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Life Moves Fast—Get That Loan Even Faster with Maya!

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Life comes at you fast—your next big move, a golden opportunity, or an unexpected expense. One day, you're just manifesting that dream gadget, and the next, you need it ASAP. Your fave artist drops concert tickets, your laptop crashes before a big pitch, or an emergency pops up. When time is money, you can’t afford to wait. Good thing Maya’s got your back. Now, more upgraded Maya users can borrow instantly with Maya Easy Credit and Maya Personal Loan—no long lines, no endless paperwork, just straight-up speed. A few taps in the Maya app, and boom—funds are in your Maya Wallet, ready to fuel your every move. Borrow on Your Terms—Fast, Flexible, and All-in-one app  Unlike typical banks, Maya keeps things fast, digital, and stress-free. No waiting weeks for approval. No jumping through hoops. Just instant access to cash—whether it’s for everyday needs or life’s biggest moments. For emergencies and everyday essentials: Maya Easy Credit gives you a revolving credit line of u...
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Financial Stress and Work Pressure Drive Record-High Anxiety Among Filipino Workers, New MindNation Survey Finds

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MindNation Mental Health Awareness Month campaign calls for urgent action in the workplace. Metro Manila, Philippines  — Mental health and well-being organization MindNation reports a significant rise in mental health challenges based on its 2024 WellBeing Survey, compared to data from 2022. This signals an urgent need for action as we navigate further into 2025. With insights from over 13,000 respondents, the data shows a growing number of Filipino employees facing heightened levels of stress, worry, and sadness. Compared to 2022, the percentage of individuals reporting stress rose from 57% to 72% in 2024. Reports of worry surged even higher, with a 21-point jump from 47% to 68%. Feelings of sadness also increased from 34% to 50% – a clear sign that emotional fatigue and mental burnout are becoming everyday experiences for many.   Financial strain continues to be the leading source of mental health challenges, cited by 54% of respondents. This is exacerbated by pr...
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Coca-Cola Philippines Expands PET Bottle Collection Program to Help Strengthen Recycling Efforts

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  23 May 2025, MANILA, Philippines — Coca-Cola Philippines builds on its ongoing sustainability efforts with the expanded rollout of its ‘Tapon to Ipon’ PET bottle collection program, marking an important step towards supporting local bottle collection infrastructure and helping accelerate PET bottle recovery efforts across communities. The expanded Tapon to Ipon program consolidates Coca-Cola Philippines’ various bottle collection programs including the Tindahan Extra Mile (TEM) initiative into one program. With over 6,000 collection hubs now in operation nationwide, the initiative aims to make recycling drop off points more accessible to communities across the Philippines. The initiative was officially relaunched with a community activation event on April 29, 2025, at Terra 28th in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), highlighting the importance of strong local engagement. “Coca-Cola Philippines continues to innovate and improve our recycling systems to help address plastic waste...
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Sustainable and safer aviation sealant and adhesive: Filipino inventor Mark Kennedy Bantugon in top 10 innovators for the Young Inventors Prize 2025

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      Filipino aeronautical engineer Mark Kennedy Bantugon’s Pili Seal® innovation has earned him a place as one of the ten global innovators in the Young Inventors Prize 2025   ● Filipino aeronautical engineer Mark Kennedy Bantugon has developed a sustainable aircraft sealant and adhesive made from agricultural waste of Pili tree resin ● Sealants and adhesives are commonly used in planes, but traditional solutions usually contain harmful chemical components ● Bantugon is one of ten innovators for the Young Inventors Prize, to be awarded by the European Patent Office (EPO) on 18 June 2025 The aviation industry depends on sealants to prevent fuel leaks, but conventional options usually contain toxic chemicals that may pose health risks and must be treated as hazardous waste. Filipino aeronautical engineer  Mark Kennedy Bantugon  (26) has developed  Pili  Seal® , a bio-based alter...
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GameZone releases the first GTCC Weekly Leaderboard

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  List of Week 1 placers The debut of the GameZone Table Game Champions Cup Weekly Leaderboard has officially put the spotlight on the top Tongits players of the week, May 5. The list highlights the ten best performers from the Tongits Multi-Table Tournament, in which they received tickets that secured their entry into the GTCC Qualifying Round scheduled on May 23 to 25. The GTCC Qualifying Rounds present an incredible opportunity for aspiring Tongits champions, offering a chance to secure one of the 135 coveted spots in the GTCC: Summer Showdown. This marquee event boasts a staggering ₱10,000,000 prize pool, with the grand prize alone set at ₱5,000,000. The final roster of qualified participants will be unveiled on May 27. To join the tournament, create an account with GameZone and play the tournament from April 25 to May 16 to collect stamps in the weekly leaderboard. Participate now and claim your chance at the coveted title and major enticing prizes. The next weekly leaderboard...
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Swakto sa Tag-Init: Score Great Deals on Cooling Essentials with Home Credit

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  Stay cool and comfortable this summer with must-have cooling appliances available through  Home Credit’s 0% interest offers  Swak sa Tag-Init ang Home Credit’s Cooling Essential Deals Perfect for the Summer Season Get sakto at abot-kayang appliances without going over budget through Home Credit’s Swakto Summer  0% interest offers  Taguig City, Philippines | Staying cool and comfortable at home has become more important than ever  for Filipino families this summer as temperatures continue to rise across the country. According to the  Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration ( PAGASA ), many areas  are experiencing extreme heat, with heat indexes soaring between 42 and 47 degrees Celsius. Cooling  appliances have become more of a necessity than a luxury.  Yet, upgrading or purchasing new cooling appliances often involves significant upfront cost. For families  managing daily expenses, setting asi...
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The Manila Hotel Offers New Vegan and Vegetarian Dining Options

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    In a bold move to align with mindful gastronomy and sustainability movements, The Manila Hotel—recognized as the Best Heritage Hotel by Tatler Philippines and Philippines Leading Hotel at the World Travel Awards—unveils a curated selection ofvegan and vegetarian dishes that will soon be showcased across its dining outlets and banquet offerings.Announced by Marvin Kim Tan, Vice President for Sales and Marketing, the initiative addresses the growing global and local demand for said dishes, while reinforcing the hotel’s commitment to wellness, innovation, and culinary excellence.Tailored for today’s discerning palates, these dishes offer nutritious, flavor-rich alternatives that support a sustainable lifestyle. True to its legacy of evolving with the times while preserving Filipino culinary heritage, the Grand Dame of Manila continues to embrace dining trends that nourish both body and soul. More than a culinary shift, the initiative underscores broader benefits: supporti...
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