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Laughter and Music Fill the Air with Tom Franek at Quezon Club

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Tom Franek takes the center stage at Quezon Club this June for a fun-filled night of comedy and music to remember June gets more fun as comedian-musician Tom Franek makes his way back to the Philippines for an exhilarating evening of laughter, performances, and more. Quezon City’s first and only five-star luxury intergrated resort lights up as the three-time Grammy-nominated entertainer brings his signature piano-comedy performance blending his unique musicianship with stand-up comedy all the way to Quezon Club at Solaire Resort North for two weeks of fun starting June 11.   Previously featured as headliner for Disney, Princess Cruises, and known for live appearances on primetime television internationally, Tom Franek shares a new act to look forward to at Solaire Resort North for a memorable experience. Welcome a night of melodical and comical antics as Quezon Club opens its doors for patrons and guests to catch the exclusive shows this June 11, 13, 18, and 19.   Laugh and ji...
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Fintech platform Skyro more than doubles loan disbursements in the Philippines in 2025

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Skyro posted rapid growth with PHP 15.8B disbursed in 2025 Skyro, a digital-first consumer finance platform, disbursed PHP 15.8 billion (over $280 million) and doubled the number of loans issued in the Philippines in 2025. This represents a 2.6-fold increase in loan disbursements year-on-year and places the company among the fastest-growing consumer lenders in the country.   Over the two-year period from 2023 to 2025, cumulative growth reached approximately 5.9-fold in the number of loans issued and 8.7-fold in disbursement value. Skyro’s loan portfolio includes POS (point-of-sale) installment loans, cash loans, and credit lines.   “We are proud to deliver multiple-fold growth in our loan portfolio, significantly outpacing the overall expansion of consumer lending in the Philippines,” said Skyro co-founder Nasim Aliev. “Since launching in 2022, Skyro has focused on offering a simple, convenient, and mobile-first solution at the point of sale, building a business that is clea...
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‘Ride the Vibe’: Iloilo Business Park Gears Up for 12th Iloilo Bike Festival

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  A month-long lineup of races, community rides, and eco-mobility activities reinforces Iloilo's reputation as the country's Bike Capital.   Iloilo Business Park once again takes center stage in the country’s growing movement toward sustainable urban living as it hosts the 12th Iloilo Bike Festival this June. This year’s theme, “Ride the Vibe,” sets the tone for a month-long celebration of cycling culture, active mobility, and community connection.   Now firmly established as one of the Philippines’ most anticipated active lifestyle events, the festival gathers everyday commuters, elite cyclists, families, and fitness enthusiasts in a shared celebration of movement—reinforcing Iloilo’s position as a leading bike-friendly city in the country.   A City In Motion The festival opens on June 5 with Bike to Work Day, activating the city’s workforce to embrace cycling as a practical and purposeful mode of transport. This is followed by the official opening ceremony at Park ...
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Ready for the rain: Why every urban Filipino needs a portable power station in their homes

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Modern living spaces are becoming increasingly compact, making strategic layouts and clever storage solutions essential for comfort. But when storage is already a challenge, how do you make room for backup power, especially when the rainy season rolls in?   Traditional fuel-powered generators are a definite no-no for condo dwellers. So, this calls for a safer alternative: a sleek and portable power backup that fits effortlessly into their space and lifestyle. Enter Jackery , which offers portable power stations that are space-conscious and dependable, providing exactly what Filipinos need for any weather.   No Outlet? No Problem Urban living, particularly in condos, requires a specific skill: arranging furniture and appliances within limited space and outlets. We all know the frustration: that aesthetic reading nook would look perfect by the window to watch the rain, but the nearest outlet is meters away. And while extension cords are a functional fix, they are often a messy ...
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Filipino Urban Professionals Are Now Choosing Motorcycles—Here’s Why

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  Urban mobility is shifting toward experiences that make every day rides feel more seamless   Long hours of commute, endless lines at train and bus stations, heavy traffic congestion, and the constant challenge of finding parking spaces—these are realities many Filipinos, especially those navigating Metro Manila, go through every single day. For the workforce, this routine already feel tiring before the workday even begins, only to be repeated on the way home.   Because of this, more Filipino professionals, including four-wheel vehicle users, are now turning to motorcycles as they seek a more seamless, flexible, and time-efficient way to move through the city. As working days become more demanding, riders are choosing mobility options that help them navigate traffic more easily, save time, and make everyday movement more convenient within the pace of modern urban life.   As this shift continues, premium scooters are steadily gaining appeal among Filipino riders who ...
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Google Try On lets you see what you’ll look like in different clothes before you buy

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Whether you’re looking for a cozy cardigan, a fresh look for a summer getaway, or the perfect piece for a job interview, envisioning how you’d look in it when shopping online can be challenging. But today, Google has now made the clothes shopping process easier.   Today, Google is expanding access to its apparel try-on tool, which will start rolling out in the Philippines in the coming weeks. The feature makes the online shopping experience more personal, allowing you to virtually try apparel on yourself just by uploading a photo.   Try On is powered by a custom image generation model for fashion, which understands the human body and nuances of clothing — like how different materials fold, stretch, and drape on different bodies. It preserves these subtleties when applied to poses in your photos - so the result lets you see how a piece of clothing would look on you, instead of seeing just a still picture or on a model. Try On lets you shop from the billions of apparel items in ...
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Nike Debuts “Rip the Script”: A Step Inside the Universe of Nike Football

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  Courage over convention. Instinct over instruction. Creativity over everything   Nike is introducing “Rip the Script”: a rallying cry for young players everywhere to ditch the playbook and embrace attacking, creative, instinctive and joyful football. More than a film, “Rip the Script “is a gateway to an unfolding universe of Nike Football that moves at the speed of culture: fast; layered; remixable; and alive across sport, entertainment, music and fashion.   “We know the magical moments in football happen when players trust their instincts,” says Helena Thornton, VP, Nike Brand Management. “That’s the kind of football we love: fresh, instinctive, unexpected and creative.”   That’s the tone “Rip the Script” sets, in its content and in the world around the film.   “We made this film to meet football communities exactly where they are, not just on a screen, but in their world and deeply engrained into their subcultures,” says Helena. “We didn’t want to follow...
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