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The “Swing for Filipino Sports Dream” Music Festival was more than just a night of great music — it was a celebration of unity, beauty, and Filipino pride, powered by GameZone. As one of the country’s largest entertainment platforms, GameZone partnered with the International Series Philippines (ISP) and BingoPlus to deliver an unforgettable experience that brought world-class performances and meaningful …

THE spirit of Bayanihan filled the air as Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano continued to extend compassion to earthquake-hit communities in Cebu through his Tulong Medikal (Medical Aid) and Emergency Response Department (ERD) caravan. From October 21 to 23, 2025, Cayetano’s team served 989 residents in the quake-hit towns of San Remigio, Medellin, and Tabogon by providing free services …

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Ilocos Region through Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog and Assistant Regional Director for Field Operations Decth-1180 P. Libunao and the Philippine National Police (PNP) Region 1 formally sealed their partnership for the safety and security of the 2025 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing held on …

Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. visited the ABAI (Ayala Beneficiaries Association, Inc.) Weavers Multi-Purpose Cooperative and the Philippine Textile Research Institute’s (PTRI) Natural Dyes Hub in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, where culture and innovation merge to sustain the province’s rich silk weaving heritage. A beneficiary of both the Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) …

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) and the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement today, 24 October 2025, marking a significant step toward creating a safer and more supportive environment for media workers across the country. Among the key initiatives is the establishment of an effective case referral and investigation system, designed to facilitate …

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Cagayan Valley reaffirmed its commitment to empowering cooperatives through science, technology, and innovation (STI) as it joined the City Government of Tuguegarao in celebrating the 1st Tuguegarao City Cooperative Development Summit held recently in the city. The event, spearheaded by the Cooperative and Livelihood Development Office (CLDO), gathered cooperative leaders, partner regional line …

Miguel Tabuena leads a strong local contingent flying the flag for the nation and challenging for International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus title after a sensational hole in one and eagle helped him to stay in the hunt behind leader Sarit Suwannarut at the halfway stage. Sarit leads by four on fourteen under, ahead of home hope Tabuena (65) and …

In-form Sarit Suwannarut set the pace on the opening day of the US$2million International Series Philippines with an eight-under par 64 round that opened a narrow one-shot lead for the Thai star. Sarit made one bogey while playing early in the day, but made up for that lapse with nine birdies to edge another in-form player, Japan’s Kazuki Higa, a …

Millions of pesos are set to be donated by the Philippines’ leading digital entertainment platform, BingoPlus, and its social development arm, BingoPlus Foundation, together with the International Series Philippines, to the Philippine Sports Commission during The International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus Music Festival, happening on October 25 at the Aseana City Concert Grounds in Parañaque. The donation aims to …

Professionals and amateurs teamed up as the golf course was set for the Pro-Am Tournament on October 22, swinging it together for a day of fun and learning about golf techniques. The VIP guests are from BingoPlus, CasinoPlus, ArenaPlus, GameZone, and other major partners, along with celebrities and the top five players from the Future Ace Program playing on the …

A batch that made history. SM Foundation honors its 199 scholar-graduates from Batch 2025, a milestone group with a record number of awardees: 8 Summa Cum Laude, 33 Magna Cum Laude, 47 Cum Laude, and 14 Academic Distinction recipients. In photo are the scholars with (front row, from left) SM Foundation Education Programs VP Eleanor Lansang, Henry Sy Foundation Executive …

Bing Bing entertaining the crowd during the BingoPlus Mall Tour at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall BingoPlus, the country’s no. 1 digital entertainment platform, is gathering the finest local artists on an activity-filled mall tour at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on October 21-23 and SM City Sta. Rosa on October 21-26. The mall tour supports …

The prestigious golf tournament, International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus, officially arrived in the country. To kick off an exceptional week filled with exciting activities, world-class golf, and electrifying entertainment, a press conference and welcome gala was held on October 21, 2025 in Pasay. Presented by the country’s leading digital entertainment platform, BingoPlus, the event was attended by prominent media …

ni ALMAR DANGUILAN LUMARGA na ang operasyon ng Small Town Lottery (STL) ng Micesa 8 Gaming Inc., matapos aprobahan ng Philippine Charity Sweepstake Office (PCSO) ang prangkisa ng kompanya. Sa pagbubukas ng operasyon nitong 20 Oktubre, nagsagawa ng motorcade ang bagong lisensiyadong operator ng STL sa lungsod, kapalit ng dating nagmamay-ari ng prangkisa na Lucent. Ang pagbabagong ito ay nagmamarka …

THE first-ever Mi Ultimo Amor Bridal Expo successfully took place on October 11–12, 2025, at Dakak Golf and Beach Resort, marking a historic milestone for the region’s wedding and fashion industry. This landmark event brought together an exceptional gathering of renowned local and international fashion designers, exhibitors, and creative professionals, all united to celebrate the artistry and culture of Filipino …

The Japan Professional Basketball League (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Shinji Shimada; hereinafter referred to as “B.LEAGUE”) will hold the “B.LEAGUE Hope ASIA HOOP FESTIVAL 2025 in Manila” on October 25 (Saturday) and 26 (Sunday), 2025. This two-day event will take place at The Tenement Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, and aims to contribute to solving social issues in …

Current and former members of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Board of Trustees have accused GSIS President and General Manager Jose Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso of overseeing billions in investment losses while promoting what they called “illusory growth metrics” to paint a false picture of financial strength. The statement, issued days after several trustees formally demanded Veloso’s “immediate and irrevocable” …

THE House of Representatives, through the Senior Citizens Party List, held the 2nd Gawad Parangal for Exemplary Senior Citizen 2025 at the Meeting, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) Event Center in Quezon City. The event celebrated the remarkable achievements and lifelong contributions of Filipino senior citizens who have made lasting impacts in their respective fields. Among this year’s distinguished awardees …

Local Government Units (LGUs) across Davao Region are looking for opportunities to transform urban mobility, traffic management, and city planning using advanced AI-driven platforms. Traffic congestion and road safety continue to challenge many cities in the country, while traditional urban planning tools are often costly, complex, and slow, limiting their practical use for local governments and planners. To address this, …

LABORATORY Analysts from the DOST Northern Mindanao Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (RSTL) – Shelf-life Evaluation Laboratory successfully participated in the Training on Nutrition Labelling and Refresher Course on Laboratory Internal and External Quality Control Programs held on September 30 to October 1, 2025, at the DOST-FNRI Training Hall, Bicutan, Taguig City. The training was hosted by the Food and …

From left: Tom Potter, Manager of Event Operations for International Series, Angela Camins-Wieneke Executive Director of BingoPlus Foundation, and Ken Kudo General Manager of Asian Development Tour. The competition may have ended, but the path of aspiring Filipino athletes just started. Last October 19, new talents emerged and were acknowledged by the BingoPlus Foundation (BPF), International Series Philippines (ISP), and …

ALAM MO NA!ni Nonie Nicasio ANG Beautéderm, na isa sa Philippines’ most recognized beauty companies na itinatag ng entrepreneur na si Rhea Tan ay ipinagdiriwang ang 16 na taon sa business. Ang naturang brand ay unang itinatag sa Angeles City noong 2009 at mula noon ay lumago at nakilala bilang isang household name leader. Ang nangungunang beauty brand ay magdiriwang …

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has expressed support for the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development’s (DHSUD) appeal for a higher budget for the Integrated Disaster Shelter Assistance Program (IDSAP) to help families rebuild their homes after recent calamities. Cayetano made the call after it came out during a Senate briefing on DHSUD’s proposed 2026 budget on October …

Peñablanca National High School (PNHS) in Camasi, Peñablanca, Cagayan, has officially joined the growing network of STARBOOKS beneficiaries in Region II following the successful installation of the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated KioskS (STARBOOKS). With more than 1,845 students and 102 dedicated teachers and staff, PNHS has long been a stronghold of inclusive and quality education in …

To promote data-driven and location-based planning in science and technology programs, the Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), through its Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines (SARAI) unit, conducted a hybrid training on “Introduction to the Fundamentals and Basic Application of Geographic Information System (GIS)” on October 14, 2025, at the …