Billease grows FY2025 revenue over 80% to US$151 million as net profit rises to US$13.6 million
“The growth was driven by both ends of our customer funnel: strong new-customer acquisition paired with deepening repeat usage,” said Georg Steiger, Co-Founder and CEO of Billease. “It tells us there is significant underlying demand for affordable, well-structured credit in this country, and that the platform scales without compromising our standards. We don’t view 2025 as a peak, we view it as evidence that the model works.”
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HONOR and Google Gemini Bring Next-Generation AI to More Filipinos with the New HONOR 600 Series
Global AI device ecosystem company HONOR officially introduced the HONOR 600 Series, marking another milestone in its commitment to making premium AI experiences more accessible to consumers. Through its deeper collaboration with Google Gemini, the HONOR 600 Series delivers an intelligent, intuitive, and highly personalized smartphone experience—bringing powerful AI capabilities, flagship photography, and industry-leading performance together in one device.
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CHED Employees Allege Fear, Favoritism, and Wasted Resources Under Agrupis
Employees have also raised questions about how CHED resources have been used for official activities. They point to one conference in particular, where a biographical presentation reportedly celebrating Agrupis’ life and career was screened. They argue that the devotion of government funds and staff time for the activity should have gone toward programs tied directly to the commission’s educational mandate.
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RCBC, DOTr, and LRTA Bring Global EMV Transit Standards to LRT-2; Roll out PISO Fare Promo
Commuters on Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) can now simply tap their Visa or Mastercard debit, credit, or prepaid cards, use Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled mobile wallets such as Google Pay, or scan GCash QR to pay for their fares following the launch of the country’s first rail-based automated fare collection system that seamlessly integrates open-loop EMV card payments, mobile NFC, and QR payments in a single interoperable platform.
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Say “I Do” to Heritage and Style: Richmonde Hotel Iloilo Inspires Engaged Couples with Bridal Collection Exhibit and Wedding Offers
Running until July 15, the display features an extraordinary collection of wedding gowns and Barong Tagalog reimagined through contemporary design. Every piece celebrates Filipino craftsmanship, heritage, and creativity, utilizing the rich textures of locally sourced fabrics to bring timeless glamour to modern weddings. Beautifully styled by Events by Tanz, the exhibit serves as an invitation to couples planning a dream wedding that blends tradition and unique style.
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Why the Best Memories Are Often Made on Rainy Days at Savoy Hotel Manila
“Rain has a unique way of bringing people together,” shares Den Navarro, General Manager of Savoy Hotel Manila.
“Whether it’s over a bowl of noodles, a sizzling claypot meal, a hot drink, or simply spending quality time indoors with
family and friends, we hope to provide a place where our Guests can find comfort, create meaningful moments, and
experience the warmth of genuine Filipino hospitality.”
King Chef Opens Its Newest Ultimate Dimsum Destination at The Shoppes at McKinley West, Taguig
As King Chef strengthens its presence in Bonifacio Global City and the surrounding business and residential communities, this new branch reflects the brand’s commitment to becoming the most preferred Chinese restaurant chain across every key urban destination—growing not only its footprint, but also a loyal community of guests who continue to make King Chef part of their everyday dining moments and life’s special celebrations.
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Enchanted Kingdom marks enchanting June with its Pride Month and Father’s Day celebration
Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, celebrated inclusivity, togetherness, and strong family ties among Filipinos through its back-to-back Pride Month and Father’s Day festivities last June.
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3 Tips to Help Freelancers Price Their Work More Confidently
Learning how to set rates is one of the hardest parts of freelancing. It can be difficult to know whether you’re charging too much, too little, or just enough. If you’re a young freelancer trying to figure it out, here’s an expert guide to pricing your work from three seasoned professionals.
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McDonald’s Volunteers Nationwide Support Brigada Eskwela Through Good Trip
“It is a powerful reflection of who we are as McDonald’s. It speaks of our culture of malasakit, our spirit of volunteerism, and our shared commitment to make a difference in the lives of Volunteers from the McDonald’s Restaurant Support Center went on a “Good Trip” to help clean, repair, and repaint classrooms at Diosdado Macapagal Elementary School in Quezon City. others, especially for the benefit of our youth,” said Ben Marasigan, Vice President for McDonald’s Human Capital Group.
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