South African Retail Giant Pick n Pay Expands Crypto Payments Pilot Project

Nov 4, 2022

Pick n Pay, arguably the largest grocery chain in South Africa, has announced that it is expanding a pilot program aimed at gradually introducing cryptocurrencies as another way through which its customers can pay for their purchases.

This change was announced a few weeks after the country’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority officially declared that cryptocurrency assets were now formally regarded as financial assets within the country. This declaration paved the way for such assets to start being regulated, and the move also opened the…

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Celebrating 185 years of care: Watsons continues to champion women’s health and wellness

Oct 11, 2026

At Watsons, women’s health and wellness are at the heart of its commitment to supporting women at every stage of life. Today’s modern woman rarely fits into just one role. She moves between different priorities, responsibilities and routines, often balancing several at once. With so much to juggle, having someone to turn to for trusted health guidance can make a difference. At Watsons, pharmacists serve as Health Besties who are there to listen, answer questions and guide women toward choices that fit their needs. By making health guidance part of the everyday Watsons experience, they help make conversations about women’s health more approachable. This approach builds on 185 years of A.S. Watson Group’s experience in health and beauty retail, bringing its long-standing legacy of care into the way Watsons supports women today. Supporting her health at every stage There is no single definition of what being “well” looks like. Women have different health and wellness priorities depending on their lifestyles, concerns and stages of life, and finding the right solutions can sometimes feel overwhelming. Watsons brings together a wide range of products and services to support women’s changing health and wellness needs, with health at the core of the experience. From vitamins and supplements that support everyday nutrition to prescription and over-the-counter medicines, women can find support for both everyday and more specific health needs. Free consultations and vaccination services also encourage women to take a more proactive approach to their health. These needs extend beyond health alone, with skin care, hair care, personal care and beauty essentials also supporting the different ways women care for themselves. “At Watsons, we understand that women’s wellness is personal and constantly evolving. Her needs can change depending on her lifestyle, her priorities and the stage of life she is in. We want to make it easier for every woman to take care of herself by giving her access to trusted health, wellness, beauty and personal care solutions all in one place,” said Sharon Decapia, senior assistant vice president for marketing, public relations and sustainability at Watsons Philippines. Celebrating eight years of more with Watsons Club Having access to the right solutions is one thing; getting more value from every Watsons visit is another. For women who rely on Watsons for the everyday essentials that help them take care of themselves, Watsons Club adds another layer of value to the experience, with exclusive rewards, savings and benefits available in stores and online. As Watsons Club celebrates its eighth anniversary, members have even more reasons to celebrate. For eight years, Watsons Club has been part of members’ everyday health, wellness, beauty and personal care journeys, giving them more ways to enjoy their Watsons experience. For women navigating different routines and priorities, these member benefits offer additional ways to make everyday self-care and wellness more rewarding. For its anniversary, Watsons Club is offering more rewards and exclusive benefits for members. Members can look for green tags across Watsons stores to enjoy exclusive rewards. Being a member means getting more out of every Watsons visit. One way members can celebrate is through the Watsons Club Anniversary E-Raffle. Members can earn one e-raffle entry for every P1,000 spent at Watsons for a chance to win a three-day, two-night wellness retreat at COMO Shambhala Estate in Ubud, Bali. Watsons e-gift vouchers from Giftaway are also up for grabs for 185 winners. Members can also earn eight times the Watsons Club points on weekends when they spend at least P1,000 in a single transaction on eligible purchases at Watsons stores, through the Watsons app or at watsons.com.ph. Watsons Club members can also enjoy a 5% discount on vaccination services until Oct. 21, 2026, giving them another way to stay proactive about their health.

Caloocan LGU offers free mental health services to constituents

Oct 11, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Constituents of Caloocan City can avail themselves of free mental health screening and consultation and other services to take care of their well-being. According to the Caloocan City Public Information Office (PIO), the Caloocan City Calm Space is located on the 5th floor of Caloocan City Hall – South and is operational

Padilla: No info on other senators moving to majority bloc

Oct 11, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — After Sen. Mark Villar’s transfer to the Senate majority last week, no other senator has yet informed the minority bloc of planning to cross over the political fence, according to Sen. Robinhood Padilla. But if any of his colleagues in the minority should decide to follow Villar’s move, he said the group

Mans Carpio feels like ‘collateral damage’ in wife Sara Duterte’s trial

Oct 11, 2026

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Manases “Mans” Carpio has felt exasperated over being dragged into the political controversies surrounding his wife, Vice President Sara Duterte, describing himself as a “collateral damage” in the impeachment case she is facing. “Pati ako, gidamay. Pastilan. Murag ako man gi-impeach da. Wala silay makita kang Sara ba, kaya murag collateral

No winners of major lotto games as Ultra Lotto prize reaches P384.9 million

Oct 11, 2026

There were no winners of either of the two major lotto games played on Sunday, October 11, 2026, as one of the jackpots neared P385 billion.

Hospital emergency response, patient rights questioned in Cavite, Iloilo, Palawan cases

Oct 11, 2026

Questions about hospital emergency procedures and patient rights have emerged in three cases in Cavite, Iloilo, and Palawan involving an injured elderly man, a delivery rider who later died, and a father who claimed he was not allowed to leave a hospital because of unpaid bills.

Yolanda-hit Guiuan hospital reopens after 13 years

Oct 11, 2026

TACLOBAN CITY — Thirteen years after Super Typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) devastated Eastern Samar, the Felipe Abrigo Memorial Hospital (FAMH) reopened on Oct. 7, restoring public hospital services for residents of Guiuan and neighboring municipalities. Located in Barangay 9A, the hospital marks a step toward rebuilding health care services in Guiuan, one of the

Wuhan’s Covid mayor Zhou Xianwang jailed for 14 years for corruption

Oct 11, 2026

Zhou Xianwang, the former mayor of Wuhan widely criticised for the initial handling of the Covid-19 outbreak, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption. Zhou used various positions he held between 2003 and 2025 – including party secretary of Huangshi, mayor of Wuhan and vice-governor of Hubei province – to “provide assistance to companies and individuals in contracting projects, business operations and administrative approvals”, Shangqiu Intermediate People’s Court in Henan...

Walang pasok: In-person class suspensions for Oct. 12

Oct 11, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Face-to-face classes are suspended in several areas on Monday due to water service maintenance and festivities. The affected areas and schools are listed below. READ: San Jose del Monte City water production improves after crisis San Jose del Monte, Bulacan Angeles City, Pampanga READ: Pope elevates church in Manila to minor basilica

400 workers of Benguet mining firm go on strike over wage dispute

Oct 11, 2026

BAGUIO CITY — Around 400 underground and surface workers of Philex Mining Corp. at its Padcal mine in Tuba, Benguet, went on strike on Oct. 11 after collective bargaining negotiations between management and the workers’ union broke down. The work stoppage began between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. during the first shift, according to labor

Villanueva: ‘Mafia, forces of darkness’ linked me to flood control mess

Oct 11, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Joel Villanueva has recalled how he, his family and religious community suffered — and overcame — emotional distress amid “severe accusations and allegations” and political attacks apparently linking him to the flood control scandal over the past year. “Last year, I was also standing here, being criticized, being pelted with huge

‘A Hawaiian son’: Honolulu honours Sun Yat-sen as his landmarks vanish

Oct 11, 2026

Eddie Flores pressed the button at a pedestrian crossing on King Street, then pointed across the road. In the spring of 1910, Chinese revolutionary Sun Yat-sen lodged over there, on the second floor of a shop owned by a friend and fellow party member. “It’s no longer there,” said Flores, chairman of the restaurant chain L&L Hawaiian Barbecue. “But we can more or less point out where the building is.” Much of Sun’s Honolulu has to be found this way. The church where he worshipped as a boy was...

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South African Retail Giant Pick n Pay Expands Crypto Payments Pilot Project

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Celebrating 185 years of care: Watsons continues to champion women’s health and wellness

Caloocan LGU offers free mental health services to constituents

Padilla: No info on other senators moving to majority bloc

Mans Carpio feels like ‘collateral damage’ in wife Sara Duterte’s trial

No winners of major lotto games as Ultra Lotto prize reaches P384.9 million

Hospital emergency response, patient rights questioned in Cavite, Iloilo, Palawan cases

Yolanda-hit Guiuan hospital reopens after 13 years

Wuhan’s Covid mayor Zhou Xianwang jailed for 14 years for corruption

Walang pasok: In-person class suspensions for Oct. 12

400 workers of Benguet mining firm go on strike over wage dispute

Villanueva: ‘Mafia, forces of darkness’ linked me to flood control mess

‘A Hawaiian son’: Honolulu honours Sun Yat-sen as his landmarks vanish

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