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Now available at MOLD Manila, SkinPen Precision uses controlled microneedling to support the skin’s natural remodeling process and improve the appearance of facial acne scars in adults aged 22 and older. MOLD Manila has introduced SkinPen Precision microneedling at its Quezon City clinics, expanding its range of non-surgical aesthetic treatments with a device cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). SkinPen Precision was the first microneedling device to receive U.S. FDA clearance. The device uses sterile, single-use needle cartridges to create controlled microchannels in the skin, triggering the body’s natural wound-healing response and supporting collagen remodeling. The device is U.S. FDA-cleared to improve the appearance of facial acne scars in adults aged 22 and older. SkinPen Precision has also received U.S. FDA clearance for the improvement of neck wrinkles, expanding its applications in aesthetic skin treatments. Unlike energy-based procedures that use heat, Skin...

  MANILA, Philippines — Artificial intelligence has quickly become one of the most discussed topics in business. Yet many organizations continue to experience slow growth, inconsistent customer experiences, and operational inefficiencies despite investing in new software. According to Emerge, the issue is rarely the absence of technology. More often, businesses operate with disconnected marketing, sales, customer service, operations, and data systems that make it difficult to execute consistently. Emerge refers to this integrated approach as an AI-powered Business Growth System. Rather than positioning AI as a replacement for people, the company believes AI should strengthen human decision-making, automate repetitive work, and help teams focus on higher-value activities. The framework, known as HUGS or Humans Using Growth Systems, combines people, processes, technology, and data into a connected operating model designed to support long-term business growth. The company enco...

The 9th Hospitality Philippines Conference (#HPC2026) convenes September 9–10, 2026, at the Marriott Manila. Exploring "What Comes After Growth: Hospitality’s Next Test in the Philippines," the event features four specialized summits covering investment, tropical design, revenue orchestration, and travel-tech innovations to deliver actionable strategies for the country's archipelagic tourism landscape. Manila, Philippines: As the Philippine tourism and accommodation sectors enter a sophisticated new operational phase, The Hospitality Asia Event Series has officially announced the dates for the 9th Hospitality Philippines Conference #HPC2026 . Taking place on September 9–10, 2026 at Marriott Manila, the premier two-day leadership assembly will gather the nation's foremost asset owners, operators, developers, and tech visionaries under the timely country theme: "What Comes After Growth: Hospitality’s Next Test in the Philippines." Aligned with the overarching...

  MANILA, Philippines — As driverless cars move from experimental prototypes to real-world mobility platforms, the conversation around autonomous vehicle safety is increasingly focused on one critical technology: sensor fusion. For  Carziqo , an autonomous mobility technology company focused on intelligent driving systems, smart fleet operations, and driverless ride-hailing solutions, sensor fusion is not simply a technical feature. It is one of the foundations of building safer, more reliable, and more scalable autonomous mobility. Sensor fusion allows a driverless car to combine information from multiple sensing systems, including cameras, radar, LiDAR, ultrasonic sensors, GPS, and vehicle motion data. Instead of relying on a single source of information, the vehicle creates a unified real-time understanding of the road, nearby vehicles, pedestrians, traffic signals, lane markings, and potential hazards. This matters because real urban traffic is unpredictable. A camer...

  PhilConstruct continues to strengthen the construction industry by connecting suppliers, buyers, contractors, and professionals in one dynamic platform for discovery, collaboration, and growth. By Stephen Sevilla, Business Development Associate Last June 25-28, PhilConstruct once again showed why it remains one of the most important gatherings for the construction and industrial sectors in the Philippines. As a platform that brings together suppliers, contractors, buyers, and industry professionals, the event created valuable opportunities for businesses to showcase their products, build meaningful connections, and gain stronger visibility within a fast-moving market. Across the event floor, exhibitors presented a wide range of construction materials, equipment, tools, and industrial solutions. These displays gave visitors the chance to discover new suppliers, compare offerings, and engage directly with the people behind each business. For exhibitors, PhilConstruct served as mor...

  DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines — The Arts and Design Collective Dumaguete (ADCD), alongside the Duma LitFest team, will launch the inaugural 6200 BookFest from July 17 to 19 at Filinvest Mall in Dumaguete City, gathering national publishers, independent booksellers, authors, and readers in the Philippines' first UNESCO Creative City of Literature. The three-day fair, themed "Across the Shores," marks an expansion of Duma LitFest's literary initiatives by establishing a dedicated marketplace for publishers and booksellers while positioning Dumaguete as a meeting point for stories and literary communities from across the Philippines and beyond. Historian and author Ambeth Ocampo will serve as the fair's keynote speaker. Ocampo, a professor at the Ateneo de Manila University and longtime Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist, is best known for his writings on national hero José Rizal, including the bestselling Rizal Without the Overcoat. He is also a three-time Nati...