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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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STAY PROTECTED THIS SUMMER: PHILHEALTH COVERS HEAT- AND SUMMER-RELATED ILLNESSES

Weather agency PAGASA officially declared Wednesday, April 16, 2025 as the start of the dry season. This coincides with the observance of Holy Week, where travel and outdoor activities in the country peak and, consequently, puts a number of Filipinos at risk for summer- and heat-related illnesses....

Sun, Sea, and Surprises: Manami Resort Celebrates 2nd Anniversary with a Special Offer and Fresh Experiences

Entering its second year, the luxury resort elevates the experience with new villas, award-winning service, and a dedicated dive center. Sipalay City, Negros Occidental – April 2025 – Manami Resort, the first and only luxury nature resort in Sipalay, proudly marks its 2nd anniversary, celebrating a year of...

SM MOA Arena Posts Strong 2024 Performance, Surpasses 1 Million Tickets Sold

The SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena, Metro Manila’s largest live entertainment venue, posted a strong performance in 2024 as events held at the venue drew over one million in total ticket attendance. Located within the SM Mall of Asia Complex, the SM MOA Arena hosted a diverse...

SM Leisure Resort and Residences Eyes Continued Growth as P2-B Pico Terraces Tops Off

SM Leisure Resort and Residences (SM LRR), a unit of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), has topped off Pico Terraces, a P2-billion premium residential condominium located within Pico de Loro Cove in Hamilo Coast, Batangas. The topping-off ceremony, held on April 3, marks a key step...

Banking on history: SM’s efforts at heritage preservation

PASAY CITY, Philippines, 16 April 2025 – SM is making inroads in the restoration of cultural landmarks that underscores its commitment beyond financial growth to create lasting social impact.  SM, through the Henry Sy Foundation and SM Foundation, recently completed the restoration of the West Visayas State University’s...

PDRRMO LAGUNA HOLDS PROPER RADIO ETIQUETTE SEMINAR.

The Laguna Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) headed by Mr. Aldwin M. Cejo, in coordination with the Philippine National Police, together with Kabalikat Civicom- Sta. Cruz  Laguna 35 Chapter, conducted “Proper Radio Etiquette Seminar” held at ABC Hall in Brgy. Maracta, Lumban, Laguna on...

Laguna PSGDO to hold 2025 free sports clinics

STA. CRUZ, Laguna - A total of 73 sports clinics in 17 sports disciplines will be conducted by the Laguna Provincial Sports and Games Development Office (PSGDO) starting April 21 until June 23, 2025 at different cities and municipalities of the province. Through the support of Governor Ramil L....

₱20 per Kilo of Premium Rice Program launched in Majayjay, Laguna

By Althea Jane Ballon The Eunlad Marketing Cooperative and the Provincial Government of Laguna (PGL) launched the ‘₱20 per kilo of Premium Rice Program’ on April 11, 2025 at Brgy. Amonoy in Majayjay, Laguna. With the theme “Handog ng mga Bayaning Magsasaka,” the program provides high-quality rice at...

PHLPost released stamps featuring Jellyfish species

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) issued stamps featuring different species of Jellyfish found in the Indo-Pacific and the Philippines, which is considered the epicenter of marine biodiversity. The regular stamps illustrate four (4) of these wonders of the ocean presented in the "16 on sheet" containing 16 individual...

PUMA Plays Part in Every Sport and Builds Champions in Every Arena

Manila, Philippines — From the track to the hardwood, the fairway to the Formula 1 grid, PUMA has been making major waves across both local and global athletic landscape as it persists in championing national and international athletes. Its strong, ubiquitous presence in various sports fields reflects...

LAST-MINUTE PLANS? EGG-SCAPE AT TWIN LAKES HOTEL THIS EASTER

This Lenten season, Twin Lakes Hotel welcomes families, couples, and solo travelers alike to embark on a meaningful stay away from the city. Nestled in the cool highlands with breathtaking views of Taal Lake, the serene sanctuary offers the perfect setting to pause, reflect, and recharge. Take...

Empowering ASEAN Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises on TikTok Shop

TikTok Shop continues its commitment to empower Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through its latest collaboration with the ASEAN Foundation and the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), bringing TikTok Shop's SOAR Together Program (Supporting Our Artisans and Retailers) to empower MSMEs in Southeast Asia.  "As the backbone...