by Ferry Bayu | Feb 16, 2026 | Business
Manila, Philippines — This Valentine’s season, love doesn’t have to be grand to be meaningful. Sometimes, it’s as simple as sharing a sandwich and coffee — and a smile. Great mornings (and all-day breaks) just got even better at Randy’s. Known for its iconic donuts and feel-good coffee moments, Randy’s is now serving its newest and most affordable combo ever: 1 sandwich + 1 coffee starting at just P195. Yes, you read that right. For only P195, guests can enjoy any sandwich of their choice paired with Brewed Coffee topped with RFoam — Randy’s signature foam that has quickly become a must-try favorite. Smooth, creamy, and perfectly balanced, RFoam elevates every sip into a signature Randy’s experience.
A Simple Date That Feels Special
Valentine’s Day doesn’t always have to mean extravagant dinners or over-the-top plans. Whether it’s a quick coffee date, a surprise merienda treat, a spontaneous late-night stop, or even a self-love break in between a busy day — Randy’s makes it easy to celebrate love in its simplest form.
A Soft Bun Favorite That Keeps Guests Coming Back
Among the sandwich lineup is the crowd-favorite Soft Bun Bacon Mushroom Melt — a warm, savory combination of crispy bacon, rich mushrooms, and melted cheese nestled in Randy’s signature soft bun. It’s perfectly paired with the smooth depth of Brewed Coffee + RFoam.
It’s the kind of combination that feels comforting and satisfying — just like your favorite person.
Mix, Match & Upgrade Your Coffee
Want your coffee iced? Guests can also mix and match their sandwich with any iced coffee for a minimal additional P60 — making it easy to customize your perfect combo while still keeping it affordable.
This Valentine’s season, Randy’s proves that celebrating love doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. With better value than ever before, it’s now more affordable than you remember.
About The Bistro Group
Randy’s All-Day Combo is FREE delivery on randys.bistrodelivers.com.ph. Also available on Grab Food, Food Panda, and Pick.A.Roo.
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VRITIMES by Ferry Bayu | Feb 14, 2026 | Business
Orient has introduced five new Orient Bambino 38 models featuring a minimalistic design with no date display, and six new Orient Bambino models featuring both standard and trendy gradation colours, to its Classic Collection. Blending the timeless appeal of a classic mechanical watch with a subtle contemporary edge, these models make ideal everyday companions for watch enthusiasts.
Orient Bambino is a popular series that has been long running around the world, representing everything that is Orient. The series is known for its traditional classical dial, a domed glass with a retro feel, and delicate case design with slender lugs. The series has attracted more attention since 2022 with the launch of Orient Bambino 38 featuring a 38.4 mm case for a more comfortable fit to suit modern lifestyles.
The new Orient Bambino 38 models combine a newly developed movement with a three-hand dial and no date display. Returning to the essence of timekeeping with dials omitting the date – a first for the series – the new models highlight the classic and simple beauty of Orient Bambino, making this a very appealing watch for fans of classic watches.
The minimalist design, displaying only the time, features the popular alternating Roman numerals and bar indices. The uniquely designed yet highly legible dial comes in the standard colours white and ivory, the deeper classic colours green and brown, and a grey dial which is limited to 3,300 pieces.
Meanwhile, the new Orient Bambino models with 40.5 mm case and date display feature the same simple bar indices design as Orient Bambino 38. They are available in the classic colours of white and ivory, as well as trend-forward green, light blue and purple featuring a subtle gradation effect.
Both the new Orient Bambino 38 and Orient Bambino models have an easy exchange leather strap allowing for a quick replacement without any tools. The option to easily swap straps lets wearers refresh the watch’s look, offering more ways to enjoy it and making it simple to match a variety of personal style preferences.
Models with no date display are equipped with automatic (with hand winding) in-house calibre F6524, while models with date display are powered with calibre F6724. The stable accuracy of both movements ranging between +25 seconds to –15 seconds per day, coupled with a 40-hour power reserve, make them ideal for everyday use.
About Orient
Orient has provided the world with high-quality attainable watches, combining reliable movements with innovative designs for more than 70 years. Orient is a Japanese watch brand that designs, produces its own movements and crafts finished watches. The brand’s fine-quality watches deliver incredible value and enduring style, which are extremely popular among watch lovers both in Japan and overseas. Orient timepieces are sought after by watch fans and discerning watch collectors all over the world.
Discover more at our website and social media channels.
On February 10th, 2026, Orient issued a total of 3 press releases announcing its latest product launches.
Further details are available at the URL below.
https://orient-watch.com/en/news/
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by Ferry Bayu | Feb 10, 2026 | Business
Manila, Philippines — Xpress Super App is asserting a leadership role in the country’s shift toward cleaner mobility by operationalizing a scalable electric moto-taxi model using VOLTAI electric motorcycles under the Aboitiz Power Group, integrated directly into its high-frequency ride-hailing ecosystem.
While electric mobility has gained global momentum, large-scale adoption in emerging markets has often been constrained by fragmented execution. Xpress’ strategy addresses this gap by focusing on deployment at volume, targeting two-wheel transport—one of the most widely used and economically critical mobility segments in the Philippines.
“The challenge today is no longer whether electric vehicles work, but how quickly they can be deployed where they matter most,” Xpress shared. “Two-wheel ride-hailing offers the fastest path to scale, efficiency, and everyday relevance.”
Platform-led execution over pilot programs
As an active mobility platform, Xpress anchors its electric rollout on operational fundamentals rather than isolated trials. The platform brings together:
Consistent, high-frequency ride demand suited for electric two-wheel use
Integrated operations aligned with real passenger and driver behavior
Repeatable deployment discipline that allows expansion across cities
VOLTAI electric motorcycles are engineered for Philippine road conditions and continuous daily use, enabling Xpress to introduce EVs without compromising service reliability or rider comfort.
Institutional confidence strengthens long-term direction
The initiative is reinforced by the continued backing of Cebuana Lhuillier, a longtime partner of Xpress that has supported the platform’s growth and sustainability direction over time. This alignment reflects shared confidence in Xpress’ ability to scale cleaner mobility solutions responsibly and commercially.
Rather than positioning sustainability as a short-term initiative, Xpress and its institutional partners are advancing electric mobility as a long-horizon strategy—one that improves everyday transport while contributing to broader environmental goals.
A scalable blueprint for Philippine mobility
By embedding electric two-wheel vehicles directly into an operating ride-hailing platform, Xpress is positioning electric moto-taxis as a commercially viable and repeatable model, particularly suited for dense urban centers and tourism-driven markets.
The collaboration signals a broader shift in Philippine mobility: clean transport adoption is now being driven by platform execution, institutional backing, and real-world economics, with Xpress at the center of that transition.
About Xpress Super App
Xpress Super App is a Philippines-based mobility and lifestyle platform designed for high-density cities and tourism-driven markets across Southeast Asia. The platform integrates ride-hailing, digital payments, and on-ground services into a single, scalable ecosystem built for everyday use. Purpose-built for local operating conditions, Xpress focuses on high-frequency transport—particularly two-wheel mobility—while accelerating the shift toward cleaner and more efficient electric vehicle solutions. By aligning platform demand with financial and mobility partners, Xpress treats sustainability as a commercial advantage, not a compromise. With a growing presence across key Philippine cities and island destinations, Xpress is building a modern mobility network that prioritizes accessibility, reliability, and real-world performance.
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by Ferry Bayu | Feb 10, 2026 | Business
Manila, Philippines – Praxismed Technologies Inc., a Philippine-based distributor of advanced medical equipment, announced its participation in the 52nd Annual Convention of the Philippine Psychiatric Association (PPA), marking the company’s formal engagement with the country’s leading professional organization for psychiatry. Through this milestone, Praxismed reinforced its commitment to advancing mental health care by supporting wider access to Neurosoft’s Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)—a non-invasive, evidence-based treatment option for depression.
Held from January 20 to 23, 2026, at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, the PPA Annual Convention brought together psychiatrists, mental health professionals, and key stakeholders under the theme “Empowering, Uniting and Healing: Our Collective Journey Towards National Well-Being.” Praxismed’s participation highlighted the role of innovation and collaboration in addressing the country’s growing mental health needs.
TMS is a US FDA-cleared, non-invasive brain stimulation therapy for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), including patients who have not achieved adequate response to antidepressant medications. By delivering targeted magnetic stimulation to specific brain regions involved in mood regulation, TMS offers a non-pharmacologic option that may be used as an alternative or adjunct to existing treatment approaches, as determined by the attending clinician.
Interest in TMS has continued to grow globally following research developments from Stanford University, particularly studies on accelerated TMS approaches such as the SAINT (Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy) protocol. While conducted under controlled research settings, the encouraging outcomes reported in these studies have drawn significant attention from medical experts and researchers worldwide, highlighting the evolving potential of neuromodulation in psychiatric care.
Through its partnerships with international technology providers, Praxismed has helped make FDA-cleared Neurosoft’s TMS systems available in several major hospitals and institutions in the Philippines, including the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) and Rizal Medical Center (RMC). With TMS now accessible locally, Filipino patients have additional, evidence-based options for managing depression—expanding care pathways beyond medication alone.
“Joining the Philippine Psychiatric Association allows us to engage more closely with the psychiatric community in advancing patient-centered mental health solutions,” said Charmaine Lou German, President and Chief Executive Officer of Praxismed Technologies Inc. “By helping make FDA-cleared TMS available in major hospitals, we support clinicians in offering scientifically validated, non-invasive treatment options to patients who may not have benefited from conventional therapies.”
During the convention, Praxismed engaged psychiatrists and mental health professionals in discussions on the responsible integration of neuromodulation technologies into clinical practice, emphasizing evidence-based use, appropriate patient selection, and alignment with existing standards of care.
Praxismed’s participation in the PPA Convention underscores its broader mission of elevating healthcare standards through innovation, education, and long-term partnerships—guided by its core philosophy, Driven by Knowledge, Defined by Service. As awareness and acceptance of modern mental health treatments continue to grow, the company remains committed to working alongside clinicians and institutions to help ensure that effective, evidence-based care is within reach for Filipinos.
About Praxismed Technologies, Inc.
Praxismed Technologies Inc. is a Philippine-based medical equipment distributor officially incorporated in 2017, backed by decades of combined expertise in healthcare and the medical technology industry. The company specializes in the distribution of advanced neurodiagnostic and neurorehabilitation equipment, sleep medicine solutions, and related consumables for hospitals, clinics, and medical institutions nationwide. Founded by seasoned healthcare professionals, Praxismed is committed to bringing global innovations in neurology, psychiatry, pulmonology, ENT, and physical rehabilitation to the Philippine healthcare sector. Through partnerships with trusted international manufacturers, the company delivers cutting-edge technologies that support improved diagnostic accuracy, treatment outcomes, and patient care. Praxismed’s solutions serve a wide range of clinical specialties, including electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography and nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCV), polysomnography (PSG) for sleep diagnostics, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for mental health care, intraoperative monitoring (IOM) systems for surgical safety, videonystagmography (VNG) for vestibular testing, and rehabilitation and balance assessment systems for neuro-rehabilitation.
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by Ferry Bayu | Feb 9, 2026 | Business
Umasenso has launched a Growth Operating System designed for Philippine service businesses. Founded by Richard Noromor, Umasenso brings together marketing, sales, and retention into one integrated platform. The system helps businesses get found online, capture every inquiry, and drive repeat customers through automation. Built from over ten years of digital marketing experience through Emerge, Umasenso addresses common growth problems such as missed leads, slow responses, and disconnected tools. The platform is designed for clinics and appointment driven businesses seeking predictable, system based growth.
Umasenso has officially launched a Growth Operating System designed to help Philippine service businesses simplify how they attract customers, capture inquiries, and drive repeat business within one integrated system.
Built specifically for appointment driven businesses such as clinics, wellness centers, and professional services, Umasenso brings together marketing, sales, and retention into a single platform. Unlike traditional CRMs that focus only on storing data, Umasenso focuses on helping businesses turn inquiries into bookings and bookings into long term customers.
Many Philippine service businesses continue to rely on disconnected tools such as social media inboxes, spreadsheets, and manual follow ups to manage growth. This often leads to missed leads, delayed responses, and lost revenue. Umasenso was created to address these gaps by automating the full customer journey from first inquiry to repeat visit.
“After more than a decade of working closely with service businesses through Emerge, we kept seeing the same pattern,” said Mr. Richard Noromor, Founder of Umasenso. “Businesses were able to generate interest, but growth would break down after the inquiry stage. Umasenso was built to solve that exact problem by giving owners a system that works even when they are busy.”
Umasenso is structured around three proven systems:
Marketing, which helps businesses get found online through optimized funnels and targeted visibility
Sell, which captures every inquiry using online bookings, instant responses, and automated follow ups
Grow, which drives repeat business through reminders, reactivation flows, loyalty journeys, and personalization
The platform integrates key components including CRM and pipelines, online appointment systems, reporting and insights, workflow automation, retention tools, and a built in website and funnel builder.
By consolidating these capabilities into one Growth Operating System, Umasenso aims to help Philippine service businesses reduce manual work, gain clearer performance visibility, and build more predictable growth.
Umasenso is now available to service businesses across the Philippines.
About EmergeLocal, Inc. / Emerge
Umasenso is a Growth Operating System built for Philippine service businesses. It combines marketing, sales, and retention into one automated platform designed to help businesses grow with clarity and control. Umasenso was developed based on real operational challenges observed over more than ten years of digital marketing work through Emerge.
by Ferry Bayu | Feb 6, 2026 | Business
The heat is on as the CrossFire: Legends Championship (CFLC) 2025-2026 enters its final, heart-pounding stretch right here in our home turf.
After months of intense, high-stakes competition, two of our very own Philippine teams, KDM and VF (Vanguard Familia), have officially secured their spots in the Semi-Finals this February 7, 2026.
The road to the championship title is now a regional battle for supremacy, as our local heroes prepare to face off against Vietnam’s top-tier teams, EVO and HF (HeartFire).
Only four teams remain, each now just one series away from the Grand Finals. This sets the stage for a highly anticipated regional clash between two of Southeast Asia’s strongest competitive markets.
The road to the CFLC Grand Finals culminates in Manila this February. As CrossFire: Legends cements its status as an international esports powerhouse, the on-site battleground of matches will be broadcasted live. Surpassing 12 million unique viewers globally, the world’s eyes turn to Southeast Asia.
On February 8, the inaugural regional champion will be crowned, claiming the lion’s share of a $45,000 final prize pool. The Semi Finals represent the final test of grit and strategy for the remaining teams in their quest for regional immortality.
The inaugural championship has narrowed to a regional powerhouse showdown between the Philippines and Vietnam, proving that the standard of Southeast Asian play has reached a fever pitch.
While the team play has been elite, individuals like Woopie (KDM) have stolen the spotlight, setting a blistering 30-elimination benchmark that serves as a warning to the rest of the field.
This weekend, the “standard” goes out the window as the pressure of the Grand Finals takes over. With no second chances left, we are about to find out who has the grit to become an eternal part of esports history.
The stage is set for a decisive weekend as anticipation builds toward the final battles that will determine who makes history as the inaugural champion.
Fans across Southeast Asia and beyond are invited to witness the tournament’s final weekend and support their favorite teams as they battle for regional supremacy. Tune in on February 7 for the Semi Finals and don’t miss the Grand Finals on February 8, where a new champion will be crowned.
For the latest updates and match information, follow CrossFire: Legends Esports on Facebook (cflesportsglobal), TikTok (@cflesports), Instagram (@cflesportsglb), and YouTube (cflesports).
About CrossFire: Legends
Crossfire: Legends is the official mobile adaptation of Crossfire, the globally recognized, highly beloved first-person shooter (FPS) game by South Korean video game company Smilegate. Developed by TiMi Studio Group and published by Level Infinite, the game brings the original PC version’s core mechanics, competitive intensity, and tactical gameplay to mobile, fully reimagined for on-the-go experiences. Crossfire: Legends offers fast-paced multiplayer modes such as Search & Destroy and Team Deathmatch, with compact map designs and quick respawn mechanics prioritizing high-stakes, skill-based combat. Built on the Unity engine, Crossfire: Legends features optimized performance across various mobile devices and supports extensive customization, including control layouts, aim sensitivity, and gyroscope calibration.
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