Coffee lovers can enjoy their favorite brew hot or iced at Jollibee stores nationwide this International Coffee Day, now served in cups with a fresh new look featuring a vibrant red design that brings a distinct Jollibee touch to every coffee run. 

Designed with a strawless lid, the new cups offer a convenient way to enjoy Jollibee coffee on the go while helping reduce the need for additional single-use materials. 

“In today’s social-first culture, even the way we enjoy our coffee can be something worth sharing,” said Dorothy Ching, vice president for marketing of Jollibee Philippines. “With our vibrant red sippy cups, we want our customers to feel proud carrying their Jollibee coffee wherever they go. It’s a simple way to make every coffee moment feel more joyful and distinctly Jollibee.” 

For those who prefer their coffee hot, Jollibee’s Hot Fresh Brew is available during breakfast hours, offering a classic way to start the day. 

Iced coffee lovers can enjoy Jollibee’s Iced Coffee Blends all day, with flavors including Iced Latte, Iced Mocha, Iced Vanilla, and Iced Caramel. They are available in regular and large sizes, as well as float variants topped with Jollibee soft serve.

The vibrant red sippy cups also give Jollibee coffee a distinctive look, making them a fun addition to everyday coffee runs, afternoon pick-me-ups, and catch-ups with friends. 

This International Coffee Day, coffee lovers can enjoy their favorite Jollibee brew hot or iced, with the new cups designed to make every sip more convenient whether they’re dining in, taking their coffee to go, or enjoying it on the road.   

Craving more Jollibee treats and exclusives? Head to www.jollibee.com.ph for the latest updates, order your favorites via GrabFood and foodpanda, and follow us on social media for more JOYful surprises.

Finance super app GCash is expanding Filipinos’ access to investing through its in-app stock platform, allowing ordinary consumers to grow their hard-earned money directly from their mobile phones.  

By enabling seamless and paperless registration, GCash breaks down barriers to entry into the digital finance space through GInvest, allowing Filipinos to invest via GStocks PH and other services like GFunds, GBonds, and more directly through its platform. 

At present, GStocks PH serves more than 2 million users through broker AB Capital Securities Inc., cornering the majority of all online retail stock market accounts with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). According to the PSE’s 2025 Stock Market Investor Profile report, stock market accounts jumped by 27.3 percent to 3.64 million last year, from the 2.86 million accounts recorded in 2024. 

Broken down, 99.2 percent, or 3.61 million accounts, belong to retail investors, with 3.22 million accounts of which are held online through digital trading platforms and e-wallets. Online retail accounts also grew by 30.5 percent year-on-year. 

Digital platforms driving inclusion

The scale-up of online investing reflects a shift toward digital platforms that reduce hurdles to market participation. With a streamlined onboarding process that allows Filipinos to invest directly through the GCash app, GStocks PH draws more retail investors to the local capital markets while promoting digital financial inclusion. 

“By improving digital access to investing, an area that was once traditionally reserved for the privileged few, we are helping create pathways for more Filipinos to build a more secure financial future.” said Winsley Bangit, Group Head of New Businesses at Mynt, the parent company of GCash. 

With mobile trading and online investing becoming a mainstay, GCash places greater financial literacy among Filipinos at the center of its priorities. 

Aside from improving access to market research and beginner-friendly guidance within GStocks PH, the super app has also launched its AI-powered Pera Coach to provide on-demand access to educational tips and investment information.

“Beyond making access to investing more convenient, we’re doubling down on our financial literacy efforts to help Filipinos better understand and use the tools we provide.” Bangit added. 

Through GStocks PH, GCash is making investing more accessible to Filipinos, helping to address traditional barriers and giving more people the opportunity to build a stronger financial future. For more information visit www.gcash.com.

When dark clouds gather and the first heavy rains begin, Filipino families know the routine. Umbrellas move closer to the door, emergency supplies are checked, phones and power banks are charged, and plans are made for unexpected disruptions.

It is a familiar habit shaped by experience: when the future feels uncertain, being prepared can make all the difference.

But preparedness does not have to stop with the rainy season. St. Peter believes the same practical mindset Filipinos bring to everyday emergencies can also help families approach the bigger uncertainties of life with greater confidence and peace of mind.

Planning ahead may not always be the easiest family conversation to begin, but it can be one of the most caring. Just as families prepare before heavy rains arrive rather than waiting until they are caught unprepared, making important arrangements in advance can help reduce uncertainty and give loved ones one less thing to worry about during already difficult moments.

“Being prepared is ultimately an act of care. We prepare because we want the people we love to feel safe and supported, whatever tomorrow may bring. At St. Peter, we hope to help more Filipino families see life planning in the same way—not as something to fear, but as a thoughtful step toward giving their loved ones greater peace of mind,” said Jonathan B. Vitangcol, President and CEO of St. Peter Life Plan, Inc.

For many Filipino households, being handa is already part of everyday life. Families set aside emergency funds, keep important documents within reach, maintain medicine and basic supplies at home, and make sure everyone knows what to do when plans suddenly change.

Life planning can be another part of that culture of readiness.

St. Peter helps Filipino families prepare for future memorial needs through its pre-need St. Peter Life Plans. By allowing important arrangements to be made ahead of time, these plans offer a practical way for individuals and families to prepare with greater clarity, while helping ease some of the decisions their loved ones may eventually have to make.

More importantly, planning ahead gives families something difficult to put a price on: reassurance. It allows important choices to be considered calmly, with time for conversations and decisions to be made together rather than under pressure.

And preparedness does not need to come from fear. It can come from the same place as keeping an umbrella in the car, checking on elderly parents before a rainy day, or making sure children arrive home safely. These are small, thoughtful actions rooted in care for the people who matter most.

As another rainy season reminds Filipinos of the value of being ready, St. Peter encourages families to look at preparedness more broadly—not only as something practiced when skies turn gray, but as a habit that can help bring greater confidence to every season of life.

Because while no family can know exactly what tomorrow will bring, they can take meaningful steps today to face it together, prepared.

To learn more about St. Peter Life Plans and explore available options, visit https://www.stpeter.com.ph/ or the St. Peter eStore at https://online.stpeter.com.ph/.

Leading fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is helping accelerate digital transformation and support technology-enabled growth across one of Central Luzon’s premier economic hubs as it rolls out its “Elevating Connections 2026: Bulacan” forum in Malolos City.  

Strengthening Central Luzon's Economic Engine 

As a critical manufacturing powerhouse and commerce center, Bulacan businesses and institutions rely heavily on enterprise-grade connectivity to sustain operational growth, streamline supply chains, and minimize costly business disruptions. Converge is actively addressing the demand for reliable, fiber-fast connectivity and tailor-fit solutions by deploying world-class, secure fiber networks designed to support high-performance industrial applications and diverse operations. 

Julita Nazar, CEO of Ligas Kooperatiba ng Bayan sa Pagpapaunlad, shared how their partnership with Converge transformed the cooperative's multi-branch operations in the province. By leveraging Converge Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) and Metro Ethernet (MetroE) services, the cooperative securely interconnected its offices, optimizing member transactions in real time. 

"When we elevate our connectivity, we elevate our services and help build a resilient future," Nazar emphasized, demonstrating the real-world impact of reliable connectivity on local institutions. Ligas Kooperatiba services over 13,000 members through its 10 branches and two satellite offices across Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, and Bataan.  

Smart, Secure, and Scalable Digital Backbone  

To thrive in today's rapid digital economy, regional enterprises require more than standard internet access. Through its large enterprise unit, Converge Global Business, the company provides a comprehensive suite of secure, future-ready solutions tailored to the needs of local institutions: 

Dedicated Internet Access (DIA): Guarantees symmetrical, high-speed bandwidth with industry-leading uptime for mission-critical applications 

Metro Ethernet (MetroE): Enables secure, seamless, and high-performance point-to-point and multi-point office interconnection 

Anti-DDoS Protection: Shields business operations from sophisticated cyber threats while reducing IT management overhead. 

Managed Services: Supports the transition of enterprises from basic connectivity to fully managed, future-ready digital platforms through a comprehensive suite of outsourced IT and network operations 

Cloud Solutions: Powers scalable, agile environments for modern application deployment. 

"Central Luzon, particularly Bulacan, is at the forefront of economic growth," said Sheryl Villanueva, Unit Head – Central Luzon at Converge Global Business. "Our mission is to empower local enterprises with world-class fiber networks that keep operations running without disruption."  

Allan Catli, AVP & Head of Segment Marketing at Converge Global Business, added: "To stay competitive in today’s digital economy, fast internet is no longer enough—you need a smart, secure, and scalable digital backbone. Stop letting legacy networks slow your ambition down; elevate your connections with Converge today and power your business for tomorrow!"  

Powering Future-Ready Regional Growth 

Through the “Elevating Connections” forum, Converge continues to champion nationwide digitalization, ensuring regional businesses, public institutions, and cooperatives have the digital infrastructure and solutions needed to compete on a global scale.

To learn more about how Converge Global Business can scale your operations, visit the Converge Global Business Website or contact the team directly at globalbusiness@convergeict.com.

The world’s top smartwatch and wristband company by shipment volume for the first half of 2026, HUAWEI, continues to push wearable innovation forward with two new smartwatches arriving this October: the HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 Series and the HUAWEI WATCH D3. Together, they expand HUAWEI's vision of smarter sports and smarter health, bringing more accurate tracking, more comprehensive insights, and more intelligent experiences to users' everyday lives.

Together, the two devices mark HUAWEI's latest step toward making wearable technology more intelligent, more capable, and more relevant to the way people live, move, and manage their health every day.

HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 Series: Built for Advanced Workout and Health

For users who want a smartwatch that performs as well as it looks, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 Series combines premium craftsmanship with intelligent sports and health features that work seamlessly throughout the day.

Its aerospace-grade titanium alloy design, signature octagonal case, and HUAWEI-first EasyCross strap create a cleaner, more comfortable fit that transitions effortlessly from workouts to everyday wear. Behind the refined design is technology built to help users train smarter—from the Accurate Sunflower Positioning System with AI-XDR Positioning for reliable outdoor tracking to AI-powered coaching across more than 100 workout modes.

The GT 7 Series also goes beyond fitness with HUAWEI TruSense, delivering comprehensive health insights, including monitoring risks through diabetes and coronary heart disease risk studies, Physical Readiness tracking, and advanced health research features.

HUAWEI WATCH D3: Professional and Comprehensive Health on Your Wrist

For users who want to stay more proactive about their cardiovascular health, the HUAWEI WATCH D3 brings heart health innovation into a slimmer, more wearable design.

With its 11.3 mm slim profile, lightweight build, and nature-inspired aesthetics, it's designed for comfortable all-day wear. At its core is HUAWEI's wrist-based Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) system, featuring an ultra-narrow airbag strap and an upgraded, less-disturbing measurement schedule that supports 24-hour blood pressure monitoring while minimizing interruptions throughout the day and night.

Compared with the previous generation, the HUAWEI WATCH D3 significantly reduces daily blood pressure measurement inflations, from 27 to just 7, making long-term monitoring more comfortable without compromising accuracy and continuous insights.

Be Among the First to Experience HUAWEI's New Wearables

Customers can visit the HUAWEI Online Store for the HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 Series and HUAWEI WATCH D3, or shop through Shopee – HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 Series, Shopee – HUAWEI WATCH D3, Lazada – HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 Series, Lazada – HUAWEI WATCH D3, TikTok Shop – HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 Series, and TikTok Shop – HUAWEI WATCH D3.

Stay tuned for HUAWEI's official announcements and get ready to experience smarter sports, smarter health, and HUAWEI's latest generation of wearable innovation.

Visit HUAWEI’s official website or social media accounts (Facebook | Instagram) for more updates.