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Pasig City, GCash bring access to faster aid to over 30,000 Pasig City scholars, cashless payments for mega market vendors and residents

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Pasig City mayor Vico Sotto and GCash vice president and general manager for business Paul Vincent Albano (5th and 4th from left) with (L-R) GCash account manager Rose Ann Danting; vice president and head of public sector Cleo Celeste Santos; chief operations officer and B2C general manager Barbara Dawn Dapul; Pasig City councilors Simon Tantoco and Ryan Enriquez; and administrator Atty. Jeronimo Manzanero Pasig City continues to innovate in public service, finding new ways to better serve its citizens. To enhance efficiency and speed, the City Government has partnered with GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance superapp, to digitize financial assistance and market fee collection citywide. This partnership paves the way for beneficiaries, including over 30,000 scholars, to receive aid safely and hassle-free through GCash-linked Visa cards, alongside other beneficiaries such as senior citizens, solo parents, and persons with disabilities (PWDs). This system will el...

Michelle Marquez Dee alongside SexBomb Girls Aifha, Mhyca, and Shane Lead the Conversation on Women’s Strength with OKGames

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    Together with the iconic SexBomb Girls, actress and beauty queen Michelle Dee highlights empowerment, resilience, and entertainment that go “Beyond Experience.” Strength takes many forms. Sometimes it is seen in the spotlight, in achievements and titles. Other times, it shows in the quiet determination to keep moving forward despite pressure, expectations, and challenges. For Michelle Marquez Dee, strength has always meant embracing every role she carries with purpose. From representing the country on the global stage to using her voice for meaningful causes, she understands that real empowerment is about showing up fully and authentically.   This is the same spirit that aligns her with  OKGames , one of the leading Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation-approved online gaming platforms in the country. At  OKGames , entertainment is about more than just playing a game. It is about the experiences that stay with you long after the moment passes. This is ...

A beginner’s guide to understanding investment jargon

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These days, price increases seem to be everywhere – an extra 5 pesos here, 20 pesos there, a few hundred more on monthly expenses, and many more. These may look small at first, but over time, they add up and take a real toll on our wallets and bank accounts. Suddenly, “in this economy?!” jokes are feeling too real and less funny by the day.     It’s natural to start looking for ways to earn more and protect your finances during times like these. Investing often comes up as a smart option to help cushion the impact of rising daily costs. But before diving into all the concepts and numbers (and risk getting lost and overwhelmed), why not start with understanding the usual vocabulary used in investing? This is a good way to slowly navigate the exciting and potentially rewarding world of investments.    The importance of financial literacy  CIMB Bank Philippines, the country’s most awarded digital-only commercial bank, has long advocated for financi...

Globe Partners with Grab to Strengthen Network Optimization Through Real‑World Insights

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Globe, the country’s most reliable and consistent mobile network, has partnered with Grab and its driver-partners to capture real‑world data on connectivity strength and consistency across Metro Manila. This integration transforms everyday trips into live data‑gathering missions, allowing Globe to continuously measure and optimize its network performance in actual conditions. By leveraging Grab’s extensive driver community, Globe gains unprecedented visibility into how its network performs across diverse routes, traffic patterns, and time periods.   During the survey period, over one hundred Grab driver-partners collected more than 20,000 Globe network samples, providing a ground‑truth perspective on coverage and performance. This initiative enabled Globe to capture performance in high‑traffic and previously untested areas, identify poor coverage zones for targeted improvements, and benchmark live, dynamic data during actual rides for stronger accuracy.   The resul...

P25 million at stake in Jagat real-life coin hunt

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Over P25 million worth of prizes won in Jagat Coin Hunt Innovative map-based social platform Jagat is taking the spirit of the Easter Sunday Treasure Hunt over the holidays straight to the real and busy streets of the Philippines with Coin Hunt, its newest and most exciting event to date. Since launching its interactive event on February 25, Jagat has given away around P25 million in prizes for Coin Hunt nationwide. BYD car, iPhone 17s, DJI, and other great prizes at stake in Jagat’s Coin Hunt With Coin Hunt, players only need to register at Jagat and check the map for coins scattered near familiar neighborhoods and area landmarks. These in-app coins contain clues that help players find their real-world location. Should the players find the coins and complete the corresponding tasks, they can redeem their rewards in the app. Jagat scatters Coin Hunt coins worth thousands of pesos across the Philippines As of April 6, more than 500,000 players across Metro Manila, Cebu...

Vice Ganda and GameZone embody the Heart of a Champion in the new TVC

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Asia’s Phenomenal unkabogable Superstar, Vice Ganda stars in the inspiring journey of grand champion Benigno “Tatay Igno” Casayuran, the oldest winner of the GameZone Tablegame Champions Cup: Summer Showdown now rebranded as the GameZone Tour. Similar to Vice Ganda, this champion’s story continues to inspire audiences on screen, capturing the hearts of many across the nation. The official poster of Vice Ganda and GameZone Tour winner Tatay Igno and wife Vice Ganda leads the storytelling in the commercial, adding a heartfelt tone that resonates with the fans, conveying a message of determination and perseverance, while introducing viewers to a story that goes far beyond competition, stating that “ Pag may laban ang puso, ‘yan ang tunay na panalo .” The GameZone brand ambassador, expressed admiration for Tatay Igno and his wife congratulating them both as they were also present during the TVC shoot. Vice Ganda together with Tatay Igno and wife on set for their TV Commercial Shoot The com...

Ikaw ang Alas! Manny Pacquiao

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Filipino   boxing   icon   Manny   Pacquiao   has   been   named   as   the   newest   ambassador   of GameZone , officially joining the DigiPlus family in a ceremonial signing that happened on March 25, 2026 at the Shangri-La The Fort Manila. The boxer was first teased as an ambassador during the newly rebranded GameZone Tour : Tongits Plus Champions Cup Season 4 on March 8, with the Ikaw ang Alas campaign  shown on the stage, screens, and backdrops where players and guests got the chance to take a glimpse of GameZone’s newest ambassador. Mr. Manny Pacquiao and team, together with Mr. Eusebio H. Tanco and Mr. Jasper Vicencio at  the GameZone booth  Known and recognized as the most iconic Filipino athlete worldwide, boxing’s lone  eight-division champion embodies discipline, resilience, and integrity, which are the values that align with GameZone’s competitive excellence and its Real Player, Real Game mantr...