The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and GoTyme Bank have partnered to make Singapore trips more rewarding for Filipino travellers. GoTyme Bank customers can earn additional bonus Go Rewards points on top of the points they already earn under GoTyme Bank’s rewards program when they make qualifying card transactions in Singapore from September 21 to November 21, 2026.   The collaboration marks STB’s first partnership with a digital bank in the Philippines and GoTyme Bank’s first partnership with a National Tourism Organisation (NTO), bringing together Singapore’s world-class lifestyle and entertainment experiences with GoTyme Bank’s overseas payment capabilities and rewards ecosystem. Through...

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) unbanned Discord in the Philippines, with the suspension lasting one day. The lifting of the ban was decided after Discord’s correspondence with Senior Representatives meeting Philippine Officials yesterday.   Users of the online messaging app “Discord” were presented with a message from DICT when attempting to access the platform on browsers. Meanwhile, users accessing Discord through the official app could not send or receive messages on September 24th.    The ban was made in commitment to the announcement published by DICT on September 23rd detailing...

Have you ever looked outside and noticed that the sky suddenly appears gray, smoky, or less clear than usual? It may be tempting to think that it is simply cloudy weather, but haze can sometimes indicate that tiny particles and other pollutants are suspended in the air.   One of the pollutants commonly associated with hazy conditions is PM2.5, or fine particulate matter measuring 2.5 micrometers or smaller in diameter. These particles are small enough to travel deep into the respiratory system. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), PM2.5 can penetrate deep into the lungs and may enter the...

Three months into the school year, morning routines now look like waking your little ones up early, making sure their backpacks are ready to go, and dropping them off at their classrooms. But little do your kids know that when they’re at school, a whole new side of you comes out to play. After all, you can’t be strictly only ~mom~ mode 24/7!    But what you choose to do during classes doesn’t just open new possibilities; it also makes you find new ways to make them happen. Ever wondered about the mommy personalities you can unlock while your kids...

Four Ayala Land Hospitality properties have been recognized in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide hotel selection, marking a significant moment for Philippine hospitality.   Lagen Island and Raffles Makati have each been awarded Two MICHELIN Keys, while Pangulasian Island and Fairmont Makati have each received One MICHELIN Key. Together, the four properties represent distinct expressions of hospitality, from the quiet shores of Palawan to the heart of Makati.   The MICHELIN Key is the hotel distinction from the MICHELIN Guide, equivalent to the MICHELIN Star in the restaurant world. It recognizes hotels that deliver an exceptional stay, with One Key signifying...