MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) today announced the winners of the 2025 SMARTIES™ Awards Philippines, honoring the country’s most outstanding marketing campaigns and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional creativity, strategic innovation, and measurable business impact.

The awards recognized 71 winning entries spanning 13 Gold, 24 Silver, 21 Bronze, and 13 Industry awards, celebrating the Philippine marketing community’s ability to blend emotional storytelling with data-driven performance.

“Filipino marketers are redefining what’s possible when creativity meets commercial impact,” said Rohit Dadwal, CEO, APAC & Global Head of SMARTIES™ Worldwide, Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA). “These winning campaigns prove that the most powerful marketing doesn’t choose between art and science; it harmonizes both. What we’re seeing from the Philippines is a new blueprint for success that balances emotional resonance with business impacts.”

Philippines SMARTIES™ 2025 Winners:

The Best in Show was presented to “Beat the Invisible Game”. 

Unilever was recognized as Advertiser of the Year. McDonald’s celebrated as Brand of the Year, and The Juror’s Choice Award went to “Flight Patterns: Weaving Heritage into Travel”. 

Publicis Groupe was recognized as Holding Agency Company of the Year. OMD won Media Agency of the Year, Ogilvy secured Creative Agency of the Year, Near Creative named Specialist Agency of the Year, and GIGIL took home Independent Agency of the Year, while Intersections Communications, Inc. claimed Digital Agency of the Year. Globe Telecom earned recognition as Most Resilient Brand of the Year, and Grab was honored as Publisher of the Year. Silverpush was recognized as Enabling Technology Company of the Year. 

For the complete list of winners and more information about the 2025 SMARTIES™ Awards Philippines, please visit HERE.

About the Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA)

The Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) is the global, non-profit community of Chief Marketing Officers and senior marketing leaders advancing marketers’ ability to create value. Led by CMOs and supported by the entire ecosystem at the governance level — including brands, media, agencies, consultancies, AdTech, and MarTech — MMA develops evidence-based models, frameworks, and tools validated through multi-year, multi-million-dollar Think Tanks and Labs.

Headquartered in New York City, with operations in 16 countries across APAC, Europe, MEA, LATAM, and North America, MMA has more than 825 corporate members who gather at 62+ MMA conferences worldwide, and flagship gatherings in the APAC, including MMA Innovate, CEO&CMO Summit, MMA Executive Dialogues, SMARTIES Unplugged, MMA IMPACT and MMA SMARTIES. Learn more at https://mmaglobal.com/

The Marketing + Media includes the world’s most influential marketers and partners, including Unilever, P&G, Grab, McDonalds, Coca Coala, Google, TikTok, Facebook, Diageo, Mondelez, Heineken, Pepsi, Perfetti, Affle, Emtek Group Indonesia, GoTo Gojek Tokopedia, Mayora, Godrej, Reliance – and many more.

About SMARTIES™

SMARTIES™ is the prestigious marketing awards program hosted by MMA Global, recognizing excellence in marketing effectiveness and innovation. The SMARTIES Awards celebrate campaigns that push creative boundaries while delivering measurable business impact.

BANGKOK, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 18 November 2025: The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization), or TCEB, unveiled at IBTM World 2025 “Meet Well in Thailand“, a landmark campaign that showcases the power of collaboration between government agencies and the private sector across Thailand’s thriving MICE ecosystem. Rolling out across the country throughout 2026, the campaign unites more than 130 Thai service providers nationwide to deliver enhanced values and enriched experiences for MICE planners and business travellers.

Mrs. Supawan Teerarat, President of TCEB, said, “The ‘Meet Well in Thailand‘ campaign reflects how far our MICE ecosystem has evolved. Built on strong collaboration, it leverages the expertise and resources of diverse stakeholders for maximising event outcomes and return on investment. The initiative not only creates unprecedented value for MICE planners and travellers but also strengthens the positioning of Thailand, showcasing our world-class products and hospitality and highlighting the country’s unique offerings. It empowers planners to deliver outcomes that go far beyond a successful business event.”

Set to roll out in 2026, the campaign is designed by bringing together more than 130 Thai service providers across the country. It offers the widest range of privileges and special deals ever, spanning wellness programs, accommodations, dining, off-site venues, transportation, shopping, workshops, localised experiences, low-carbon activities and cultural attractions.

The service providers joining the campaign are in 14 city destinations in all four key regions of the country: five established MICE Cities and nine high-potential destinations. It features world-class and award-winning service providers, including 40 five-star hotels and resorts, four wellness establishments, and four leading shopping malls. Highlights of the special deals include up to 20 per cent off wellness programs, 40-80 per cent discounts on shopping, and special group rates for every 15 rooms booked, offering planners and visitors exceptional value and opportunities to maximise return on experience from Thailand’s hospitality and local cultural diversity.

The launch of Meet Well in Thailand campaign marks a milestone in TCEB’s initiative to build a stronger and more connected MICE ecosystem to deliver greater values. The special deals offered in a vast number of city destinations are reinforced by the fact that a series of flagship international events in 2026 are scheduled to take place not only in Bangkok but also in other regional cities. These include Global Sustainable Tourism Conference, Global Wellness Summit and InterPride’s 2026 General Meeting & World Conference in Phuket, the Spartan SUPER World Championship in Chiang Rai and Tough Mudder in Pattaya.

“This is the opportunity for those attending global events in cities across Thailand can maximise privileges under the campaign. For planners, Thailand now has a solid foundation of more capable cities for future events. They have a wider range of destination options that can be tailored to their agendas and interests or combined with scheduled flagship events in each host city, creating more value and flexibility for every MICE program,” said Mrs. Supawan.

For more information, contact TCEB at: pr@tceb.or.th

About TCEB

A LEADING AGENCY AT THE FOREFRONT OF THAILAND’S MICE INDUSTRY

Established in 2004, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB – the government agency under the supervision of the Prime Minister – has been assigned a role to promote, support and develop business events industry – corporate meetings, incentive trips, conventions, exhibitions, mega events and world festivals. Serving as a strategic partner, TCEB helps deliver creative ideas and solutions to bring success and fulfill the requirements of business events. The overarching goal is to drive Thailand to become a global MICE and mega events destination that can drive the country’s strategic industries and national economy.

From Ingredient Supplementation to Gene Regulation: BIOVOZ and the University of Auckland Pioneer a New Era in Beauty Science

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Leading beauty brand BIOVOZ has announced a strategic research partnership with the University of Auckland, marking a significant leap forward in the scientific exploration of skin brightening and anti-aging. By harnessing cutting-edge biotechnology, this collaboration aims to deliver personalized, science-driven skincare solutions for women worldwide.

Empowering Research Through Collaboration

As New Zealand’s largest and most prestigious public research university, the University of Auckland has long stood as a global leader in life sciences and biotechnology. Professor Jun Lu from the Auckland Bioengineering Institute — a distinguished scholar in functional foods and natural bioactive compounds — has published over 150 SCI papers and serves on the editorial boards of multiple top-tier scientific journals.

BIOVOZ, a premium New Zealand skincare brand, is guided by the philosophy of “Science Meets Nature: Unlocking Genetic Aesthetics.” The brand is dedicated to advancing global research in genetic anti-aging and epigenetics, integrating natural essences with state-of-the-art science to redefine beauty at the genetic level. As BIOVOZ’s Chief Scientific Advisor, Professor Lu plays a pivotal role in steering the brand’s scientific development.

This collaboration represents a powerful synergy of academic excellence and market innovation. The University of Auckland contributes world-class expertise in bioengineering, while BIOVOZ brings pioneering technologies in gene regulation and plant-based formulations. Together, they seek to unravel the molecular mechanisms underlying skin aging and pigmentation — laying the groundwork for major scientific breakthroughs in beauty and wellness.

From Supplementation to Gene Regulation: Shaping the Future of Beauty

With its unique “Cell-Level Targeted Formulation and Natural Essence” system, BIOVOZ has transformed skincare solutions from mere nutritional supplementation to the realm of gene regulation. Driven by precise, evidence-based innovation, the brand develops products that awaken the skin’s inherent vitality — offering consumers the perfect balance between scientific rigor and natural wisdom.

Among its flagship innovations, the BIOVOZ Bright Diamond Drink and Clearly Brightening Dark Spot-Targeting Serum deliver a dual-path brightening effect through “internal and external” synergy. The Bright Diamond Drink, powered by Melan-erase™ — a Nobel Prize-inspired gene technology — inhibits melanin formation at the dermal layer. Combined with double-patented White Tomato Extract and a 4D Antioxidant Complex, it supports a three-phase brightening process, targeting the surface, mid-layer, and root causes of dullness.

The Clearly Brightening Dark Spot-Targeting Serum, enriched with four signature New Zealand botanicals — Licorice Root, Red Algae, Black Fern, and Centella Asiatica — provides comprehensive care by protecting the skin during the day and repairing it at night. Layer by layer, it helps reduce pigmentation, even out skin tone, and reveal a naturally translucent glow.

The BIOVOZ L-Ergothioneine Capsules feature three powerhouse ingredients — L-Ergothioneine, PQQ, and AKG — delivering triple anti-aging benefits from genes and cellular functions to the skin surface, revitalizing skin from within. Meanwhile, the BIOVOZ Women’s Multivitamin contains 56 essential nutrients that comprehensively supplement the body’s daily dietary requirements, offering women an all-in-one nutritional solution.

Looking ahead, BIOVOZ and the University of Auckland will deepen their collaboration, translating advanced genetic research into groundbreaking skincare innovations. Together, they aim to usher in a new era of Genetic Aesthetics, setting a global benchmark for precision-driven anti-aging and skin-brightening solutions.

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality games, has launched a new update for its brutal dark fantasy MMORPG Raven2, introducing a brand-new class and multiple events.

Starting today, the new class “Gunslinger” is available for players to experience. Known for its lightning-fast movement and sleek combat mechanics, Gunslinger is a stylish long-range DPS that wields both revolvers and shotguns. 

To celebrate the arrival of the Gunslinger class, Raven2 is having a variety of events. Players can switch their class to another class by using Golds while retaining their existing progression. Additionally, the “Gunslinger Growth Support Chest” will be offered to all players who log into the game, which is composed of valuable items such as a [Wanderer of the Wilderness] Holy Garment (1) Summon Scroll and a Hell’s Uncommon Heavenstone Selection Chest. 

Additionally, the Gunslinger Update Special Check-In and Gunslinger Update Special Mission events are now underway through December 17: 

• Gunslinger Update Special Check-In: Log into the game during the event period to acquire generous rewards, including a Special Relic Summon Chest on Day 1 and Golden Bullets on Day 7. Golden Bullets can be exchanged for various rewards. 
• Gunslinger Update Special Mission: Complete given missions while playing and earn up to 100 chances to summon.

An official sequel to Raven (EvilBane: The Iron King), Raven2 is a blockbuster MMORPG set in a dark fantasy realm reimagined with unrivaled graphics. As a member of the Special Corps, players will onboard on a journey to investigate dangerous and bizarre incidents under royal order, and engage in a large-scale, cruel war.

For more information about Raven2, stay tuned to the game’s official forum, YouTube channel and Facebook . Players can also visit the official website to find out more about the game. 

About Netmarble Corporation

Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, Raven2, MARVEL Future Fight, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

Featuring a Large-Scale Supercomputer Powered by 7,000 NVIDIA GPUs

TAIPEI, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GMI Cloud announced a new partnership with NVIDIA to build a next-generation AI Factory in Taiwan, backed by a US$500 million investment. Positioned as a key node in NVIDIA’s global AI Factory strategy, the facility will serve as a major infrastructure hub supporting the next wave of AI development across Asia.

The AI Factory provides enterprises with a high-performance environment for large-scale AI model training and inference. Designed to leverage advanced U.S. technologies while enabling nations to maintain data and compute sovereignty, the facility represents a new architectural model for large-scale AI deployment.

At its core, the AI Factory is powered by a supercomputer comprising 7,000 NVIDIA GPUs across 96 high-density racks, delivering up to 2 million tokens per second. The system supports a wide range of workloads, including large-scale inference, fine-tuning, and multimodal AI processing.

Several partners have also announced use cases built on the AI Factory:

• Trend Micro: Cybersecurity enhancement through digital-twin simulations
• WiAdvance: AI-driven smart manufacturing and computer vision
• CSI: Integrated ICT services spanning 5G, AIoT, and data-center operations
• VAST Data: Next-generation data platform for large GPU clusters

GMI Cloud stated that this AI Factory marks a pivotal turning point for the region, accelerating AI adoption in Asia from experimental pilots to full-scale, production-level deployment.