HOKA Midnight Run Returns to Manila Bigger Than Ever, Expanding a Nationwide Everyday Movement Culture Across the Philippines

Thousands of runners took over the streets of Manila as HOKA Midnight Run returned with its biggest edition yet, bringing together communities from across the country for a night that celebrated far more than finishing times.

The Manila leg marked the largest expression yet of HOKA's growing movement culture platform in the Philippines, reflecting how running has evolved beyond a sport into an everyday lifestyle centered on community, consistency, and connection.

What unfolded throughout the evening wasn't simply another race but a culmination of weeks of preparation, shared experiences, and a growing community that has made movement part of everyday life.

More Than a Race, A Community in Motion

As the flagship leg of HOKA Midnight Run, Manila showcased the energy of a movement that has steadily grown beyond race weekends.

Participants included seasoned marathoners, first-time runners, run clubs, fitness communities, and everyday movers who came together through months of preparation leading up to race night. Across Metro Manila, these communities have become part of a larger cultural shift, where run clubs serve as new social circles, coffee runs replace traditional weekend meetups, and movement has become a meaningful way to connect, recharge, and build lasting friendships.

Level Up ang Weeknight Ulam with the Hamilton Beach Air Grill

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Tired of serving the same old fried or stewed dishes every single night and longing for inihaw foods? Weeknight dinners in a busy household can often feel repetitive but transforming your daily dining routine doesn't have to mean spending hours over a hot stove or taking a long time to heat up a conventional grill. If you want to Level Up your Weeknight Ulam, bringing home the best smart multi-functional BBQ Air Grill and fryer is the game-changer you need.

Discover the Hamilton Beach Air Grill AF06201—a smart griller and air fryer powerhouse designed specifically for the modern Pinoy kitchen. Backed by America's No. 1 small kitchen appliance brand, this sleek countertop companion lets you enjoy authentic, restaurant-quality grilled and fried favorites right at home, minus the smoke and messy cleanup.

Shell Business Operations Manila Named a Top Global Business Services Employer for 2026 by Everest Group

Shell Business Operations (SBO) Manila has been recognized by Everest Group as a Top Global Business Services (GBS) Employer 2026. The recognition places the Philippines among the leading GBS employer markets and highlights Shell’s strong performance in employee experience, employer brand, and workplace culture.

Selected from more than 400 GBS organizations across India, Poland, and the Philippines, the recognition is based on Everest Group’s independent, data-driven assessment of employer brand perception, drawing on employee sentiment and publicly available information to provide an external view of how organizations are perceived in the talent market.

When Medication Isn’t Enough: Understanding Resistant Hypertension

As conversations around hypertension continue to grow, health experts are calling for a shift from reactive management to more proactive care

Hypertension remains one of the leading health concerns in the Philippines. Despite wider access to medication, a growing number of Filipinos are still unable to keep their blood pressure under control, raising concerns among health experts about a more complex and under-recognized stage of hypertension.

With one in three adults, or an estimated 16.8 million Filipinos, living with high blood pressure, the gap between treatment and sustained control is becoming more apparent. Health experts are encouraging more consistent blood pressure monitoring and regular reassessment of treatment plans, particularly for patients who continue to experience elevated blood pressure despite medication. Gaps in awareness and follow-up care can delay the identification of patients who may require further evaluation, increasing their risk of long-term complications.

FedEx Simplifies U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission e-filing for APAC Businesses as New Requirements Take Effect

Six in ten APAC exporters are calling for centralized compliance guidance and digital documentation tools to keep U.S.-bound consumer product shipments moving

Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, is strengthening its support for Asia Pacific businesses, including the Philippines, as they prepare for the upcoming mandatory U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) e-filing requirements, set to take effect on July 8, 2026.

The new requirement mandates all U.S. importers of CPSC-regulated products to e-file the data elements needed for clearance at the time of entry into the United States. This is aimed at improving safety oversight and compliance transparency. U.S. importers of CPSC-regulated products must include the full CPSC PGA message set for each product imported. To streamline the process, importers may pre-file information about the product in CPSC’s Product Registry, which allows importers to transmit an abbreviated CPSC message set.  For Philippine exporters, this marks a significant shift in when that product information is made available, prior to shipment.

Beyond the Label: Why the Future of Filipino Fashion Begins with Purpose

Jaycee Amazona-Dioneza , orangedot Creative Director

As fashion shifts away from fast-moving trends, a new generation of Filipino designers is placing craftsmanship, intention, and authenticity back at the center of the conversation. For orangedot Creative Director Jaycee-Dioneza, the future of Filipino fashion isn’t about creating more—it’s about creating pieces worth keeping.

For years, fashion has been driven by what’s next. New collections arrive at an increasingly rapid pace, trends change overnight, and consumers are encouraged to constantly refresh their wardrobes.

Caltex and Go Rewards Present Brand-New Toyota Fortuner to ‘Choose Your Ride’ Grand Prize Winner

Congratulations to Ms. Angelina Villamor of Ormoc City, the lucky winner of our Choose Your Ride Promo, with her brand-new Toyota Fortuner!

To cap off the Choose Your Ride nationwide campaign, Caltex in partnership with Go Rewards, awarded one lucky winner with a brand-new 2026 Toyota Fortuner. Meanwhile, 500 more participants got to take home ₱3,000 worth of fuel vouchers.

Ms. Angelina Villamor of Ormoc City, Leyte was officially presented with her vehicle of choice during a ceremonial turnover held at the Caltex station in Cogon, Ormoc. The event celebrated the successful conclusion of the promo and highlighted Caltex and Go Rewards’ ongoing partnership to deliver rewarding experiences for Filipino motorists.