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Ascend Rx enters PH market, highlights physician-pharmacist partnership in responsible compounding
AS certain prescription medicines gain greater attention online, concerns have also grown over Filipinos obtaining compounded versions from unlicensed or unauthorized sources. This controversy has also created confusion around what compounded medicines actually are, why they may be prescribed and how patients should access them responsibly. A compounded medicine is a medication prepared for an individual patient based on a physician’s prescription. A patient may need one when a commerciall
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Skyro refreshes brand identity, expanding beyond consumer financing
DIGITAL finance platform Skyro has rolled out its refreshed visual identity in the Philippines. The redesigned Skyro Philippines app will be released progressively to customers, alongside updates to customer communications, partner materials, advertising and other brand touchpoints. The new identity reflects how Skyro has evolved beyond its beginnings in consumer financing, as the company expands the ways it can support customers across different financial needs and moments in their lives. Launc
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Ian Delos Santos secures bronze in Asian Games weightlifting
MANILA, Philippines — World Junior Championships record holder Albert Ian Delos Santos secured the bronze medal in the men’s 70-kilogram (kg) weightlifting event at the 2026 Asian Games held at the Nagoya City Trade and Industry Centre in Japan. The 20-year-old rising star registered a total lift of 324 kg, completing 154 kg in the snatch and 183 kg in the clean and jerk to land on the podium.
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LOOK: Ateneo def. Adamson (73-68)
UAAP Season 89 Men’s Basketball Tournament Ateneo def. Adamson, 73-68 Jared Bahay Player of the Game #UAAPSeason89
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Ateneo holds off Adamson, bounces back in UAAP
MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila held off Adamson, 73-68, to bounce back in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena Saturday. Jared Bahay poured in 18 points including the insurance free throws in the last 11 seconds to lead the Blue Eagles, who recovered from their loss to the UP Fighting Maroons last Saturday. Bahay added six rebounds and five assists to his name while Travis Roberts aided him with 14 points and three rebounds. Ian Espinosa chipped
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Green SM Begins Pilot Operations In The Netherlands, Further Expanding Its Presence In Europe
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 September 2026 - On September 25, Green SM held a technical opening event in the Netherlands, marking the beginning of its high-quality pure-electric mobility service rollout in the market. During the pilot phase, Green SM will gradually provide services in selected key areas while focusing on building its driver network, refining operational processes and establishing service standards ahead of its broader rollout. Mr. Richard Nabil Chahine,
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Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong Champions a Culture First Approach to Chinese Language Excellence
Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake workshop with Cordis Hong Kong reflects the school's wider commitment to teaching Chinese through history, literature and tradition HONG KONG, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong ("Shrewsbury HK") is putting culture at the centre of how it teaches Chinese, a philosophy brought to life this week through a Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake making workshop held in partnership with Cordis Hong Kong. Shrewsbury Hong Kong Principal, Priya Ka
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2026 Jiefangbei International Consumption Carnival Kicks Off, Injecting New Vitality into Chongqing's International Consumption Scene
CHONGQING, China, Sept. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from Chongqing Yuzhong District Media Center-On the evening of September 24, the 2026 Jiefangbei International Consumption Carnival themed "International Vibe • Fashion Trend" officially opened at Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street. The event will run through October 7, bringing together hundreds of leading domestic and international brands to roll out four themed campaigns and nearly 100 activities designed to boost consumption, supportin
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Watch: Brazil's Lula seeks fourth term on anti-gambling platform
Brazil's Lula seeks fourth term on anti-gambling platform Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has banned online sports betting sites, a divisive billion dollar industry, just days before an election in which he is seeking a fourth term in office. Gambling has exploded in Brazil in recent years, dragging many into debt, and opinion polls show strong voter opposition to the industry, which Lula has labeled a 'disease.' VIDEO BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Check out our Streaming Channel: https:/
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Watch: Marcos vows expanded support for robotics in local industries
Marcos vows expanded support for robotics in local industries President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vows expanded government support for local manufacturers by investing in robotics operations. During his visit to the Nuvali Steel Processing Center Inc. (NSPCI) in Biñan City, Laguna on Sept. 26, 2026 for the inspection of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Assistance to Align the company with Industry 4.0, Marcos lauded the facility for incorporating robotics into its manufa
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Watch: Foreign journalists treated to Chinese acrobatic show
Journalists from the China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC) visit the Beijing Chaoyang Theater to watch the 'Guoyuo Chuanqi' or Legend of National Charm Acrobatic Show performed by the China Sichuan Suining Acrobatic Troupe. The show blends traditional classic Chinese acrobatics with modern stage technology and featuring internationally-award winning acts and stunts. VIDEO BY RED MENDOZA Check out our Streaming Channel: https://streaming.manilatimes.net/ Subscribe to The Manila T
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Marcos vows expanded support for robotics in local industries
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed expanded government support for local manufacturers by investing in robotic operations. During his visit to the Nuvali Steel Processing Center Inc. (NSPCI) in Biñan City, Laguna on Saturday for the inspection of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Assistance to Align the Company with Industry 4.0, Marcos lauded the facility for incorporating robotics into its manufacturing processes, describing it as a &l
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Carlo Paalam ousts Indian boxer to enter Asian Games men’s 55kg quarterfinals
MANILA, Philippines — 2020 Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Carlo Paalam kicked off his 2026 Asian Games campaign on a strong note, overcoming a spirited challenge from India’s Jadumani Singh Mandengbam via majority decision in the men’s 55-kg boxing event on Saturday at Nishio City in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. With the hard-earned victory, the 28-year-old Filipino boxer stands just one win away from assuring himself of at least a bronze medal. The bout opened with the 22-year-old
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Confident Arbole guns for back-to-back titles in Iloilo
MANILA, Philippines — Art Arbole’s confidence is soaring after finally ending a 14-year title drought – and for a change, he knows he won’t be sneaking up on anybody. The newly crowned ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic champion embraces the bullseye as the Philippine Golf Tour shifts to Iloilo, where he expects the Tour’s big guns, seasoned campaigners and emerging stars to come after him when the ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge gets going on Sept. 29 at the Iloilo Golf a
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Hosts for Eurovision Asia announced
MANILA, Philippines — Thailand’s broadcaster Channel 3 and international production company Voxovation on Friday announced that Thai TV personalities Woody Milintachinda and Cindy Bishop will host the inaugural edition of the Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok, Thailand. “The two esteemed entertainers will guide viewers from all over the world through an evening of unmissable performances, thrilling competition and a showcase of pan-Asian culture that is set to be unmatche
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Sara Duterte denies receiving P2B in cash from alleged bagman
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday denied knowing a former policeman and security aide of then speaker Lord Allan Veasco who alleged that he delivered more than P2 billion in cash to her. Former Police Corporal Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. claimed in a sworn affidavit that he delivered suitcases containing from P20 million to P50 million to Duterte on more than 20 occasions in Metro Manila and in Davao, among other areas. He also alleged deliveries of cash to former pres
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P60 NCR wage hike takes effect today
MANILA, Philippines — About 1.1 million minimum wage earners in the National Capital Region (NCR) will receive a P60 increase effective today, Saturday, as Wage Order NCR-28 is enforced, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). "This is where we have shown the value of a tripartite mechanism where the government, employers' groups, and employees' groups unite to promote and elevate the dignity of the Filipino worker, and to demonstrate that through this unity, we can adv
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'Queenie' nears typhoon category, Pagasa says
MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Queenie is nearing typhoon category as it continues to move west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau said Saturday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), in its 11 a.m. bulletin, said Queenie was located 575 kilometers east-northeast of Itbayat, Batanes as of 10 a.m. Queenie has maximum sustained winds of 110 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center, with gustiness
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Agoda Unveils 2026 Return Visitor Ranking: Tokyo Is Asia's Most Revisited City
SINGAPORE, Sept. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled its latest Repeat Visitor Ranking, highlighting the top 10 destinations across Asia that keep travelers coming back for more. Based on bookings made during the first half of the year, Agoda reveals that Tokyo has claimed the top spot for the first time, overtaking Bangkok. Rounding out the top five are Bali-ranking third place for the first time-followed by Seoul and Osaka. Da Nang, Kuala Lumpur, Fukuoka, Taipei
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US celebrates Dolly Parton day on 9/25
LOS ANGELES — Cities and states across the US celebrated the inaugural Dolly Parton Day on Friday — 9/25 — a date that recalls one of the late country icon's most beloved hits. Parton died last month at the age of 80, plunging her fans into mourning for a singer-songwriter, philanthropist and businesswoman whom many saw as a unifying figure in a divided America. This week, California Governor Gavin Newsom said he was establishing the day to encourage citizens of America's most
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Chrysalis Health and Curaechoice Join Forces to Address Cost and Access Barriers to Mental Health Care
Strategic collaboration expands no-cost access to trusted in-person and virtual mental health services, helping employers simplify care while improving affordability and access for employees and their families. Birmingham, ALABAMA, Sept. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chrysalis Health, one of the nation’s largest providers of comprehensive mental health services, and Curaechoice, one of the leading architects for redefining how self-funded employers connect employees to high-quality, no-cost healt
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PrivacyHawk Completes SOC 2 Type II Audit for Security, Confidentiality, and Privacy
Independent audit confirms PrivacyHawk uses industry best security practices and protects personal information consistently, day in and day out LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PrivacyHawk today announced it has completed a SOC 2 Type II audit, an independent review of how the company protects the personal information its users trust it with. The audit was conducted by Percilchofe Audit & Assurance LLP, a leading SOC 2 examination firm, in alignment with the American Institute of
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DRAFT Media Partners Honored as Top Advertising Fulfillment Company of 2026 by Manage Marketing
Industry authority Manage Marketing awards DRAFT Media Partners for its innovative approach to media buying, creative production, and performance reporting. Greenville, SC, Sept. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DRAFT Media Partners, a leader in high-performance advertising solutions, has been recognized by the Editorial Board of Manage Marketing as the Top Advertising Fulfillment Company of 2026. This accolade underscores the company's commitment to delivering unparalleled strategic media buying, o
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