by | May 25, 2025 | Business
The first-ever Sports and Fitness Expo (SFE) in the Philippines will take place from 28-31 May 2025 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, showcasing exhibitors from sports, health, and wellness industries. The event will also feature the International Sports Facilities Management Conference and Trade Show, covering topics like facility management, operations, and development, in partnership with the Philippine Sports Commission.
All eyes are on the first-ever Sports and Fitness Expo (SFE)
in the Philippines, set to launch on 28-31 May 2025 at the Rizal Memorial
Sports Complex, Malate, Manila.
Promising a lineup of exhibitors from across the sports,
health, and wellness industries, SFE aims to be the premier sports and health
business trade event in the country.
At its core, the event aims to put the spotlight on the
growing sports and fitness movement in the Philippines. This is backed by a
recent shift towards adopting a healthy and active lifestyle in the country.
As part of the expo, it will host the International Sports
Facilities Management Conference and Trade Show in partnership with the
Philippine Sports Commission.
Exploring topics from sport facility management, operations,
and development, among others, it’s a must-see for any manager, director,
coach, athlete, and sports enthusiast.
Mark your calendars and gear up to be a game-changer at the
first-ever Sports and Fitness Expo!
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by | May 24, 2025 | Business
Arayat, Pampanga – WalterMart continues its mission in bringing the good life to more Filipino families with the grand opening of WalterMart Arayat last May 16, 2025 – a full-service one-stop-shop community mall that answers every Kapampangan’s daily needs in one destination.
Located at Brgy. San Jose Mesulo, the new WalterMart Arayat is a mall designed with the Kapampangan family in mind. Whether it’s grocery shopping, dining, errands, or family bonding time, the new mall offers a complete, hassle-free experience—making it a go-to destination for millions of customers annually.
A Major Milestone: The 50th WalterMart Supermarket
At the heart of WalterMart Arayat is the opening of the 50th WalterMart Supermarket—a flagship branch that proudly champions local love through its Palengke Fresh initiative, a “farm-to-table” campaign that brings fresh, high-quality produce, sourced directly from local farmers. This 50th WalterMart Supertmarket also showcases a diverse selection of both international and local products, catering to every shopper’s needs. It also carries a wide array of everyday essentials, and stylish family finds—providing branded value with one-stop-shop convenience.
A Complete Mix of Shopping, Dining, and Family Spaces
WalterMart Arayat brings together essential categories—from groceries, general merchandise, appliances, pharmacy, health and wellness, to quick service restaurants—all under one roof.
Knowing how Kapampangans enjoy a wide variety of delicacies, the mall also provides a diverse dining experience, with both well-loved fast food chains such as Jollibee, Mang Inasal, and KFC, as well as S&R Pizza, HapChan, and a mix of local and popular eateries housed within a comfortable and inviting food court section.
Shoppers are also treated with a convenient and world-class shopping experience. The new WalterMart Arayat offers FREE parking for all types of vehicles, making sure that each customer visit is hassle-free. With FREE Wi-Fi access, WalterMart Arayat also promotes interactive and engaging activities that foster social connections—bringing the community together in a warm, connected, and inclusive environment.
Committed to deliver best in class shopping experience and promote family bonding, the mall also features a dedicated play area for kids, Instagrammable green lounges and cozy seating area for friends and families to hang out and socialize, a comfortable customer lounge for relaxation, and an activity center designed to host weekend family workshops, worship services, and community-driven events.
Eco-Conscious and Future-Ready
WalterMart Arayat aims to be the most Eco-conscious commercial development in the province, operating with a solar-powered system, using solar lighting, and a waste management program that recycles over 80% of operational waste—paving the way for sustainable community mall operations.
More than a mall, WalterMart Arayat is an aspirational community destination—delivering branded value, lifestyle convenience, and warm service while staying true to WalterMart’s core of building WIN-WIN-WIN partnerships among its customers, local communities, and business partners.
WalterMart Arayat is hosting Grand Opening Sale, featuring Buy 1 Take 1 deals, 50% discount on selected items, and Sulit promos until May 25, 2025 and a Family Fiesta Activity on May 31, 2025.
Have a WalterMart near you? Visit WalterMart Community Malls and enjoy the same one-stop-shop destination in all of its 44 branches!
For more information, visit www.waltermart.com.ph or follow us on our official social media pages: WalterMart Mall.
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by | May 23, 2025 | Business
Manila, May 23, 2025 — VRICrew officially launches as an innovative recruitment platform that emphasizes company culture and values as the core of the hiring process. Unlike traditional job postings that focus mainly on roles and qualifications, VRICrew allows candidates to truly experience the atmosphere and vibe of a company, making the job search more transparent and meaningful.
By showcasing company values, work environment, and team dynamics, VRICrew helps organizations build a unique narrative to strengthen their employer brand. Candidates can better assess their fit with the company culture, improving long-term retention and satisfaction.
“Company culture is the heart of any successful organization. With VRICrew, we aim to connect talents and companies not only based on skills but also shared values and a comfortable working environment,” said Ferry, Co-Founder of VRICrew.
The platform features interactive elements such as company profile videos, employee stories, and highlights of core values that make each company unique. This approach fosters a more authentic relationship between candidates and employers from the very beginning.
VRICrew is now accessible at https://vricrew.com/ and ready to support companies that want to prioritize culture as a key strength in attracting top talent.
With VRICrew, recruitment is not just about filling positions but building a competitive and solid work community.
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by | May 23, 2025 | Business
Rabobank has announced a package of support measures that will be made available to farming clients dealing with the impacts of devastating floods along the NSW Mid North Coast.
Rabobank state manager for NSW Toby Mendl said the specialist agribusiness bank has a range of measures in place to support clients dealing with the “record-breaking floods” across the region.
He said this support would be extended to other parts of NSW, as needed, where flooding and localised intense rainfall is impacting other areas within the state.
Mr Mendl said the record-breaking rainfall had generated massive flooding in Mid North Coast rivers, with agricultural producers facing lost produce – chiefly milk, given restricted farm access – livestock losses and damage to farm infrastructure, fencing, pasture and crops.
“It is too early for many farmers to account for the full extent of the damage,” he said. “As farmers start the task of recovery and rebuilding from the floods in the coming weeks, the full scale of the damage will become clearer.”
“Livestock welfare is a key concern for farmers and the high-water levels are delaying farmers accounting for livestock,” Mr Mendl said. “Many rivers are still too high for farmers and support personnel to be able to access paddocks and assess stock and their condition.”
Mr Mendl said many farmers across the region have been isolated on their properties, experienced water through their homes and farm buildings and had non-fixed assets carried away by floodwaters.
“The challenge, particularly for dairy and beef farmers, in the flood-impacted areas will be sourcing fodder for their stock, as flood-damaged pastures will be slow to recover through the winter months,” he said.
Mr Mendl said additional concerns for farmers include potential damage, or loss of access, to road networks – which could affect the movement of goods into and out of the region and are critical to the local dairy sector.
Mr Mendl said while the full impacts on agricultural operations and production in the region wouldn’t be known until flood waters fully subside, Rabobank’s staff had been making contact with clients to determine how the bank could provide support.
He said the bank would work directly with individual clients whose farms or agribusinesses have been affected to provide support and offer a range of assistance measures in applicable circumstances.
These included:
‘carry on’ finance to keep viable operations running,waiver of break costs on early redemption of Farm Management Deposits to allow access to needed funds,deferral of scheduled loan payments andwaiver of fees on loan increases necessary for rebuilding operations.
Mr Mendl said Rabobank’s (All in One) rural loans were also specifically designed for farmers to provide financial flexibility to manage through times of difficulty by having the option to choose whether a repayment has the effect of reducing the loan limit and the option to apply for a fixed interest option over the whole or part of the facility.
“They are flexible, generally interest-only facilities, which allow agricultural operators to opt to pay principal reductions when they choose, which is of particular benefit in times of reduced cash flow due to adverse circumstances, such as floods,” he said.
Mr Mendl said while the bank’s rural managers were reaching out to clients in affected regions, he encouraged impacted clients to contact Rabobank where assistance was needed by contacting their local branch or phoning the bank on 1800 025 484.
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by | May 23, 2025 | Business
MyGlit.com, a trusted Philippine-based recruitment portal with over 500,000 verified candidates and a domain authority of 50, has launched its next-generation AI-powered Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Built with a Trello-style interface and integrated with resume and Q&A automation, the platform is designed by Gratitude Inc.—a recruitment leader in India and the Philippines—to solve real-world hiring challenges in the BPO and IT sectors and bring speed in hiring while cutting costs as well.
Manila, Philippines – 23rd May 2025 – MyGlit.com, a job portal with over 7 years of market presence and a verified candidate database exceeding 500,000, has officially launched its AI-powered recruitment platform, built specifically for the BPO and IT hiring industry in the Philippines.
Developed by Gratitude Inc., a leading recruitment agency in India and the Philippines, the platform is a practical solution to the daily challenges faced by recruiters—offering speed, accuracy, and simplicity through automation.
“With AI taking care of resume reviews and Q&A scoring, hiring becomes focused, fast, and deeply efficient,” said Akhil Ahluwalia, Founder of MyGlit. “This platform is built for companies who want to hire smarter, and recruiters who want results—not clutter.”
What Sets MyGlit Apart
AI Instant Resume Review: Every uploaded CV is instantly analyzed against the job description, producing a 900-character summary with a verdict: Select / Reject / Consider.
AI-Powered Candidate Q&A Evaluation: If the Resume is a Select or consider the AI finds potential gaps in the CV compared to the JD and sends a list of unique 5-7 Questions to the Candidate via email. Every Answer by the candidate is also auto Analysed by our AI and automatically sent to Clients if AI finds it a perfect fit
Trello-Style Job Management: Each job opening is managed through a visual card interface, allowing recruiters to organize and collaborate efficiently. Card-level access control ensures recruiters only see jobs they’re assigned to.
500,000+ Verified Jobseekers :The platform hosts a massive pool of pre-screened BPO and IT candidates from the Philippines—growing daily. Unlike other Job Portals where the bulk of Database building is done by signups by Candidates, Myglit Candidates mostly come from our Recruitment teams and chat bots after evaluating a candidate thereby increasing the quality of Database
Global Freelance Recruiter Integration
MyGlit enables recruiters from India, the Philippines, Malaysia, and across Africa to submit candidates and earn per successful placement. The AI system helps manage large recruiter volumes efficiently.
Established Web Authority
With a domain authority of 50, MyGlit is already a recognized player in job search and recruitment, ensuring visibility and credibility with both clients and candidates.
Already used by several prominent MNCs and outsourcing firms, MyGlit is proving to be a scalable, AI-driven solution for businesses aiming to reduce hiring cycles and access a diverse, qualified talent pool.
Explore the future of recruitment at www.myglit.com
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by | May 23, 2025 | Business
In
an era where digital lending is rapidly expanding in the Philippines, HappyCash
stands out as a platform committed not only to growth, but to responsible
lending practices, AI Credit decisioning, and the protection of consumers’
financial well-being.
Founded
with a mission to make access to credit simple, safe, and fair, HappyCash has
served over millions of users nationwide—many of whom are first-time
borrowers from underserved communities. By focusing on affordability and
transparency, the platform ensures that every loan product aligns with the
borrower’s actual capacity to repay.
AI Credit, Backed
by Data
HappyCash
utilizes a multi-layered credit assessment model that evaluates user behavior,
income signals, device security, and more to assign customized credit limits.
Instead of offering large loan amounts indiscriminately, the platform starts
with responsible limits and gradually increases based on repayment behavior.
This
credit model allows HappyCash to maintain a healthy balance between risk
control and inclusion, enabling safe lending even to first-time borrowers with
limited financial histories.
Aligned with
Consumer Protection Principles
As a
licensed lending entity regulated by the Philippine Securities and Exchange
Commission (SSEC), HappyCash strictly adheres with the Financial Products and
Services Consumer Protection Act and the Truth in Lending Act. Its core
consumer protection measures include:
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Clear disclosures on fees and interest rates
- No
hidden charges or pre-payment penalties
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Friendly reminders for due dates, with grace periods
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Accessible customer support through multiple channels
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Strong user data protection and secure cloud infrastructure
Educating Borrowers
HappyCash
also invests in borrower education, using its mobile platform to share simple
financial literacy content. The goal is to help users borrow confidently, repay
responsibly, and improve their long-term financial capability.
Looking Ahead
As
it grows, HappyCash continues to partner with industry-leading technology,
eKYC, and payment providers to ensure that its services remain secure,
scalable, and customer-friendly. With upcoming product enhancements focused on
more personalized credit and real-time fraud detection, the platform is
committed to being a leader in ethical and sustainable lending.
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