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As interest in anti-aging treatments continues to grow in the Philippines, medical aesthetic professionals are urging patients to move beyond trends and focus on treatments backed by science, safety, and realistic outcomes. With more Filipinos seeking non-surgical solutions to address fine lines, skin laxity, acne scars, and early signs of aging, clinicians emphasize that effective anti-aging care requires a medical approach—not quick cosmetic fixes.
Philippine mobility platform Xpress is expanding sustainable transportation across both four-wheel taxis and two-wheel motorcycle taxis simultaneously, adopting a parallel scaling strategy aligned with infrastructure readiness and fleet economics.
A street food vendor seamlessly accepting digital payments through GCash
Mynt, the parent company of GCash, continues to grow from strength to strength as it pushes for more world-class innovations on payments, lending, and other financial services.
[L-R] Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth senior vice president Subhashini Chandran; Finance of the Asian Development Bank director general for sectors department 3 Christine Engstrom; Fuse Financing Inc. president and CEO Tony Isidro; Department of Trade and Industry secretary Cristina Roque; and Mynt president and CEO Martha Sazon
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and women entrepreneurs across the Philippines are set to gain significantly better financial access after the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a Php 1.75 billion ($30 million) loan facility to Fuse Financing Inc., the lending arm of GCash, the country’s leading finance superapp and largest cashless ecosystem.
For 30 lucky Pasigueño couples, the past February 14 was the most memorable Valentine’s Day of their lives. Not only did they solemnize and legalize their union on that day, but they also got a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be serenaded by the country’s top folk-pop band Ben&Ben.
20-year-old Filipino-American Yvng Jin is fast gaining serious momentum in his young music career, and the incredibly talented singer, songwriter, and producer just released his latest single, WALA NANG IBA (NOBODY). It’s a mesmerizing showcase of talent—a grand arrival of sorts for this amazing artist who proudly declares he is a pure-blooded Pinoy despite being born and raised in the US.
Global superstar Meghan Trainor has delivered the perfect Galentine’s Day anthem, “Get In Girl,” out today via Epic Records. The track is featured on her seventh full-length album, Toy With Me, out April 24.
She & Him, an indie pop duo consisting of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward, continues to break the internet with the renewed success of its 2008 song “I Thought I Saw Your Face Today.”
Filipino bedroom pop soloist Peej dropped his full-length debut album, King of Sadtown, on Friday, February 13, 2026, on all digital music platforms worldwide.
Aleph, a global digital advertising company operating at the intersection of media and cross-border payments, said today that it has been appointed by FIFA as the exclusive partner to lead commercialization and multimedia distribution of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in the Philippines.
Acne scars remain one of the most common skin concerns among Filipinos, affecting both young adults and mature patients long after active acne has healed. As demand for acne scar treatments rises across the Philippines, medical aesthetic experts emphasize that effective scar improvement depends on proper diagnosis, medical-grade technology, and realistic expectations. Contrary to popular belief, acne scars are not a single condition—and no single treatment works for all scar types.
In celebration of Mitski’s new song “I’ll Change for You”, from her forthcoming album Nothing’s About to Happen to Me, selected thrift stores around the world are participating in the Second-Hand Shop event now through 20th February. Announced via @TheMitskiVerse, fans can visit participating stores to shop and create looks inspired by the album’s visual world, snap photos with in-store mirror decals and pick up limited-edition pins (while supplies last). They are also invited to share videos of their outfit finds tagging @TheMitskiVerse and #IllChangeForYou for a chance to be featured on Instagram.