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Today is the last Friday of March, and it is stifling hot over here on the island, its jungle mountains overlooking the Pacific seaboard. A dry spell is forecast to last until October. The heat drones heavy and dull and hangs like a clotted mist over a...

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) is urging the Bicameral Conference Committee in Congress to greenlight a ₱100-₱200 nationwide wage increase—and to make it across-the-board to avoid wage distortions that spark needless labor disputes and lawsuits. A Bicameral Conference Committee reconciles conflicting provisions of both versions of the...

PlayTime partners with FilOil to support and elevate Filipino athletes and revolutionize entertainment though and in sports. In a landmark moment for Philippine sports and community development, the historic FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City was officially unveiled as the PlayTime FilOil Centre. The rebranding of this...

Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, is set to bring even more enchanting experiences to all Filipinos for its 30th anniversary, as it temporarily closes two of its major rides, the Space Shuttle and AGILA The EKsperience, from July 1 to...

Navy officers eager to serve after SM Foundation renovates medical dispensary Nearly twenty years after Petty Officer 2nd Class Julhasan Arasain made the ultimate sacrifice during Typhoon Reming, his legacy continues not just in memory but in action. At the Naval Station in Legazpi City, named after Arasain, military...

42 award points were amassed by the SM Group at the Asia Pacific Stevies , with SM Supermalls clinching 12 trophies and SM Retail and SM Foundation earning two each – propelling the group to win the coveted title of Most Honored Organization of the Year.  But beyond...

Pag-IBIG Fund announced that it is maintaining its low interest rates on housing loans until the end of 2025, continuing its efforts to make homeownership more affordable and accessible for Filipino workers. “We are keeping our housing loan interest rates low to help more Filipino workers achieve their...

A bold new look, same iconic taste—Purefoods Luncheon Meat has gotten a makeover! The Filipino pantry classic levels up from round to its new square-shaped look, and it’s about to take center stage at the flavor-packed event: The Square-Up Cook-Off! Long a Filipino favorite, Purefoods is known to...

This June, DreamPlay by DreamWorks at City of Dreams Manila celebrates a decade of advocating the “learn, play, and create” concept through exploring the world of DreamWorks animation. To mark the milestone, the world’s first DreamWorks-inspired family entertainment center and the first-of-its-kind indoor, interactive play and creativity...

Sunshine Place offers three workshops for kids this summer: Watercolor, Writing and Diorama. The Kids Watercolor Workshop is conducted by Sir Jen Consumido, a self-taught artist. The workshopaims to spark imagination while teaching the basics of color theory and watercolor techniques in a playful, easy-to-understand way. Through guided...

The award-winning full-table-service restaurant ensures that guests feel at home whilst enjoying the best of global cuisine Commercial mixed-use urban development Araneta City bagged the Food & Beverage Retailer of the Year - Philippines in the Retail Asia Awards 2025 for its one-of-a-kind dining destination World Kitchens during...

The Italian Film Festival 2025 returns this year with a curated selection of acclaimed films that celebrate the charm, wit, and emotional depth of contemporary Italian cinema. The festival will take place on June 6 and 7, 2025, at Cinema 2, SM Aura. Presented by the Embassy of...