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Congratulations, Atty. Hector M. De Leon Jr., Atty. Nilo T. Divina, and Atty. Tranquil A. Salvador—whose work continues to shape the future of Philippine law. Rex Education proudly congratulates three of its distinguished authors—Atty. Hector M. De Leon Jr., Managing Partner of SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan; Atty. Nilo T. Divina, Managing Partner of Divina Law, and Atty. Tranquil A. Salvador, Partner at Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles—for their recognition in the Asia Business Law Journal’s Philippines Top Lawyers 2025 A-List. According to Asia Business Law Journal, A-List lawyers are “lawyers who are currently the star performers of the Philippines’ legal profession; the lawyers who are personally undertaking the country’s top legal work, crafting the most cutting-edge legal solutions to complex problems, and setting the highest standards in terms of quality, innovation and the ability to handle complex matters.” The journal also defines Legal Icons as...

Teachers, together with employees of EastWest Rural Bank came together at Davao City National High School for Magenta Moves: A Day for Teacher Wellness, a Zumba-for-a-cause event in celebration of National Teachers’ Month 2025. Magenta Moves is EastWest Rural Bank’s (EWRB) initiative that champions both teacher wellness and learner protection. Designed as a continuous program that supports educators while contributing to safe learning spaces, Magenta Moves was launched with A Day for Teacher Wellness, a Zumba-for-a-cause activity held at Davao City National High School during National Teachers’ Month in September. The launch event brought together hundreds of teachers and education leaders in a celebration of health and community service. For every participant, EWRB pledged a Php 100 donation to the Department of Education’s Learner Rights and Protection Office (LRPO), ensuring that each dance step contributed to the advocacy of creating safe and nurturing learning environments for Fil...

Representatives from Century Pacific Food Inc. (CPFI), HOPE, brand partners, and volunteers join forces for the “Saving Our Seas” International Coastal Cleanup Day activity in Anilao, Batangas, one of six cleanup sites held nationwide. Century Tuna, the Philippines’ No. 1 tuna brand, returns for the 3rd year of its award-winning “Saving Our Seas” campaign, championing cleaner seas with greater impact. 2025 marks a turning point as the movement expands to six sites nationwide, further driving plastic circular economy and marine conservation across the country. The Saving Our Seas campaign gained new momentum this year during the fan meet of brand ambassador Park Seo Joon, where fans from across the Philippines took part by donating plastic bottles to support the campaign. Building on this inspiring start, Century Tuna is expanding the campaign nationwide by rallying communities, fostering volunteerism, and empowering more Filipinos to take part in protecting our seas and marine life. To...

Byte Forward Hackathon will now head to Cavite to see the brightest young minds of Southern Luzon compete to solve SME’s operational issues.  Forty students from Davao’s top colleges and universities, forming 10 teams, came together at the Byte Forward Hackathon organized by Converge ICT Solutions Inc., the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), putting forward tech-enabled solutions to respond to small and medium enterprises’ varying challenges, from inventory management to logistics efficiency.  The fourth leg of the highly anticipated hackathon series was mounted in Davao del Norte, with students participating from Western Mindanao State University, Ateneo de Davao University, Caraga State University, and eight other schools.  The Byte Forward Hackathon series form part of the 51st Philippine Business Conference and Expo’s (PBC&E) lead-up activities chaired by Converge CEO, Dennis Anthony H. Uy. For Uy, th...

C&E ALS inspires future-ready learners with interactive and tech-powered solutions at its “ALS University” showcase in MIBF 2025 The Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) has always been a celebration of books, ideas, and innovation. This year, C&E Adaptive Learning Solutions (C&E ALS) took center stage with its groundbreaking “C&E ALS University” booth, a visually stunning and highly interactive showcase that blended tradition and technology to highlight how education is evolving in the Philippines. A Booth that Captured Attention The “Campus of the Future” stood out at the SMX Convention Center with its unique design: curved walls symbolizing adaptability, green strips echoing the vibrancy of campus life, and modern archways that invited visitors to step into a space where past and future converged. From the outside alone, the booth signaled something different: a glimpse of how classrooms, libraries, and campuses could look and feel in the years ahead. “Our vision wa...

Sudden downpours can turn your day into survival mode with power cuts and exposure to elements, but the OPPO A5 Pro 5G is designed to power you through all these scenarios.  With a big, fast-charging battery and proven durability, it keeps you connected and powered even during extreme conditions, whether you’re a student catching up on lessons or a professional trying to meet deadlines. Power That Lasts Through Blackouts With the OPPO A5 Pro 5G’s massive 5,800mAh battery, power interruptions can’t stop you from completing your tasks. With its battery capacity offering up to 35.7 hours of voice calls, 31.3 hours of audio listening, and 16.1 hours of video playback, the OPPO A5 Pro 5G allows you to perform to the best of your abilities.  Quick Recovery with Fast Charging If you arrived at home from a hectic commute from work caused by heavy rains, your smartphone is probably out of battery, too. But with the OPPO A5 Pro 5G’s 45W SUPERVOOC™ fast charging, you can go back up to 10...

A special episode of “Paano Ba ’To: The Podcast” spotlights three families turning platform work into tuition, stability, and long-term goals. Across Philippine cities, GrabCar driver-partners, MOVE IT rider-partners, and GrabFood delivery-partners are showing how everyday work can power extraordinary progress. That arc — from hustle to upward mobility — takes center stage in a special episode of Paano Ba ’To: The Podcast, where three partners, joined by their families, trace how viable earnings on the road — paired with enabling programs — are helping them pay for school, steady the household, and invest for the long term.   Three families, three paths to progress Issei Goto — “You don’t win unless you place a bet.” A former office worker, Issei left salaried life in 2019 to drive with GrabCar. Within months he scaled from one to four vehicles, helped by GrabFinance Cash Loan with flexible terms aligned to his earnings — turning a leap of faith into stable, higher income for ...

Global leading smart device brand OPPO today unveiled major breakthroughs in on-device artificial intelligence at the Snapdragon Summit 2025 - China in Beijing, establishing new industry benchmarks for mobile AI inference performance. In close collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., OPPO has further optimized the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform to achieve unprecedented processing speeds and contextual understanding, advancing its vision of enhancing daily life with AI. Unmatched Speed: 200+ Tokens per Second On-Device AI Inference At the Snapdragon Summit 2025 - China, OPPO demonstrated groundbreaking on-device AI performance on the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform. With a processing speed surpassing 200 tokens per second, it represents the fastest announced on-device inference performance to date in the industry. This achievement stems from the companies working together on parallel decoding architecture, combined with comprehensive optimization of the...

October ushers in the heart of the ber months in the Philippines, a season filled with early Christmas shopping, fiesta vibes, and the excitement of cooler days ahead. What better way to welcome it than with a shopping spree that promises both savings and style? From October 3 to 5, SM Center Sangandaan kicks off its first big sale of 2025, treating shoppers to up to 70% off on fashion finds, tech must-haves, home essentials, beauty services, and more. The best deals await at SM Hypermarket, Ace Hardware, Miniso, Simply Shoes, Watsons, SM Appliance Center, and over 100 other stores across the mall. It is the perfect excuse to tick off that Christmas gift list early, refresh your wardrobe for the season, or simply indulge in retail therapy with friends. With exclusive promos, freebies, and surprises lined up, you will have even more reasons to fill those shopping bags to the brim. Mark your calendars, rally your shopping squad, and be part of SM Center Sangandaan’s 3-Day Sale tradition ...

The Kids Club boasts a 2-lane bowling alley and a gaming area, in addition to a state-of-the-art play jungle, themed playrooms, function rooms, and a Snack Zone. The best family memories aren’t scheduled. They appear in small bursts such as enjoying gelato together, going for a swim until the sun goes down, or savoring a good meal. From September 21 to 27, Family Week at Solaire Resort North makes room for those moments with stays and dining offers designed to keep things light, easy, and centered on time together. Delight the family’s big appetite with a variety of stations at Fresh International Buffet. The Stay and Play Getaway is for families who want more time together and with less hassle. Each package comes with daily breakfast for two adults and two kids (six years and below) at Fresh International Buffet, two hours at the two-level Kids Club, a Snack Zone voucher, access to the pool and waterpark, and the comfort of a late 2:00 p.m. checkout when available. Rates start at Php ...

Let’s be real: Money these days feels like it disappears the second it hits your account. Prices keep climbing, bills never take a break, and that dream trip? Always just a little out of reach. If you’re already grinding this hard for every peso, it’s only fair your money hustles just as hard for you. That’s where Maya, the #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines, changes the game. Unlike the small returns you get from other banks, Maya Savings gives you one of the highest rates with up to 15% per annum. You only need to use Maya for your daily transactions. That’s your money multiplying faster than your weekend plans stack up. You can even get extra intentional with your finances by setting up to five Maya Personal Goals accounts. Each one earns 4% p.a. from the get-go, and the rate grows every time you add ₱20,000—going up to 8% p.a. on deposits up to ₱100,000. Whether it’s for travel, concert, or a rainy-day fund, every peso you tuck away is clocking in overtime. And if guaranteed return...

The world’s biggest book sale is back—and this time, it’s Metro Manila’s final chance to experience it in 2025! After successful stops in Iloilo and Cebu earlier this year, Big Bad Wolf Books is set to light up the city with its much-awaited Book Sale from October 2 to 13, 2025. Featuring over 2 million books across every genre imaginable, The Filinvest Tent in Alabang becomes a haven of stories, amazing discounts, and immersive experiences—perfectly timed for the BER months and early holiday gift shopping. Don’t miss Metro Manila’s last stop of this incredible book sale! (Left) Ley Almeda, Country Head of Big Bad Wolf Books for the Philippines, and (Right) Bernard Lee, Business Director of Big Bad Wolf Books at the press conference Bernard Lee, Business Director of Big Bad Wolf Books, shared, “Big Bad Wolf is about making books accessible to as many people as possible. By offering titles at prices families can afford, we’re breaking down barriers to reading and creating opportunities ...

  Converge conducted a celebration activity in its headquarters in Pasig to mark its 500,000-prepaid-subscriber milestone last September 9. (From third from left) Converge Residential and SME Business Group OIC John Paul Aguilar, Converge VP and Head of Marketing Orange Ramirez, and Converge VP and Product Management Business Unit Head of Surf2Sawa Conrado “Dhing” Pascual led the ceremonial countdown to officially mark the milestone. IN PHOTO (from left): Converge FiberXers Guard Alec Stockton, Converge FiberXers Forward-Center Justine Baltazar, Converge Residential and SME Business Group OIC John Paul Aguilar, VP and Head of Marketing Orange Ramirez, Converge FiberXers Forward-Center Paolo Javillonar, Converge VP and Product Management Business Unit Head of Surf2Sawa Conrado “Dhing” Pascual, Converge FiberXers Forward Kevin Racal Leading fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has marked steady growth in its prepaid brand Surf2Sawa (S2S) as it recentl...