The Mindanao Wanderer

                                          Which one made your jaw drop? It’s full-on war, betrayal, and sacrifice in the latest episode of Shōgun. From cannons butchering mighty samurais, a brutal ambush in the woods, to a lethal stroke of katana to end a violent regime, every life lost in Shōgun pushes the story forward and is never in vain. And it’s only going to get bloody from here. SPOILER ALERT! If you haven’t seen the latest episodes of Shōgun or any episode for that matter (if you plan to binge-watch the series once all episodes are available), we suggest you stop reading here. But if you think a little bit of spoiler never hurt anyone and it won’t diminish your interest or the thrill, then read on! What have been the most notable and jaw-dropping deaths in the show so far? And how will these sudden turn of events affect the course of the unfolding civil war in the once united Feudal Japan? Here’s a run-down: Shooting the messenger: Nebara Jozen Lord Ishido’s messenger, Nebara

In Photo: World Bank selects TAG Coron as venue for international sustainability workshop attended by national and local government officials, community leaders and environment experts Coron, with its stunning natural beauty and commitment to sustainable tourism, was the chosen venue for a significant World Bank conference focusing on sustainable landscape management. The three-day workshop brought together environmental experts, international stakeholders, and delegates — including country representatives from Indonesia, Thailand, Laos, the US, Singapore, and South Korea — to discuss regional best practices in recognizing forest land rights and sustainable landscape management. Co-organized by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), the Global Partnership for Sustainable and Resilient Landscapes (PROGREEN), and the World Bank multi-donor trust fund Enhancing Access to Benefits while Lowering Emissions (EnABLE), the workshop was held at eco-luxury hotel TAG Resort Coron.

Leading finance app GCash strengthens its partnership with multinational online payments provider PayPal to provide the freelancer and e-commerce entrepreneurs community in the Philippines with an improved cash-in experience. Through this continued partnership, customers like remote freelancers and e-commerce entrepreneurs can enjoy the new and improved ‘PayPal Cash-In’ feature in the GCash app. By linking their PayPal accounts to GCash and cashing in at least once, they can get a P500,000 wallet limit, a more convenient cash-in process, and a safer experience. Representatives from GCash and PayPal met at the GCash headquarters in Taguig, Philippines earlier this year to mark their stronger partnership. Officials from both organizations expressed their excitement for yet another milestone due to the synergy between the two giant fintech companies. “We at GCash recognize the vital role of PayPal among remote Filipino workers, freelancers, and digital nomads. GCash will continue to be th

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) remains the preferred bank for affluent Filipinos as it receives the Best Bank for Ultra High-Net-Worth (UHNW) award at the Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards 2024. The latest recognition keeps Metrobank’s streak of winning major awards intact. The Bank was named Best Bank for the Ultra High-Net-Worth and Best Domestic Private Bank by Asiamoney in 2023. The Banker recognized Metrobank as the Philippines’ Bank of the Year for 2022 and 2023. Moreover, it was hailed as the Strongest Bank in the Philippines by The Asian Banker for 2021, 2022, and 2023. “We take this recognition as both an affirmation of our efforts and a challenge to continue elevating the services we provide. Trust is paramount to us, and being recognized as the preferred bank for affluent families in the Philippines underscores Metrobank’s dedication to keeping our valued clients in good hands,” said Lizette Perez, Head of Metrobank’s Private Wealth Division. Euromoney a

Four uniformed personnel from the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) were recently arrested by the Philippine National Police (PNP), aided by the popular finance app GCash, following complaints reported by detainees of alleged robbery and extortion in exchange for their release without charges. The complaint included unauthorized GCash money transfer from the detainees’smartphone while in the custody of the said police officers. According to the first complainant alias 'Gabi', the five of them were apprehended by the suspects for illegal gambling. They were taken to their barracks after confiscating gambling funds which reportedly amounted to P75,000. He was then released without charges with his confiscated phone returned to him. The latter soon discovered that there was an unauthorized transfer from his GCash account of P11,929 to another GCash account, allegedly while his phone was in the custody of the suspected police officers. Meanwhile, Gabi's son under the alias of