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Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has announced a global partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios to mark the theatrical release of this summer’s epic new superhero adventure “Supergirl” last June 24, 2026. Through the partnership, Samsung is bringing fans closer to the film through Samsung Art Store, and a Samsung TV and Supergirl intergalactic experience at the Mall of Asia Atrium.
“Samsung’s display business has long been shaped by the way people engage with film, sports, games and art. Through this partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios, we are bringing together the exciting, intergalactic visual world of ‘Supergirl’ with Samsung’s bold display experiences at home,” said Samsung Electronics Executive Vice President of Visual Display (VD) Business Hun Lee. Samsung Art Store, the leading digital art platform on Samsung Art TVs, is giving users a new way to experience DC-inspired art at home with a limited-time “Supergirl” collection, available now until March 8, 2027. Featuring 15 digital artworks from DC Comics, the collection brings the character’s comic legacy to life across Samsung’s expanded 2026 Art TV lineup. As part of the film’s press tour, the Supergirl intergalactic pop up experience was made available at the Mall of Asia Atrium last June 18-26, 2026 featuring Samsung’s 2026 Vision AI TV line-up including the Neo QLED and Samsung OLED, monitors, and home audio lineups throughout film-inspired spaces including Supergirl’s celebration area, Kara’s Ship, the Intergalactic Bus Stop and greeting wall.
“The compelling visual world that Craig Gillespie and his teams bring to life in ‘Supergirl’ is unlike anything we’ve seen in the DC Universe, and Samsung, through their innovative Art Store, brings consumers together with their singular technology to deliver that experience on their screens. Having partnered with them on ‘Superman’, we were eager to work with them again to see how brilliant their ‘Supergirl’ experience would be, and they delivered,” said Warner Bros. Pictures Head of Global Brand Partnerships Julie Moore. As the global TV market leader for 20 consecutive years, Samsung continues to work across film, retail and home entertainment to connect audiences with the stories they follow on screen.
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Celebrating Shared Roots: Palawan Group Commemorates Baragatan Festival 2026
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The Palawan Group of Companies proudly joined the celebration of the Baragatan sa Palawan Festival 2026, highlighting its deep connection to the province where its story began over 40 years ago. As one of Palawan’s most anticipated annual events, Baragatan celebrates the province’s culture, heritage, and unity, making it a meaningful occasion for the company to honor the community that has supported its growth from a single branch in Puerto Princesa into one of the country’s leading financial service providers.
Among the highlights of the company’s participation in this year’s Baragatan Festival were its participation in the Parada ng mga Palaweño and the Float Parade where it joined communities from across the province to honor Palawan’s history, culture, and traditions. Through its presence in these festivities, the company celebrated the spirit of togetherness that defines the province while supporting initiatives that preserve local heritage and encourage greater appreciation for the unique identity of the Palaweño people. Throughout the festival, the Palawan Group engaged with residents and visitors through its interactive booth, offering games, prizes, giveaways, and information about its products and services including Palawan Pawnshop, Palawan Express Pera Padala, Palawan Gold, and PalawanPay. The activities provided an opportunity for the company to connect directly with customers while highlighting its commitment to delivering accessible, reliable, and affordable financial services. “Palawan is not only where our business began. It is where we learned the value of trust, resilience, and service to the community. The support of Palaweños has shaped who we are today, and we remain deeply grateful for the opportunity to grow alongside the province that we proudly call home,” said Palawan Group of Companies President and CEO Karlo M. Castro.
Today, the Palawan Group continues to expand its reach across the country while remaining committed to promoting financial inclusion and creating economic opportunities for more Filipinos. Through its growing network and digital innovations, the company strives to provide practical financial solutions that help individuals, families, and communities achieve their goals. To make the celebrations even more festive, the Palawan Group gave special awards to the winners of Mutya ng Palawan 2026 in the form of PalawanPay Credits and ProtekTODO microinsurance while the Grand Winner took home a 1-gram Palawan Gold coin. As it celebrates another Baragatan Festival with the people of Palawan, the company expresses its appreciation for the province it proudly calls home. While its presence now extends nationwide, the company remains rooted in the values and community spirit that shaped its beginnings, continuing its mission to serve Filipinos with trust, accessibility, and care.
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Building Brighter Futures Together: McDonald’s Philippines, RMHC, And Megawide Foundation Reopen Refurbished Bahay Bulilit Learning Center In Bacoor City, Cavite
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McDonald’s Philippines and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines, in partnership with Megawide Foundation, celebrated the reopening of the refurbished Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Center in Barangay Mambog IV, Bacoor City, reaffirming their shared commitment to early childhood education and community development. The milestone is especially meaningful as the learning center marks its 15th year of service to children and families in the community. Originally turned over on June 10, 2011, the facility has helped generations of young learners build a strong educational foundation in a safe and nurturing environment.
Marking the Foundation’s first renovation project for a Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Center, the initiative reflects a shared commitment to providing children with a safe, nurturing, and conducive environment for early learning and development. “For the past 15 years, this center has helped provide young learners with a strong foundation for their educational journey. As we reopen its doors, we are renewing our commitment to ensuring that future generations of children have access to safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environments,” said RMHC Philippines President Kenneth S. Yang. RMHC Philippines has established 56 Bahay Bulilit Learning Centers nationwide with each center serving approximately 90 to 100 children annually and helping prepare them for formal schooling. Megawide Foundation commits to partnering with McDonald’s Philippines and RMHC in building more Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Centers in 2027. “We believe that quality learning environments are essential to shaping a child’s future. We create spaces where children can learn and develop, knowing that every opportunity for their growth helps build brighter communities,” said Megawide Foundation President Teresa C. Saavedra. Local government officials likewise emphasized the importance of supporting education through partnerships. “Naniniwala tayo na ang kinabukasan ng kabataan ay nakasalalay sa edukasyon. Maraming salamat sa McDonald’s at Megawide Foundation sa inyong suporta. Malaking tulong ito sa ating mga kabataan at sa kanilang kinabukasan,” said Bacoor City Mayor Strike Revilla.
Beyond providing classrooms, the Bahay Bulilit Learning Center serves as a space where children can develop foundational literacy, social, and life skills that help prepare them for lifelong learning. As children head back to school, the reopening of the Bacoor Bahay Bulilit Learning Center stands as a testament to what can be achieved when the private sector, local government, and community partners work together to create brighter futures for Filipino children.
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Ajinomoto Philippines Launches The World Of Ajinomoto PH, An Immersive Tour Through Food Science, Innovation, And Quality
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Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) is opening the doors of its Bulacan facility to offer the World of Ajinomoto Philippines Factory Tour, a fun and engaging learning activity that takes visitors on a journey through the science, innovation, and people behind the global pioneer and widely recognized seasonings brand. This specially curated tour highlights the discovery of umami, the first basic taste; the story and science behind monosodium glutamate (MSG) and the growth of APC as a trusted flavor enhancer of Filipino cooks and foodies for more than 65 years.
The World of Ajinomoto Philippines Factory Tour gives a closer look at how Ajinomoto products in the Philippines are made, packed, stored and delivered with stringent quality controls and greener operations. A sensory experience of umami was curated for visitors to understand the rich, savory flavor that enhances many of the brand’s products. Free for all interested goers, the World of Ajinomoto Philippines Factory Tour is part of APC’s efforts in contributing to the Ajinomoto Group’s 2030 Roadmap, aiming to help extend a healthy life expectancy for 2 billion people and reduce their environmental impact by 50%. APC President Daizaburo Koga explained that opening the Bulacan factory to the public is a response to continuous and growing requests from students, educators, organizations, and community groups seeking meaningful knowledge-building and experiential learning opportunities. In recent years, it has been conducting a straightforward factory visit mainly for high school and college students. He mused, “We realized that our factory has a story worth sharing. This led us to design a more structured and engaging factory tour experience.”
The World of Ajinomoto Philippines Factory Tour provides an opportunity to demonstrate APC’s commitment to promoting nutrition, health and sustainability. Reflecting these core focus are initiatives such as I Love Veggielicious® which calls for more vegetable consumption; BawAsin®, an effort encouraging reducing salt intake without sacrificing deliciousness; as well as the factory’s transition to using 100% renewable energy and deployment of a pioneering 40-foot Electric Vehicle (EV) tractor head and trailer wing van for sustainable logistics. Koga adds, “We designed the factory tour so people can see what we mean by our ‘Eat Well, Live Well’ philosophy. It is really about encouraging everyone to enjoy delicious, nutritious meals that positively impacts well-being. All our actions are directed towards contributing to a healthier, more sustainable society.”
The World of Ajinomoto PH Factory Tour is open every Tuesday and Thursday with tour sessions available in the morning at 9:00-11:00 am and in the afternoon at 3:00-5:00 pm. Each tour session requires at least 15 participants to proceed while special arrangements can also be made for larger groups with advance notice. To secure a spot in available tours, contact Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation via e-mail at worldofajinomotoph.vc6@asv.ajinomoto.com or 09171283858. Interested visitors may also book their tours through https://www.ajinomoto.com.ph/worldofajinomotoph.
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NBA Launches New My Jr. NBA, Jr. WNBA App
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The National Basketball Association (NBA) has launched the My Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA App, a unified digital hub to support program participants, coaches, referees, parents and competition managers and operators. The app will serve as the primary digital destination for the league’s international Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA programs across more than 190 countries and territories in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Canada, Europe & Middle East, India and Latin America.
The app, which is free to download, centralizes key tools and resources for Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA programming including competition management, registration and data features, live game streaming and integrated communication capabilities. The platform supports multiple languages, geo‑targeted content and both app and web‑based access. The key features of the app include Competition Management: program operators can manage schedules, standings, results, brackets, box scores, play‑by‑play and multimedia galleries all in one place; Live Streaming: coverage of Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA leagues and tournaments; Registration Hub: simplified sign‑ups, waiver processing and participant tracking; Communication Tools: direct updates for participants, parents, coaches, referees and organizers; and Event Information: centralized access to Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA events and activities, including program entry.
The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA, the league’s global youth basketball program for boys and girls, teaches the fundamental skills and core values of the game – teamwork, respect, determination and community – at the grassroots level in an effort to help grow and improve the youth basketball experience for players, coaches and parents. The recently updated Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA curriculum features a games-based approach with over 100 new or refreshed activities across 48 practice plans, using small-sided games to boost player engagement and decision-making. In 2025, the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA reached over 41 million youth, parents, referees, and coaches in 193 countries and territories outside the US through a network of affiliated youth basketball organizations as well as in-person and online events, leagues and clinics.
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MAGGI Magic Sarap Brings The All-In-One Promise To Life At The First-Ever MAGGI Food Park
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MAGGI brought together food, fun, and flavorful discovery at the MAGGI Food Park at Market! Market! in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, transforming the venue into a vibrant destination that celebrated how everything consumers need in a tasty dish is in the all-in-one MAGGI Magic Sarap. Designed as an immersive on-ground experience for Filipino shoppers and families, the event showed how even as ingredient prices continue to rise, home cooks can still create tasty, satisfying dishes with the help of MAGGI Magic Sarap.
Overall, the MAGGI Food Park highlighted the brand’s role as a complete cooking companion for everyday meals. At the heart of the message was a simple but meaningful truth for Filipino families – that even when the cost of ingredients feels out of control, delicious food can still be within reach. With its all-in-one blend of onion, garlic, real chicken, and spices, MAGGI Magic Sarap helps transform simple dishes into more flavorful meals, making sulit cooking easier and more enjoyable at home. Set against larger-than-life backdrops and booths, the Food Park recreated the warmth and energy of a neighborhood park with a playful culinary twist. Guests were welcomed by a bold entrance arch before stepping into a lively space filled with cooking booths, activity stations, picnic-style seating, product displays, and shareable content corners. The setup combined the excitement of a community fair with the familiarity of everyday Filipino cooking, creating a colorful environment where people could discover, taste, play, and connect – allowing all to discover how MAGGI provides all-in-one sa sangkap, sarap, at saya across the numerous fun games, free food samples, and personalization opportunities offered at the event.
Joining this momentous event were MAGGI brand faces Melai Cantiveros, Vanjo Merano (Panlasang Pinoy), and Jujumao who brought added energy and relatability to the Food Park experience. Through entertainment and storytelling, the event reinforced MAGGI’s belief that cooking at home can remain joyful, creative, and rewarding, even in challenging times. More than an on-ground activation, the MAGGI Food Park reflected MAGGI’s continuing commitment to support Filipino home cooks with practical, flavorful solutions for everyday meals. By combining cooking inspiration, product discovery, immersive play, and community experience in one destination, the event showed that when it comes to taste, convenience, and value, all you want is in the all-in-one MAGGI Magic Sarap.
