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Anne Ruth Dela Cruz

Anne is a seasoned journalist and corporate communications specialist. After 13 years in the health care industry, she is back to where she started—print media.

Commissioners for Good Governance

The Governance Commission for Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GCG) has to oversee more than 100 GOCCs. Republic Act 10149 or the “GOCC Governance Act of...

The GCG at a glance

With the creation of the Governance Commission for Government-owned or -Controlled Corporations (GCG), there is now an agency that centrally and directly monitors GOCCs,...

Batting for a G.R.E.A.T. GCG

Good governance, Rightsizing, Efficiency, Accountability and Transparency After serving as Associate Justice of the Sandiganbayan for 14 years, retired Justice Alex L. Quiroz availed of...

Novartis offers solutions to medicine access problem through its access principles

A major problem emerged at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFMA) reported at that time,...

Pneumonia vaccine should be made available to all adults—experts

With an ageing population and the need for a healthy workforce, the government and the private sector have to work together to make the pneumonia vaccine available to vulnerable segments of the population to protect them against this vaccine-preventable disease as well as boost morale in the workplace.

Overcoming immunity debt with nutrition

Now that children are back in school, it is important for parents to keep a check on their children’s immunity debt. Quoting a study conducted...

Operation Smile: Changing lives one smile at a time

In 1982, Dr. William P. Magee, Jr., an American plastic surgeon, and his wife Kathleen, a nurse and clinical social worker, traveled to Naga City with a group of medical volunteers to repair children’s cleft lips and cleft palates. At that time, the team only managed to treat 40 children. As they prepared to leave, the Magees made a promise that they would return to help more children. With that promise, Operation Smile Philippines was born.

Of Pinoy culture and CPR

Filipinos are known for their bayanihan spirit, where they have a sincere desire to help fellow Filipinos without expecting anything in return. However, there...

Sleeping your way to health

Now that life is slowly returning to normal, you will be easing back into your pre-pandemic routine of reporting for work in the office,...

Playbook to aid in COVID-19 uptake launched

Vaccination is so far the best weapon against the COVID-19 virus that has been hogging the headlines for the past two years. However, as...

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Price of a Dream

“You’re free to dream,” is what’s often heard For wishful thinking seems to be done daily And nobody had to pay a dime to keep it in their minds Or really is it so? The price of a dream never comes cheap It has, and always has been, comes with a price...

An Affair to Remember

Monsignor Sullivan was seated at his glass-topped desk, the letter from Vikings Cruise on a linen stationery before him. Should he take up the offer of a free cruise in exchange for serving as chaplain for two weeks on the ship? He was wearing a black cassock and...

Manila East Travel & Tours crafts unforgettable Da Nang experiences, emphasizing personalized service and connection

Manila East Travel & Tours, a family-owned business celebrating 13 years of creating exceptional travel experiences, recently concluded a highly successful tour to Da Nang, Vietnam. Under the leadership of Ms. Angel Santos, the tour showcased the vibrant city's stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Highlights included visits...

With only six session days left: Labor groups urge House to pass ₱200 wage hike bill

Five of the country’s largest labor groups will march to the House of Representatives tomorrow, June 2, to call for the immediate passage of the P200 across-the-board legislated wage increase, now on third and final reading. These groups—making up the National Wage Coaltion (NWC)—include: the Federation of Free...

PEZA Officials Visit Foundever Baguio to Spotlight, Exchange Insights on Innovation and Regional Growth

Senior officials from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and other government agencies visited the Foundever® in Baguio to explore how the global customer experience (CX) leader is contributing to the region’s economic development and embracing innovation in business process management. The delegation was led by PEZA Director...

Pag-IBIG Fund Continues to Grow Members’ Savings as Investment Income Climbs 50%

Pag-IBIG Fund recorded a 50% increase in investment income in the first four months of 2025, reflecting its prudent financial stewardship and growing capacity to support members’ savings and housing needs. The development affirms the agency's key role in advancing the Marcos administration’s agenda of strengthening government...

Araneta City makes every visit more rewarding with Araneta Rewards

Download the Araneta City mobile app to start earning points today Shopping, dining, and enjoying your favorite experiences at Araneta City just got a major upgrade with Araneta Rewards—an all-new loyalty program, now available through the updated Araneta City mobile app. The Araneta City mobile app is your all-in-one...

Vertiv Initiates Distribution Partnership with VST ECS to Expand Access to Reliable IT Infrastructure Solutions in the Philippines 

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced the appointment of VST ECS Phils., Inc. as its newest distribution partner. The distribution partnership reflects Vertiv’s strategic focus on expanding nationwide access to critical digital infrastructure technologies and supporting business resilience amid accelerating digital...

66th The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Awards Launched

Manila, Philippines - The national launch and press conference of the 66th The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Awards was held at the Rizal Park Hotel in Manila last May 29, 2025. Recognized as one of the Philippine's most prestigious awards, The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Awards pays...

Future Menus 2025 is here and it’s Serving Up the Future of Dining across the Philippines

Chefs and restaurateurs, get ready – the Future Menus 2025 report is your guide to staying ahead of the curve. MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 30 May 2025 – When great minds come together, magic happens in the kitchen. This year, that magic is coming to the Philippine dining scene as...

CCP PRESENTS CRIME FICTION WORKSHOP WITH F.H. BATACAN

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), in collaboration with Penguin Random House US, hosts an author event with esteemed Filipino writer F.H. Batacan on June 24, 2025 to spark curiosity for crime fiction in Philippine literature among Filipino readers as well as to inspire aspiring writers...

New Naval medical, dental facility in Legazpi City turned over by SM Foundation

SM Foundation turned over the renovated Naval Station Julhasan Arasain (NSJA) Medical and Dental Dispensary to the Philippine Navy during a ceremony in Rawis, Legazpi City.  The wellness-focused project continues SM Foundation's longstanding partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, having refurbished  43 AFP health centers since...