Restorative Economy effort that Blends Conservation and Community Empowerment: Practice from Indonesia and Philippines

Southeast Asia faces escalating economic challenges, including global fragmentation, geopolitical shifts, and the climate crisis. To tackle these issues, the region must adopt new economic models beyond extractive industries, such as the restorative economy, which restores ecosystems to support local economies.

Environmental degradation from extractive practices has severe global impacts, with 87% of wetlands lost since the Industrial Revolution, harming biodiversity, water resources, and flood prevention. Land degradation affects 3.2 billion people and costs the global economy $9.4 trillion annually.

Make Laundry Chores Effortless During This Busy Holiday Season with Toshiba Washing Machines

Laundry can be a challenging chore, especially during the upcoming holidays, when individuals must balance multiple tasks and responsibilities, and prepare for the festivities. The right washing machine, however, can make all the difference, simplifying routines, saving time, and giving you more chances to relax. 

Toshiba’s T21 front-load washer-dryer combo (left) and Exdot Series top-load washing machine (right)

Toshiba Lifestyle Philippines, one of the country's leading premium home solutions brands, offers Japanese quality and solutions through its Exdot Series top-load washing machine and its T21 front-load washer-dryer combo. Here are five reasons how it can make your laundry activity easier and much better than before.

Bow & Wow’s Holiday Pet Party: Celebrating Pet Wellness and the Importance of Good Nutrition

Pets and their owners celebrated the holidays in style at Bow & Wow’s Christmas Party at Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater, enjoying a day filled with activities, surprises, and treats!

The holiday season became even more memorable for pets and their owners as Bow & Wow, the country’s first and largest all-natural pet store, hosted a festive Christmas Party at the Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater. Tail-wagging fun and holiday cheer took center stage as pet lovers from across the city gathered for a day of surprises, pet-friendly giveaways, and exciting activities. 

Back Where it Began: Big Bad Wolf Book Completes 2024 Tour with Return to Cagayan de Oro

Big Bad Wolf Books comes full circle as the world’s biggest book sale returns to Cagayan de Oro to wrap up the year with one last amazing book sale for the year. Big Bad Wolf Books’ grand epilogue is set to take place at the 5th floor of SM CDO Downtown beginning December 6 to 16, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily.

After several book extravaganzas all over the Philippines, Big Bad Wolf Books circles back to where the year’s excitement started. This is a special moment as it presents the Kagay-anons an excellent opportunity to reflect on their reading journey, reminiscing their first book sale experience and seeing how far they’ve come as readers. Big Bad Wolf Books’ return is more than just a book sale event. It’s a celebration of a year filled with awesome adventures and epic stories. 

FedEx Launches FedEx Experience Hub Highlighting Advanced Freight Solutions to Support Filipino Businesses

Federal Express Corporation, one of the world's largest express transportation companies, is launching an interactive pop-up store designed to educate customers in the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) area on its comprehensive freight solutions. The pop-up store, FedEx Experience Hub, will be open from December 2 – 6 at the Cavite Export Processing Zone, and it will enable local businesses to gain deeper understanding of the company’s innovative shipping solutions and capabilities in handling heavyweight shipments. 

As the demand for efficient logistics and smart supply chain solutions continues to rise, FedEx is dedicated to providing businesses with value-added tools and resources to streamline their shipping needs. The FedEx Experience Hub will feature engaging exhibits, live demonstrations, and expert consultations for customers to explore the full range of FedEx service offerings. 

PAFP and GSK Philippines join forces to improve preventive health care for senior Filipinos

The Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) and GSK Philippines officially partnered on November 9 through a ceremonial signing, marking the launch of two collaborative medical education initiatives: the Ageing Gracefully Among Filipinos Summit and EducAIR. These programs aim to equip family physicians with enhanced knowledge and tools to improve preventive healthcare, especially for aging Filipinos. (From L-R: Dr. Ellen May Biboso, PAFP Chair of the Committee on Continuing Professional Development; Ms. SoYoung Seo, GSK Philippines General Manager; Dr. Cheridine Oro-Josef, PAFP National Treasurer, and Dr. Gio Barangan, GSK Philippines Country Medical Director.)

Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, TVS, and Yamaha’s relentless pursuit of motorcycle innovation

Here are some of the technologies used by the five brands for their motorcycles

Being among the most-loved motorcycle manufacturers worldwide, brands like Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, and TVS have always been dedicated to providing the best riding experiences for their customers. This commitment is supported by their relentless pursuit of innovation, continuously harnessing technology and creativity to push the boundaries of what is possible.

To give you a glimpse of what these global leaders can achieve in terms of providing exceptional experiences for motorcycle riders, here are a few technologies that these brands are currently using for their motorcycles.