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Manila, The Philippines; 04 June 2025: Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) and ACWA Power announce today the signing of a strategic agreement to explore and develop renewable energy projects in the Philippines and the broader ASEAN region. Considered the world’s largest private water desalination company, ACWA Power is...

MANILA, Philippines – June 4, 2025 — UnionDigital Bank (UD), the digital banking subsidiary of Union Bank of the Philippines, has officially launched the Kaya Mo Movement, designed to break barriers to financial inclusion and empower every Filipino to believe in their financial potential. Rooted in empathy, scale,...

Mornings do not rise Above this leafy prison. Time hangs midnoon Over sharp sugarcane leaves, Striking against the downpour Of cruel sunrays. All the sounds enclosing Are the rustle of the peering enemy And the striking of our espading Against the earth's unflinching deadness, Whose parchedness is under our tongue And whose flame is under our breath. There was...

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...