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44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) and AEBF-26 Open in Manila, Marking New Milestones in ASEAN Energy Cooperation

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  Manila, 7 October 2026 – The 44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) and its Associated Meetings and the 26th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-26) officially commenced today in Manila, Philippines, bringing together ASEAN energy ministers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to advance regional energy cooperation. The Joint Opening Ceremony was held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) and officially opened by H.E. Sharon S. Garin, Secretary of the Department of Energy of the Philippines and Chair of the 44th AMEM, after a special remarks by H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN. As ASEAN Chair in 2026, the Philippines has set out the Priority Economic Deliverable (PED) and Annual Priorities (APs) for the energy sector.  The PED for 2026 focuses on the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), with efforts centred on the operationalisation of the Enhanced APG MOU and the development of legal and regulatory guidelines for a regional submarine pow...

SUPPLYCON 2026: The B2B Platform for the Supply Chain Industry

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   SUPPLYCON 2026, the Official Exhibition of PASIA World 2026, is a dedicated B2B platform for the supply chain ecosystem, operated by Global-Link. It brings together providers and professionals across procurement, logistics, manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, packaging, material handling, automation, and supply chain technology. The exhibition gives industry professionals access to technologies, services, and potential suppliers in one venue, while providing exhibitors with opportunities to showcase their capabilities, generate business leads, build partnerships, and reach supply chain decision-makers. Held alongside PASIA World 2026, SUPPLYCON complements the conference’s industry knowledge and professional learning by connecting those insights with actual products, technologies, and services available in the market. Event: October 8–9, 2026 Venue: SMX Convention Center Manila Show Hours: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM Registration: https://live.vx-events.com/events/SUPPLYCON ...

Zatoria Is Coming: A Star-Studded Marketplace Bringing Celebrity Closets, Pre-Loved Fashion, Storytelling and Purposeful Giving Together

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 Zatoria, a new pre-loved fashion marketplace preparing to launch in the Philippines, is creating a star-studded digital destination where celebrity closets, designer pieces, coveted fashion finds, sustainable brands, luxury curators, and authenticated resale specialists can come together. Zatoria is built around a bigger idea: use the reach and influence of the people shaping fashion to make sustainability and purpose part of mainstream fashion culture. The platform gives celebrities, influencers, designers, brands, and other personalities a space to showcase pre-loved items and ethically crafted pieces, while putting their stories, values, and advocacies directly in front of the people who follow them. In doing so, Zatoria aims to make sustainable fashion more visible, aspirational, and accessible, turning influence into an opportunity to encourage conscious consumption and amplify causes that matter. Purpose is also built into the marketplace. Through Zatoria's built-in giving m...

AI Should Support Your Team, Not Replace It

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  MANILA, Philippines — As AI adoption accelerates, Emerge believes the most successful organizations will be those that combine experienced people with intelligent systems. The company cautions against viewing AI as a complete replacement for human expertise. Instead, AI should automate repetitive tasks, provide decision support, and improve consistency while people continue to lead strategy, creativity, relationships, and accountability. Through HUGS, Emerge advocates a balanced approach where AI becomes part of a broader Business Growth System rather than a stand-alone initiative. The company plans to continue sharing practical guidance, educational resources, and case studies to help Philippine businesses adopt AI responsibly and effectively. "The future belongs to businesses that combine human judgment with intelligent systems. Technology is at its best when it helps people do their best work." — Carissa Coles - Noromor, Co-founder, Vice President, Emerge About EmergeLoc...

The Krispy Manila Sells Out on Opening Weekend

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  The Krispy Manila, a single-product crispy pork belly brand, sold out its entire opening weekend inventory through word of mouth alone. Every order was claimed before Sunday ended. The brand operates on a simple model: orders are collected on a rolling basis, fulfilled every Saturday and Sunday, and delivered fresh to customers before lunch. Slots are limited by design. The Krispy Manila is now open for orders for this weekend. Customers may reach the brand directly through Facebook Messenger to secure their order before slots close. A New Crispy Pork Belly Brand Opened, and the First Weekend Was Gone Before Sunday Ended The Story CAVITE, PHILIPPINES, October 2026 — The Krispy Manila launched its first weekend of operations and closed it completely sold out. Every order was claimed. Not through a campaign, not through a promotion. Through people telling other people. The brand launched with one product: crispy pork belly. Delivered to your door. Made to order. The kind of skin th...

Money Guro Expands Financial Empowerment with Financing Support for Filipino Entrepreneurs

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 Money Guro, Cebuana Lhuillier’s financial education initiative led by President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier, has long helped Filipinos make sound financial decisions. Now, the platform is taking its mission a step further by helping Filipinos turn what they learn about money into action with the launch of Money Guro Loans. From its inception, Money Guro has stood for more than just teaching Filipinos how money works. It has championed the idea that empowerment comes when knowledge is paired with the right tools to act on opportunities and address financial needs. With Money Guro Loans, this approach extends to Filipino entrepreneurs who may need additional resources to keep their businesses moving or pursue growth opportunities. Jean Henri Lhuillier emphasized the deeper purpose behind this expansion: “Financial literacy is only meaningful when it empowers people to act. With Money Guro Loans, we are giving Filipino entrepreneurs the means to turn knowledge into opportunity, to g...

How an AI Communication Coach Helped a First-Generation Filipina Immigrant Find Her Voice

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  PHOENIX, Arizona — For many immigrants, the difficult task of learning English is only part of their journey to integration. Certain things remain challenging beyond formal fluency in the classroom: responding confidently in job interviews, workplace meetings, parent-teacher conferences, community events, and several others. Researchers have long distinguished between language proficiency—knowing a language—and communication confidence, the ability to express ideas comfortably under pressure and in unfamiliar situations.[1][2] For Jessica Natividad, a first-generation Filipina immigrant living in Arizona, that distinction defined much of her life in the United States through the years. "I always had ideas," Natividad told Boracay Island News. "The difficult part wasn't knowing English. It was expressing myself and my ideas clearly and elegantly." Today, Natividad regularly speaks before community organizations, welcomes newly arrived Filipino immigrants ...