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SHANDONG MEDIA TOUR, INILUNSAD KASABAY NG ASEAN-CHINA MILESTONE

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Pormal na inilunsad ngayon ang China Walk: Discover Shandong, na isang espesyal na media exchange program para sa mga mamamahayag mula sa Pilipinas, Vietnam, at Indonesia.

Bahagi ito ng paggunita sa ika-35 anibersaryo ng ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations at ika-5 anibersaryo ng Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Sa loob ng siyam na araw, bibisitahin ng media delegation ang iba’t ibang lungsod sa Shandong Province upang masaksihan ang pag-unlad sa rural revitalization, pangangalaga sa tradisyunal na kultura, at mga makabagong industriya.

Layunin ng programa na palalimin ang pagkakaibigan ng China at ASEAN sa pamamagitan ng pagpapalakas ng people-to-people exchanges at pagpapakita ng mga oportunidad para sa mas matibay na kooperasyon. | via Jopel Pelenio (Patrol 17)

July 14, 2026 0 comment

QINGDAO, UNANG DESTINASYON NG ASEAN MEDIA DELEGATION

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Magsisilbing unang pangunahing destinasyon ng mga mamamahayag na kalahok sa China Walk: Discover Shandong ang lungsod ng Qingdao.

Kabilang sa mga inaasahang bibisitahin dito ang Licang Shangliujiayuan Residential Community, Qingdao Beer Museum, at Fushan Bay Light Show.

Sa ikatlong araw ng programa, dadalhin din ang delegasyon sa Haier Group, Badaguan Scenic Area, at Shangjieli Street upang makita ang pagsasama ng makabagong teknolohiya, turismo, at kasaysayan ng lungsod.

Inaasahang magbibigay ang mga pagbisitang ito ng mas malalim na pag-unawa sa mabilis na pag-unlad ng Qingdao habang pinananatili ang mayamang kultura at tradisyon ng lugar. | via Jopel Pelenio (Patrol 17)

July 14, 2026 0 comment

EVENTS

Mas malawak na charging at battery swapping ng VinFast, suportado ng DTI

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Sinuportahan ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ang pagpapalawak ng charging at battery-swapping stations ng Vietnamese electric vehicle company na VinFast sa Pilipinas.

Ito ay makaraang makipagpulong ang DTI sa mga opisyal ng VinFast para talakayin ang expansion plans at regulatory framework para sa EV charging at battery-swapping stations.

Kasabay niyan ay nakabukas naman hanggang July 18 ang pre-order para sa VinFast e-motorcycle lineup na Evo, Feliz II, at Viper.

Ang mga nasabing e-motorcycles ang compatible sa target na 30,000 battery swapping at charging stations sa bansa, kung saan mas mapapadali ang paggamit ng electric motorcycles ng milyon-milyong riders.

Nagsisimula sa P64,400 ang presyo ng mga modelo, na may P3,000 na down payment at anim na taong warranty.

Maaari nang mag-pre-order ang mga interesadong buyer sa mga opisyal na VinFast showroom at online.

July 13, 2026 0 comment

EVENTS

Maynilad offers desludging services this July

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West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) is offering septic tank cleaning services to its residential and semi-business customers this July in select parts of Caloocan, Las Piñas, Manila, Parañaque, Pasay, Quezon City, Valenzuela, and Cavite Province at no extra cost.

Maynilad’s sanitation program is one of the company’s efforts to lessen pollution loading into Metro Manila’s river systems. “We ask our customers to avail of this service, as it will help to protect community health and the environment,” said Engr. Zmel Grabillo, Maynilad’s Head of Wastewater Management.

Customers residing in Barangay 80, 89, 138, 139,142 to 146, 148, 149, 151, 160, and 162 in Caloocan; Brgy. Almanza I, Pamplona 1, Pamplona III, Pillar Village, Pulang Lupa I, Pulang Lupa II, Talon I, and Talon II in Las Piñas; Brgy. Quiapo, San Miguel, San Nicolas, and Sta. Mesa in Manila; Brgy. Don Carlos, and San Rafael in Pasay; Brgy. San Martin de Porres, and
Sun Valley in Parañaque; Brgy. Paltok, Payatas, Salvacion, San Isidro, and Sta. Lucia, Sto Niño in Quezon City; and Brgy. Dalandanan, Malinta, Maysan, and Parada in Valenzuela may avail of Maynilad’s desludging service.

Moreover, some Maynilad customers in Cavite Province, particularly Brgy. Aniban II, Habay I, Kaingin, Ligas II, Ligas III, Mabolo II, Mabolo III, Maliksi II, Maliksi III, Mambog II to Mambog IV, Malino III, Real I, Real III, Salinas I, San Nicolas III, and Sineguelasan in Bacoor City; Brgy. Anabu I-C, Bayan Luma II, Malagasang II-A, Malagasang II-B, Malagasang II-F, Tanzang Luma I to Tanzang Luma VI Toclong I-A, and Toclong II-B in Imus City may avail of the company’s
septic tank cleaning services at no extra cost. Septic tank cleaning service normally costs around Php 4,700 per truck.

Maynilad customers interested in availing of the company’s septic tank cleaning service may call the Maynilad Hotline 1626 to determine the requirements and procedures. Additional information is also available in the company’s website, www.mayniladwater.com.ph , and social media accounts (X: @maynilad, Facebook: /MayniladWater).

Maynilad operates the largest water concession by population served within a single concession area in the Philippines. It is a concessionaire of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) for the West Zone of the Greater Manila Area, which is composed of the cities of Manila (certain portions), Quezon City (certain portions), Makati (west of South Super Highway), Caloocan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Navotas and Malabon, all in Metro Manila; the cities of Cavite, Bacoor and Imus, and the municipalities of Kawit, Noveleta and Rosario, all in Cavite Province.

July 10, 2026 0 comment

METRO PATROL

Muntinlupa Mayor Biazon, gagamitin ang LGSF para sa maayos na sidewalk, dagdag na sports facility

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Inanunsyo ni Muntinlupa City Mayor Ruffy Biazon na gagamitin nito ang bahagi ng Local Government Support Fund nito para sa pag-aayos ng mga sidewalk at sa pagpapagawa ng mga sports facility.

Ayon kay Mayor Biazon, ito ang unang pagkakataon na nakatanggap ang lungsod ng LGSF nang hindi humihingi sa pambansang pamahalaan; kaya mainam aniyang gastusin ito sa pagsasaayos ng mga daan ng tao at pagpapatayo ng karagdagang sports facility.

Bukod dito, ginastos din ng Muntinlupa LGU ang isa pang bahagi ng LGSF nito para sa pamimigay ng bigas sa mga indibidwal sa transport sector, mga senior citizen, at mga solo parent, na naganap kahapon, Hulyo 8.

Sumama naman sa pamimigay ng bigas sina First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos at San Juan City Mayor at Metro Manila Council President Francis Zamora. | Sa panulat ni Anjo Riñon

July 9, 2026 0 comment

Makati Medical Center wins big at 2026 IPRA Golden World Awards as the only PH awardee

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Top hospital is recognized for its innovative initiative to drive blood donations and maintain supply for patients

Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) gains another international recognition, winning in the IPRA Golden World Awards (GWA) Community Relations category for its Red Light Project. The 2026 winners list released by the GWA also shows MakatiMed as the sole winner from the Philippines.

The Red Light Project is the innovative initiative developed by the hospital’s Hematology Section through its Hospital Blood Transfusion Committee (HBTC) and the collaborative efforts of the management and leadership to address recurring challenges in maintaining adequate blood supply.

It uses a simple yet powerful communication tool – the activation of red lights at the top of the hospital building, whenever blood supply reaches a critical level as an urgent visual alert to encourage timely blood donations. The project also raises public awareness on the importance of consistent blood supply and how a lack thereof can compromise the overall quality of patient care.

The hospital’s two other entries were also named finalists in the healthcare and sustainability communications categories.

This is the second time MakatiMed has participated and won in the prestigious awards program by the International Public Relations Association. The top hospital was previously recognized for its Covid-19 information program in the crisis communication online category.

Established in 1990, the annual IPRA Golden World Awards recognizes excellence in various categories of public relations practice worldwide. Recipients take particular pride in the recognition granted to their entry as meeting international standards of excellence in public relations.

“Makati Medical Center Medical Director and Interim Co-President & CEO Saturnino P. Javier, MD asserts how significant the project is in helping mitigate the issue of blood supply, while driving awareness on the impact of shortages in delivering safe and quality patient care. It also reinforces the ‘bayanihan’ mindset among us which demonstrates how collective, voluntary efforts of donors reinforce a culture of compassion and social responsibility in the face of a major healthcare issue.”

For more information, please contact MakatiMed On-Call at +632.88888 999, email mmc@makatimed.net.ph, or visit www.makatimed.net.ph. Follow @IamMakatiMed on Facebook and Twitter.

July 8, 2026 0 comment

Maynilad volunteers collect 367 kilos of waste in World Ocean Day coastal clean-up

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West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) collected 367 kilograms of waste during a coastal clean-up at SM By the Bay in Pasay City, as part of the company’s observance of World Ocean Day 2026.

The activity gathered 67 Maynilad employee-volunteers who removed litter and debris from the coastal area, helping prevent waste from entering Manila Bay and nearby waterways.

The initiative forms part of Maynilad’s environmental sustainability efforts, which include programs that promote water resource protection, responsible waste management, and employee volunteerism.

“As a water and wastewater services provider, Maynilad recognizes that the protection of waterways requires collective action. Through activities like this, we are able to engage our employees in environmental stewardship while helping protect coastal and marine environments,” said Maynilad Chief Sustainability Officer Atty. Roel S. Espiritu.

World Ocean Day is observed annually to promote the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources and to encourage action against pollution and other threats to ocean health.

Maynilad also continues to invest in wastewater treatment and infrastructure, and water resource management programs that support the protection of waterways within its service area.

Maynilad operates the largest water concession by population served within a single concession area in the Philippines. It is a concessionaire of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) for the West Zone of the Greater Manila Area, which is composed of the cities of Manila (certain portions), Quezon City (certain portions), Makati (west of South Super Highway), Caloocan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Navotas and Malabon all in Metro Manila; the cities of Cavite, Bacoor and Imus, and the municipalities of Kawit, Noveleta and Rosario, all in Cavite Province.

July 8, 2026 0 comment

YouTube Leads TV and Social Media in Marketing ROI for PH FMCG Sector

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MANILA – JUNE 2, 2026 – For decades, the Philippines’ most iconic food and beverage brands have been staples in every Filipino household. Today, new data shows that these brands are finding their most effective modern home on YouTube, delivering higher returns on investment than any other marketing platform.

A series of recent studies—conducted by industry leaders Monde Nissin, Nestlé, NutriAsia, and URC reveal that YouTube has become one of the primary drivers for business growth in the local Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector.

For the parents planning the next family vacation, the students grabbing a quick snack between classes, and the teachers looking for a well-deserved break, YouTube is where they go for inspiration and entertainment. The data proves that when brands meet these people where they are, the results are undeniable.

The findings highlight significant breakthroughs for local household favorites, proving that YouTube consistently outperforms both TV and social media:

Skyflakes (Monde Nissin):YouTube delivered a 3.1 ROI—performing 1.8x better than traditional media and 1.3x better than social media (Nielsen NIQ report)
Bear Brand and Milo (Nestlé): YouTube drove approximately 3.0 ROI in the Philippines (Nestlé’s internal measurement study)
UFC Banana Catsup (NutriAsia):Achieved the highest ROI at 2.2, proving more effective than both traditional and social media platforms. (Nielsen NIQ report)
Nissin Cup Noodles & Nissin Ramen (URC):Beyond just “views,” YouTube drove real-world sales growth, with a 1.6% sales lift in South Luzon and a 0.8% lift in North Luzon (Nielsen Sales Lift Study)

What these findings mean is that in a world where people are busier than ever, YouTube offers an easily accessible, convenient, and most importantly, effective space for authentic connection. Whether it’s a parent watching drama Shorts, a student learning a new trend or an entrepreneur unlocking the next big idea, YouTube reaches Filipinos in moments that matter—far more effectively than traditional media.

“Filipinos don’t just scroll past content on YouTube; they lean in to watch, learn, and connect with creators and stories they genuinely love,” said Prep Palacios, Country Manager for Google Philippines. “This deeply engaged behavior is why brands are thriving on the platform. These local favorites are leveraging YouTube’s immersive, multi-format ecosystem to build deep consumer trust. Whether it’s through a long-form recipe tutorial or a punchy YouTube Short, authentic storytelling on this platform translates directly into real-world volume at the checkout counter.”

For business owners and marketing leaders navigating a highly competitive landscape, the data yields a definitive conclusion: the definitive path to sustainable business growth in the Philippines is through YouTube—the platform where parents, students, and everyday consumers actively look for inspiration and entertainment.

July 4, 2026 0 comment

EVENTS

SM Mall of Asia Arena and SM Seaside Cebu Arena Set the Stage for Q3’s Biggest Events

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MANILA & CEBU CITY, Philippines, July 2026 —The biggest names in music, worship, and sports are taking over SM Mall of Asia Arena and SM Seaside Cebu Arena this third quarter. From global K-pop acts and chart-topping artists to international basketball action and inspiring worship nights, the season is packed with experiences worth marking on your calendar.

Here’s your guide to the can’t-miss events happening from July to September.

EXO PLANET # 6 EXhOrizon

The K-Pop boy group of the generation is back as they return to the Philippines for a two-day sold out concert. Group members Suho, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, and Sehun present top vocals, electrifying choreography, and charisma.

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EXO makes a comeback at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, reuniting with long-time fans.

ITZY 3RD WORLD TOUR TUNNEL VISION in MANILA | July 11

Global K-pop powerhouse ITZY returns to Manila for a night of electrifying performances, fan-favorite hits, and tracks from their latest release, Tunnel Vision. Following their successful 2024 show, the five-member group is ready to bring their signature energy back to Filipino MIDZYs.

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ITZY returns to the SM MOA Arena for their third world tour.

MITSKI ‘NOTHING’S ABOUT TO HAPPEN TO ME’ IN MANILA | July 14

Making her long-awaited Philippine debut, Mitski brings her acclaimed live show to the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Marking her biggest show in Southeast Asia to date, fans can look forward to an emotional and immersive performance featuring beloved hits such as “My Love Mine All Mine,” “Nobody,” and “If I Leave Me.”

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Mitski makes her Manila debut at the SM MOA Arena.

PLANETSHAKERS LIVE IN MANILA | July 17 to 19

Contemporary Worship band Planetshakers returns just after a year since their five-day sold out concert in 2025. Bringing their hits such as “Nothing is Impossible,” “This is the Day,” and “Turn It Up”, the SM Mall of Asia Arena is in for a night of praise and worship.

PLANET

Planetshakers brings a groundbreaking 3-day sold-out concert.

XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE IN MANILA | July 22

Known for their bold sound, futuristic visuals, and genre-defying style, XG makes its highly anticipated Manila debut. Expect a dynamic performance that showcases the group’s unique brand of X-pop and a show packed with high-energy performances.

Japanese Girl Group XG breaks boundaries with their signature ‘X-pop’ sound.

2026 AHOF 1ST TOUR: THE FIRST SPARK IN MANILA | July 25 & 26

Fresh from their breakthrough debut, AHOF heads to Manila for its first solo concert in the Philippines. The multinational boy group brings its rising global appeal, youthful energy, and standout performances to Filipino fans.

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AHOF returns to Manila with its first solo concert at SM MOA Arena.

CXMMXNS WORSHIP WHAT A BEAUTIFUL NAME TOUR | August 7 & 8

Come together for a powerful spiritual encounter as Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan return to Manila for two nights of worship. Led by the renowned worship leaders, CXMMXNS Worship brings beloved anthems and new songs for today’s generation, alongside performances from OPM artists including Moira Dela Torre and Ogie Alcasid.

COMMONS

A night of worship awaits with CXMMXNS.

KODALINE FAREWELL TOUR | August 10

As part of their farewell tour, Irish alternative rock band Kodaline returns to Manila for one final performance with the fans who have supported them through the years. Expect an emotional evening filled with the band’s biggest hits and cherished memories as they take their final bow.

KODALINE

Let your final goodbyes to the band reach Kodaline at their Farewell Tour.

Rosetopia Asia Tour 2026 in Manila | August 15

South Korean Indie Band ‘The Rose’ makes a stop at the SM Mall of Asia Arena as they bid their fans a short goodbye before going on hiatus. The band’s music features hard-hitting hits that highlight vulnerability and soulful melodies, perfect for those who look for catharsis and authenticity in every verse.

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‘The Rose’ makes a stop at the SM Mall of Asia Arena this August.

REX ORANGE COUNTY EXCLUSIVE ASIA SHOW | August 20

British singer-songwriter Alexander James O’Connor, better known as Rex Orange County, returns to Manila with his signature blend of indie pop and heartfelt storytelling. Fans can look forward to crowd favorites including “Best Friend,” “Loving Is Easy,” “Amazing,” and “The Shade.” REX

Rex Orange Country returns to the Philippines for an Exclusive Asia Show.

2026-27 BABYMONSTER (CHOOM) WORLD TOUR IN MANILA | September 5

One of K-pop’s fastest-rising groups, BABYMONSTER makes its Manila debut with a high-energy show featuring powerful vocals, dynamic choreography, and chart-topping hits including “Batter Up,” “Sheesh,” and “Psycho.”

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Babymonster turns up the heat with their first Manila stop at SM MOA Arena.

JAPAN PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE | SEPTEMBER 9 & 10

Experience elite-level basketball as Japan’s premier professional league brings world-class competition to Manila. Featuring top Japanese talents and international standouts, including players from the Philippines, this matchup promises fast-paced action and unforgettable moments on the court.

MANILA

Witness global sporting talents at the SM Mall of Asia Arena this September.

HILLSONG WORSHIP NIGHT ASIA TOUR | September 18 & 20