GIGIL partners Badong Abesamis, Herbert Hernandez, and Jake Yrastorza have been recognized at The Business Manual CEO Awards 2026 in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, for their bold, unconventional, and uniquely Filipino approach to creativity. The three were among 10 visionary leaders celebrated at the event, which carried the theme “Recognizing Vision. Celebrating Leadership. Shaping What’s Next,” honoring trailblazers and change-makers across various industries.

LG Electronics Philippines has officially launched its new HVAC Academy and Business Innovation Center (BIC) in Pasig City, creating a dedicated space to boost knowledge and showcase the brand’s latest technologies. The facility serves as a hub for engineers, contractors, architects, and business partners to sharpen their skills and experience LG’s commercial solutions directly. It combines hands-on technical training with live demonstrations covering smart building systems, information displays, IT tools, and commercial laundry technologies.

PRSP returns to Cebu, appoints first Visayas chair to strengthen regional voice Corporate bulletin After years of keeping its main activities centered in Metro Manila, the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) is making history this October 14 as it returns to Cebu and names its first-ever Visayas Regional Chair in its 69-year existence. Titled “STEWARDING PRSP: Amplifying Voices, Building Trust,” the one-day event will gather PR and communications professionals, government and corporate leaders, educators, and students to push for stronger regional representation, better professional standards, and truthful, responsible communication across the country. Doris Isubal-Mongaya, founder and chief executive officer of PRWorks Inc., will officially take on the role of PRSP Visayas Regional Chair — a milestone meant to give Visayas-based practitioners a clearer, louder voice within the national PR community. New members from the region will also be formally inducted into the society during the gathering. “PR cannot be Manila-centric if we want to build a stronger profession,” said PRSP President Ana Pista, APR. “The stories, challenges and expertise of our regions must be part of the national conversation. This is what it means to steward PRSP.” The event will run across two venues. The morning session, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Event Screen 2 on the third floor of SM City Cebu, focuses on advancing professional practice through the PRSP Professional Development Program. Topics will cover measuring communications effectiveness, handling crises, and communicating responsibly — including the ethical use of artificial intelligence — led by industry experts Jeremiah Rodrigues of CARMA, Paul Michael de Quiros of Full Circle Communications, and Pista herself. This session is open to government and corporate professionals with a registration fee of ₱2,000. In the afternoon, the program shifts to the THINKaMuna: Media and Truth Forum, held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cube Wing Atrium of SM Seaside City Cebu in partnership with MediaQuest Holdings Inc. and THINKaMuna Pilipinas. The free public forum will tackle the spread of misinformation and disinformation and their impact on public trust. Speakers include Mon Isberto of MediaQuest and THINKaMuna Pilipinas, Bea Coronel of TikTok Philippines, and closing remarks from Pista. It is open to all students, educators, and industry practitioners. This Cebu gathering marks a key step in PRSP’s broader push to expand its regional footprint — bringing professional training, leadership opportunities, and advocacy closer to those working outside Metro Manila. The event is made possible through the support of sponsors PMFTC Inc., Meralco, and CARMA.

Great fried chicken may win hearts, but consistency keeps customers coming back for more.

OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. has improved how it monitors the tailings storage facility at its Didipio Mine, using new technology to track changes in the structure, especially during the rainy season when heavy rainfall can increase risks.

COREnergy is urging Philippine businesses to look beyond cheaper...

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that 10 companies and 14 projects have passed pre-qualification for the country’s first mid-merit natural gas capacity auction, clearing the way for actual bidding soon.

The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed that United States-based exploration firm Koloma Inc. is pursuing two additional service contracts to develop natural hydrogen resources in the Philippines, following encouraging findings from its existing areas.

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and Pag-IBIG Fund are teaming up to develop housing and other projects on BCDA-owned properties, starting with about 14 hectares in New Clark City.

Prime Philippines reports office demand softened slightly in the third quarter, with total space rented edging down to 53,200 square meters from 53,300 square meters in the previous three months.

Philippine mall developers are easing off rapid expansion and putting more capital into redevelopments, upgrades and premium lifestyle concepts as changing consumer preferences reshape the retail landscape.

A Senate bill that lowers approval requirements for condominium redevelopment could breathe new life into older residential properties and kickstart urban renewal, especially in Makati’s central business district, according to Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC).

Simply adopting cloud, AI and digital tools is no longer enough. True business growth comes from making these technologies work together seamlessly, leaders agreed at Globe Business’s G Summit 2026. Gathering executives nationwide from retail, finance, healthcare and energy, the forum highlighted that disconnected systems slow expansion and weaken customer experience, while well-orchestrated digital foundations drive lasting value.

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is expanding artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies across its infrastructure businesses, but regulatory requirements, low user adoption and fragmented data systems remain obstacles to full implementation.

Maya urges all customers to use its built-in security controls to safeguard accounts and transactions.

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda reaffirmed his commitment to his post on Wednesday, saying that he remains focused on executing his official duties despite lingering reports about his supposed resignation.

Forensic accounting is where spreadsheets lose their innocence, receipts acquire personalities, and money is asked to explain where it has been hiding.

Where I live, Thursday mornings are dedicated to the ritualistic pilgrimage to the local talipapa, a humble expedition to secure a week’s worth of sustenance for the household. Our modest needs are dictated less by appetite and more by the pragmatic demands of advancing age. Reaching for a favorite, I inquired about the price of a kilo of pompano—a fish that, not so long ago, went for a respectable ₱440.

Cars have become remarkably good at worrying about us. They can warn when we are drifting out of a lane, tell us when another vehicle has entered our blind spot, apply the brakes when we fail to notice something ahead, and, in some cases, even keep themselves pointed in the right direction while traffic crawls along. It is an extraordinary development, particularly in a country where driving is akin to participating in a live-action negotiation with several hundred strangers. The problem is that the smarter the car becomes, the greater the temptation for us to become slightly less smart ourselves.

Now you see the money. Now you don’t. And if Senator-Judge Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has the metaphor right, the money does not exactly disappear. It dances.