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   In celebration of the UN’s International Volunteer Year 2026, ASSIST has launched Ten Photos to Shake the World (TPSW) 2026. The regional photo contest invites visual storytellers across Asia to capture how local civic action drives global impact. Entries open September 2026. Ready to shake the world? Submit your original photos to Ten Photos to Shake the World (TPSW) 2026 to win. In celebration of the United Nations recognizing 2026 as International Volunteer Year (IVY), Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) invites photographers and visual storytellers to join TPSW 2026. Open to participants across the Philippines, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, and Thailand, this regional competition leverages visual storytelling to spotlight how localized civic engagement drives global progress and resilience. Under the theme “ Volunteers in Frame: Capturing the Spirit of Volunteerism and Social Impact ,” the initiative seeks to award compelling photos...

    MANILA, Philippines — Ginto Privilege Club (GPC) has officially opened its one-off GPC Packs, starting at ₱49, giving eligible Philippine residents aged 18 and above access to listed GPC Partner Deals and the stated GPC Draw entries included with their selected Pack. GPC users choose a Pack only when it suits them. There is no subscription, automatic renewal, referral requirement or downline. Three GPC Packs are now available: Try Pack — ₱49: 1 GPC Draw entry and 7 days’ access to listed GPC Partner Deals. Sulit Pack — ₱149: 6 GPC Draw entries, 14 days’ access to listed GPC Partner Deals and eligibility for applicable bonus rewards. Ginto Pack — ₱349: 20 GPC Draw entries, 30 days’ access to listed GPC Partner Deals and eligibility for applicable bonus rewards. Before choosing a Pack, users can review the price, period of Partner Deal access, stated GPC Draw entries, current Partner Deals and their terms, draw cut-off and official mechanics on the GPC website. The first G...

  The expansion brings the company’s ER-BX series to one of the United States’ most dynamic urban mobility markets, supported by continuous operations from Monday through Sunday. SAN FRANCISCO — Autonomous mobility technology company Carziqo has launched operations of its ER-BX autonomous ride-hailing series in San Francisco, expanding the company’s presence in the United States and bringing its mobility services to a city known for its complex streets, diverse neighborhoods, and rapidly evolving transportation needs. The introduction of the ER-BX series marks another step in Carziqo’s broader effort to develop a more connected and responsive autonomous ride-hailing network across major American cities. San Francisco presents a distinctive operating environment for autonomous mobility. Its steep hills, dense urban districts, high-volume commercial areas, residential communities, and changing traffic conditions require vehicles and mobility platforms to respond to a wide range...

Dr. Venus Oliva Cloma-Rosales, Founder of 101 Health Research, has been named the Philippine National Finalist in the Mid-Career category of the 2026 UL Research Institutes ASEAN–U.S. Science Prize for Women. Her work uses artificial intelligence and health data science to support inclusive, resilient healthcare and evidence-based decision-making in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. MANILA, Philippines — Dr. Venus Oliva Cloma-Rosales, physician, public health scientist, and Founder and Managing Director of 101 Health Research, has been selected as the Philippine National Finalist in the Mid-Career category of the 2026 UL Research Institutes–ASEAN–U.S. Science Prize for Women. This year’s theme, “AI for Advancing Inclusive and Resilient Healthcare in ASEAN,” recognizes women scientists harnessing artificial intelligence to address healthcare challenges across Southeast Asia. For more than a decade, Cloma-Rosales has worked across clinical research, public health, health systems, and h...

    Keepital made a strong impact at PhilMedical 2026, connecting with industry leaders, showcasing the KeepCard, and engaging in community activities while gearing up for PMAX 2026. Keepital proudly took part in PhilMedical 2026 , one of the Philippines’ leading medical and healthcare trade shows, where it connected with a wide range of professionals, innovators, and industry stakeholders. The event provided a dynamic platform for Keepital to showcase its solutions, engage with diverse audiences, and reinforce its commitment to supporting businesses in the healthcare sector. A standout highlight of the exhibition was the KeepCard , which quickly became a crowd favorite. Attendees were eager to learn more about its features, with many expressing excitement at discovering a tool designed to simplify networking and enhance visibility. The strong interest underscored Keepital’s role in providing practical, innovative solutions that resonate with both SMEs and larger enterprises....

   In observance of International Literacy Day , Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) is highlighting the urgent need to redefine literacy for the modern era: moving beyond traditional reading and writing toward a functional, active "operating system" for daily life. While global benchmarks historically measure basic reading comprehension, today's economic, environmental, and social challenges demand a broader framework. Navigating 21st-century realities requires functional, financial, vocational, and climate literacy—equipping individuals with the competencies needed to translate critical information into informed, real-world decisions. ASSIST bridges this gap by transforming passive instruction into hands-on, gamified learning tools that make life-skills education collaborative, engaging, and directly applicable across all age groups. "As the world evolves, literacy shifts from being just a subject into an operating system ...