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September is part of the rainy season in the Philippines, a time when pagkaing pang-ulan – warm, hearty dishes enjoyed on rainy days – are especially popular. Chicken features prominently in many of these dishes and has long been a familiar part of Filipino cuisine and a popular choice among consumers. But its importance extends far beyond seasonal menus. Chicken consumption in the Philippines continues to grow and, according to USDA forecasts, is expected to reach around 2.38 million tonnes in 2026. Rising demand is being met by increasing domestic production, complemented by imports, including supplies from the European Union. Rising demand drives the poultry market Growing chicken consumption in the Philippines is going hand in hand with higher domestic production. According to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service in Manila, chicken consumption in the Philippines was estimated at 2.236 million tonnes in 2025, up from 2.060 million tonnes a year earlier – an increase of around 8.5%...

  MOLD Urban Premier is redefining luxury aesthetics in Makati with XERF, placing collagen stimulation, subtle results, and long-term skin quality at the center of its approach to advanced aesthetic care. The idea of luxury in aesthetics is evolving. For increasingly discerning clients, premium care is becoming less about dramatic transformation and more about skin quality, subtle results, and treatments chosen with the future in mind. MOLD Urban Premier (MUP), an advanced aesthetics concept in Makati, is building its approach around this shift. At the center of its treatment portfolio is XERF, a non-surgical radiofrequency technology designed to deliver energy at multiple depths to support collagen remodeling and address concerns such as skin laxity and facial definition. The decision to lead with XERF reflects MUP’s philosophy: “Aesthetics, considered over time.” Rather than treating aesthetics as a series of isolated procedures, MUP takes a longer-term approach through its Asses...

 Multi-awarded Filipino actor Alden Richards expands his partnership with Casino Plus, one of the country's leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), building on a relationship that began in 2024 and has grown through shared values, responsible entertainment, and positive social community impact initiatives. First introduced as the platform's inaugural male brand ambassador in 2024, Richards has since become one of the faces of the brand's responsible entertainment and community engagement initiatives. The partnership continues to build on the strong relationship between Richards and Casino Plus over the years. Reflecting on the partnership, the A-list Filipino actor said he is particularly excited about the company's growing focus on creating meaningful social impact through its corporate social responsibility efforts. “We were able to create something beautiful out of more than highlighti...

The company says its CM-EX rollout will support round-the-clock service in designated areas, alongside a platform reward initiative for eligible vehicle rentals. Los Angeles runs on overlapping schedules. Early morning commutes give way to daytime appointments, evening gatherings and late-night journeys home. For mobility providers, serving that rhythm requires attention to both where vehicles operate and when they are available. Carziqo has announced the introduction of its CM-EX autonomous ride-hailing series into its Los Angeles operations, with a service model described as “24/7 Operations, Monday to Sunday.” According to the company, the vehicles will serve designated operating areas as part of its effort to develop more consistent availability throughout the week. The announcement also includes eligibility for the company’s Clean Energy Mobility Reward (CEMR) for qualifying CM-EX rentals, subject to the terms displayed on its platform. Bringing Autonomous Mobility Into the Daily ...

 iQor Qares, the nonprofit arm of iQor, raised more than ₱5.8 million (about $92,700) at a charity gala held Sept. 16 at Shangri-La Makati in Manila. More than 320 guests, including over 120 sponsors and partners, attended the event, the most ever raised at a single iQor Qares gala, which will help extend support to more than 250 iQorians and their families facing financial hardship in the Philippines. iQor , a global leader in customer experience business process outsourcing, today announced that iQor Qares , its registered nonprofit charitable organization, raised more than ₱5.8 million (approximately $92,700 USD) at a charity gala held Sept. 16 at Makati Shangri-La, Manila . The funds will assist iQor employees in the Philippines, their families, and their local communities facing financial hardship due to life-altering events such as medical emergencies and natural disasters. More than 320 guests, including over 120 sponsors and partners, joined the gala alongside members of th...

Bilingual Job Portal, a new online employment platform dedicated to bilingual and multilingual professionals, has officially launched in the Philippines. The platform aims to connect Filipino and international job seekers with global companies seeking professionals with foreign-language skills. Bilingual Job Portal was launched by J-K Network Services , a recruitment company with more than 13 years of experience connecting global companies with bilingual and multilingual professionals. Over the years, J-K Network Services has helped more than 12,000 bilingual professionals in the Philippines find career opportunities. “We have seen firsthand how bilingual professionals struggle to find opportunities where their language skills are truly recognized and valued. Foreign-language positions are often buried among thousands of unrelated job postings, making the job search longer and less efficient. We believed there had to be a better way, and that is why we created a Bilingual Job Portal,...

The company says the new vehicle series will form part of a Dallas service network operating around the clock, seven days a week DALLAS, Texas — Carziqo is adding its UR-NX autonomous ride-hailing series to its Dallas operations, as the mobility technology company develops a service network designed to operate 24 hours a day, Monday to Sunday, within designated areas. The announcement marks another step in Carziqo’s effort to build a ride-hailing service around the varied rhythms of city travel. A trip to work before sunrise, an appointment in the middle of the day and a journey home late at night create different demands on a fleet. Carziqo says its Dallas operations are structured to coordinate vehicle availability across those hours, rather than concentrate service around a conventional daily schedule. The addition of UR-NX does not mean that every vehicle will run continuously. According to the company, individual vehicles will be taken out of service when needed for inspections, c...