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The holidays are not just a time of gift-giving but also a time for festive feasts with family and friends. It’s a time where everyone gets the chance to prepare their special recipes and devour their favorite dishes in one sitting.

The holiday season is a time of connection and tradition—a celebration of stories shared around the table, the sparkle of lights that ignite childlike awe, and the warmth of a loved one's embrace. At the heart of these cherished moments lies the Filipino home, the foundation of every celebration.

As the year ends, W Express, the sole accredited courier service partner of the Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC), reflects on a successful 2024 filled with milestones and customer satisfaction.

Global award-winning and powerhouse communications group COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises is ending the year strong with its commitment to its Mission 2024 initiative through the launch of milestone advocacy projects with various industry and non-government organizations (NGOs).

Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO) has revealed the winners of its second Solve for Tomorrow competition, a global initiative designed to inspire young innovators to develop solutions for societal issues and become drivers of positive change in their communities.

This holiday season, how about giving the gift of tech-enabled education? Globe is inviting its customers to help bridge the digital divide and join its latest G-Gantic Goal: providing modern learning tools and connectivity to five public schools in underserved areas.

The Ayala Group has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Education (DepEd) and Khan Academy Philippines (KA PH) aimed at enhancing access to high-quality 21st century digital learning for students and teachers nationwide.

ChatGenie , a customer engagement solutions startup, has introduced a cutting-edge AI-driven multi-agent framework that can disrupt the Philippine Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector by elevating the roles of traditional customer service agents.

With the onset of the holiday shopping season, credit card use is expected to seasonally increase along with incidents of fraud, as scammers take advantage of the flurry of activities and consumers let their guard down while gift hunting.

It’s the season for gift-giving, festive gatherings, and creating memorable moments with loved ones. With enticing promos, loyalty rewards, and flexible payment options like Buy-Now-Pay-Later, credit cards have become the go-to tool for managing holiday expenses.

Five years since the launch of its e-wallet HelloMoney, Asia United Bank (AUB) is training its sights on further growing its market share in the country. As of end-September 2024, HelloMoney’s total customer base has grown to six million since AUB started offering the e-wallet in 2019, ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In celebration of G DAY, Globe successfully engaged its customers to support efforts against involuntary hunger, reaching its goal of collecting 100,000 Globe Rewards points five days ahead of the target.

Guests will soon be able to book magical and relaxing vacations at sea on the Disney Adventure, Disney Cruise Line’s first ship to homeport in Asia. The Disney Adventure will set sail from Singapore on its maiden voyage on December 15, 2025. Guests will be able to book directly from the Disney Cruise Line website, through the Disney Cruise Line contact center, or with their preferred travel agents on December 10, 2024, from 8.00am Singapore time, for sail dates through March 2026.

Mober , a frontrunner in green logistics services in the Philippines, has been honored at the 2nd KMC Startup Awards for its groundbreaking work in transforming the green logistics industry through electric vehicles (EVs). The company received two awards during the gala night on November 15, 2024, including the Gold Sustainability Award.

Moving to a new country for studies is an exciting opportunity to travel and learn new cultures, but it can also feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to building a social circle. As an international student, you’re not just adjusting to academic life—you’re also navigating a new culture, language, and lifestyle. While these challenges might feel daunting, making friends doesn’t have to be one of them. With a little effort and the right mindset, you can create meaningful connections that will make your time abroad unforgettable.