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    MANILA, Philippines — Gratitude Inc has announced that it is opening access to MyGlit, its recruitment operating system and applicant tracking technology, to companies, recruitment consultancies and hiring teams across the Philippines, India, Malaysia and other global markets. The move marks a new phase for MyGlit, which was originally developed to support Gratitude Inc' own recruitment operations. Until now, the technology was used primarily within Gratitude's recruitment ecosystem to manage live vacancies, applicants, recruiter activity, candidate movement and hiring workflows. According to the company, MyGlit has become one of the operating systems behind Gratitude Inc high-volume recruitment work. The decision to open the platform to outside users follows interest from clients and recruitment partners who wanted access to the same workflow for their own hiring operations. Built from practical recruitment pressure Recruitment teams often face a common challenge: they a...

  Cebuana Lhuillier secured multiple awards at the prestigious Stevie® International Business Awards, highlighting its leadership in financial inclusion, innovative communications, and initiatives that create meaningful value for customers and communities. President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier received three individual distinctions: Most Innovative Content Creator of the Year (Gold) for Money Guro, which uses accessible and engaging social media content to make financial education more relevant to Filipinos; Social Impact Leader of the Year (Silver) for initiatives advancing financial education, community engagement, and social responsibility; and Maverick of the Year (Bronze) for driving meaningful transformation within the organization and the financial services industry. “These awards are a strong affirmation of our mission to innovate with purpose and to help Filipinos build greater confidence at every stage of their financial journey. I am proud of our team’s dedication and c...

Top medical editors and researchers gathered in Manila to discuss how scholarly publishing can preserve trust in an increasingly AI-enabled research environment. The Asia Pacific Association of Medical Editors (APAME) 2026 Conference and the 7th Philippine Association of Medical Journal Editors (PAMJE) Conference brought together medical editors, researchers, reviewers, publishers, librarians, and health professionals at the Henry Sy Sr. Building of the University of the Philippines Manila on August 20–21, 2026. The well-attended conference featured prominent leaders in medicine, health research, medical publishing, and public policy from the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region. Distinguished speakers included Dr. Saia Ma’u Piukala , Regional Director for the Western Pacific of the World Health Organization; Usec. Leah Buendia of the Department of Science and Technology; Prof. Michael Tee , Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Manila; PAMJE president Prof. Cecilia Mar...

    KasKasan Buddies has been named a founding partner of CIBI U, a new credit education initiative launched on August 18, 2026 at CIBI iMPACT 2026 in Makati City, joining Digital Pinoys, FinTech Alliance PH, CCAP, and the Credit Information Corporation as founding partners. The initiative, tagged "Aware today. Smarter tomorrow," aims to help Filipinos understand credit scores, credit reports, and responsible borrowing. This comes as CIBI data shows rising small-value lending between 2023 and 2025, while only 2% of Filipinos surveyed in BSP's 2021 Financial Inclusion Survey answered all basic financial literacy questions correctly. CIBI U will focus on practical education around how credit standing works and how responsible borrowing can improve access to financial opportunities. KasKasan Buddies is expanding its financial education role as a founding partner of CIBI U, a new initiative designed to help Filipinos better understand credit scores, credit reports, and respon...

  As artificial intelligence, connected vehicles and real-time data systems reshape urban transportation, a new generation of shared economy platforms is emerging—one built not only around access, but also around intelligent coordination. MANILA, Philippines — The shared economy has entered a new phase. What began with mobile applications connecting passengers, drivers, property owners and consumers is increasingly developing into a technology-driven ecosystem in which artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and connected infrastructure play a central role. Among the companies positioning themselves within this transition is Carziqo, an autonomous mobility technology company focused on intelligent driving systems, smart fleet operations, driverless ride-hailing and connected mobility services. Rather than approaching shared mobility solely as a ride-booking service, Carziqo is working toward an integrated platform designed to coordinate vehicles, transportation demand, fleet ut...

  As cities face growing pressure from congestion, fragmented transport systems, and rising demand for convenient mobility, Mobility-as-a-Service is emerging as a potential foundation for the next generation of urban transportation. MANILA, Philippines — For decades, urban mobility has been organized around separate modes of transportation. Commuters may use a private vehicle for one part of a journey, public transit for another, and a ride-hailing or delivery application when additional flexibility is required. Mobility-as-a-Service, commonly known as MaaS, is seeking to change that model. Rather than treating ride-hailing, public transportation, vehicle sharing, autonomous mobility, and last-mile delivery as disconnected services, MaaS brings them together through a unified digital platform. The aim is to allow users to plan, access, and manage different transportation options through a more coordinated system. As urban populations grow and transportation networks become...