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This August 8, 2026, in Clark — women run at night. But not quietly. AWR Asia SHINE Night Half Marathon brings women together in a sea of pink light — owning their space, moving with confidence, and reminding themselves what they’re made of. About AWR Asia SHINE Night SHINE has always been more than a…
THE GREAT UP RUN 2026 — the premier running event held at the University of the Philippines Diliman — returns on Sunday, August 23, 2026. First organized in 2007 by Coach Rio de la Curz, it has become a tradition that brings together students, alumni, athletes, and the wider community. Race Categories 5KM — A…
The HOKA Midnight Run Asia is back — and it’s transforming Manila into a luminous playground where the night comes alive. On Sunday, July 19, 2026, the SM Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay becomes the epicenter of one of the most electrifying night running experiences in the Philippines. What is the Hoka Midnight Run…
Surigao City is set to receive a major boost in its food security program as the government prepares to distribute 30,000 sacks of rice across all 54 barangays in the city. The initiative aims to ensure that every community, especially the most vulnerable, has access to adequate food supplies in the coming months. The rice…
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has inaugurated a new livelihood foodhouse in Surigao City, marking a significant step in the agency’s efforts to support underprivileged communities in the Caraga region. The foodhouse, established through the DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), aims to provide affordable and nutritious meals to low-income families, workers, and…
Skanska Introduces Salary Supplementation for Employees in Sweden’s Total Defence Swedish construction and development giant Skanska has rolled out a new salary supplementation program for employees who participate in the country’s total defence initiative, reinforcing its commitment to both national security and workforce welfare. The announcement, made on June 23, 2026, highlights the company’s proactive…
Google Breaks Ground on New Sweden Data Center with EUR 5 Million Skills Fund In a significant boost to Sweden’s growing tech infrastructure, Google has officially broken ground on a new data center in the Nordic nation, accompanied by a EUR 5 million investment in local skills development. The announcement, made in early June 2026,…
Taiwanese Investors Go Deep Into Debt to Ride 100% Stock Market Rally Taiwan’s stock market is experiencing an extraordinary rally, with the benchmark index surging approximately 100% and drawing unprecedented retail participation. But behind the euphoria lies a growing concern: many Taiwanese investors are taking on significant debt to amplify their bets, driven by a…
Taiwan Launches NT$8,000 Incentive Program to Attract Repeat Foreign Visitors In a bold move to revitalize its tourism sector and compete with regional neighbors, Taiwan has announced a new incentive program offering returning foreign visitors up to NT$8,000 (approximately US$250) in rewards. The initiative, unveiled in June 2026, is designed to encourage repeat tourism and…
