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IMAX Corporation hosted the 11th Annual CEO Forum at the Ojai Valley Inn in California, USA from Apr. 4 to 7. This IMAX conference welcomed global heads of the entertainment industry to discuss current trends in the industry and its future.  IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond provided welcoming remarks...

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has formally recognized DoubleDragon Corporation for continuing to be a publicly listed company in good standing. The plaque of recognition was given during its 10th listing anniversary bell ringing ceremony on April 11 at the PSE Tower.

Electronics and semiconductor unions of the Federation of Free Workers (FFW) welcomed and expressed strong support for the recently announced US$100 billion investment of the United States in the Philippines, saying the  electronics and semiconductor industry will have a substantial  part of it. The FFW stated that the...

SM through the SM Green Finds program will launch a collaboration project with social enterprises to emphasize the significance of circularity.  The project is aligned with the SM group’s thrust of upholding environmental stewardship and sustaining a green culture. Under the SM Green Movement, the group-wide, multi-year sustainability...

The country’s premiere trade event for the Philippine livestock, poultry, and aquaculture industries will open its gates to the public from May 22 to 24 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. With the theme “Harnessing Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Farm Development,” this year’s edition of...

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in the Bagong Pilipinas Townhall Meeting on Traffic held last Apr. 10,  underscored the significance of motorcycle taxis in the daily lives of Filipino citizens. Marcos emphasized the need for the government to identify feasible areas for expanding motorcycle taxi services. “We have 15 million...

“To be a fan is to be a member of a community. A family,” this description, shared by Shem, 32, might be the perfect encapsulation of what fan culture means. From its dictionary meaning, to be a part of this subset of a community—also called a fandom—means...

These SM scholar alumni are now steps closer to their dreams In the Philippines, a significant number of students often face uncertain paths to higher education, especially those from low-income communities. Often, the pressing need to support their families leads them to consider skipping college altogether and entering...

With a Filipino Barbecue Buffet on Thursday Nights                             Thursday evenings until April 25 are barbecue nights to look forward to at City of Dreams Manila’s Wave poolside restaurant where popular Filipino street food and iconic contemporary fare take center stage from sundown until 9 pm. Live soothing performances on...

A revolutionary chapter in entrepreneurial opportunity is being written by Melody Avecilla, the illustrious founder of Cost Wise Insurance. With the unveiling of an unparalleled franchising opportunity, Cost Wise Insurance stands at the forefront of insurance service innovation, beckoning Filipinos to the American Dream with the promise...

Visa Foundation aims to work with Filipino communities to improve learning and life outcomes post-pandemic Teach for the Philippines announced a USD 250,000 grant from Visa Foundation to support its nationwide student and leadership development programs.  Visa Foundation will enable Teach for the Philippines (TFP) to help public school...

Are you ready for the much-awaited nationwide celebration of Filipinos' love for Mang Inasal Halo-Halo? Mang Inasal is treating all customers at its almost 600 stores across the Philippines to a ₱20 discount for Extra Creamy Halo-Halo Small this April 14 through the National Halo-Halo Blowout. "We are giving all Halo-Halo...