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LANDBANK makes RTB 32 investment more accessible to Filipinos worldwide

By LANDBANK OF THE PHILIPPINES • October 6, 2026

LANDBANK is making it easier for Filipinos worldwide to invest in the Bureau of the Treasury’s (BTr) Retail Treasury Bonds Tranche 32 (RTB 32), as the Bureau celebrates the 25th anniversary of its retail bond program under the theme, “Pamana ng Tiwala, Yaman ng Kinabukasan.”

RSF urges probe into China-linked Greek social media accounts

By Artemio Dumlao • October 6, 2026

Press freedom watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has urged Greek authorities to investigate whether financial and organizational links between Greek-speaking social media influencers and Chinese state-linked media could amount to a broader foreign interference effort.

MUHAMMAD MOKAEV JOINS ILIA TOPURIA, USMAN NURMAGOMEDOV IN ESPN’S 30 UNDER 30

By Brave CF • October 6, 2026

Muhammad “The Punisher” Mokaev has once again cemented his standing among mixed martial arts’ brightest young talents, earning a place in ESPN’s 2026 MMA 30 Under 30 rankings.

NUJP warning puts spotlight on Baguio media coverage of deaths

By Artemio A. Dumlao • October 6, 2026

A call by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP)–Baguio-Benguet chapter for more responsible reporting of self-harm cases has put the spotlight on how deaths are being covered here.

CIVICUS flags worsening civic space, rights concerns under Marcos Jr.

By Artemio Dumlao • October 3, 2026

Global civil society alliance CIVICUS has called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to end what it described as a continuing crackdown on civic freedoms, warning that the space for activists by, journalists and civil society groups in the Philippines, “is worsening”.

Lepanto, workers’ union sign 31st CBA in record-fast negotiations

By Artemio Dumlao • October 3, 2026

The Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company (LCMC) and the Lepanto Local Employees Union (LLEU) have signed their 31st Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) at the Baguio Country Club Thursday noon, with both labor and management officials describing the negotiations that only took less than three hours to successfully con

BRAVE CF: 10 YEARS OF REDEFINING GLOBAL MMA

By BRAVE CF • October 1, 2026

Founded in 2016 under the vision of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, BRAVE CF has staged 109 events across 39 host countries, the most for an MMA organization.

LANDBANK expands support for Eastern Visayas growth sectors

By LANDBANK Press Release • September 30, 2026

LANDBANK strengthened its support for farmers, fishers, agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs), entrepreneurs, and students in Eastern Visayas through affordable financing, digital banking, and capacity-building initiatives rolled out in Tacloban City on 17 and 18 September 2026.

Local Skills, Flavors, and Traditions Shine with Love for the Highlands

By SM CITY BAGUIO • September 30, 2026

“Flavors of the Highland: Advancing TVET Excellence for a Circular and Sustainable Future.”

LANDBANK strengthens India partnerships in digital payments, financial inclusion

By LANDBANK of the Philippines • September 25, 2026

LANDBANK is exploring new opportunities with leading Indian fintech companies to advance digital payments, financial inclusion, and cross-border financial services for Filipinos at home and abroad.

BRAVE CF: 10 YEARS, 39 COUNTRIES, ONE GLOBAL VISION

By BRAVE CF • September 25, 2026

A decade into its existence, BRAVE Combat Federation has turned geographic expansion into one of the defining pillars of its identity. Since its launch in 2016, BRAVE CF has staged more than 100 events across 39 countries, pursuing a model that goes far beyond establishing a handful of high-profile destinations.

Scouts Royale Brotherhood Alpha Psi Chapter Marks 50 Years of Service, Friendship, and Leadership

By Scouts Royale Brotherhood Alpha Psi Chapter • September 25, 2026

August 21, 1976 stands as a significant milestone in the history of the Scouts Royale Brotherhood (SRB), Alpha Psi Chapter, Santo Domingo, Nueva Ecija. On this day, through the vision, dedication, and leadership of Brother Alex L. Pascual of the Alpha Psi Chapter, the organization was founded with the noble purpose of

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