32 Stories You Need to See! - August 2026 PR Station Press Releases

Manila, Philippines - August 31, 2026 - With hundreds of press releases published each month, here's a roundup of stories from this month that shouldn't be missed. Click on the press release headlines to read the entire article.

1. MX3 Celebrates Filipino Pride at PIDC NY 2026 Independence Day Celebration (August 01, 2026) - DMI Medical Supply Company, Inc.

NEW YORK — The spirit of Filipino pride was alive and strong at the PIDC NY 2026 Philippine Independence Day celebration, where thousands of Filipinos came together to honor the country’s freedom, culture, and shared heritage.

2. PGDX 2026: Where Gaming, Creativity, Technology, and Community Converge (August 03, 2026) - Kwento Co

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3. Sandz Solutions Philippines: Powering AI-Ready Enterprises Through Future-Ready Infrastructure (August 04, 2026) - Sandz Solutions Philippines Inc.

Sandz Solutions Philippines announces a new phase of growth and innovation, strengthening its commitment to future-ready environments. Backed by over 25 years of expertise, the company enables AI-ready infrastructure, data-driven operations, and long-term business resilience.

4. Mag!c by Mise Gives Filipino Sellers a Branded Online Store Without Sales Commissions (August 04, 2026) - HMS Services

The Philippine-built platform gives home-based and independent sellers a branded online store with direct payments, preorder scheduling, loyalty tools, and no sales commissions, helping businesses move customer orders out of social media messages.

5. Philippines Enters eNotarization Era as Supreme Court Accredits Twala as an eNotary Facility (August 06, 2026) - Twala

The Supreme Court of the Philippines has accredited Twala, a Philippine legal technology company, as an Electronic Notarization Facility (ENF), authorizing it to provide electronic notarization services nationwide under the Court's 2025 Rules on Electronic Notarization.

6. WinZir Launches JILI-Powered E-Bingo to Expand Digital Entertainment for Filipino Players (August 06, 2026) - WinZir

WinZir has launched JILI-powered E-Bingo, giving Filipino players a smooth, mobile-friendly bingo experience. The new addition expands WinZir's game selection while highlighting its commitment to innovation, quality entertainment, and responsible gaming.

7. Wing.ph Launches Free 100 Verification Bonus for New Player Registrations in the Philippines (August 07, 2026) - WinZir

Wing.ph has introduced Free 100 credits promotion for newly registered players who complete account verification. The verification bonus is designed to support a secure onboarding process while giving eligible users immediate access to selected online casino and sportsbook entertainment options.

8. We Care for Humanity and the Sultanate of Maguindanao Made a Lasting Connection with the Filipino Community in Vancouver (August 11, 2026) - WE CARE FOR HUMANITY

A landmark visit uniting royal diplomacy, diaspora empowerment, and transformative international partnerships to advance healthcare and promote Philippine culture in Maguindanao.

9. Own a Piece of Philippine Basketball History: Official 2023 FIBA World Cup Courts Now for Sale (August 12, 2026) - FILTRA Timber

FILTRA Timber, the official distributor of Junckers sports flooring in the Philippines has officially announced the sale of the actual Junckers portable sports floors used during the historic 2023 FIBA World Cup hosted in the Philippines.

10. WinZir Completes 3rd Quarter PAGCOR Audit, Strengthening Compliance and Player Protection in 2026 (August 13, 2026) - WinZir

WinZir has completed its 3rd Quarter audit by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), reinforcing its focus on regulatory compliance, operational standards, transparency, and responsible gaming as the platform continues to serve Filipino players for Filipino users.

11. First Deposit Promotion Offers New Customers Up to 3,300 Welcome Bonus for a Stronger Start on the Platform (August 14, 2026) - WinZir

Wing.ph has introduced a first deposit promotion offering new customers up to 3,300 in welcome bonus rewards, strengthening its onboarding program with an incentive designed to provide additional value from the start.

12. HighLevel LIVE Manila Highlights Shift to AI-Driven Business Growth (August 15, 2026) - YAM Agency

A week after HighLevel LIVE Manila gathered entrepreneurs at the Manila Marriott Hotel, one truth stands clear: as AI levels the technical playing field, real success belongs to those who master systems, pricing, and strategy over basic automation.

13. Visionary Founders Summit 2026 Brings Together Singapore, Philippine Leaders for AI and Growth Talks (August 15, 2026) - YAM Agency

AI is moving fast, and for many entrepreneurs, keeping up can feel almost as challenging as using the technology itself. With new tools, platforms and updates emerging constantly, business owners are increasingly asking not whether AI can help, but where to begin.

14. FilipinaMeet Takes Online Dating Beyond the App With Stronger Safety and Matchmaking (August 15, 2026) - YAM Agency

For those seeking meaningful international relationships, FilipinaMeet.com goes beyond traditional dating apps by combining enhanced verification, hands-on matchmaking, and advanced AI safety tools to help members build genuine, lasting connections in a secure environment.

15. Poll: 49% of Filipinos lean toward acquitting VP Sara, Escudero top-rated judge (Pulso Intelligence) (August 18, 2026) - Geronimo Law

Pulso Intelligence, a tech-driven pollster, released Wave 1 of its Senator-Judge Scorecard: 49% of 1,500 Filipinos polled lean not guilty on VP Sara Duterte, 34% lean guilty and 17% are neutral. Escudero is highest-rated of the 21 senator-judges; Villanueva lowest

16. BSides Manila Launches as the Philippines' First Chapter of the Global Security BSides Community (August 19, 2026) - YAM Agency

BSides Manila, the first authorised Philippine chapter of the global Security BSides community, will hold its inaugural conference on Sunday, 30 August 2026 at ITSDI Headquarters in Makati City.

17. Beyond the Match: FilipinaMeet Helps Turn Philippine Dreams Into Reality (August 19, 2026) - YAM Agency

The international relationship platform is expanding its services to support individuals, couples, entrepreneurs, and investors seeking to build a future in the Philippines.

18. ASSIST and IBM Philippines Plant 1,000 Native Trees at Million Trees, La Mesa Watershed (August 20, 2026) - Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST)

100 IBM Philippines volunteers planted 1,000 native saplings of Bignay, Malabulak, Narra along La Mesa Road, Novaliches, with ASSIST and Million Trees Foundation. The activity supports the Annual Million Trees Challenge with MWSS to fight soil erosion and restore the watershed.

19. WinZir’s Wonder Wheel Puts Responsible Gaming at the Center of Every Spin (August 20, 2026) - WinZir

WinZir is placing responsible gaming alongside entertainment as it enhances its Wonder Wheel, giving its community another promotional feature while encouraging players to set personal limits, understand their choices and approach every spin with full awareness, moderation, balance and self-control.

20. Wing Bonuses Offer Philippine Players Added Perks and Greater Value Across Its Digital Gaming Experience (August 21, 2026) - WinZir

Joining Wing gives eligible members access to promotional bonuses and rewards designed to add value to their gaming experience, while its digital platform provides a convenient environment for exploring available games and offers.

21. 6,000 saplings planted in Sierra Madre in KMC Solutions reforestation push (August 21, 2026) - Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST)

200 KMC Solutions volunteers planted 6,000 saplings in a day at Gabriel's Sanctuary, a DENR-accredited site in the Sierra Madre. Supported by ASSIST, the effort supports restoration of the Upper Marikina Watershed, a key source of water supply and flood mitigation for the region.

22. JuanUp returns to Makati with a bigger second edition (August 22, 2026) - YAM Agency

Expanded program featuring former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza and Atty. Mark Gorriceta, plus the launch of Juan Accounting v3.0

23. Amid Historic Flooding, ASSIST and Corporate Partners Push Forward on Watershed and Wetland Conservation Across Luzon (August 24, 2026) - Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST)

As severe flooding hit Metro Manila, and Northern Luzon, corporate volunteers spent the month working at three sites tied to the region's flood defenses — a wetland sanctuary, a dam-adjacent nursery, and a watershed reforestation site — in partnership with ASSIST

24. Wells Fargo Volunteers Protect a Wetland Sanctuary Through Coastal Clean-Up (August 24, 2026) - Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST)

On July 3, 2026, 188 Wells Fargo volunteers joined ASSIST for a coastal clean-up at the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park, a 181.63-hectare sanctuary for migratory birds that also buffers nearby communities against flooding. Teams sorted debris to protect the site and support proper disposal.

25. ₱455,000 vs. ₱940,000 Per Sqm: Why BIR Land Values Vary Inside a Single Barangay (August 26, 2026) - LandValuePH

In one Makati barangay, the published BIR zonal value ranges from ₱455,000 to ₱940,000 per square meter. A property owner looking up a government reference can encounter very different figures within the same barangay — and that number still isn't necessarily what a buyer would pay.

26. Ready to Play? WinZir Reminds Filipino Players to Play Smart (August 27, 2026) - WinZir

WinZir reminds Filipino players that gaming should remain entertainment, not a financial obligation. Its Play Smart campaign encourages users to explore casino games, sports betting and promotions while setting limits, managing spending and taking breaks. The message: play for fun, stay in control.

27. More Filipinos Say Duterte Guilty After Acosta Testimony, Mindanao Flooding — Pulso Intelligence (August 27, 2026) - Geronimo Law

Pulso Intelligence's weekly impeachment tracker shows a two-point rise in guilty sentiment nationally during Acosta’s confidential-funds testimony, with a 4.7 point shift in South Mindanao. Acquittal still leads.

28. METAF GROUP Discusses Potential Business Cooperation with Manny Pacquiao in the Philippines (August 28, 2026) - METAF GROUP

Manny Pacquiao met with METAF GROUP Chairman Kang Han-cheol and Global CEO Jane Jo in the Philippines on August 24 for preliminary discussions on potential business cooperation in gaming, digital payments, Web3 and other global opportunities. No formal partnership or agreement has been finalized.

29. National Problem Gambling Helpline Expands Access to 24/7 Confidential Support Across the Philippines (August 28, 2026) - WinZir

The National Problem Gambling Helpline (NPGH) is expanding access to confidential, round-the-clock support for people facing gambling-related concerns, providing guidance, triage, counseling, referrals, and evidence-based interventions while extending assistance to families and loved ones as needed.

30. Traveling Queen, Maha Putri Mariam to Serve as Official Judge for Miss Universe Greece 2026 (August 28, 2026) - WE CARE FOR HUMANITY

GS Hellas President Giorgos Kouvaris announced Maha Putri Mariam Leonor Torres Mastura (Queen Maria) will serve as official judge for Miss Universe Greece 2026 on September 26. Arriving September 17 with WCH leadership, she will also launch regional Philantourism initiatives.

31. Carziqo Says ER-BX Autonomous Ride-Hailing Vehicles Begin Operations in Austin (August 30, 2026) - Carziqo

Deployment coincides with the start of the Philippines’ “Ber Months,” linking a familiar season of renewal with the company’s latest mobility expansion

32. Barcodes Philippines launches the Philippines' first AI-ready portal for barcode registration, dynamic QR, and carton codes (August 31, 2026) -Barcodes Philippines

Barcodes Philippines opened its free Customer Portal to everyday AI assistants so distributors and importers can register products in bulk, retarget dynamic QR codes, and manage ITF-14 carton labels without clicking row by row. It is the only barcode supplier in the Philippines offering this today.


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