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KPMG Data Shows 763 Fintech Deals Across Asia-Pacific In 2025

According to KPMG’s Pulse of Fintech, regional investment activity moderated in 2025 compared with prior peak years.

ONERWAY Expands Singapore Presence With MPI Approval

Regulatory developments continue in Singapore’s fintech sector as ONERWAY secures MPI status under MAS oversight. The move strengthens compliance positioning in cross-border payments.

Mambu Brings Payments Platform To Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia And Singapore

The February 26 announcement marks the first availability of Mambu Payments in APAC.
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The Great Filipino Story

Jessica Sanchez Returns Stronger Than Ever To AGT Finale

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Nearly two decades since her first AGT audition, Jessica Sanchez now takes the Season 20 grand finale stage.

Chef Dabo Pamplona Is Bringing Filipino Cuisine On The Global Stage

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What started as a part-time job behind the counter at fast food has now become an inspiring journey that spans from Manila all the way to Dubai’s finest kitchens.

Pinay Mom Leads 3 Luxury Venues In Dubai After 22 Years Abroad

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Managing three busy venues while mentoring her team, Lora proves that leadership and motherhood can go hand in hand.

Alexandrea Eala’s Tightest Grip To Victory

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Fueled by heart and powered by a nation. Alexandra Eala just made her history move.

Award-Winning Filmmaker And Author Celine Parreñas Shimizu Leads With Heart And Talent

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Exploring gender, race, and identity, Shimizu’s work continues to inspire.

Filipino Student Claims Top Spot In Southeast Asia’s AI Competition

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Can a kid without a computer become Southeast Asia’s AI champion? Blix Foryasen just proved it!

Kira Ellis Strikes Gold In Asia Triathlon Junior Cup In Riga, Latvia

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From nervous starts to golden finishes — Kira Ellis shows us that even champions were once just kids with big dreams.

Back-To-Back Wins For NYMA’s Raco Ruiz And Abi Marquez At The 2025 Hashtag Asia Awards

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Winning back-to-back at the 2025 Hashtag Asia Awards, Raco Ruiz and Abi Marquez from NYMA have proven their consistency in excellence.

Filipino Achiever Finishes Harvard With Highest Academic Distinction

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Eion Nikolai Chua proves academic excellence knows no borders with his success at Harvard, graduating with a bachelor’s in Chemistry and Economics and a master’s in Chemistry and Chemical Biology.

Filipino Talent Takes Center Stage At 2025 Tony Awards

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Fil-Ams Nicole Scherzinger and Darren Criss bag their first Tony awards for their work in “Sunset Blvd” and “Maybe Happy Ending,” respectively.
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