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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron The massive floods that tropical cyclones bring now demand urgent and science-based decision-making. Considered one of the most devastating natural hazards globally, floods pose critical threats to both human life and economic stability. The Philippines is no stranger to flooding, as approximately 20 tropical...

SM Offices, a unit of SM Prime Holdings (SM Prime), is seeing strong uptake for its mall-based offices, as businesses increasingly move towards mixed-use developments, expand into provincial markets and seek locations that provide employees with access to recreational amenities. As of January this year, occupancy at 15...

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....

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...

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 (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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...