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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.

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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,...

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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,...

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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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Sun Life Survey: Filipinos show rising financial confidence, but long-term challenges persist

MANILA, PH – August 2025 – Sun Life Asia’s latest Financial Resilience Index reveals a complex yet hopeful picture of Filipino financial behavior, showing increased short-term confidence but persistent challenges in long-term planning and resilience. The study, conducted across six Asian markets including the Philippines, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore,...

The Green Miracle From Japan That Changed Lives

In an era of synthetic quick-fixes, nature’s oldest survival secret was quietly rewriting the future of wellness. Who would have thought an ancient algae, a life form that has thrived for more than 2 billion years, would become the lifeline for a dying man? When doctors gave...

Introducing POCO M7, Big Battery, More Fun, all at an affordable price

Manila, Philippines, August 15th, 2025 – POCO, a leading technology brand among young tech enthusiasts, today launched POCO M7. By combining elevated entertainment experience, upgraded performance, and futuristic design, POCO has crafted a smartphone that resonates with today's younger generation. "POCO M7 blends affordable mobile entertainment with...

A Symphony of Nations: 35 Choirs Gather for the 6th Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival in Manila

Manila, Philippines — This August 20–24, 2025, the halls of Arete and other venues within the Ateneo de Manila University will echo with extraordinary harmonies as the 6th Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival (AOVICF) convenes thirty-five choirs from the Philippines and around the world. A biennial tribute...

SM Foundation drives medical missions to more communities

SM Foundation is continuing its long-running effort to bring healthcare services to communities with limited healthcare access. Its Medical Mission program began in 2001 and has since conducted more than 1,700 medical missions, reaching over 1.3 million patients across the country. Carried out with the help of various social...

Former Supreme Court Justice Perlas-Bernabe Joins SM Prime Board of Directors

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) welcomes former Senior Associate Justice Hon. Estela M. Perlas-Bernabe as its newest Independent Director, further reinforcing the Company’s commitment to strong corporate governance, prudent risk oversight and long-term stakeholder value creation. In its special meeting on August 15, the Board of Directors...

LBC Express Returns to Profit in First Half of 2025

Manila, Philippines (August 15, 2025) – LBC Express Holdings Inc. (LBC) posted a net income of ₱181.3 million in the first half of 2025, marking a turnaround from the ₱190.9 million net loss recorded in the same period last year. The results reflect the company’s steady progress...

Martial-law era borne Pi Sigma fraternity earns 53 years

August 15, 2025 — Established on August 15, 1972 at UP Diliman during the height of the student protest movement, Pi Sigma Fraternity will celebrate its 53rd national founding anniversary on August 16 at the Best Western Plus Hotel in Angeles City, Pampanga. With a reiteration on its...

Celebrate Filipino culture and heritage at Ortigas Malls’ Buwan ng Wika festivities

This August, Ortigas Malls invites you to immerse yourself in the richness of Filipino language, arts, and culture with a vibrant lineup of events at GH Mall and Estancia Mall. Get ready to celebrate "Buwan ng Wika" with month-long activities that promise fun for the whole family...

Metro Retail registers strong growth in first half of 2025

For the first semester of 2025, Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) posted a net income of PhP146.3 million, a significant 45.7% jump from 2024. The Company’s strong performance was particularly driven by its second-quarter results, where its net income reached PhP132.9 million, marking a hefty upswing...

New Faces in LCP Split 3 2025: Meet the Chiefs and the Vikings

Two new teams are making their debut in LCP Split 3 2025: Chiefs Esports Club and MGN Vikings Esports. While both are guest teams and not permanent league members (yet), they’ve already caught the attention of fans and analysts. Everyone’s asking: can these newcomers shake up the...

Multi-Awarded Writer Irene Sarmiento Makes History As First Filipino Author At Germany’s White Ravens Festival

Irene Sarmiento, award-winning writer of children’s book Tabon Girl and young adult novel Stray Cats, is the first author from the Philippines to be invited to this year’s White Ravens Festival, held from July 13 to 17 at the Blutenberg Castle in Munich, Germany. A native of Quezon City, she moved from...

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