Announcing the FTC’s voice cloning challenge
VOICE cloning technologies can generate a near-perfect voice clone based on a short audio clip or snippet of someone’s voice. The technology has potential to help people — for example,…
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Philippine tourism earnings surge to 404B in first 10 months of 2023 – DOT chief
San Francisco, California—Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco showcased the country’s tourism gains and recovery efforts post-pandemic, noting that the tourism industry has contributed an estimated USD 7…
SMC-PLEX, a game changer infra project in Pangasinan
By Melandrew T. Velasco PANGASINAN, the third largest province in the Philippines, received a major boost recently from San Miguel Corporation Infrastructure with the signing of a joint venture agreement for…
SBA Administrator Guzman encourages shopping small November 25 for Small Business Saturday®
WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Joe Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, is encouraging the nation…
SSA Talks: Will Social Security be there when I retire?
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Will Social Security be there when I retire? That’s the question we’re answering in the latest episode of our audio…
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Landco Pacific Corporation conquers Hollywood
Paving the way for the Punta Fuego developer to roll out a sustained program to serve the US market LANDCO Pacific Corporation, a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Corporation (MPIC), with…
Looking Beyond the Bottom Line at the 2023 Virtus Awards
(Parañaque City, November 9, 2023) … It was a night of recognition and appreciation as the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) gathered to acknowledge the winners of the Virtus…
Philippine stint at Tourism Expo Japan 2023 reaches PHP297 million in sales
Osaka, Japan – The Philippines’ participation at Tourism Expo Japan (TEJ) 2023 garnered impressive negotiated sales leads amounting to around PHP297,833,650.00 during its four-day run on 26-29 October 2023 at…
Accelerating America’s green transition: Igniting the future with APLFI’s electric mechanic scholarship
THE Apl.de.Ap Foundation International (APLFI) gears up to supercharge America’s green future! With excitement, APLFI announces the Electric Mechanic Scholarship. This initiative provides financial aid and strategically bridges the pressing skills…
What to do if you can’t make car payments
TROUBLE making car payments? Worried about repossession? Unexpected life events, like a job loss or drop in income, may affect your ability to pay your bills, including car payments. If…
AJMG, JTC SIGN AGREEMENT
Asian Journal Media Group (AJMG) and Jorivim Transport Corporation (JTC) recently completed an agreement for JTC to be the official transportation service of the Balikbayan Magazine as it travels and…
BOTEful Batanes: Where Every Bottle Counts GINEBRA para sa Kalikasan
Expanding its BOTEful Philippines program after successful activations in various areas, Ginebra San Miguel, Inc. (GSMI), the spirits business of San Miguel Corporation, has made its mark in Batanes. Known…
168 Market opens newest branch in Vallejo
ASIAN supermarket chain 168 Market opened its newest location in Vallejo on Saturday, October 28 with a brief, early morning grand opening ceremony. It is the seventh location for 168…
BeBalanced: Your journey towards balanced health
Living a balanced life not only deals with how we spend our time or what lifestyles we choose to follow, but balance is also important within our health. BeBalanced is…
Asian Pacific Islander business council thrives with successful events and ongoing engagement
THE Asian Pacific Islander (API) Business Council of the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce has been making waves since its successful launch that took place at Seafood City on March…
California expands paid sick days and boosts health worker wages
SACRAMENTO — California continues to burnish its reputation as a progressive state for health policy as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills expanding paid sick leave, adding bereavement leave for miscarriages,…
Women’s wellness & weight loss franchise expands to Woodland Hills, CA
BeBalanced centers open first Woodland Hills area location, celebrating with a grand opening and wellness educational event on October 25 WOODLAND HILLS – BeBalanced, a nation-wide franchise that provides holistic,…
Point-of-sale loans in the Philippines forecasted to reach value of ₱1.67 trillion by 2028, fueled by consumer spending
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – UnaCash, an in-app and in-store installment solutions provider, expects the growth of point-of-sale loans (POS) in the Philippines to reach a value of ₱1.67 trillion by 2028….
Squirrel Stash PH Successfully Unboxed Its Goods for Cebuano Shoppers
The first 100 customers enjoyed discounts while hoarding their favorites Cebu City, Cebu—The new local creative community space finally opened in Cebu City. Shoppers looking for locally made and handcrafted…
Pinterest and Entravision Enter Into Global Partnership Deal
Entravision will empower advertisers to capture audiences in Europe and the U.S. Santa Monica, California –Entravision, a global advertising solutions, media and technology company serving clients across more than 40…
All Eyes on Manila for Franchise Asia Philippines 2023
Franchise Asia Philippines (FAPHL) 2023 continues this coming October with one of the biggest weeks in the global franchising calendar happening here in Manila! This October, Philippine Franchise Association (PFA)…
Department of Tourism bares 15 top LGU proposals for tourism champions challenge
Makati, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) has identified top tourism proposals from 15 local government units (LGUs) poised to receive a combined amount of 180 Million pesos in tourism…
San Francisco surpasses $20M funding goal for next month’s APEC conference
SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor London N. Breed announced on Friday, October 6 that the City of San Francisco has already eclipsed its committed fundraising goal of $20,0000,000 to host the 2023 Asia-Pacific…
That friend request could be from a scammer
SCAMMERS are using social media to go after your money and personal information. And it’s working: since 2021, people have reported losing $2.7 billion to scams that started on social media —…
Dashcon 2023: Where AI Meets Human Insight in Business & Digital Marketing
DashoContent proudly presents dashcon 2023, the premier digital marketing roadshow that masterfully integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) sophistication with human insight in the dynamic world of digital marketing and business growth. This…
Highflyers play golf in Emirates and LIPAD invitational
Emirates airline and Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp., (LIPAD), the operator and manager of Clark International Airport (CRK), recently treated industry and business highflyers to a golf tournament at…
Geeks On A Beach: PH startups eyeing $1-billion in funding deals this 2023
Startups in the Philippines have quietly won $1-billion in total funding deals for two straight years in a row in 2021 to 2022, and there are indications they could continue…
5 Tips to Get Ahead of Holiday Debt
The holiday season is fast approaching, and most people find themselves spending a little – or a lot – more than usual during these festive final months of the year….
Two Fil-Am execs among Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business
The Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) celebrated its 22nd annual Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Awards Gala Dinner at a gala ceremony in downtown Manhattan last week. Since…