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PCX Solutions report shows Philippines’ new EPR Law making an impact on plastic pollution

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  The majority of large plastic producers met or exceeded targets in first year   New EPR Law creates recycling livelihood for communities   The Filipino people, economy, and environment have been heavily hit by the escalating plastic pollution crisis. The nation, which is made up of thousands of islands with a limited and fragmented waste management infrastructure, is one of the world’s largest contributors of marine plastic litter. This is made worse by the ‘sachet economy’, where brands deliver goods in small units that are affordable for the majority of the population. Two years ago, the Philippines rolled out one of the world’s most ambitious laws on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which holds manufacturers accountable for waste resulting from their products and packaging to enable a circular economy. That act, which lapsed into law in 2023, requires companies with at least one hundred million pesos in assets to take responsibility for an increasing percentage of their pla

realme GT 7 Pro Takes Global Stage as the Dark Horse of AI

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Prepare to Explore the Unexplored with realme’s first flagship powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Global tech innovator realme globally launched the highly anticipated GT 7 Pro. Paving way for a new era in AI-driven performance, the groundbreaking smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The realme GT 7 Pro promises unmatched performance and advanced AI capabilities. Explore the Unexplored   The global product launch is themed “Explore the Unexplored” as the realme GT 7 Pro is engineered to push beyond the ordinary and provide users with the opportunity to experience a new realm of  smartphone technology. The unique, creative immersion of the event explored what the realme GT 7 Pro is capable of– from its innovative AI functions, advanced AI photography tools, and sketch-to-image abilities to stunning underwater photography features. The realme GT 7 Pro empowers users to unleash their creativity and break through the current boundaries of mobile AI capability. Th

Batang Matatag: A Stronger Partnership for a Stronger Future

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Manila Water Foundation Joins Erceflora Probiotics and Save the Children  Philippines to Expand Hygiene and Water Access for More Filipino Kids and Families The Batang Matatag Campaign, a joint initiative by Erceflora Probiotics and Save the Children Philippines, has announced a significant expansion of its reach and a new partnership with the Manila Water Foundation. Launched in 2022, the campaign addresses health challenges due to the lack of access to clean water and proper WASH and hygiene facilities. The Batang Matatag campaign invests in gut health and hygiene education for vulnerable communities, and the partnership with the Manila Water Foundation will help increase access to handwashing stations and water pumps in schools and communities across the country.  “Investing in our children’s gut health and hygiene is investing in our future. The Batang Matatag Campaign calls on all of us to play a part in building a healthier, stronger Philippines where every child has

BingoPlus Stands as the Official Livestreaming Partner in the Philippines for the 73rd Miss Universe

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BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country, is proudly supporting the upcoming 73rd Miss Universe in Mexico as the “Exclusive Livestreaming Partner in the Philippinesfor the Preliminaries and National Costume Competition.” The official banner of the 73rd Miss Universe Preliminaries & National Costume in partnership with BingoPlus as the exclusive Philippine live-streaming partner. Miss Universe is a renowned pageant organization that enjoys widespread popularity both in the Philippines and internationally. This year, Miss Universe Philippines 2024, Chelsea Manalo, has mentally and physically prepared herself to compete for the title and bring honor to the country. A behind-the-scenes shot of Chelsea Manalo during the send-off interview with BingoPlus. In an exclusive interview during her send-off, Manalo expressed her deep gratitude to BingoPlus, both as a supporter and a sponsor, as well as to the many people standing behind her. “I

Indulge with McDonald’s NEW Holiday Treats, Here for a Limited Time Only

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McDonald’s Philippines is adding a touch of holiday magic to its menu this season with special limited-time offerings starting November 15. The quick-service restaurant giant has given a festive upgrade to its bigger and better Chicken McDo and iconic McFlurry, to bring out the kid in you this Christmas season.  McDonald’s introduces the Sweet BBQ Glazed Chicken McDo – a new and festive twist on its classic Chicken McDo, lightly glazed with a sweet barbeque sauce, offering the perfect blend of smoky and savory. For dessert lovers, two new McFlurry flavors will be available to satisfy that holiday sweet tooth: indulge in the Tiramisu McFlurry, a balanced mix of sweet coffee and cocoa flavors with bits of Malt Crunch, and the Hazelnut McFlurry, a rich, crunchy chocolaty treat that brings hazelnut indulgence to McDonald’s beloved Vanilla Soft Serve.    At the company’s launch of their holiday campaign, "Love Ko ang Pasko! Love Ko ang McDo!” McDonald’s Philippines Marketin

Philippines’ first beauty creator summit draws over 200 attendees

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The Philippines’ inaugural  Beauty Creator Summit  took place at  KMC Solutions - One Ayala, Makati City , gathering over 200 beauty influencers and aspiring content creators. Organized by  Project Vanity's Liz Lanuzo , the summit featured top beauty influencers  Marj Maroket, Belle Rodolfo, Teree Daisuke, and Kai Javier , each presenting key topics on succeeding in the beauty content industry. Belle Rodolfo  led a workshop titled  “So You Want to Be an Authentic Content Creator?”  emphasizing storytelling and scriptwriting to help creators stay genuine.  Kai Javier  provided a practical guide in her session,  “Content Creation Strategies, Equipment, and Editing Basics,”  focusing on essential techniques for professional content production.  Teree Daisuke  shared insights in  “How to Approach Brands, Pitch Yourself, and Analyze Your Success,”  drawing from his own journey to highlight pricing strategies, analytics, and brand collaboration. He encouraged attendees to use

P1M cash and 5G Smartphones up for grabs with TNT Paskong Panalo

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Value mobile brand TNT is bringing more 'saya' and excitement for KaTropas this Christmas season as it launches its Paskong Panalo Raffle Promo, which gives subscribers a chance to win 5G smartphones and cash prizes of up to Php1 million. Running from November 17 to December 28, TNT's Paskong Panalo Raffle promo is for all the TNT subscribers nationwide to receive data freebies instantly and earn raffle entries for prizes with every purchase of TNT’s featured promo of the week. Text "RAFFLE" to 5858 to join  Starting November 15, TNT subscribers can already sign up for the raffle by simply texting "RAFFLE" to 5858 to receive a successful participation notification. By texting this keyword, subscribers agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notice of this promo.  Upon successful registration, customers can start earning and accumulating raffle entries for every purchase of the featured promo of the week starting November 17.  Aside from