Linggo, Setyembre 27, 2026

Bilingual Job Portal For Multilingual Filipino Talents Launches in The Philippines

Bilingual Job Portal, a new online employment platform dedicated to bilingual and multilingual professionals, has officially launched in the Philippines. The platform aims to connect Filipino and international job seekers with global companies seeking professionals with foreign-language skills.

Bilingual Job Portal was launched by J-K Network Services, a recruitment company with more than 13 years of experience connecting global companies with bilingual and multilingual professionals. Over the years, J-K Network Services has helped more than 12,000 bilingual professionals in the Philippines find career opportunities.

“We have seen firsthand how bilingual professionals struggle to find opportunities where their language skills are truly recognized and valued. Foreign-language positions are often buried among thousands of unrelated job postings, making the job search longer and less efficient. We believed there had to be a better way, and that is why we created a Bilingual Job Portal,” said Javetta Base, President of J-K Network Services.

Built for Bilingual and Multilingual Professionals

Bilingual Job Portal is designed for Filipino and international professionals who speak Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, and other foreign languages. By bringing foreign-language career opportunities together on a dedicated platform, Bilingual Job Portal makes it easier for job seekers to discover positions that match both their language proficiency and professional experience.

“Bilingual Job Portal is more than a language-based job search platform. Our goal is to create a dedicated career hub where bilingual and multilingual Filipino job seekers can discover opportunities that recognize the value of their language skills and professional experience,” said Javetta Base.

The platform is designed to serve professionals at different stages of their careers, from entry-level candidates and recent graduates to experienced specialists, managers, and executives.

Connecting Filipino Talent with Global Companies

As demand for multilingual professionals continues to grow, Bilingual Job aims to make global career opportunities more accessible to Filipino professionals while helping international and Philippine-based companies identify qualified candidates with the language and professional skills they need.

“We want to bring global employers and multilingual talent together in one place—creating an environment where job seekers can discover the right opportunities and employers can find the right talent,” said Javetta Base.

Bilingual Job Portal offers features that help job seekers find relevant opportunities based on their language proficiency, professional experience, preferred industry, location, and career preferences.

The platform highlights career opportunities where foreign-language abilities can be combined with professional expertise across industries and functions such as information technology, manufacturing, finance and accounting, sales, customer service, and business operations.

By focusing specifically on bilingual and multilingual employment, Bilingual Job Portal aims to reduce the time job seekers spend searching through unrelated vacancies and make it easier for employers to reach professionals with the language capabilities required for their organizations.

Job seekers with different levels of professional experience can register for free at bilingual-job.com and begin exploring career opportunities that match their language skills, experience, and career goals.

About J-K Network Recruitment Services and Consultancy, Inc.

Bilingual Job Portal is a Philippines-based online employment platform created to connect bilingual and multilingual Filipino talent, international professionals, and global companies seeking candidates with foreign-language skills. The platform provides access to career opportunities for professionals who speak Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, German, French, and other languages across a wide range of industries and functions, including information technology, manufacturing, finance and accounting, sales, customer service, and business operations. Bilingual Job is operated by J-K Network Services, a recruitment company with more than 13 years of experience specializing in bilingual and multilingual recruitment in the Philippines.

Biyernes, Setyembre 25, 2026

Carziqo Adds UR-NX Autonomous Ride-Hailing Vehicles to Dallas Operations


The company says the new vehicle series will form part of a Dallas service network operating around the clock, seven days a week

DALLAS, Texas — Carziqo is adding its UR-NX autonomous ride-hailing series to its Dallas operations, as the mobility technology company develops a service network designed to operate 24 hours a day, Monday to Sunday, within designated areas.

The announcement marks another step in Carziqo’s effort to build a ride-hailing service around the varied rhythms of city travel. A trip to work before sunrise, an appointment in the middle of the day and a journey home late at night create different demands on a fleet. Carziqo says its Dallas operations are structured to coordinate vehicle availability across those hours, rather than concentrate service around a conventional daily schedule.

The addition of UR-NX does not mean that every vehicle will run continuously. According to the company, individual vehicles will be taken out of service when needed for inspections, cleaning, preventive maintenance and software diagnostics. Those intervals will be determined by factors including mileage, technical condition and service requirements.

That distinction is central to Carziqo’s 24/7 operating model. The company aims to keep the service network active throughout the week while managing maintenance separately for each vehicle. It says this approach removes the need for a fixed weekly shutdown of the entire fleet, although the number of vehicles available at any given time may vary.

Carziqo’s fleet management platform will coordinate UR-NX deployment and dispatch within its designated Dallas operating areas. The company says decisions about where and when to deploy vehicles will take account of demand, operating conditions and vehicle readiness. Service coverage will therefore depend on the areas currently supported by the platform, rather than extend to every road in Dallas.

The Dallas introduction also illustrates a broader challenge for autonomous mobility providers: placing vehicles into service is only one part of building a usable network. Fleet coordination, maintenance scheduling and accurate information about availability all shape whether a ride-hailing service can meet day-to-day travel needs.

For Carziqo, UR-NX is an additional vehicle series within its Dallas operations and part of its wider work in autonomous ride-hailing and intelligent fleet management. The company says it will continue to assess deployment and maintenance needs as the series enters service.

Users seeking a ride should check Carziqo’s official platform for current coverage and vehicle availability. The company notes that service can vary by location, time and operating conditions.

Huwebes, Setyembre 24, 2026

BSKDN Drives Collaboration to Expand Free Nutritious Meal Program in 3T Regions


 The Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri), through the Agency for Home Affairs Policy Strategy (BSKDN), organized an Actual Discussion Forum (FDA) titled "Strategy for Accelerating the Implementation of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) Program in Frontier, Outermost, and Underdeveloped (3T) Regions" at the Horison Ultima Menteng Hotel, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday (23/9/2026).

The Head of the Center for Regional, Population, and Public Service Policy Strategy at BSKDN Kemendagri, Dr. TR. Fahsul Falah, S.Sos., M.Si., serving as the Head of the Organizing Committee, emphasized the urgency of this forum in formulating concrete, evidence-based policy recommendations (policy brief) to be submitted directly to the Minister of Home Affairs.

In his report and remarks, Dr. TR. Fahsul Falah highlighted that implementing the MBG Program in 3T regions requires special treatment and tailored strategies that cannot be equated with non-3T areas nor generalized across different 3T regions.

"The 3T regions face complex geographical and structural challenges, ranging from high stunting rates, limited transportation infrastructure, electricity, and clean water, to weak logistics supply chains that drive up staple food prices. Therefore, BSKDN is pushing for the adoption of adaptive principles—responsive to local geographical and social conditions—and inclusive principles, ensuring that all stakeholders and local communities are actively involved from planning to implementation," stated Dr. TR. Fahsul Falah.

Furthermore, Dr. TR. Fahsul Falah revealed that based on preliminary data, the availability of Nutrition Fulfilling Service Units (SPPG) in underdeveloped regions currently reaches only 10.78% of the ideal target. This gap must be addressed immediately through cross-sectoral collaboration and the mapping of adaptive service models, such as utilizing semi-permanent SPPGs in mountainous areas, specialized sea fleets for island regions, and indigenous community-based approaches in hinterland areas.

The event, which opened with remarks from the Head of BSKDN Kemendagri, Dr. Yusharto Huntoyungo, M.Pd, featured a lineup of speakers and experts from various ministries, agencies, and institutions, including:

- Irhamna – Associate Expert at Deputy III for Economic Affairs, Executive Office of the President (KSP);

- Drs. Samsul Widodo, M.A. – Director General for the Acceleration of Underdeveloped Regions Development, Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions;

- Ranto, S.P., M.AP. – Director of Provision and Distribution Region III, National Nutrition Agency (BGN);

- Dr. Bakri Siddiq, S.E., M.Si. – Assistant Deputy for Government Infrastructure, National Border Management Authority (BNPP);

- Sastrodirjo – Central and Regional Financial Analyst, Directorate General of Fiscal Balance, Ministry of Finance;

- Gatot Tri Laksono, S.Pd., M.Si. – Governance Expert from the Rumah Kreasi Indonesia Hebat (RKIH) Study Institute;

- Ferry Bayu Nirwono – CEO of VRITIMES;

- Tias Ade Putra – Chief Executive Officer of PT Agriva Teknologi Nusantara (DESAPEDIA);

- Rifqi Maulana, S.H. – Head of Digital Communication, National Board of the Indonesian Law Students Association (PERMAHI).

This discussion explored key issues, including strengthening the formation of regional MBG Task Forces in 3T areas, financial support schemes and regional fiscal capacity, optimizing Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) and local food commodities within the supply chain, as well as public communication strategies and community participatory oversight.

All strategic inputs and insights from the speakers are being formulated by the BSKDN Kemendagri team as the primary material for drafting the Policy Brief on "Strategy for Accelerating the Implementation of the MBG Program in 3T Regions," which will be presented to the Minister of Home Affairs to strengthen synergy between the central and regional governments.

Everything You Need to Know Before Joining TradingPRO's 10th Anniversary Trading Contest

 



TradingPRO's 10th Years Anniversary Contest Volume 2 runs from 1 September to 2 October 2026. Here is a straightforward breakdown of the contest mechanics, eligibility requirements, and prize structure.

TradingPRO has opened registration for its 10th Years Anniversary Contest Volume 2, a live trading competition with a USD 10,000 prize pool distributed across 20 winners. The contest runs from 1 September to 2 October 2026 and is open to both new and existing TradingPRO clients worldwide.

Entry Requirements

Participants must be at least 18 years of age and make a fixed deposit of USD 10 to activate contest eligibility. Each participant is limited to one active contest account at a time.

How It Works

The contest uses a ScalpX account on MetaTrader 5, with 1:1000 leverage. Trading is restricted to forex currency pairs and gold. Participants must trade more than minimum lot during the contest period to qualify for prizes.

Rankings are based on profit percentage — ((Balance – Deposit) / Deposit) × 100% — calculated at the end of the contest period. All open positions and pending orders will be automatically closed on 2 October 2026 at 23:00 GMT+3 to determine the final standings.

Prize Pool

1st place: USD 3,500

2nd place: USD 2,500

3rd place: USD 1,500

4th place: USD 700

5th place: USD 300

6th–20th place: USD 100 each

Winners will be announced within 14 working days of the contest close, subject to verification of trading activity and compliance with all rules.

Key Rules to Note

Additional deposits, internal transfers, and withdrawals are not permitted during the contest period and will result in disqualification. Multiple accounts from the same IP address or Client Identification Number are strictly prohibited. Funds may only be withdrawn after winners have been officially announced.

To register, log in to the TradingPRO client portal, open a 10th Years Anniversary Contest Volume 2 account, and deposit the fixed USD10 entry amount.

Stay Connected with TradingPRO.

Click here to sign up for our 10th Year Anniversary.

Everything You Need to Know Before Joining TradingPRO's 10th Anniversary Trading Contest

   

TradingPRO's 10th Years Anniversary Contest Volume 2 runs from 1 September to 2 October 2026. Here is a straightforward breakdown of the contest mechanics, eligibility requirements, and prize structure.

TradingPRO has opened registration for its 10th Years Anniversary Contest Volume 2, a live trading competition with a USD 10,000 prize pool distributed across 20 winners. The contest runs from 1 September to 2 October 2026 and is open to both new and existing TradingPRO clients worldwide.

Entry Requirements

Participants must be at least 18 years of age and make a fixed deposit of USD 10 to activate contest eligibility. Each participant is limited to one active contest account at a time.

How It Works

The contest uses a ScalpX account on MetaTrader 5, with 1:1000 leverage. Trading is restricted to forex currency pairs and gold. Participants must trade more than minimum lot during the contest period to qualify for prizes.

Rankings are based on profit percentage — ((Balance – Deposit) / Deposit) × 100% — calculated at the end of the contest period. All open positions and pending orders will be automatically closed on 2 October 2026 at 23:00 GMT+3 to determine the final standings.

Prize Pool

1st place: USD 3,500

2nd place: USD 2,500

3rd place: USD 1,500

4th place: USD 700

5th place: USD 300

6th–20th place: USD 100 each

Winners will be announced within 14 working days of the contest close, subject to verification of trading activity and compliance with all rules.

Key Rules to Note

Additional deposits, internal transfers, and withdrawals are not permitted during the contest period and will result in disqualification. Multiple accounts from the same IP address or Client Identification Number are strictly prohibited. Funds may only be withdrawn after winners have been officially announced.

To register, log in to the TradingPRO client portal, open a 10th Years Anniversary Contest Volume 2 account, and deposit the fixed USD10 entry amount.

Stay Connected with TradingPRO.

Click here to sign up for our 10th Year Anniversary.

About Trading PRO

TradingPRO is a globally recognized Forex broker regulated by the FSCA and FSC, committed to empowering traders with secure access to global markets, institutional-grade tools, and a client-first approach built on transparency and education. The company offers a wide range of instruments including Forex, metals, commodities, indices, and crypto CFDs, combined with ultra-tight spreads, rapid execution, and multilingual support across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

With platforms such as MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, a mobile trading app, and API access for professionals, TradingPRO delivers an intuitive trading experience for both beginners and advanced traders. Its Telegram ecosystem provides real-time signals, education, and market updates, while value-added benefits like deposit bonuses and cashback programs support trader growth. Above all, TradingPRO prioritizes safety and compliance, ensuring a trusted and regulation-backed trading journey.



Casino Plus Becomes First-Ever Winner of IAG's Best Live Dealer Offering Award

 

MANILA, Philippines, 21 SEPTEMBER 2026 – From 507 submissions across Asia-Pacific to 162 nominees, Casino Plus brought home the Inside Asian Gaming (IAG) Academy IR Award for the first-ever Best Live Dealer Offering, awarded to Casino Plus for Casino Plus Live Dealer.

Casino Plus, one of the country's leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), received the award at Marriott Manila during the first edition of the IAG Academy IR Awards to include an Online Gaming Offerings division, powered by Complete iGaming.  

The recognition comes six days after Casino Plus handed over ₱122,409,603, the biggest verified jackpot in Philippine online slot machine history, in the presence of PAGCOR.

Winners are chosen by 100 industry judges, and IAG states the awards are not influenced by sponsorship. Best Live Dealer Offering recognizes the best live dealer offering serving Asia-Pacific markets, with criteria covering game range, streaming quality, dealer professionalism, user experience, localization, reliability, innovation, and the overall ability to deliver an engaging and trusted live casino product.

“This award belongs to every Filipino player who made games like Color Game and Pula Puti part of their everyday entertainment, and to the team who believed those games deserved a world-class stage,” said Casino Plus CEO Evan Spytma.

TWO MILESTONES, SIX DAYS APART

• Sept. 9, 2026: Casino Plus handed over ₱122,409,603, the biggest verified jackpot in Philippine online slot machine history, at a ceremony at LaVie Resort and Casino, Manila, in the presence of PAGCOR.

• Sept. 15, 2026: Casino Plus was named the first-ever winner of Best Live Dealer Offering at the IAG Academy IR Awards, in the first edition to include an Online Gaming Offerings division.

BUILDING ON A YEAR OF MILESTONES

• Live localized gaming: Operator of the first legal online live Color Game in the Philippines, with PAGCOR-verified payouts of ₱303.5 million in August 2024 and ₱271.4 million in April 2026.

• Content innovation: Bathala, a short drama series adapted from one of its games, launched on 9 July 2026, brings a figure from Filipino mythology to original digital storytelling and is nominated for Best iGaming Innovation.

• Community response: Project Bigkis, through the Color Your World Foundation, delivered relief across General Santos City and Sarangani Province from June 13 to 16, 2026 after the magnitude 7.8 Mindanao earthquake.

BUILT FOR FILIPINO PLAYERS

From Baccarat and Roulette to Color Game, Pula Puti, and Drop Ball, Casino Plus rebuilds culturally familiar games into interactive live digital experiences. Localization and innovation are both named criteria of the category. The proposition behind Casino Plus Live Dealer is to bring the familiarity and energy of live gaming closer to Filipino players, with the quality, variety, and accessibility expected of a modern regulated platform.

“From day one, our vision was never to simply import a live casino experience,” added Spytma. “It was to build one that is unmistakably Filipino yet competitive anywhere in the region. This recognition from IAG tells us that vision is working, and it challenges us to keep raising the bar for what safe, entertaining, and trusted digital gaming looks like.”

Casino Plus also earned nominations in four other categories of the division:

- Best iGaming Innovation - Casino Plus for Bathala
- Best iGaming Operator
- Best Individual CSR Initiative - Casino Plus for Project Bigkis
- Best Industry Supplier

Casino Plus remains committed to responsible gaming, continuous innovation, and a live casino experience that is proudly Filipino.

RESPONSIBLE GAMING ADVISORY

In accordance with PAGCOR’s Responsible Gaming Code of Practice, Casino Plus wishes to remind all players of the following:

Gaming is for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered a source of income or a means of financial relief. Players are encouraged to play responsibly and within their means.

Winning is never guaranteed. All gaming outcomes are determined by chance. Past results, including jackpot wins, do not influence or predict future outcomes.

About IGO Digital High Technology, Inc.

Casino Plus is a trusted online casino platform in the Philippines, duly licensed and regulated by the PAGCOR. The company is committed to providing a secure, fair, and engaging digital entertainment experience, guided by the principles of responsible gaming and player protection. With its continuous expansion, Casino Plus is now regarded as one of the country’s leading online casino platforms, combining entertainment excellence with meaningful corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Miyerkules, Setyembre 23, 2026

P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin named Best Developer – Luzon at Philippines Real Estate Awards 2026

 


MANILA, PHILIPPINES — September 17, 2026 — P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin has been named Best Developer – Luzon at the Philippines Real Estate Awards 2026, presented by Dot Property Group and Lamudi, during the awards ceremony held on September 17 at Okada Manila.

The recognition highlights the partnership’s contribution to the Philippine real estate industry and its continued commitment to developing quality communities and expanding homeownership opportunities for Filipino families.

Established by Dot Property Group, a member of the globally recognized Lifull Connect Group, the Philippines Real Estate Awards is a distinguished recognition program celebrating excellence, innovation, and leadership among developers, projects, and companies shaping the country’s property sector.

Building on the success of previous editions, the awards recognize outstanding developments and industry leaders that contribute significantly to the dynamic Philippine property market. The program highlights achievements across various segments, including residential communities, mixed-use developments, and sustainable and lifestyle-driven projects, recognizing initiatives that contribute to progress and quality in real estate.

For P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin, the recognition comes at a meaningful milestone as the partnership approaches its 10th year in the Philippines.

“This is such an opportune time for us to be receiving this award. P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin is on its way to 10 years here in the country, and that makes this recognition very special for all of us,” said Atty. Marianne Reyna C. Lina-Cruz, President and CEO of P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin.

“To be named Best Developer for Luzon, it’s more than an award for us. It is a reflection of each home that we built, each family we have welcomed into their own homes, and each community we have had the privilege of developing and making a difference in,” Lina-Cruz said.

The recognition of P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin as Best Developer – Luzon underscores the partnership’s efforts to deliver quality residential developments while responding to the evolving needs of Filipino homebuyers.

At the center of the partnership is Idesia, the residential development of P.A. Properties and Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp with communities in Batangas, Laguna, Cavite and Bulacan.  The project represents the collaboration of Japanese expertise and Filipino experience, bringing together Hankyu Hanshin Properties’ international experience and P.A. Properties’ longstanding knowledge of the Philippine housing market.

Through this collaboration, the partners aim to create thoughtfully planned communities that provide quality homes and meaningful opportunities for Filipino families. Idesia reflects the partnership’s shared commitment to bringing global perspectives and local expertise together in developing residential communities designed for the Philippine market.

More than a recognition program, the Philippines Real Estate Awards also serves as a platform for industry connection and knowledge sharing, bringing together leading professionals and experts from the local and international property sector. Through its media initiatives, industry insights, and engagement with industry leaders, the awards contribute to conversations surrounding innovation, investment, sustainability, and the continued development of Philippine real estate.

For P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin, being named Best Developer – Luzon marks another significant milestone for the partnership and reinforces its commitment to creating quality communities where Filipino families can build their homes, lives, and futures.

The award further strengthens the partnership’s shared vision of building communities that go beyond houses—creating places where families can grow, thrive, and build a better future.

This latest recognition comes on the heels of another milestone for P.A. Properties and Hankyu Hanshin, which recently received three awards at the 2026 PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards for Idesia: Best Housing Development (Philippines), Best Premium First Home Development, and Best Housing Development (Luzon). The back-to-back recognitions further highlight the partnership’s continued efforts to deliver quality residential communities and meaningful homeownership opportunities for Filipino families.

About P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation

P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin (P.A. Hankyu) is the joint venture between P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation and Japan's Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corporation. Since 2017, P.A. Hankyu has been developing quality, affordable, and sustainable communities under the Idesia brand, combining Filipino expertise and Japanese innovation to create homes that enrich the lives of Filipino families.

 


Bilingual Job Portal For Multilingual Filipino Talents Launches in The Philippines

Bilingual Job Portal, a new online employment platform dedicated to bilingual and multilingual professionals, has officially launched in th...