Grab PH, Red Cross, Jollibee, and McDonald’s unite for GrabBayanihan Typhoon Carina Relief Operations

Two of the Philippines’ largest fast-food chains and the Philippine Red Cross team up with Grab Philippines to make recovery easier for Filipinos

Grab Philippines teamed up with the Philippines Red Cross, Jollibee Group Foundation, and McDonald’s Kindness Kitchen for its GrabBayanihan Program to provide support to communities devastated by the recent Typhoon Carina. The initiative encourages all Grab users to convert their rewards into donations, aiding the various projects run by these three organizations.

Chef Tony's Popcorn Elevates Snacking with Live Selling on TikTok Shop

Chef Tony's Popcorn, renowned for its gourmet popcorn offerings, celebrates its journey from a humble Manila-based popcorn cart to a beloved brand. Founded by Tony Elepano in November 2005, Chef Tony's Popcorn began as a passion project driven by his love for snacks and culinary expertise.

Inspired by the endless flavor possibilities of wholegrain popcorn, Chef Tony's Popcorn has developed over 70 unique flavors, including local favorites like BBQ Ribs Adobo and Kare-Kare. The brand's commitment to quality and innovation has led to its presence in multiple retail outlets and its recent entry into e-commerce through TikTok Shop.

"Popcorn appealed to me because it's a whole grain snack, offering high fiber content," Chef Tony explained. "As a chef, I thought I could always come up with different flavors for it. The total number of flavors I've developed is now over seventy. Seventy flavors over my journey of more than 12 years with Chef Tony's."

Registrations for 2024 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GT Cup now open!

Qualifiers for TMP’s national sim racing championship happening July 26 to August 3

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has announced the start of registrations for its premier sim racing competition, the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Gran Turismo Cup (TGR GT Cup).

The TGR GT Cup gathers sim racing enthusiasts from all over the Philippines to determine the best sim racers in the country. Cash prizes, original GR merchandise, Autocross seats and Asia Finals seats are all up for grabs for the winners!

FEU launches new healthcare programs to meet growing demand

Far Eastern University (FEU) is expanding its healthcare programs to address the growing demand for healthcare professionals in the Philippines. Starting this academic year 2024-2025, FEU Manila will offer a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, while FEU Cavite will introduce a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

According to the Department of Health, the Philippines currently lacks around 190,000 healthcare professionals.

TikTok Shop Empowers Entrepreneurs at National MSME Summit 2024

(from left) Joey Concepcion, Founder of Go Negosyo; Undersecretary Ma. Cristina Roque of the DTI-MSME Development Group; and Jonah Ople, Category Lead for Fashion, TikTok Shop

In celebration of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Development Week, TikTok Shop participated in the National MSME Summit 2024, organized by Go Negosyo in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). 

Themed "Innovate to Elevate: Empowering MSMEs for Sustainable Growth," the summit underscored the pivotal role of digitalization in enhancing competitiveness and fostering sustainable growth among Filipino MSMEs. The event gathered industry leaders, government officials, and entrepreneurs to explore innovative strategies to empower MSMEs in the Philippines.

Relief and rewards: Generika Drugstore's Loyalty Program cardholders now eligible for discounted healthcare services in Healthway Medical Network's clinics and hospitals

Good news for GeneriKard Loyalty Program cardholders! 

To make the ginhawa (relief) experience of its loyal customers even more rewarding, Generika Drugstore partnered with Healthway Medical Network (HMN) to provide its GeneriKard Loyalty Program cardholders with a special discount on selected health care services.

Generika Drugstore and HMN entered into a partnership agreement early this year providing GeneriKard cardholders a 5% discount on select services at Healthway Clinics, Healthway-QualiMed Hospitals and at the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital—the first comprehensive and dedicated cancer care facility in the Philippines. This program complements Generika Drugstore’s ginhawa promise to its customers as it provides access not only to affordable, quality generic medicines, but also to basic healthcare services with its Plus Services such as its Libreng Konsulta program with partner doctors and free blood pressure monitoring.

Schneider Electric introduces scalable decarbonization roadmap for PH manufacturing, donates P5M worth of equipment to Dualtech

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and digital automation, announced a scalable decarbonization roadmap for the manufacturing sector in the Philippines during the recent Go Industry 2024: Driving towards a Net Zero Industry event held at The Mills Country Club, Laguna co-hosted with Dualtech Training Center Foundation, Inc.

The event was attended by leaders from the Laguna Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Climate Change Commission (CCC) Philippines, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). 

Bohol Water to expand bills payment touchpoints through its partnership with Bayad

Bayad, formerly known as Bayad Center, and now a multi-service fintech institution seals its partnership with Bohol Water Utilities Inc., a water utility provider widely present in Tagbilaran City.

Under the partnership, Bayad will be able to accept Bohol Water payments through its company-owned and franchised payment centers.

Leveraging on its “Pay Anywhere” stance, Bayad is keen to further extend Bohol Water payment services through its mobile application - Bayad App, it’s web application - Bayad Online, as well as its MSME agents, partner establishments and leading e-wallet players in the Philippines.

Cley’s Food Products: From Kitchen Innovation to Digital Success with TikTok Shop

What began as a labor of love in a home kitchen has blossomed into a thriving success story for Cley’s Food Products, thanks to the transformative power of TikTok Shop. Founded by Mia Velasco-Reyes, Cley’s journey began as a small home-based business with a single product: a crab paste recipe, crafted during the early months of her child Cley’s life. This humble beginning has since evolved into a testament to innovation and resilience in the digital age.

“I discovered TikTok Shop in October 2022, and it was a revelation. What started with a simple idea and a heartfelt product has grown exponentially. We’ve gone from fulfilling one or two orders a day to handling thousands,” said Mia. “TikTok Shop helped us a lot because our sales were low before. Now, our sales have increased by almost 60-70%, and we can ship to any part of the Philippines.”

Want to learn or improve your bike-riding skills? Get up to speed with these training providers.

Are you a beginner rider looking to improve your motorcycle riding skills? Maybe you are considering going through a refresher course so you can strengthen your knowledge. Mastering the art of motorcycle riding takes practice and experience, but learning how to ride responsibly and use the road courteously starts with a right training. 

Fortunately, there are numerous organizations offering free and paid lessons to help you get up to speed. If you want to sharpen your motorcycle riding know-how, here are some training providers to help you get there:

Metro Pacific Health CEO Summit 2024: A Celebration of Excellence, Efficiency, and Effectiveness

Leaders across the Metro Pacific Health group come together during the 2024 MPH CEO Summit for the first CEO Awards Night, celebrating Excellence, Efficiency, and Effectiveness.

Metro Pacific Health (MPH), the largest group of private hospitals and healthcare facilities in the Philippines, successfully concluded its 2024 CEO Summit last June 3-4. The Summit, which took place across different locations including Sheraton Manila Hotel, The Palms and Asian Hospital and Medical Center, brought together leaders from across the MPH Group to discuss advancements, share best practices, and set the course for future growth and innovation in healthcare.

With the theme "One MPH: Onwards to E3 – Excellence, Efficiency, Effectiveness," the event featured insightful presentations on the hospitals’ latest innovations, collaborative discussions, and a CEO Awards Night recognizing outstanding contributions within the MPH network.

Toyota Motor Philippines celebrates 10th season of racing series with TGR Philippine Cup

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has announced the start of its 2024 motorsports season, with new developments to celebrate its racing series’ tenth season. This year, the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Vios Cup (TGR Vios Cup), its premier one-make-race (OMR) series, will be held as the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup (TGR Philippine Cup), signifying a new chapter in the country’s racing scene.

The TGR Philippine Cup will be held over three race weekends that are open to the public — July 13 for Race Weekend 1, September 28 for Race Weekend 2 and November 9 for Race Weekend 3. All three race weekends will be held at the Clark International Speedway in Mabalacat, Pampanga.

TMP launched its racing series in 2014 with the goal of bringing the thrill of motorsports closer to Filipino racing fans by inviting professional and amateur homegrown racers to race the locally made fan-favorite sedan, the Toyota Vios, in its OMR form. Now in its 10th edition, the annual motorsports event is expanding to provide ever-better experiences for fans with more activities to look out for.

Schneider Electric named the world’s most sustainable company by Time magazine and Statista

Rueil-Malmaison, France – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has topped the "World's Most Sustainable Companies for 2024" list by Time magazine and Statista. This recognition reflects Schneider Electric's ambitious goals to reduce its own emissions, but also the company’s commitment to helping its customers to become more energy efficient and reduce their emissions.

PHINMA Education Unveils Aurora Boulevard Building of PHINMA Saint Jude College

PHINMA Education, the largest private education network in Southeast Asia, today unveiled the new PHINMA Saint Jude College Quezon City (QC) building along Aurora Boulevard in the City of Stars. The building’s nine-story building features 11 laboratories and 22 classrooms to cater to more underserved students as part of the network’s mission to make lives better through education.

The building is an extension of Saint Jude College QC’s existing campus in Cubao, which is part of PHINMA Education’s NCR network along with Saint Jude College Manila. Students and employees celebrated the event with a 12-vehicle motorcade along Aurora Boulevard.

Aspiring racers live motorsports dreams at TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Academy Philippines

Racing class participants experience thrill of driving Toyota’s race cars on the racetrack

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) recently opened the 2024 class of the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Academy Philippines (TGRA), its training ground for both aspiring and experienced racers.

Held at the Clark International Speedway, the first half of the two-part course taught students racing basics such as how to identify the flags used during a race, braking points on the track, and racing etiquette.

Bayad is now PCIDSS 4.0 certified, elevating payment security standards in the Philippines

With the fast-growing fintech network in the Philippines, Bayad continues to trailblaze in the industry as an outsourced bills payment collection service provider, enabling a one-stop-shop payment solution for its consumers.

Formerly known as Bayad Center, the company has rebranded to Bayad, transforming into a digital first institution which offers a full-range of services made available for consumers and enterprise. From its own brick-and-mortar business model, Bayad has expanded its payment ecosystem by connecting a multitude of billers with leading establishments and e-money players in the country.

Today, Bayad stands as a fintech subsidiary of Meralco, the largest electric distribution utility company in the Philippines.

TikTok Shop and DTI Empower Filipino MSMEs with Two-Day Workshop

TikTok Shop, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), recently hosted Camp Asenso, a transformative two-day event aimed at empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by leveraging the power of e-commerce and live streaming.

The program featured comprehensive master classes on starting on TikTok Shop, including content guidelines, affiliate marketing, and live selling demonstrations, providing valuable insights and practical knowledge to help MSMEs thrive in the digital age.