Newsletter: Tapuy rice wine fermentation yields possible anti-aging superfood

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Filipino researchers have found a way to optimize the traditional procedure for making Philippine rice wine or “tapuy” to produce a potential superfood rich in anti-aging compounds and antioxidants. 

“Tapuy” rice wine starts out as a mixture of black and white glutinous rice (A), which is fermented using a starter culture or “bubod.” After a month, the solid residues from the fermentation process or “lees” (B) are filtered out and usually discarded. CREDIT: Bragais and Medina, 2025

Newsletter: Cebuano load reseller wins car, thrives with Smart, TPC

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Cebuano load reseller wins a brand new car from TPC and Smart.

While there’s life, there’s hope.

This has been the mantra of 53-year-old Rufino Cognayo, Jr., a prepaid load reseller with Telepreneur Corp (TPC).

Newsletter: The Wait is Over: realme 14 Series 5G is Now Available in the PH

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After making waves at MWC 2025 with its color-changing design, MagicGlow Triple Flash, and underwater capabilities, the all-new realme 14 Series 5G has officially landed in the Philippines. The launch was streamed live on realme’s official Facebook page, marking its highly anticipated local debut.

Newsletter: Win big, redeem more, and give back with Globe Rewards before March 31

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Globe is giving customers more ways to maximize their points before they expire on March 31, 2025, transforming the rewards experience by turning everyday points into opportunities for thrilling wins, essential redemptions, and life-changing goals.

Newsletter: XPRESS Super App Empowers Filipino Seniors with Innovative Multi-Transport Solutions

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 XPRESS Super App, the country’s newest multi-transport ride-hailing platform, is redefining retirement by inviting senior citizens to embrace a vibrant “2nd life” after their careers. Inspired by Japan’s progressive employment model, a recent report by the Japan Business Federation revealed that in 2022, the employment rate for individuals aged 60 and older reached 25.2%, significantly higher than in the United States (18.6%) and the United Kingdom (10.9%). This encouraging data has fueled XPRESS’s mission to ensure that retirement is a time of purpose and renewal.

Newsletter: Eraserheads announce 2025 concert and new music at Combo On The Run end credits

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The Eraserheads have set the stage for something big.

Fans who have stayed until the end credits for Eraserheads: Combo On The Run film were treated to an electrifying surprise: an announcement of an upcoming concert that promises to be even bigger than their last one. 

Newsletter: UP Scientists Introduce Eco-Friendly Way to Create Gold Nanocorals

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

Scientists from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) have pioneered a simpler, faster, cheaper, and more eco-friendly method to fabricate gold nanocorals by using natural, low-cost acids in water at room temperature.

A representative SEM image (false-colored) of Au nanocorals. (Photo credit: Ende et al., 2025)

Gold nanostructures have unique properties that depend on their shape. Branched structures resembling tiny corals, particularly gold nanocorals, have been proven valuable in applications such as chemical detection (SERS-based), fluorescence imaging, and catalysis. However, their production often involves complex, costly, and environmentally harmful processes.

Newsletter: ACR Net Income Rises 11% in 2024

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Alsons Consolidated Resources (ACR), the publicly listed company of the Mindanao-focused Alcantara Group, reported an 11% increase in its net income for 2024 – rising to Php2.53 billion from Php2.28 billion in 2023. This growth was primarily driven by rising electricity demand, favorable trading opportunities in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market, and the successful launch of its Retail Electricity Supply (RES) unit. Furthermore, the company’s performance last year reflects the value of  ACR’s strategic initiatives and investments and its continued commitment to expanding its presence in the energy sector while capitalizing on market dynamics.

Newsletter: GCash ensures secure, real-time remittances for Filipinos in the US

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GCash reinforces its commitment to protect users through cutting-edge cybersecurity measures and fraud protection programs

Millions of Filipinos in the United States continue to have access to safe and instant remittance services to the Philippines as the country’s leading finance app and largest cashless ecosystem GCash reinforced its commitment to protect users through cutting-edge cybersecurity measures and fraud protection programs. 

Newsletter: Collective action in motion: Championing sustainability through the first-ever GCash Eco Run in Manila

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(L-R) IKEA Philippines country business navigation manager Frida Wallin, GCash group head of new businesses Winsley Bangit, Silliman University Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS) project coordinator and professor emeritus Dr. Hilconida P. Calumpong, IKEA Philippines country retail manager Ricardo Pinheiro, and GCash sustainability head CJ Alegre.

GCash, the leading financial super app and largest cashless ecosystem in the Philippines, is mounting its first-ever Eco Run on March 23, 2025, along Ayala Avenue, Makati City.

Newsletter: Nusantara Global Network Partners with Phyntex Markets to Offer Lucrative Introducing Broker Program

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Nusantara Global Network is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Phyntex Markets, a leading name in the global forex trading industry. This collaboration marks a new era for Introducing Brokers (IBs) looking to enhance their earnings, enjoy high self rebate offers, and provide their clients with cutting-edge trading conditions.

Newsletter: The realme 14 Series 5G is launching on March 20, bringing superior processor and all-day power for the Squad

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The highly-anticipated realme 14 Series 5G takes state-of-the-art smartphone performance to the next level, bringing a complete package that blends power and clarity. 

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart target further expansion of e-waste program, address clamor of more local communities for proper disposal of discarded electronics

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As more and more communities strive to adopt circular practices and increasingly recognize the need for proper electronic waste (e-waste) disposal, PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are gearing up to further expand their program on e-waste and support more localized ecosystems for responsible e-waste management.

Newsletter: Xpress Super App “Arangkada” Accelerates Urban Mobility with Hyperlocal Campaign at LRT-1 Dr. Santos (formerly Sucat) Station

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Xpress Super App, the country’s fastest-growing transport network company, took a bold step in redefining urban mobility with the successful launch of Xpress Arangkada at the LRT-1 Dr. Santos (formerly Sucat) Station Parking Lot. This event, held in partnership with Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), was a game-changer in providing seamless, efficient, and commuter-friendly transport solutions in Metro Manila.

Newsletter: Filipino Post-Punk Trio Novacain Navigate A Gritty, Brutalist World In Music Video For “Pusta”

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Photo by Max Tayag

Filipino post-punk trio Novacain are back with a brand-new music video for their latest single “Pusta” (“Bet” in Filipino), taking viewers on a whirlwind journey through a gritty reality, as the band navigates a brutalist and imposing Metro Manila.