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BP2 sends off 1st batch of ‘returnees’

A total of 112 Leyteaños are among the first batch of beneficiaries returning to their homeland under the Balik Probinsya, Balik Pag-asa program (BP2) of the government.

PRESS STATEMENT: On the Coverage of PhilHealth for SARS-CoV-2 tests using RT-PCR

This figure (P8,150 per test) was based on data collected before April 1, 2020, when there was very limited testing capacity in the country...

SM foundation scholar-graduates hurdle bar exams

Jay-Ann and Kerven’s journey is an inspiration for other SM scholars who, like them dreamt of a better life for their family. True to its mission, the SM College Scholarship Program paved the way and helped them attain their dreams.

BDO Foundation rehabs Capiz, Iloilo and Negros Occidental health centers

Now that BDO Foundation has successfully rehabilitated more than 80 rural health units across the country, public health officials have taken notice. Concerned about the health and well-being of their constituents, they have called on the foundation to sustain its corporate citizenship initiative to reach beneficiaries in more communities. One such community is the fourth-class municipality of Lemery in Iloilo.

foodpanda and Manila City Government provide jobs to displaced tricycle drivers with pandaTODA

Foodpanda, an on-demand food delivery app in the Philippines, and the City Government of Manila signed today a partnership Agreement for a project that will provide jobs to the City’s 500 tricycle drivers who were affected by the government’s imposition of the enhanced community quarantine to fight the spread of COVID-19 virus.

The colors of hope

On the morning of Apr. 19, on that cramped space by the porch where I comb the internet daily for news on the COVID-19...

The Belle of FFH

She is the co-founder of Football for Humanity (FFH), an international non-stock, non-profit, non-government organization that focuses on community development and peace building. An immensely...

Football for Humanity bridges infrastructure gap in PH football

In line with FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s recent visit to Manila in support of the country’s football development, one of the main topics touched...

Real or artificial? Tech titans declare AI ethics concerns

The biggest tech companies want you to know that they're taking special care to ensure that their use of artificial intelligence to sift through...

Rinsing rice

I fed two takal of rice Into the newly washed pot. Scooped water for rinsing. Fumbled, stirred the seeds Of Tatay’s perspiration. Spilled the milky water. Poured out slowly until...

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Eastwave Asian Festival 2025 Takes Over Lucky Chinatown With Food, Fashion, K-pop, and Culture

This August, Binondo gets a bold, culture-packed glow-up as Eastwave Asian Festival 2025 lands at Lucky Chinatown, bringing with it a thrilling collision of tradition, trends, and Asian pop power. From colorful collectibles to chart-topping K-pop fandoms, and from artisanal street food to fierce dance floor battles,...

MGEN, ACWA Power Present Renewable Energy Strategy to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

Pasig City, Philippines — 6 August 2025 — Executives from Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) and ACWA Power paid a courtesy call on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace to present their joint strategy for advancing utility-scale renewable energy development in the Philippines. The visit follows the...

Suntrust Celebrates A New Milestone with The Mist Residences in Baguio

Suntrust marked a meaningful milestone with the property blessing of The Mist Residences in Baguio City on August 2, 2025. This event highlights Suntrust’s enduring commitment to being a trusted developer and partner in Baguio’s growth and progress.  The Mist Residences stands as a testament to Suntrust’s commitment...

Mitsubishi Motors PH eases Repair Costs through Support On Standby Flood Assistance Program

In the wake of recent typhoons, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is reaching out to help customers get back on their feet and back on the road through the launch of its 2025 Flood Assistance Program, S.O.S. Support On Standby, a dedicated initiative to support vehicle owners...

PHLPost released special stamps in honor of Pope Leo XIV

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has released a special commemorative stamp honoring His Holiness Pope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost), marking his historic election as the 268th Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. As a predominantly Catholic nation, the Philippines joins the global Catholic community in prayer...

TWO POEMS ON FATHERHOOD

Shoes Paper cutouts folded to fit my back pocket. I carry them along through bus ride and train tracks. I’ll be gone for a few hours. My daughters look forward to this annual ritual. Now they need the stitch and leather of a tougher kind. Last year’s is now a hole with gaping sole. On a...

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There are impulses that come at unforeseen moments long after loving and losing someone. However, these impulses carry deceptive circuits that lead us to believe that memory can finally take a backseat and we can now console ourselves with the needed composure we have lost for some...

Experience the Infinix HOT 60 Pro+: The World’s Slimmest 3D-Curved AI Phone

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, AUGUST 4, 2025 — Infinix today unveiled its latest HOT 60 Series lineup, including the HOT 60 Pro+ and HOT 60 Pro. Leading the series, the Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ redefines slim smartphone design with a groundbreaking 5.95mm ultra-slim body, setting a new global benchmark...

Fun indoors all year round: Keep kids entertained, rain or shine

PHILIPPINES - When the weather can’t seem to make up its mind, fluctuating between the pouring rain and the blazing sun, being indoors is the safest bet. While staying at home or window shopping is a go-to for many, it’s a whole different story when you’ve got...

Joel Wijangco Opens Daring and Dazzling Shoe Exhibit at Yuchengco Museum

August 5, 2025 — Avant garde footwear designer and art provocateur Joel Wijangco unveiled his latest exhibit yesterday at the Yuchengco Museum, blurring the line between fashion, sculpture, and social commentary. The exhibit showcases over 25 pieces of handcrafted shoes, each one acting as a sculptural narrative. From Bo-ho (Body...

How an SM Foundation farmer turned 500 a month into 400K income in one harvest

The 55-year-old farmer Boy Juan from Gamu, Isabela started farming in a small backyard space of 150 to 200 square meters.  He grew vegetables such as talong, okra, kamatis, and sili. But despite his hardwork, he earned between P500 to P3,000 per month. “Dati na po akong nagtatanim. ‘Yan...

Leadership Summit 2025: Cebuana Lhuillier Champions Future-Ready Leadership

PJ Lhuillier, Inc. (PJLI), the parent company of Cebuana Lhuillier, reaffirmed its commitment to future-focused leadership with the 2025 PJL Leadership Summit. Held in two batches and attended by over 300 leaders nationwide, the event was designed to build strategic foresight, leadership clarity, and a culture of...