MapleStory’s Chang-seop Kim to Share Two-Decade Southeast Asia Journey at ASEAN-Korea Culture Forum in Manila

Mr. Chang-seop Kim, General Director of NEXON’s MapleStory, will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 ASEAN-Korea Innovative Culture Forum on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Ayala Museum in Makati City. Reflecting on MapleStory’s two-decade success across Southeast Asia, he will share insights on expanding gaming worlds into […]
Zeinab Harake Parks, Casino Plus Light Up Bacolod for MassKara 2026 Electric Float Parade

BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occidental, 16 OCTOBER 2026 — Social media personality and Casino Plus brand advocate Zeinab Harake Parks brought star power to Bacolod’s MassKara Festival 2026 on Friday, joining the highly anticipated Electric Float Parade in the city where hundreds of cheering festivalgoers gathered for an evening of spectacle, entertainment, and celebration. Casino Plus, […]
New Pet Care Brands Amico & Veravit Enter the Local Market, Name Maxene Magalona as Brand Ambassador

Amico Innovations Inc. celebrated the growth of its pet care brands, Amico and Veravit, at the Amico & Veravit Pet Carenival, held on October 16, 2026, at Avire Tower in Quezon City. The event officially introduced actress and cat mom Maxene Magalona as the brands’ newest celebrity ambassador, bringing together influencers, business partners, media, and […]
Major New Models Ready to Debut! FAWCAR JOYEE to Launch S04, S08 and N09 in Manila on October 22

FAWCAR JOYEE will officially launch the S04, S08, and N09 in Manila on October 22, 2026, marking an important milestone in its expansion in the Philippine market. The three models target diverse family mobility needs, spanning an all-electric urban SUV, a full-size hybrid SUV, and a flagship B+ segment coupe. FAWCAR’s mid-to-high-end new energy vehicle […]
VRITIMES Exhibits at EdTek Con 2026 to Support Innovation in Education Technology

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES — VRITIMES participates in EdTek Con 2026, a conference bringing together educators, education leaders, policymakers, and technology innovators to explore the future of education and intelligent learning. Held on October 15–16, 2026, at Thames International School Inc. in Quezon City, EdTek Con 2026 centers on the theme “The Future Is Now: Educational […]
This Filipino Startup Helps Local Businesses Bring Customers Back

GoBalik is making digital customer loyalty more accessible to Filipino small businesses, driven by the belief that these tools should not be reserved for big brands. For many small businesses, attracting a customer is only the beginning. Giving that customer a reason to return can be just as important. Yet while established brands can invest […]
Can Creativity Stay Human in the Age of AI? ASEAN-Korea Forum in Manila to Tackle Generative AI and Cultural IP

Creative economy, monetization of digital IP, gaming franchise transmedia expansion, startup ecosystem building, and cross-sector creative innovation. Monetizing Imagination: Global Gaming Visionaries and Tech Innovators Gather in Manila for the 2026 ASEAN-Korea Innovative Culture Forum MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES — As artificial intelligence and hyper-digitalization fundamentally reshape global creative business models, how can Asian creators scale […]
On Home Security: Not Every Home Security Plan Is the Same

Home Security Starts With a Risk Assessment, Not a Shopping List, Says Resilience Expert Ace Esmeralda On The Commanders, Esmeralda explained that families should look at their own vulnerabilities before buying cameras and locks. “If you don’t do risk assessment, all your remedial measures are baseless,” security and risk management executive Augustus Caesar “Ace” Esmeralda […]
Cebuana Lhuillier Brings the Gold Standard of Excellence Closer to Its People Through ORO 2026

Cebuana Lhuillier has long recognized that its people drive its mission of financial inclusion every day. To further strengthen this culture of recognition, the company introduced the ORO Regional Awards 2026, its first regional recognition platform covering all nine regions and bringing the Gold Standard of Excellence closer to the Ka-Cebuanas who embody it. Jean […]
Korea and ASEAN Deepen Cultural Partnership as 2026 Innovative Culture Forum Comes to Manila

The 2026 ASEAN-Korea Innovative Culture Forum (PIC), organized by Korea’s MCST, KOFICE, and the ASEAN Foundation, will be held on November 7, 2026, at the Ayala Museum in Makati City. Themed “On Human Creative Sovereignty,” the forum gathers policymakers and creative leaders from Korea and all 11 ASEAN states to discuss generative AI, copyright, and […]





