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LandValuePH combines published BIR zonal values, location information and available market listings into an initial estimate of what a property may be worth — for owners preparing to sell, buy, inherit or negotiate. Most Filipino property owners can describe their land precisely — the size, the barangay, the road it sits on. Far fewer can say what it is worth. The question comes up at the worst possible moments: when a buyer makes an offer, when a family divides inherited property, when a broker suggests an asking price. And the usual answers are unsatisfying. A neighbour's sale price may not apply. A listing site shows what sellers are asking, not what buyers paid. And the government's published figure, the BIR zonal value, is a tax reference rather than a market estimate. LandValuePH is built for the step before a decision gets made. The platform starts with the published BIR zonal value for a location — a figure most owners have never looked up, because finding it means iden...

HREX 2026, the Philippines' first dedicated expo for human resources solutions, will launch on September 22–23, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center. Anchored on the theme 'AI, Workforce Solutions & Beyond,' the event brings together leading local and international vendors, cutting-edge technology, and top thought leaders to reshape the country's workplace management. The premier expo is supported by the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP). MANILA, Philippines, August 27, 2026 – The Philippines is set to mark a significant milestone in its corporate history with the launch of HREX 2026, the nation’s first-ever dedicated expo for human resources solutions. Taking place on September 22–23, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, Metro Manila, the landmark event will convene top local and international AI and workforce solution providers under one roof to showcase the next generation of talent management technology. Meeting the Demands of a ...

A growing workforce brings new opportunities, but it also creates a challenge: how can an organization ensure that employees across different roles and locations remain connected to one another and to the company? For Cebuana Lhuillier, the answer has been to make connection, participation, recognition, and well-being part of everyday work—not simply activities that happen from time to time. As a cornerstone culture-building initiative, Amazing KaCebuana stands out by recognizing the value of inclusivity, honoring how diverse perspectives and individual differences ultimately make the company stronger. “Our people are at the heart of Cebuana Lhuillier’s success. We believe that when employees feel valued, connected, and empowered, they are better positioned to create meaningful impact. This recognition affirms our commitment to building a culture where our people can grow, thrive, and take pride in being part of something bigger than themselves,” said Jean Henri Lhuillier, President an...

   The expanded service allows businesses to manage storefront signage, lightboxes, window graphics, large-format printing, and interior branding through a single production partner, helping maintain consistent brand execution across branches. Bescost Printing & Signage, a Metro Manila-based large-format printing and signage company, has expanded its multi-branch signage solutions for retail chains, franchise businesses, restaurant groups, mall tenants, and companies growing their physical presence across the Philippines. The expanded capability is designed for businesses that require consistent signage and visual branding across multiple locations while coordinating production, fabrication, and installation at scale. With more than 8,000 printing and signage projects completed over 11 years in the industry, Bescost provides an end-to-end production model covering design coordination, large-format printing, signage fabrication, and on-site installation. “Franchise owners a...

   At the Philippine Medical Expo 2026, healthcare innovation was examined as part of a wider system of people, institutions, data, financing, and trust. The Philippine Medical Expo 2026 brought together healthcare professionals, hospital leaders, technology providers, pharmaceutical companies, distributors, entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, and students at the SMX Convention Center Manila from August 19 to 21. The event showcased medical technology, hospital and laboratory equipment, pharmaceutical solutions, digital health platforms, healthcare artificial intelligence, and software. Beyond the technologies on display, however, was a larger question: How can innovation create meaningful and equitable value within the health system? This question shaped the lecture “ Healthcare 360: Connecting Care, Talent, and Learning for a Smarter, Future-Ready Health System, ” delivered by Dr. Venus Oliva Cloma-Rosales, Founder and Managing Director of 101 Health Research, through the ...

  Ho Chi Minh City, August 2026 – Taking place on 22–23 August 2026 at White Palace Hoang Van Thu, Vietnam Wedding Week 2026 brings together seven runway shows, each defined by a distinct creative language, alongside artists contributing in diverse roles, from music production to live performances on the runway. The 2026 Bridal Fashion Show lineup features DO LONG BRIDAL, LAM BRIDAL, MINH TUAN COUTURE, LE HOA BRIDAL, FALVAON by Luu Viet Anh, ADAM STORE and LOVINE BRIDAL by Thanh Ho. Alongside the fashion presentations, 2PILLZ, NAOMI and THƠM will further expand the runway experience through music and special performances. Under the theme The Love City, Vietnam Wedding Week 2026 is envisioned as an accessible and comprehensive wedding platform led by bridal fashion. Here, runways, brands, experts, vendors and couples preparing for their big day come together within a shared journey of discovery and experience. Each runway, experiential space, workshop and brand becomes a “dest...

  P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin (P.A. Hankyu), the joint venture between P.A. Properties and Japan’s Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp., celebrates a historic three-award victory at the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, with its flagship development, Idesia, named winner in three major categories. Under the theme  “Defined by Excellence,”  the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards recognised outstanding achievements across residential, commercial, hospitality, industrial, and mixed-use property, as well as architecture, interior design, sustainability, and social impact. The winners were announced during a  black-tie gala held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila , where 16 organisations were named winners across  46 categories . Among the night’s distinguished awardees was  Idesia by P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin Inc. , which secured the following prestigious recognitions: ●       Be...

The Okinawa Harborview Hotel has announced the completion of full-scale renovations for their 50th anniversary and will hold a grand opening in the summer 2026. (Details: https://oka-hvh.com.e.asa.hp.transer.com/anniversary/ ) Guest rooms have been upgraded to enhance comfort and more effectively accommodate the needs of long-term guests. The Club Lounge, for exclusive use by guests staying in club rooms, has been expanded as is now the largest in the city of Naha, and a menu has been developed for guests to experience Okinawan food culture. In addition, the “Teppanyaki Izumizaki” restaurant is the first in Okinawa to be certified to serve Kobe Beef, and also offers local beef all presented on traditionally crafted pottery, creating a blend of authentic Okinawan culture and high-class dining. Furthermore, the Garden Pool reopened on June 1, 2026 and has been renovated to deliver the feeling of a resort within the city of Naha. Okinawa Harborview Hotel will carry on a half-century of hi...

  DAVAO CITY, Philippines, 15 AUGUST 2026 — Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), turned Davao Whisky Park into one of the liveliest hubs of Kadayawan 2026 on Friday night, as social media star and digital content creator Zeinab Harake Parks brought her signature energy to an electric crowd of nearly 2,000 attendees for an evening of games, prizes, and entertainment. Welcomed by the deafening cheers of hundreds of "Zebbies," her devoted fanbase, Zeinab Harake Parks took the stage and greeted the crowd with an enthusiastic "Maayong gabi sa inyong tanan!" Marking her first time experiencing the Kadayawan Festival and her second visit to Davao since filming a vlog in the city in 2020. Zeinab celebrated alongside the community until midnight. True to her word and aligned with Casino Plus’ core mission to "bring fun to people," she delivered no...

 Japan's No.1 illumination for 13 consecutive years reimagined: Millions of shimmering stars envelop a European townscape, a breathtaking new experience. Huis Ten Bosch, the theme park resort in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, will unveil The Starlight Million on Friday, November 6 - a completely reimagined immersive illumination experience and the first major renewal of its award-winning illumination in 16 years. The illumination has been recognized as Japan's No.1 for 13 consecutive years. Launching on the same day is European Holy Christmas, the resort's largest-ever European Christmas celebration. Enhanced by the debut of The Starlight Million, this year's Christmas promises to be more magical than ever before. As the entire resort is bathed in breathtaking light, Huis Ten Bosch invites guests to experience Excitement Non-Stop! and discover an extraordinary winter filled with unforgettable moments, from spectacular illuminations and Christmas celebrations to enchanting ...

    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...