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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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ASIA’S BEST CEO
SM Investments President and CEO Frederic DyBuncio is named Asia’s Best CEO-Investor Relations by the Hong Kong-based publication Corporate Governance Asia.
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HK-based Corporate Governance Asia recognizes SM Group with 24 awards

MICROGRID FINANCING LandBank President and CEO Lynette Ortiz (4th from right) and WEnergy Global CEO Atem Ramsundersingh (4th from left), together with partners, Archipelago Renewables Corp. President Quintin Jose Pastrana (3rd from left), Maharlika Clean Power Holdings Corporation Treasurer Jose Antonio Gozun (2nd from left), LandBank EVP Charlotte Conde (3rd from right) and First Vice President Ann Marijell Ong (2nd from right) with witnesses Ambassador of the Netherlands Marielle Geraedts (left) and Department of Energy Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara (right) at the signing of financing agreement for the deployment of hybrid renewable energy-powered microgrids in Palawan at the LandBank Plaza in Manila, on June 22, 2026. LANDBANK PHOTO

LandBank drives clean energy access in Palawan with P800M microgrid financing

July 7, 2026

CYBERSECURITY PARTNERSHIP (From left) Globe Business Head of Product Development and Engineering Marc Kerveillant, Senior Director for Cybersecurity Product Management Melvin Esperas, Head of Consulting and Architecture Marlon Cruz, Head of B2B Marketing Angie Po with Orca Security Chief Revenue Officer Raf Chiodo, Asia-Pacific Vice President of Sales Daniel Keidar and Southeast Asia and Greater China Sales Director JK Tan. GLOBE BUSINESS PHOTO

Globe Business named 2025 Orca Security APJ Partner of the Year for advancing cloud security

July 7, 2026

TOGETHER FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION (From left) Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, Philippine Seven Corp. Head of Finance and Investor Relations Lawrence De Leon, Bureau of Internal Revenue Division Chief of Taxpayer Service Programs and Monitoring Division Elenita Mariano, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Deputy Governor Mamerto Tangonan, Monde Nissin CFO Jesse Teo, Citi Head of Asia South and Singapore Liquidity Management Services Rupa Mankad, Citi Philippines Services Country Head Arlene Nethercott and Minell Co of Citi Philippines Global Solution Sales. CITI PHILIPPINES PHOTO

Citi champions digital payments transformation among local businesses

July 7, 2026

POWER RESTORED MGEN completes ahead-of-schedule restoration of Panay Energy Development Corp. Unit 3 with photo showing the PEDC facility. MGEN PHOTO

MGEN completes successful return-to-service of PEDC Unit 3 in Iloilo

July 7, 2026

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SHARED COMMITMENT (From left) Watsons Philippines Senior Category Manager for Health Business Jayvee Creus, Marketing Supervisor for Health Anna Katrina Nuñez, Diabetes Philippines Inc. President Fatma Tiu, Group Category Manager for Health Business Darcy Co and Category Manager for Health Business PJ Gaffud underscore their organizations’ shared commitment to expanding preventive healthcare services and strengthening diabetes awareness across the country. WATSONS PHOTO

Watsons, Diabetes PH champion early detection

By The Manila Times - July 7, 2026

PRIDE MONTH CONVERGENCE For the third year running, Converge takes part in the Quezon City government and PridePH-hosted LoveLab4n Festival at the University of the Philippines Diliman on June 27, 2026. CONVERGE PHOTO

Converge marches for diversity, inclusivity at LoveLab4n Pride 2026

WALK NATURALLY Members of the Birkenstock community gather in an inaugural walk at Rizal Park embracing the philosophy of ‘Walk Naturally’ and relearning how to navigate the world exactly as the body was designed to: balanced, supported and completely at ease. BIRKENSTOCK PHOTO

Birkenstock invites Filipinos to walk naturally across cities, heritage, culture

By The Manila Times - July 7, 2026

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New fun snack Chippy Corn Tubes brings friends together

By The Manila Times - July 7, 2026

INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM Beyond academics, Emuna has evolved into a support network for expatriate families, fostering friendships among parents and students that extend beyond the classroom. PHOTO FROM EMUNA

How a Singapore school is redefining inclusive education for Filipino families

HIDDEN DANGER As scientific evidence continues to emerge, one message is becoming increasingly clear: the convenience of a tea bag may come with an invisible cost. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Poison in every sip: The hidden microplastics lurking in your tea bag

MODERN LOVE Premiering on July 6, “Almost Lovers” follows Romeo and Julie as they navigate the excitement, uncertainty, and emotional complexities of modern relationships. PHOTO FROM PREMIERE CONDOMS

Premiere Condoms turns modern dating into must-watch entertainment with new TikTok series ‘Almost Lovers’

DIGITAL ADVANCEMENT The Blockchain Council of the Philippines Board of Trustees takes the stage at the Future of Trust forum during Philippine Blockchain Week 2026, where discussions on Integrity Chain and the future of digital accountability took center stage. PHOTO FROM PHILIPPINE BLOCKCHAIN WEEK

Future of Trust positions the Philippines as a global testbed for trusted digital governance

GROWING CONNECTIONS With the guiding philosophy of “Givers Gain,” IBMC 2026 showcased how collaboration, strategic networking, and purposeful connections can drive business growth across industries and borders. PHOTO FROM BNI

BNI Philippines concludes IBMC 2026 with international leaders, networking success

RECOGNITION FOR COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION Education Secretary Sonny Angara (7th from left) with SM Supermalls Executive Vice President for Marketing Jon Jon San Agustin, SM Supermalls Senior Assistant Vice President for Operations Jocelyn Clarino and representatives of the Department of Education Executive Committee during the recognition of SM Supermalls by DepEd for SM Group’s continued commitment to education and nation-building. SM MALLS PHOTO

DepEd honors SM Supermalls for continued commitment to education, nation-building

IDENTITY VERIFICATION Wing.ph strengthens security standards as an essential step in promoting responsible digital transactions with a welcome cash boost upon successful completion of the verification process. WING.PH IMAGE

Wing.ph verification security unlocks welcome cash boost

JOINT VENTURE Hotel101 Global and Origin Property teams led by Hotel101 Global founder Edgar ‘Injap’ Sia II (2nd from right) and Executive Chairman Rodolfo ‘Pong’ Ponferrada (right), together with Origin Property PCL CEO Peerapong Jaroon-ek (2nd from left) and Co-CEO Pitipong Trinuruk (left), during the signing ceremony for Hotel101-Bangkok held at Origin Property headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 1, 2026. HOTEL101 PHOTO

Hotel101 Global announces joint venture for 770-room Hotel101 in Bangkok

SPARKING PINOY PRIDE P-pop Kings SB19 and Datu Puti partner for a strategic fusion of two icons by making the adobo cooking experience effortless, dynamic and deeply rooted in Pinoy pride. NUTRIASIA IMAGE

Datu Puti, SB19 collab sparks Pinoy pride, revolutionizes the adobo experience

BROADER PARTICIPATION With three race categories, Winzir Color Run 2026 offers participants the freedom to select a distance that aligns with their fitness level. WINZIR IMAGE

Find your perfect distance at Winzir Color Run 2026

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PRA celebrates 50 years of Philippine commerce, retail

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New Ogilvy Study Reveals a Crisis of Brand Belief in Hong Kong

Singapore Team Crowned Champion at the Inaugural Asian Hackathon for Green Future 2026 in Vietnam

Hong Kong Icon Anson Lo Celebrates July Birthday, Propelling Cantopop Toward New Frontiers

Pak Tak Credit Pioneers FinTech "No-Trace Loan Query" System -- Committing to Zero Credit Rating Impact, Redefining Tier-1 Financial Standards with "Technology + Empathetic Service"

DKSH Enters Strategic Partnership with Lilly in Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR

The Purest Co Launches PurestLabs, Bringing Supplement Manufacturing In-House to Strengthen Quality Control

Swire Coca-Cola and Fu-Rui-Shi Forge Long-Term Strategic Partnership

Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut Opens 4th Singapore Outlet Amid Aggressive Regional Push

SIRUI Releases Three New Lightweight Full-Frame Cine Primes for Vision Prime Series: 15mm T1.6, 75mm T1.4, 150mm T4 (1.5x Macro)

VOMO Surpasses 400,000 Users as Demand for AI Meeting Notes Grows

AllyHub Brings Browser-Native AI Automation to Ecommerce, Content Creation, and Repetitive Online Workflows

Smarter, Lighter, & Construction-Free: Egg Medical Debuts EggNest® Complete 2.0 for Interventional Labs

RayNeo Leads Global AR Smart Glasses Shipments in Q1 2026

HYPSET Highlights Cable-Structure PV Mounting Solutions for Southeast Asia's Challenging Solar Environments at ASEW 2026

Hakluyt launches the Hakluyt Essay Prize in collaboration with the Times Literary Supplement

TMRW Vault® Receives CE Mark Under the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR)

Meridian3 Industrials Acquisition Corp Announces Closing of $201.25 Million Initial Public Offering

Extranet Connectivity to TXSE now offered through IPC Systems

Globex reports High-Grade Antimony Results on its Bald Hill Property and Drilling Starts at its Lac Escale Lithium Royalty

Ampersand’s Melanie Fan, Partner, Named a Top Women Leader in Growth Investing of 2026 by GrowthCap

Fixed Wing Air Ambulance Returning to Omaha Base

ISC and Plenary Americas Announce Completion of Transaction

Oobotic Establishes Manufacturing Facility in Melbourne, Arkansas

Cosmos Health Share Buyback Increases to 3.64 Million Shares; Continues Open Market Purchases

Matter Designs Opens Maldon Showroom Doors With Special Open Day

LDPlayer Improves Cross-Architecture Compatibility with Intel Bridge Technology

How Australia Became the World's Most Unlikely Matcha Capital

Ad Hoc Property Management Marks 20 Years as Rising Rents Drive Demand for Property Guardianship

eSUN Highlights PETG Filament for Durable and Versatile 3D Printing Applications

How to Choose the Right Commercial Ice Machine for Your Business

Oracle Insolvency Announces New Insights into SME Financial Distress Across Australia

Most Crypto Faucets Have Stopped Paying - AllCoins Names the Few That Still Do in 2026

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Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

Applying for survivorship pension at the Social Security System

By Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

Meridian3 Industrials Acquisition Corp Announces Closing of $201.25 Million Initial Public Offering

Extranet Connectivity to TXSE now offered through IPC Systems

Globex reports High-Grade Antimony Results on its Bald Hill Property and Drilling Starts at its Lac Escale Lithium Royalty

Ampersand’s Melanie Fan, Partner, Named a Top Women Leader in Growth Investing of 2026 by GrowthCap

Fixed Wing Air Ambulance Returning to Omaha Base

Boardroom Watch

Early bird catches the dimsum treat

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Stock indices as of July 2, 2026

The driver-focused cabin introduces Hyundai's Pleos operating system while retaining physical controls for key vehicle functions.

Fast Times

Hyundai gives the Elantra a fresh start

By Isaac Atienza

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Mercedes-Benz VLE: The electric luxury van

A giant FIFA World Cup match ball is displayed at Science World on June 25, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. AP PHOTO/ABBIE PARR

Build & Design

Science World museum becomes a 17-story soccer ball

By Associated Press

Left photo: (from left) GenNext President Edren Castor, the author, and Analiza Arocha. Right photo: (from left) Elenita Lee, Lorie Uy, Vangie Sy, Castor, the author, Evita Sumadsad, Jennielyn Supangan, and Galen Muhi. PHOTOS FROM ELENITA LEE

Eco-friendly real estate innovations in Bulacan