PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid Users Can Now Easily Reload via Maya

     Staying connected at home just became a little easier and more convenient for PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid users. PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid can now be reloaded through the Maya app via Maya Shop or through nearby Maya Business Centers, giving users more flexible ways to manage their internet depending on what works best for their routine.

     Whether you prefer cashless digital payments or over-the-counter transactions within your community, this new loading option makes it easier to stay connected for work, online classes, streaming, gaming, or everyday browsing without the extra hassle.

PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid Users Can Now Easily Reload via Maya

IKEA Philippines Celebrates Historic Store of the Year Win with Hall of Fame Tribute

     Among hundreds of IKEA stores around the world, IKEA Pasay City was named IKEA Store of the Year 2025, a recognition only a few IKEA stores globally ever get to receive. And honestly, it felt like such a proud moment not just for the brand, but for Filipinos too.

     To celebrate the milestone, IKEA Pasay rolled out its own version of the blue carpet and transformed the Swedish Restaurant into a Hall of Fame-inspired space that honored the people behind the achievement, the co-workers who helped make the store experience feel genuinely warm, thoughtful, and very in tune with how Filipinos live at home.

IKEA Philippines Celebrates Historic Store of the Year Win with Hall of Fame Tribute
Building IKEA’s symbolic stone wall during IKEA Pasay’s Store of the Year celebration, symbolizing that anything can be made with something small. (L-R) Audrey Ella Habac, Senior Food Assistant; Chollin Vargas, Plan and Order Point Associate; Her Excellence Anna Ferry, Ambassador of Sweden to the Philippines; Daniel Rivero, IKEA Philippines Store Manager; Ricardo Pinheiro, IKEA Philippine Country Retail Manager; Pasay City Mayor Imelda Gallardo Calixto-Rubiano; Heraclio Cruz, Interior Designer; Maria Patricia Lee, Sales Associate.

Cebuana Lhuillier Expands How Filipinos Can Build Value Through Gold

     Gold ownership today is becoming more flexible, with buyers increasingly looking at a wider range of formats to match their financial goals. While smaller gold pieces remain an accessible way to begin accumulating gold, there is also growing interest in formats that support different ways of building value over time. This broader range of options reflects a more intentional and flexible way of building gold value today, allowing buyers to grow their assets according to their priorities and financial capacity.

     Recent developments in the global gold market reinforce gold’s continued relevance as a reliable store of value. According to the World Gold Council, global gold demand reached a record 5,002 tonnes in 2025, supported by strong investment flows and continued central bank purchases amid economic uncertainty. In the Philippines, the price of 24-karat gold is hovering around ₱9,000 per gram as of early 2026, reflecting sustained confidence in precious metals as part of long-term financial planning.

Cebuana Lhuillier Expands How Filipinos Can Build Value Through Gold 

Paying With Crypto in the Philippines Just Got Way Easier Thanks to Coins.ph’s New QRPh Feature

     Last week, we went around BGC and did a full food crawl without bringing cash. I paid for lunch at Cochi, grabbed a choco peanut butter bar from Auro Chocolates, and even got a sugar-free sea salt latte at Aperitif using crypto the same way you scan a regular QRPh code. Yes, it’s actually possible and surprisingly hassle-free.

     Forget digging through your bag for coins or constantly checking if your e-wallet has enough cash. The future of shopping and payments just landed in the Philippines, and it’s looking very, very high-tech. Coins.ph just dropped a major bombshell, and it’s a total game-changer for anyone who’s ever dabbled in crypto. They’ve officially launched the QRPh Crypto Payment feature Translation? You can now pay for your dinner, your new sneakers, or your grocery haul using Philippine Peso, or crypto such as USDT, at any merchant with a QRPh code. Wait, How Does It Work? Read more after the jump!

Paying With Crypto in the Philippines Just Got Way Easier Thanks to Coins.ph’s New QRPh Feature

Drive Your Lifestyle Forward with the Metrobank Toyota Platinum Credit Card

     Metrobank, Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation, and Mastercard® have introduced the new Toyota Platinum Card a credit card made for the everyday Filipino motorist and the very real costs that come with owning a car. From fuel and maintenance to toll fees and travel, it’s designed to help cardholders save on recurring expenses while still earning rewards from everyday spending.

      The launch comes at a time when mobility costs continue to rise, and more Filipinos are looking for financial tools that feel practical, useful, and easy to fold into daily life. "This launch isn't just about introducing a new card, it’s about keeping up with our customers’ evolving needs,” said Ramon del Rosario, Metrobank Consumer Business Sector Head. “Owning a car is a big milestone for many Filipinos, but it also comes with daily costs. The Toyota Platinum Card helps lighten that load with savings on fuel and toll fees, plus earning rewards points on everyday spending, so customers can make smarter financial choices.”

Drive Your Lifestyle Forward with the Metrobank Toyota Platinum Credit Card