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Alma Anonas-Carpio

Pag-IBIG Fund releases P4B for socialized housing for Jan-May, up by 26% from same period 2017 

Pag-IBIG Fund released P 3.995 billion in socialized housing from January to May 2018, benefiting 10,491 minimum wage and low income members. This year’s disbursement...

Villar receives honoris causa doctorate from UPLB

Sen. Cynthia Villar was awarded an honorary doctorate by the country’s premiere school in agricultural studies during the University of the Philippines Los Banos...

Chinese General Hospital new building inaugurated

The Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC) owned and operated by the Philippine Chinese Charitable Association, Inc. (PCCAI) held a groundbreaking ceremony of...

When God becomes just another joking matter

  Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will reap.—Galatians 6:7   Rarely do I give myself the chance to...

Modern jeepney story

The Senate of the Philippines’ employees will enjoy riding safer, environment-friendly jeepneys loaded with some very good mod-cons (modern conveniences) soon. Isuzu Gencars, led by...

SM Foundation and its volunteer programs

The volunteerism spirit is very high among the diversified SM Group of Companies be it for church-based activities, BrigadaEskwela for school repairs, disaster relief...

PCSO employees undergo surprise drug test

A total of 554 officers and employees from Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) voluntarily submitted themselves to drug test Monday in support to President Rodrigo Duterte’s...

From the NBA to the Big3

The National Basketball Association is one of the most prominent sport industries on the planet. It has a lasting legacy starting legends such as...

New Czech visa application center opens in Cebu City

  The Embassy of the Czech Republic expanded its service network with VFS Global as it launched its new Visa Application Center in Cebu City. Traveling...

The law decriminalizing vagrancy amid the drive against tambays

Six years ago, an event heralded as a landmark accomplishment for human rights in the Philippines took place. On March 27, 2012, the law decriminalizing...

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Why Filipinos keep smiling, even when it hurts

Life is expensive, but joy doesn’t have to be. In this time of soaring prices, when the rest of the world says, “You can’t afford happiness.” Filipinos say, “Watch us find it anyway.” Because joy, to us, isn’t something we buy, it’s something we make. When there’s no...

Peace of mind, redefined: Protect your home with the Xiaomi CW500 and C500 Dual Smart Cameras

Wide dual-lens coverage and smart features make the new Xiaomi CW500 and C500 a perfect boost to your home security setup Imagine a world where keeping an eye on what matters to you most at home is effortless, intuitive, and seamlessly integrated into your daily life. That’s now...

SM nurtures next generation of entrepreneurs

PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES, 22 July 2025 — Anchored on an inclusive supply chain network, the SM group’s partner-MSMEs (micro, small, medium enterprises) have grown alongside the group. Home to the largest MSME community, SM is supporting over 100,000 MSMEs to date. Within the hundred thousand MSMEs are next...

Experience “Think Rice, Think Thailand” at WOFEX 2025 in Manila

MANILA, Philippines – The world-renowned food exhibition, WOFEX, is set to make its grand return to Manila, providing an unparalleled platform for culinary exploration and trade. From August 6 to 9, 2025, food enthusiasts and industry professionals are invited to the World Trade Center and SMX Convention...

Pag-IBIG Fund Heeds PBBM’s Call, Mobilizes Calamity Loan for Members Affected by Typhoon Crising

Pag-IBIG Fund has mobilized its Calamity Loan Program to assist members affected by Typhoon Crising, in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to deliver immediate support to Filipinos in disaster-hit areas. “We are ready to assist our members affected by Typhoon Crising through the Pag-IBIG...

Create A Home That Comforts With OUR HOME’s Mid-Year Sale

OUR HOME’S MID-YEAR SALE INVITES YOU TO BRING HOME PIECES THAT INSPIRE REST AND RELAXATION — NOW AND BEYOND THE SEASON. There’s no better time than now to reimagine how your home feels. As the rainy season sets in, we naturally crave warmth, calm, and the quiet comfort...

Thai SELECT Festival 2025 Grand Finale Shines at Shangri-La Grand Atrium

The much-anticipated grand finale of the Thai SELECT Festival 2025 took place last July 20 at the prestigious Grand Atrium of Shangri-La Plaza, bringing together authentic Thai flavors and vibrant culture in one spectacular event. The festival showcased eight Thai SELECT certified restaurants, each representing the rich and...

900 college freshmen receive scholarships from SM Foundation

SM Foundation, the social good arm of the SM Group, awarded 900 new college scholarships during a ceremony held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on July 20, 2025. The scholarship provides full tuition coverage, monthly allowances, and access to various activities and opportunities designed to...

Fortune Life Rewards Top Performers with Japan and Boracay Getaways

Celebrating its ruby milestone year, Fortune Life honored outstanding annual awardees with exciting incentive trips to two premier destinations: the cultural gem of Japan and the tropical haven of Boracay in May 2025. EXPLORING JAPAN AND ITS RICH CULTURE In Fukuoka, the group explored historic landmarks including the Fukuoka...

New Study: Nutrition Supplement Helps Undernourished and At-Risk Children Grow Taller, Build Stronger Bones and More Muscle, and Have Fewer Sick Days

A new randomized controlled trial shows Abbott’s PediaSure® Plus helps undernourished children achieve height growth, greater muscle and other health improvements. PediaSure Plus with PeptiGro System – the new formulation used in the study – is now available in the Philippines to support children’s optimal growth   MANILA, Philippines, 15...

The Bullet Wakes from Its Cruel Shell

I dance through air with a deadly grace. Yet mourn the lives I cannot replace. Once a vessel of power, now burdened with guilt, I pierced through dreams, where innocence wilt. A mother's love fades into the night, Leaving children alone, lost in their light. A father’s laugh, now echoes in vain, His children...

The One-Night Stand at the Frankfurt Book Fair

Maribel glanced at her plane seat, grateful that she had the aisle seat and only one seat beside her. Her seat mate was a young woman who had her ear buds on. Maribel was grateful for that, too; she didn’t have to chitchat with her. After making...