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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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In a gathering that buzzed with anticipation, Salvador “Bogs” Violago stepped up to the podium at Midas Hotel, not as a politician but as...

The event, seamlessly facilitated by SOCEX Consulting Corp, was not about political promotions but about sharing an inspired blueprint for the flourishing of Bulacan. Violago spoke passionately about “Asenso Bulakenyo,” a concept designed to uplift the local community and foster advancements in essential areas such as public infrastructure...

Discover the Exciting New Era of SM Supermalls in the South

SM has always been at the forefront of redefining the mall experience for Filipinos. As their latest redevelopment project takes shape, we’re getting a glimpse of the exciting updates coming to SM Malls in Visayas and Mindanao. The goal is to transform these malls into community-centered hubs, where...

Fortune Life Kicks Off National Teachers’ Month with “Pa-Zumba sa Kwarenta”

Fortune Life Insurance Company, led by its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Emma Abad, kicked off the National Teachers' Month celebration with "Pa-Zumba sa Kwarenta" at Candon Arena, Candon City, Ilocos Sur, on September 5, 2024. In coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd), Fortune...

VSTECS Appointed as Authorized Distributor for Elastic in PH

Manila, Philippines – September 17, 2024 – VSTECS Phils. Inc., a leading information and communications technology (ICT) distributor, today announced a new partnership with Elastic, the Search AI Company, to be its first value-added distributor in the Philippines. The partnership will enable VSTECS to distribute the Elastic...

China sees travel surge on first day of Mid-Autumn Festival holiday

BEIJING - Some 215.92 million passenger trips were handled by China's transportation sectors on Sunday, the first day of the three-day holiday for the Mid-Autumn Festival, up 37.9 percent year-on-year, according to data from the Ministry of Transport. Of the total, China recorded 17.09 million passenger trips by...

Ambassador ENDO Kazuya’s Courtesy Call on Vice President Sara Duterte

Ambassador ENDO expressed his gratitude to VP Duterte for attending the Ceremony of the Accession to the Throne of the Emperor in 2019 and the state funeral of former Prime Minister ABE Shinzo in 2022. He also affirmed that Japan will continue to provide support for the...

PAGCOR PHOTO CONTEST 2024 GRAND WINNERS BARED

THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today announced the 24 grand winners of its prestigious 2024 Photography Competition which attracted nearly 4,000 entries nationwide. With the help of seasoned photographers and exceptional visual artists who served as jurors during the regional and final screenings, PAGCOR carefully selected...

PhilHealth covers leptospirosis and dengue

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has assured the public that it covers hospitalization due to leptospirosis and dengue, two common conditions affecting Filipinos during the rainy season. Its dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic benefit packages are currently at P13,000 and P16,000, respectively while coverage for leptospirosis...

BDO Foundation donates rescue boats to Angat Buhay

17 SEPTEMBER 2024 – The onslaught of Typhoon Enteng has left portions of Naga City in Camarines Sur submerged in floodwater even days after its impact. Responding to its call for help, BDO Foundation, with the help of BDO Network Bank, donated six rescue boats for the...

Nina: A Night of Soulful Melodies at Winford Resort & Casino Manila

Manila, Philippines — Experience an evening of musical enchantment with Asia's Diamond Soul Siren, Nina, at Winford Resort & Casino Manila. The acclaimed singer will perform at the Hippodrome on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Doors will open at 7:30 PM Join us for a night that is...

BingoPlus gives three big swings for various golf tourneys

BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country and provider of your favorite tongits, bingo, and perya games, swung into the golfing fun at three recent tournaments: the 8th Investment House Association of the Philippines (IHAP) Cup, the 3rd Annual Macario U. Te. Sr. Memorial Cup at...

Ready to be crowned SM’s Super Spelling Bee Champion?

SM Supermalls is hosting the largest spelling bee in the Philippines, aiming to boost literacy and support young Filipinos by revitalizing their love for spelling. Free registration is open today until October 11, 2024 to kids aged 9 to 11 in Grades 4 to 6.  Preliminary rounds...