Friday, October 2, 2026

The Mills Global Builds International Trade Network Around Compliance-First Customs Brokerage

 

MANILA, September 28, 2026 - The Mills Global Customs Brokerage Inc. is expanding its international network while putting compliance at the beginning of the shipment process. The Philippine company now works with 31 partners across the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia to support businesses trading across borders.

For The Mills Global, customs work starts before cargo moves. Its team reviews import requirements, permits, tariff classification, and shipping documents early, giving clients time to address questions that might otherwise surface when a shipment reaches the port.

“By the time cargo arrives, many of the decisions that affect its clearance have already been made,” said Atty. Jeanne Hazel Maulit, founder of The Mills Global. “We want to be part of those decisions earlier, so clients know what is required before they commit to a shipment.”

The international network gives Philippine exporters access to partners in their destination markets. It also supports foreign businesses entering the Philippines, where The Mills Global handles local customs and regulatory requirements.

The Mills Global’s customs work is backed by strong legal support from Maulit Law on market entry, banking arrangements, and securing import permits, alongside freight forwarding through First Harbor Global Logistics in Singapore. Together, they offer an unmatched breadth of support to businesses expanding into new markets.

The Mills Global specializes in project cargo, breakbulk shipments, oversized equipment, and dangerous goods. It also handles regulated and technical imports, including pharmaceuticals, data center equipment, and renewable energy components. Its services cover import readiness, permits, PEZA clearance, and tariff advisory.

The company also assists businesses with Board of Investments (BOI) applications and applications for available tax exemptions, including the documentation and agency coordination required for each.

“Trade becomes easier to manage when businesses understand the requirements before the cargo is on its way,” Maulit said. “That is the thinking behind our compliance-first approach.”

About The Mills Global Customs Brokerage Inc.

The Mills Global Customs Brokerage Inc. is a Philippine customs brokerage and trade support company. It began as a trucking business in 2014 and now serves importers and exporters through customs clearance, regulatory support, and the handling of complex cargo. The company works with international partners and coordinates with freight and legal teams on cross-border transactions.

Casino Plus Pays Out Historic ₱122.4-M Jackpot in Full, Reinforcing Player-First Commitment

 


 Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), has once again demonstrated why it remains the country's most trusted online gaming destination — this time, with the seamless, secure payout of a historic ₱122,409,603 jackpot, the biggest verified jackpot in Philippine slot machine history.

The landmark payout underscores more than the sheer size of the record-breaking win. It demonstrates Casino Plus’ commitment to ensuring that legitimate player winnings are verified, processed, and paid securely and in full, in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

In an industry where players often worry as much about withdrawals as they do about winning, Casino Plus has anchored its platform on verifiable protection rather than promises.

At the center of this commitment is a ₱1-billion surety bond secured through PhilFirst Insurance — a legally binding financial guarantee that safeguards player funds and ensures the platform operates within the regulatory framework of PAGCOR. Unlike marketing assurances, a surety bond is an enforceable instrument: it stands as a financial backstop for players, backed by an independent insurer.

This layer of protection reflects a broader philosophy of financial discipline, transparency, and accountability.

Asked about why the jackpot winner chose Casino Plus, the winner, dubbed as "Dragon King" said, "Mabilis 'yung withdrawal, mabait 'yung mga staff, 'pag may mga concern sa 'yo, mabilis agad sila sumagot."

"'Yung customer service nila is good.  Sabi ko, dito na lang ako maglalaro kesa sa maghanap ako ng iba. Na-enjoy ko talaga sa Casino Plus, and maayos, parang in order 'yung system,"
he added.


The winner also urged other players to be responsible and be disciplined when it comes to playing.

"'Wag mong piliting manalo. Hindi natin alam kung kailan ibibigay, kung talagang para sa 'yo, ibibigay. So 'yun, mag-set ka ng limit sa sarili. Actually maganda naman sya magpalipas ng oras, personal lang, syempre," added the Dragon King.

For the gaming platform, the record jackpot represents both a historic player win and an important operational milestone—demonstrating the platform's capacity to process one of the largest verified online gaming payouts in the country's history.

During his speech at the jackpot ceremony, Casino Plus CEO Evan Spytma emphasized the gaming platform's player-centric mentality and its  mission to create fun and memorable experiences.

"That's really what we're here to create. In our platform, we guarantee that every single game that is played is fair, safe, and our withdrawals are always super fast," said Spytma."I think it bears worthwhile saying that all of the players at Casino Plus are always going to be having a great time. They're gaming responsibly, and they're always gaming within a relatively fixed, a measured amount of bets and that's really important. Responsible gaming is extremely important to us," he added.

The historic jackpot was won through Aristocrat’s Dragon Link game under Casino Plus’ Slot Machine, with the winner's identity kept confidential for personal security and privacy.

The ceremonial turnover of the ₱122.4-million jackpot was held at LaVie Resort and Casino in Manila on September 9, 2026, and was attended by representatives of PAGCOR and executives from the gaming platform.

RESPONSIBLE GAMING ADVISORY

In accordance with PAGCOR’s Responsible Gaming Code of Practice, Casino Plus wishes to remind all players of the following:

Gaming is for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered a source of income or a means of financial relief. Players are encouraged to play responsibly and within their means.

Winning is never guaranteed. All gaming outcomes are determined by chance. Past results, including jackpot wins, do not influence or predict future outcomes.

About IGO Digital High Technology, Inc.

Casino Plus is a PAGCOR-licensed online casino platform in the Philippines, providing secure, regulated, and responsible online gaming experiences for Filipino players. The company is committed to providing a secure, fair, and engaging digital entertainment experience, guided by the principles of responsible gaming and player protection. With its continuous expansion, Casino Plus is now regarded as one of the country’s leading online casino platforms, combining entertainment excellence with meaningful corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Thursday, October 1, 2026

RYC Wellness First Saturday Discovery Series: Learn, Explore, and Thrive

 


 Every first Saturday of the month, RYC Wellness hosts a unique community event featuring a variety of educational and experiential activities. From Escape & Evasion Training and Carjacking Prevention Workshops to Herb Tastings and Craft Beer Tastings, each session is designed to promote personal growth, practical skills, wellness, and meaningful connections. The First Saturday Discovery Series offers members and guests an opportunity to learn, explore, and experience something new in a fun and engaging environment.

Every first Saturday of the month, RYC Wellness brings together adventure, education, wellness, and community through its signature Discovery Series. Designed to introduce participants to practical life skills and unique wellness experiences, each event features a rotating lineup of engaging activities led by experienced instructors and wellness advocates.

Past sessions have included Escape and Evasion Training, Carjacking Prevention Workshops, Herbal Tasting Experiences, Craft Beer Tastings, and other hands-on learning opportunities that promote personal growth, preparedness, and healthy living.

The First Saturday Discovery Series reflects RYC Wellness' commitment to helping individuals build confidence, expand their knowledge, and connect with like-minded people in a fun and supportive environment. Whether learning valuable self-protection techniques, exploring the benefits of medicinal herbs, or discovering new flavors and experiences, participants can expect something different and exciting every month.

Join us on the first Saturday of each month and experience wellness beyond the gym through learning, exploration, and community.

"Don't miss the next First Saturday Discovery Series. Reach out to RYC Wellness for details on this month's featured activities and how to join."

"Every first Saturday is a chance to learn something new, gain a valuable skill, and leave better than you arrived."

About Ryc wellness.
The RYC experience combines a Healing Café, Social Gym, Wellness Studio, Med Spa, and a variety of educational and social events, creating a holistic environment for growth and transformation. Through its signature BYOB (Build Your Own Body) philosophy, RYC Wellness encourages members to take an active role in shaping their health, lifestyle, and overall quality of life.

Ademco Security Group Launches UltraSenSync as Vision AI Redesigns Security and Facilities Work

Security and facilities work is running into a labour wall. The jobs built around watching screens and walking the same route are the ones younger workers will not take. At the same time, boards are asking those businesses for immediate efficiency gain from technology.

Ademco Security Group today launched UltraSenSync, an in-house vision AI platform built for that bind. The company is betting that the next decade of security, facilities and business operations will be won by organisations that can see what is happening without parking more people in front of desks.

UltraSenSync is vision AI, not traditional video content analytics. It is built to run on premise. Cloud and hybrid are available if a site wants them.

Ademco is a managed security services firm and system integrator, founded in 1977, with more than 6,000 institutions across Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and India. Applied AI, for Ademco, means the models run on its appliance and work with cameras already on site. What reaches the decision maker is an event of significance, not another piece of information.

Conventional video analytics could tell you a line was crossed. They could not tell you what was going on. UltraSenSync is built for the second job. It reads the scene, puts the important events first, describes them in language, and lets someone search them later. Ademco adapts the models to each site.

The models are not a generic pack dropped onto a floor plan. They come out of problems Ademco has been walking for decades in the industries its customers actually run. The company launched Verifsuite in 2023, launched Robot-as-a-Service in 2017, and in 2020 co-developed an autonomous drone with a European partner under the Enterprise Singapore–EUREKA programme. UltraSenSync is the AI-core product that will have a heavy influence on the rest of Ademco’s products and services.

The appliance sits on site, at the edge, and turns video into events and metadata. Detection is not one label at a time. It is multi-conditional. A person chatting with a colleague on a stair is not the same safety risk as a person distracted by a phone and not using the rail. The system is meant to catch that kind of condition before someone falls, not only after. It can also process vision, audio and IoT sensors together.

The same idea is already in a warehouse product. Intelligent Yard Management, through Dock-Insight, is for a problem every large logistics hub knows: trucks arriving, waiting, assigned, or at the wrong bay.

CORE is the everyday tier: detection, search, recording. IntelliOps adds deeper search, an investigative casebook, semantic tracking and more site intelligence. The library covers more than 20 categories, including intrusion, loitering, abandoned objects, fire and smoke, PPE and helmet violations, fallen persons, vehicle movement, LPR/ANPR, face recognition, crowd dynamics and logistics insights. Other systems connect through UltraSenSync’s DataFlux layer.

Units shipping now run on NVIDIA architecture. Intel and AMD versions are planned for the second quarter of 2027. The current box carries 16 GB to 64 GB of RAM and 4 TB of video storage, expandable to 10 TB.

Before the second quarter of 2027 Ademco plans an Agentic Control Room, built as assistance for operators. That version is meant to train the next one: a more autonomous variant, targeted before the end of 2027, pending testing and safety evaluation. That later system is not for sale today.

“Conventional video analytics are fine for basic needs. What most sites lack is a stack that is context-aware and can be adapted to the vertical,” said Patrick Lim, Group Strategy Director at Ademco Security Group. “That takes a different way of building the technology. We built UltraSenSync for the site, and we train and refine the models in-house. Early deployments at sites we cannot name under NDA are showing 20 to 40 percent direct savings against comparable systems and labour. Avoided errors and waste on those sites are already in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Nobody is lining up for mundane jobs for the next thirty years. That work is going to machines. People stay in the work that needs judgement, human interaction, and purpose. The old operating model assumed there would always be someone willing to do those uninspiring jobs. That assumption has already broken.”

Site assessments run through Ademco offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, India and Vietnam.

SOURCE: Ademco Security Group

About Ademco Security Group 

Ademco Security Group is a Singapore managed security services firm and system integrator founded in 1977. It serves more than 6,000 commercial and government institutions across Asia and runs a licensed 24/7 Central Monitoring and Command Centre. Earlier products include Verifsuite (https://www.verifsuite.com), launched in 2023, and Robot-as-a-Service, launched in 2017. Headquarters: 315 Outram Road, #08-03 Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore 169074. https://www.ademcosecurity.com 

About UltraSenSync 

UltraSenSync is Ademco’s in-house vision AI platform for security, safety and operations. On-premise is the main deployment; cloud and hybrid are options. Models run on the UltraSenSync AI Appliance and work with cameras already on site. It supports compound event detection and inputs from vision, audio and IoT sensors. NVIDIA appliances are available now. An Agentic Control Room is planned before Q2 2027. A more autonomous variant is targeted before the end of 2027, subject to testing and safety evaluation. https://www.ultrasensync.com

 

The Mills Global Builds International Trade Network Around Compliance-First Customs Brokerage

  MANILA, September 28, 2026 - The Mills Global Customs Brokerage Inc. is expanding its international network while putting compliance at th...