home living with its newest lineup of Bespoke AI home appliances. As artificial intelligence continues to transform the way we live, Samsung is taking the next step to bringing it into every home as its newest Bespoke AI home appliances will be announced very soon. Continuing its legacy of innovation and push for connected living, Samsung promises to redefine how we manage our homes with AI-powered technology that prioritizes user-friendly design and sustainability while also focusing on safety, ease of use, and energy efficiency. As a global leader in connected living, Samsung will also showcase how the new appliances seamlessly work with Samsung SmartThings.
Be among the first to experience Samsung’s new line-up of AI-powered side-by-side refrigerators and top-load washing machines. Register now until March 25, 2025 at https://www.samsung.com/ph/onelaunch to access exclusive pre-order perks including a 15% Voucher for the Shop App or 10% Voucher for Samsung.com and one raffle ticket for a chance to win 1 of the 10 30L Bespoke Microwave Oven Grill valued at Php11,495. You can also avail of an exclusive Samsung Reservation+ offer! Get up to Php4,000 voucher for the new Bespoke AI refrigerators or a P2,000 voucher for the new Bespoke AI topload washing machines when you pay Php500 at https://www.samsung.com/ph/gift-card/e-vouchers/pre-registration-da-evoucher from now until March 25, 2025. Get to know more about Samsung’s AI-powered technologies by visiting https://news.samsung.com/ph/. Stay tuned – the way to home living made simple begins here!
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foodpanda Joins PH Women’s Month Celebration With Outreach Program
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In celebration of Women’s Month, foodpanda Philippines reaffirmed its promotion of gender equality and inclusivity by bringing joy and support to the residents of Haven for Women, a a residential care facility run by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) that supports vulnerable women and their families. foodpanda employees volunteered to distribute food and merchandise while engaging with the residents in a creative workshop focused on women’s empowerment.
The activity provided a safe space for participants to express their thoughts and experiences through art, reinforcing the importance of resilience and self-expression. The event highlights foodpanda’s promotion of gender equality and inclusivity. Volunteers and residents also participated in a creative workshop focused on women empowerment, where participants expressed their thoughts and experiences through art.
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KABAKA Opens Manila Summer Hoops Fest
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| L-R: former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza's daughter Chi, former Manila fifth district representative Amado S. Bagatsing, former Manila Mayor Isko Moreno (Image Source: Manila Standard/KABAKA) |
KABAKA recently kicked off its summer Inter-Barangay Basketball Tournament at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in partnership with AKSYON Youth to promote wellness and grassroots sports programs all over Manila. KABAKA founder and former Manila fifth district representative Amado S. Bagatsing said that this summer Sportsfest, now on its 25th year, is a testament to how committed KABAKA is on its objective of helping young people develop their talents and abilities, stating, “We are very thankful to see how far KABAKA sports programs have progressed developing the youth of Manila. We are very proud to see some of our past players here are now playing in big professional leagues.”
The event’s opening ceremony, participated in by 200 teams from Manila, was graced by former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza's daughter Chi, Philippine Basketball Association’s scoring guard Adrian Nocum of Rain or Shine, former Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and Bagatsing, among others, last March 16, 2025. One of the highlights of the program was the unification of Bagatsing's KABAKA, Atienza's KABABAIHAN and Moreno's KAAGAPAY. It was the first time that the three organizations joined forces to promote the nation’s capital’s sports programs not only in basketball, but also in volleyball, taekwondo and boxing, among others projects. Bagatsing added, “KABAKA is not only about basketball, but also an avenue for our youth to excel in other sports. We are here to help the young athletes of Manila.” For his part, Moreno said he will revitalize and strengthen Manila’s sports in schools and communities. Over the years, KABAKA Sportsfests have produced athletes who have played in the PBA, National Collegiate Athletic Association, University Athletic Association of the Philippines, and other elite leagues.
