Oct 27, 2025

Following its successful legs in Metro Manila and Iloilo, Vista Land concluded Lifescapes Expo2025 in Cagayan de Oro on October 24 to 25, 2025. The two-day event gathered homebuyers, investors, and business partners for immersive experiences into the modern lifescapes that Vista Land continues to build across the country.

Festivities began with a cultural motorcade around Cagayan de Oro, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by executives and event partners. Group Head for Vista Manors, Eduardo T. Aguilar emphasized the enduring mission of creating communities that reflect progress, prosperity, and Filipino pride, sharing, "Our goal is to power every participant's pursuit—whether they are finding their first homes, fortifying their real estate investments, or forging personal and professional relationships that lead toward shared success."
To honor its heritage and hope, performances showcased the culture and community in Mindanao. Mark Kenneth Jalapadan, Head of City Tourism, and Cinderella Obeñita, Provincial Tourism Officer, shared insights on how sustainable tourism and suburban real estate can go hand in hand in driving the continued development of the island.

Regional real estate growth

A discussion on ‘Real Estate Mindanao’ by Officer-in-Charge for North Mindanao Rey Montoya, followed, examining the region's rapid urbanization, infrastructure development, and rising reputation as a property destination. Rey Montoya continued with a data-driven 'Investment Talk,' showcasing economic indicators, and the role of real estate in sustaining prosperity in the Mindanao Region.
Event partners from AllBank, BDO, ChinaBank, RCBC, and UnionBank complemented these conversations with ownership solutions tailored to the needs of homebuyers and investors. Their participation underscored the strong collaboration between Vista Land and banking institutions in supporting real estate opportunities.

Smart development and design

Officer-in-Charge for Lessandra North Mindanao Kaye Jumangit presented 'The Technology of Smart Development,' emphasizing the vision of building more innovative and sustainable communities. From digital integration to home automation, Vista Land continues to shape modern lifescapes designed for livability and long-term value.

Homes and holiday traditions

Adding a creative flourish to the event, Ar. Princess Lambiguit of AllHome led a 'Home Interior Design and Christmas Table Setting Workshop,' inspiring participants to reimagine their living spaces for the festive season.

The spotlight then shone on Vista Land Home for the Holidays, the Christmas program celebrating homecoming and homeownership. Crown Asia, Camella, and Lessandra, featured house-and-lot communities tailored to every life stage and financial objective. Vista Residences and Vista Manors introduced high-rise living through condominium properties near business districts, transportation networks, and educational districts. Vista Land Commercial Assets also showcased land and spaces for sale or lease that complement residential communities, creating cohesive environments for lifestyle and livelihood.

People and partnerships

The occasion saw the launch of VLink, Vista Land sales recruitment and accreditation program for real estate professionals. The initiative aims to reinforce the nationwide network of the company by equipping business partners with access to residential developments, resources, and rewards, empowering them to grow alongside the real estate developer.

The Lifescapes Expo2025 in Mindanao concluded the inter-city series that began in Metro Manila and Iloilo, uniting the trusted housing brands under one platform that celebrates innovation, connection, and opportunity. Through the multi-leg event, Vista Land reaffirmed its leadership in Philippine real estate, shaping modern lifescapes that empower homebuyers and investors, elevate business partners, and expand possibilities for real estate professionals.

Learn more about Vista Land developments nationwide. Visit www.vistaland.com.ph and follow @VistaLandAndLifescapesOfficial.

Oct 24, 2025

Century Tuna, the Philippines’ No. 1 tuna brand, returns for the 3rd year of its award-winning “Saving Our Seas” campaign, championing cleaner seas with greater impact. 2025 marks a turning point as the movement expands to six sites nationwide, further driving plastic circular economy and marine conservation across the country.

The Saving Our Seas campaign gained new momentum this year during the fan meet of brand ambassador Park Seo Joon, where fans from across the Philippines took part by donating plastic bottles to support the campaign. Building on this inspiring start, Century Tuna is expanding the campaign nationwide by rallying communities, fostering volunteerism, and empowering more Filipinos to take part in protecting our seas and marine life.

To celebrate this year’s International Coastal Cleanup Day, Century Tuna revitalized their campaign initiatives with a more ambitious goal.
Started as a single coastal cleanup in Batangas in 2023, it quickly grew into a nationwide movement. This year, the campaign expanded its reach, organizing and supporting coastal cleanup drives across Manila, Batangas, Subic, Davao, Zamboanga, and General Santos City. To cap it off, the campaign attracted over 8,200 volunteers, a significant jump from last year’s 205 volunteers. The volunteers came from various groups such as the local government units, Porto Novo, The Asri, and Pier Uno group of divers, the Philippine Marine Corps, Century Tuna Superbods, employees of Century Pacific Food Inc. (CPFI), and like-minded friends.

Our product comes from the sea, and without healthy oceans, we have nothing,” said Mr. Carlo Endaya, Century Pacific Food Inc.’s Vice President and General Manager of the Branded Tuna Division. “This isn’t just about a one-day cleanup, but about raising awareness and creating something sustainable through Aling Tindera and the plastic circular economy. Each piece of plastic collected can be transformed into livelihood opportunities, while keeping it out of the ocean,” he added.

The campaign targets a 33% increase in plastic collection this year, powered by Century Tuna’s strength in partnerships. From its roots with HOPE’s Aling Tindera waste-to-cash program, the initiative has expanded to more like-minded organizations and individuals, reinforcing its commitment to the plastic circular economy and marine conservation.
We are truly thankful because Century Tuna is one of HOPE’s biggest sponsors here. Their support is a huge help to our agri-fishery sector and to the livelihood of our communities. With 29 sites across Mabini, from resorts to local communities, this partnership creates a real impact for our people,” said Ms. Caroline Beloso, Friends of HOPE Inc.’s Field Coordinator in Mabini, Batangas.

Century Tuna also took part in new partner initiatives, including joining the cleanup activities of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Department of Public Services of the City of Manila, and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). The campaign also partnered with other brands such as Shakey’s, Vita Coco, Beach Hut, and Peri-Peri to further strengthen the initiative.

All these combined efforts resulted in collecting 1,386 kilograms of plastic waste, a significant growth from last year’s 357 kilograms of plastic waste.

"In just three years, Saving Our Seas has collected over 100 metric tons of waste, growing from one site to six and becoming a nationwide movement. More than a cleanup, this is about building community, creating livelihoods, and working together for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future. With everyone’s commitment, we are confident this will be our most impactful International Coastal Cleanup yet,” shared Mr. Ray Guinoo, Century Pacific Food Inc.’s Assistant Vice President and Marketing Director for Local Tuna Operations.

The campaign entered its 3rd year with a huge success, amassing a huge number of volunteers and raising its partnership initiatives. The “Saving Our Seas” campaign is a testament toCentury Tuna’s strong commitment to becoming the torchbearer of marine protection in the country.

Launched in 2023, Century Tuna’s “Saving Our Seas” campaign aims to put into the spotlight the problems of plastic pollution in marine biodiversity by reinforcing the idea of Plastic Circular Economy through coastal and reef cleanup activities together with an environmental education program in schools.

For more information, please visit https://savingourseas.centurytuna.ph or visit Century Tuna on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/centurytuna or @centurytunasuperbods on Instagram for more updates.

Oct 23, 2025

With the aim to spark conversations on saving, Metrobank posed the question: “Para saan ang ipon mo?” among Filipinos in key lifestyle and business hubs in the metro.

Printed on bold statement shirts, oversized tote bags, oversized newspapers, and cookies—Metrobank ambassadors asked Filipinos to scan a QR code that led to a survey seeking to uncover the many reasons Filipinos save.
Hundreds of Filipinos shared their aspirations on the survey, which spilled over to their social media accounts – from planning that long-awaited barkada trip, to building an emergency fund, to launching a small online business. The message was clear: every Filipino has a goal worth saving for.

Riding this conversation is the launch of Metrobank’s eSavings account. Now, Filipinos can easily and securely kick-off their savings journey with Metrobank.

Go from goal-setting to goal-getting with Metrobank eSavings

Forget the long lines and paperwork— Metrobank now allows new accountholders to easily and securely open a savings account in 10 minutes through the Metrobank app.

Metrobank eSavings is a secure digital account that allows first-time Metrobank deposit clients to save, manage, and grow their money. More than that, with just a PHP2,000 minimum deposit balance, accountholders get access to a suite of benefits to save smarter and achieve their long-term goals with ease.

Enjoy these perks when you open a Metrobank eSavings account:
  • Interest of up to 4.5% p.a.* on your savings when you avail of Online Time Deposit: 
    By placing your funds on Metrobank’s online time deposit feature, you’re giving your savings an extra boost. Metrobank offers flexible holding periods for your funds – ranging from one month, so you can access your funds easily, to one year, so your funds can yield higher interest. For more details, visit https://www.metrobank.com.ph/accounts/time-deposit
  • InstaPay fee rebates of up to 4x a month: Everyday transactions are made lighter on your wallet as you get rebates on the fees for four InstaPay transfers each month.
  • Free 1 year AXA Life Insurance: If you open a Metrobank eSavings account today until December 31, 2025, you get a one-year life insurance coverage that’s worth double the average amount of your average daily balance (ADB) in the past three months, giving you peace of mind from life’s uncertainties.

Your Metrobank eSavings account not only allows you to get closer to your savings goals – it also serves as the first step towards having a trusted financial partner in achieving your long-term goals. Now that you’re a Metrobank client, it’s easier for you to secure your first credit card, a home loan for your first condo, or an investment to grow your money to new heights.

With Metrobank, you have a reliable growth partner, helping you save not just for today's goals, but for your future self.
Make the move your future self will thank you for. Open a Metrobank eSavings account now via the Metrobank App— download it today on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

* interest rate depends on the chosen term and investment amount 

Oct 15, 2025

Elevate your every day with Samsung's latest innovations: the Galaxy S25 FE, Galaxy Tab S1 and Galaxy Buds3 FE. These powerful Galaxy devices create a seamless Galaxy ecosystem which combines the latest technology with convenient connectivity - and is easy on the wallet!

The Power of the Galaxy Ecosystem: Seamlessly Integrated to Your Daily Living

These new Samsung devices don't just work well individually—they work brilliantly together. The Galaxy ecosystem is built to handle the natural rhythm of your day, giving you a smooth, uninterrupted experience whether you're working, playing, or relaxing.

This deep integration is all about seamless, uninterrupted flow between your devices, significantly enhancing both communication and productivity.

This efficiency is exemplified by features like the effortless Flow from Phone to Tablet, which allows you to start a video call on your Galaxy S25 FE while on the go and instantaneously switch it to the larger Galaxy Tab S11 screen upon arriving at your desk, all without interruption; you can even copy text on the S25 FE and paste it directly into a Tab S11 document.

The experience is further streamlined by Intuitive Audio Switching, ensuring your Galaxy Buds3 FE automatically recognizes the active device. For instance, if you're listening to music on the Tab S11 and a call comes in on your S25 FE, the audio will automatically switch to your phone and then seamlessly revert back to your tablet once the call ends.

Finally, Simplified File Sharing is made easy with Quick Share, providing a rapid and secure way to transfer photos, videos, and large documents among your Samsung devices, allowing a smooth transition from capturing an image to editing and sharing it.

This level of connectivity means less hassle and more focus on what matters to you.

Next-Level Performance: Power and Efficiency Across All Galaxy Devices

The Galaxy S25 FE puts true flagship power right in your hand. Take beautiful, social-media-worthy pictures with a triple rear camera system (50MP wide, 12MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto) and a 12MP front camera, and scroll feeds or watch movies in rich, vivid color with fluid motion over a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen, an Exynos 2400 chipset and 8GB of RAM on a 4900mAh battery.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Tab S11 allows you uninterrupted entertainment and productivity. Binge-watch your favorite show or scribble down that big idea with the improved S Pen that comes with Galaxy Tab S11. It also comes with a new Samsung DeX Extended Mode with a progressive multi-screen arrangements and customizable workstations, enabling movies to come to life, as well as an 3nm processor that allows you to multitask all day long without any trouble.

Then tune out the noise with the Galaxy Buds3 FE. Designed for all-day comfort, they feature Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) to silence the buzz of commute or office chatter, letting you enjoy rich, balanced sound. They even provide as much as 8 hours of playtime (6 hours with ANC) and accept Bluetooth 5.4. You can also enjoy features such as real-time translation, thanks to Galaxy AI. Clear call quality ensures you’re always heard, no matter where life takes you.

Availability and Pricing

Now is the moment to trade in your old devices and enter an entirely connected world with these latest Galaxy devices that makes the flagship experience more accessible than ever! The Galaxy S25 FE, Tab S11 and Galaxy Buds FE are already available for purchase through the Samsung online store, authorized retailers, and carrier partners. Pricing starts at Php 39,990 for the Galaxy S25 FE, Php 52,990 for the Galaxy Tab S11, and Php 6,990 for the Galaxy Buds3 FE.


For more info, visit Samsung Philippines Newsroom or Samsung.com.

@jexxhinggo