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For many Filipino parents, balancing work while ensuring their children receive quality early childhood education remains a daily challenge. For Monica Dela Cruz who is a tricycle driver from Barangay Sto. Niño, Marikina City and a mother of three, this reality is all too familiar. As the family’s primary breadwinner, Monica juggles long hours on the road while caring for her children. This year, another milestone awaits her family as her three-year-old son begins preschool — a new chapter that also brings new responsibilities and aspirations. Stories like Monica’s reflect the realities faced by many hardworking Filipino families and underscore the importance of accessible, community- based early childhood education.
Recognizing this need, McDonald’s Philippines and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines formally inaugurated the 57th Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Center last June 26, 2026 in Barangay Sto. Niño, Marikina City. The learning center provides young children with a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where they can build foundational literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional skills that prepare them for formal schooling. The Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Center marks another milestone in McDonald’s and RMHC Philippines’ continuing commitment to expanding access to quality early childhood education for underserved communities across the country. With 57 Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Centers now serving Filipino children nationwide, McDonald’s and RMHC continue to create learning opportunities that help children develop, families thrive, and communities grow stronger. RMHC Philippines Executive Director Marie Angeles said, ” For us at McDonald’s and RMHC, making a difference in communities, especially through education has and will always be part of who we are and what we do — from early childhood education, all the way to preparing students to be workforce ready.“
Welcoming the partnership, Marikina City Mayor Marjorie Ann “Maan” Teodoro remarked, “The opening of the Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Center reflects our shared commitment to making quality early childhood education more accessible for every child. Ito po ay magiging daan upang mas marami pa sa ating mga kabataan ang magkaroon ng pagkakataong makatanggap ng dekalidad na edukasyon sa isang ligtas, maayos, at nurturing environment.” For parents like Monica, the center represents more than just a classroom — it is an opportunity for hope. “Malaki talaga ang pasasalamat ko sa McDonald’s Philippines at Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines sa pagbigay ng Bahay Bulilit Learning Center sa Brgy. Sto Nino, sa Marikina sapagkat matitiyak kong makakatanggap ng tamang edukasyon ang aking bunsong anak.” As RMHC Philippines continues to expand its network of 57 Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Centers across the country, the organization remains steadfast in its mission of helping children access quality early childhood education, empowering families, and building stronger communities — one learning center at a time.
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Watsons Kicks Off Its Women’s University Tour, Empowering Young Women Through Trusted Wellness Conversations
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For many young Filipinas, college is a season of discovery, bringing new friendships, independence, and opportunities. But it also comes with changing routines, new responsibilities, and health concerns, making self-care and understanding their bodies more important than ever. Recognizing the need for safe and open conversations, Watsons Philippines officially launched its Watsons Women’s University Tour at the Philippines Women’s University last July 10, 2026, bringing together students for a day of expert-led discussion, interactive activities, and practical wellness learning.
Building on previous Watsons Women’s campaigns, this year’s WE: The Power of Women champions a community where women feel informed, supported, and empowered through every stage of life. Throughout the event, students heard from health and beauty experts, pharmacists, and Watsons’ trusted brand partners such as Fern-C, Buscopan Venus, Bayer, Stresstabs, and Sisters who shared practical, science-backed advice. Students actively participated by asking questions, sharing experiences, and learning in a safe, welcoming environment. Male students also joined the discussions, reinforcing that understanding women’s wellness is a shared responsibility. Beyond the forum, students explored interactive booths, discovered Watsons’ wide range of health and beauty essentials, and learned about the exclusive rewards and perks available through Watsons Club membership. “We hope today’s conversations inspire you not only to prioritize your own health and well-being, but also to become part of a community that empowers and uplifts one another. Even the smallest act of sharing what you’ve learned or encouraging a friend to take better care of herself can make a meaningful difference,” said Watsons Philippines Managing Director Danilo S. Chiong. Following its successful launch at the Philippine Women’s University, the Watsons Women’s University Tour is set to visit more campuses across the country, bringing trusted health, beauty, and wellness education and experiences closer to more young Filipinas.
Beyond the university tour, Watsons remains a trusted partner in every woman’s wellness journey, offering a wide range of health and beauty essentials available in stores nationwide and via the Watsons App. Customers can conveniently order online and pick up their purchases in as fast as 30 minutes through Click & Collect Express, or have their essentials delivered straight to their doorstep via Home Delivery Express. By signing up as a Watsons Club Member, shoppers can also enjoy exclusive rewards, member-only offers, and exciting perks.
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Smart And Robinsons Supermarket Team Up To Power Connected Wellness Journeys
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For many Filipinos in their “running era”, Sundays now start on the road: running with friends, chasing personal goals, and making wellness part of everyday life. As this community continues to grow, experiences like these are made even better through the partnership of Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) and Robinsons Supermarket, highlighted at the 18th Fit & Fun Wellness Buddy Run which was recently held at Bridgetowne Destination Estate and Parklinks in Pasig City. More than just a race, the event also carried a deeper purpose, promoting cleanliness and responsible waste management in partnership with CORA (Communities Organized for Resource Allocation), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing sustainable solutions for pressing global issues such as hunger, poverty, inequality, and climate change.
As the event’s sole telco partner, Smart helped make these moments more seamless. With reliable mobile connectivity, runners were able to stay in touch, track their performance, and instantly share their journey, from the starting line to the finish. By combining Robinsons’ strong community platforms with Smart’s network reliability, the partnership creates spaces where wellness and connectivity naturally intersect. At the event, Smart also mounted an interactive on-ground activation inspired by its latest PowerAll campaign, themed “Power Your Next Sidequest”. The booth invited participants to discover app bundles tailored to their interests and lifestyles, allowing them to choose from Binge, Games, Share, or Grind offers designed to power their next passion or pursuit. Whether streaming content, gaming on the go, staying connected with friends, or boosting productivity, runners and eventgoers explore how Smart’s prepaid offers can support their everyday sidequests. The activity gave both loyal subscribers and new users a fun and engaging way to experience Smart’s value-packed data offers while highlighting the role of reliable connectivity in helping them stay active, connected, and empowered beyond race day. “Our partnership with Robinsons Supermarket reflects our shared vision of delivering meaningful experiences that go beyond everyday services. By powering events like the Fit & Fun Buddy Run with our reliable 4G/LTE and 5G network, we also introduced our New PowerAll offers, which empower Filipinos to pursue their next sidequest — whether that’s entertainment, gaming, sharing moments, or getting things done. Together, we’re helping create experiences that keep communities connected both on and off the track,” said Smart Assistant Vice President and Head of Modern Trade Key Accounts Christian So.
With wellness becoming both a personal habit and a shared experience, initiatives like this show how simple routines — like a Sunday run — can bring people closer together. Through their partnership, Smart and Robinsons Supermarket aren’t just supporting an event; they’re helping shape a growing culture of connection, where every step, every story, and every finish line is better when shared.
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MyAEW Streaming Service Expands Content Offerings On The Road To AEW All In: London
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All Elite Wrestling (AEW) recently announced that six more independent wrestling promotions from across the globe have joined the MyAEW streaming service, increasing the amount of ad-free professional wrestling content available to users from more than a hundred countries on MyAEW.com including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and the Philippines. The new promotions joining MyAEW will provide a variety of archive matches, new full-length shows and pay-per-view live streams.
These include United Wrestling Network (UWN) featuring Memphis’ Sunday Night Slam, Hollywood’s Championship Wrestling, and New York’s Gotham Wrestling; Metroplex Wrestling (MPX) from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; Pro-Wrestling: EVE (EVE) and Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro) from London, England; Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw) from Germany; and AML/WrestleCade Entertainment from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In addition, there will be numerous live streaming and pay-per-view wrestling events on MyAEW every week in August, culminating in All Elite Wrestling’s return to Wembley Stadium with AEW All In: London on August 30, 2026. These include CMLL Grand Prix Internacional 2026 (Mexico City, Mexico) [PPV] on August 7, UWN Red Carpet Rumble (Long Beach, CA USA) [free live-stream] on August 9, wXw Shortcut to the Top 2026 (Oberhausen, Germany) [ PPV] on August 15, Ring of Honor Death Before Dishonor 2026 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA) [PPV] on August 21, AEW Brawl in the Ballpark [free live-stream] on August 23, EVE 153: EVE x The World 2 (London, England) [PPV] on August 28, and RevPro 14 Year Anniversary Show (London, England) [PPV] on August 29. These independent wrestling companies join a growing list of amazing wrestling promotions from around the world which are already streaming content on MyAEW.com including CMLL pay-per-view events, weekly episodes of Maple Leaf Pro Mayhem, and content from PRODUCE, Warrior Wrestling, 1 Fall Wrestling, Create-A-Pro, WrestlePro, Limitless Wrestling and Capital City Championship Combat.
MyAEW has hundreds of hours of ad-free content streaming which is available worldwide including full shows, compilations, interviews and individual matches. In addition, there is a free 24/7 stream of AEW action available through the WatchAEW FAST channel highlighting classic episodes of AEW television programming with new content being added monthly. Fans can register to receive content updates and announcements regarding MyAEW by becoming an AEW Insider at allelitewrestling.com/aew-insider. The MyAEW.com platform is designed to bring the global AEW fanbase an immersive digital experience, connecting fans with the best in-ring action, behind-the-scenes moments, and exclusive digital content, laying the foundation to become the central hub for all fans of professional wrestling. International MyAEW subscribers are able to watch all the weekly television programming (AEW Dynamite & AEW Collision, ROH HonorClub), along with access to archives and exclusive content. The annual tier of MyAEW includes all new AEW and ROH pay-per-view programming available as part of an international subscription package for one low price. MyAEW has standalone apps for connected televisions including Roku, Amazon Fire, Android and AppleTV.
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Major League Wrestling And Panini America Launch Ring Royalty, MLW’s First-Ever Dedicated Hobby Trading Card Release
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Major League Wrestling (MLW) and Panini America, MLW’s official trading card partner, recently launched the 2026 Panini Major League Wrestling Ring Royalty, the first-ever hobby trading card release dedicated entirely to MLW. Featured MLW fighters include Killer Kross, Mistico, Shotzi, Satoshi Kojima, Good Brothers, Scarlett Bordeaux, Matt Riddle and more.
In addition to the top stars of MLW, fans can pull autographs from legendary names across professional wrestling such as Hulk Hogan, Rick Flair and Kurt Angle. Collectors can chase a wide array of rare and stunning premium inserts, including the iconic Blank Slate, Le Cinque Più Belle, State of the Art and Paint by Number, and relive the most memorable moments in league history with the special MLW Highlights subset. “Growing up, wrestling lived in two places: the arena and the collection. The magazines, the cards, the must-haves you traded with your friends until the corners wore soft. Ring Royalty brings that tradition to MLW. Panini has built the gold standard in collectibles, and now the fights, the champions and the moments that define this league belong in the hands of the fans,” said MLW Founder and CEO Court Bauer. Ring Royalty is available at various local gobby shops across the nation, on the Panini website at http://www.PaniniAmerica.net, and at retailers including Walmart, Amazon and Target.
Ring Royalty marks the latest milestone in MLW’s partnership with Panini America, which was announced in summer 2025 and also includes memorabilia and collectible stickers. Since June 2025, Panini Instant has immortalized every MLW live event in the MLW Instant Collection, and MLW fighters made their in-store debut in Panini’s Combat Anthology Hobby Box alongside legends of wrestling, boxing and MMA. Ring Royalty now gives MLW its own flagship hobby release.
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Smilegate Launches New LORDNINE Server ‘HELENA’, Offering Unprecedented Rewards To Support Player Growth
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Smilegate recently announced the launch of “Helena”, a new Growth Boost Server for its MMORPG “LORDNINE” (developed by NX3GAMES), along with a series of special events celebrating both the game’s first anniversary and the opening of the new server. Launched last July 29, 2026, Helena is designed to accelerate character progression by granting 50% additional EXP from Mastery Buffs compared to existing servers. To help players progress more quickly during the early stages, Smilegate will provide rewards that enhance character Combat Power. In addition, players who pre-registered since July 14 will receive an exclusive limited-edition skin.
To commemorate LORDNINE’s first anniversary, Smilegate has also introduced the new Weapon Mastery, Scythe. The Scythe is a massive two-handed weapon modeled after the Reaper’s scythe. As a melee weapon, it boasts short skill cooldowns and exceptional mobility. It also features ranged attack skills and a unique combat mechanic that absorbs the souls of monsters with a certain probability, empowering its skills through Soul Harvest. To celebrate both the first anniversary and the launch of the Helena server, Smilegate is hosting a variety of events including a reward event featuring a total prize pool of 32,000 USDT. Players who are the first to reach Character Level 100 can earn rewards of up to 10,460 USDT per player. More details about the USDT Reward Event are available on the game's official website. LORDNINE players can also participate in the First Anniversary Login Event and Mission Event, now running until September 18, where they can obtain 3 Epic Avatars and Artifacts and up to 1,111 Summon Tickets.
For more information about LORDNINE, visit the game's official website at https://l9asia.onstove.com/en and official Facebook page (@LordnineSEA).
