Author: PB

While many still confuse Pinterest with a mood board for cupcakes and wedding dresses, Khriz Zaragoza, known in the digital space as The Pinterest Aficionado, knows better. He’s one of the first Filipino SEO professionals to treat Pinterest like what it truly is: a visual search engine, not just social media.With a background in traditional SEO and a growing reputation in visual search strategy, Khriz is on a mission to help Filipino businesses, bloggers, and brands unlock long-term organic traffic from Pinterest, an often overlooked but powerful platform.“Pinterest isn’t about going viral. It’s about getting discovered, again and again,” Khriz explains. “Think of Google Images.”Khriz kicked off his SEO journey in 2015, fine-tuning content strategies and navigating the ups and downs of Goo...

Further driving excitement is the upcoming launch of Xrpturbo’s Governance & Launchpad DApp, which is preparing to go live on the XRPL Testnet.The DApp will also offer exclusive early access to new projects launching on XRPL, bringing Ethereum-style launchpad utility to the ledger for the first time.XRP Market Volatility Continues Amid Legal SetbacksXRP itself remains under pressure from ongoing legal uncertainty. On May 16, U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres rejected a joint motion from Ripple and the SEC seeking to modify injunctions and reduce Ripple’s $125 million penalty.This ruling dented investor sentiment, with XRP dropping as low as $2.2994 before stabilizing around $2.39.The market has responded with caution. According to data from Coinglass, open interest in XRP derivatives has ...

Melanie Teresa L. Salazar, Managing Director of Onzal Development Corporation, and Florlita G. Tabuzo, Senior Vice President for Commercial Business Unit and JV Sales and Marketing of P.A. Properties, during the ceremonial signing of the Deed of Absolute Sale. Makati City, April 10, 2025 — P.A. Properties, through its affiliate P.A. Residences, has officially finalized the sale of a property to Onzal Development Corporation, marking a significant milestone in the continued development of The North Grove in Caloocan City. The deal was sealed during a ceremonial signing at the F&M Building in Makati City.The acquired lot is set to become the site of the very first McDonald’s franchise within The North Grove community—bringing world-renowned food service and greater convenience to r...

In the booming digital marketing space, one name leads the conversation when it comes to search engine success in the Philippines: Jean “Jin” Grey. A pioneer in the field and a mentor to thousands, Jin Grey is now officially recognized as the top female SEO expert in the Philippines—and she’s just getting started.With over 17 years of hands-on SEO experience, Jin has transformed her expertise into real-world results for startups, international brands, freelancers, and iGaming businesses across Asia. Her signature approach? Making SEO simple, human, and highly profitable.🔎 A Woman on a Mission: SEO for All FilipinosJin Grey is the founder of GandangSEO.com and author of the bestselling "SEO Made Easy" eBook series, which teaches beginners, OFWs, and career shifters how to rank websites and ...

Climate scientists are overall less trusted than other types of scientists, according to a new study led by the UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response (ICRR).Dr Omid Ghasemi and colleagues compared responses from a survey of nearly 70,000 people across 68 countries on the trustworthiness of climate scientists with a broad range of other ideological and demographic factors. “We don’t exist in a vacuum, and this research allows a new lens to view different factors that may influence how people view climate scientists – and the forces undermining public confidence in their work,” Dr Ghasemi says.The results, rated on a 5-point scale from 1 (not at all), to 5 (very strongly), revealed an overall average trust rating of 3.5 for climate scientists worldwide compared to 3.62 for scientists in...

With May 29th fast approaching, the 6th Village Pipol Choice Awards (VPCA) is set to shine a spotlight on the stars and brands that have truly blossomed with excellence. This prestigious event will celebrate those who have captured the hearts of the Pipol and risen to the top of their respective industries.Building on the momentum of last year’s record-breaking engagement, the VPCA continues to set the standard as the most followed and engaged award-giving body. This year, fresh platforms have been introduced, providing fans—our Pipol—with more opportunities to voice their choices and engage with their favorite brands and personalities. Through their votes, the audience will nourish the seeds of talent, enabling them to bloom into the stars of tomorrow.In keeping with the theme "Blossom: A...

When Composers Collide: Bach Off, Brahms!The Staves are drawn for this year’s Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) andArtistic Director Jack Liebeck is bringing some of classical music’s biggest beefs to the stage!From the polite applause of concert halls to passive-aggressive piano sonatas and seriously shady letters, classical music has had its fair share of beef. Forget Kanye vs. Taylor Swift – the OGs of musical rivalry wore waistcoats, carried quills, and composed sonatas with side-eye.This July, the Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Townsville-Gurambilbarra will bring them all together in one gloriously dramatic, harmony-breaking showdown: Duelling Composers: Staves Drawn!We all know the Rolling Stones vs. The Beatles and Oasis vs. Blur. But how about Tchaikovsky calling...

SINGAPORE, May 19, 2025 — In a strategic push towards a greener supply chain, Creativeans, an award-winning brand and design consultancy, has partnered with smart packaging solution platform, HOVARLAY, to empower brands with innovative, sustainable packaging solutions. As part of this collaboration, Creativeans and HOVARLAY participated in Supplier Sustainability Day 2025, held on Friday, 16 May 2025 at the Meranti Ballroom, Mandai Rainforest Resort, where the team showcased how design and technology can accelerate sustainability across industries.Organised by Mandai Wildlife Group and Changi Airport Group, the event brought together a curated group of suppliers and changemakers to explore real-world solutions that make operations and product offerings more sustainable. The programme featu...