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Manila Water to construct emergency water reservoirs in Cainta evacuation centers

In its commitment to support local governments in disaster resiliency, Manila Water recently held a ceremonial groundbreaking for its Emergency Reservoir Project at the Cainta Elementary School in Barangay San Roque, Cainta, Rizal. The simple ceremony signals the commencement of the construction of the...

Czech Movie Gems: A year-long celebration of the cinematic

From the Land of Stories itself, Czech Embassy Manila, in partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines, debuts its first year-long film festival, “Czech Movie Gems”. Hosted by Cinematheque Centre Manila, Czech Movie Gems will feature a spectacular line-up of films spanning...

DOT Region XI bats for stronger hospitality sector with Asia World Hospitality and AHLEI

More than 30 participants attended the recently concluded Certified Hospitality Supervisor program in Region XI, delivered by the Asia World Hospitality. The participating properties included hotels, resorts, spa and other tourism-related communities. The Certified Hospitality Supervisor is designed for hospitality supervisors, forming part of...

BDO and Consuelo Foundations open new school building in N. Samar

In line with a shared goal to support communities affected by Typhoon Yolanda, BDO Foundation and Consuelo Foundation constructed a new school building in the municipality of Mondragon, Northern Samar, a project that benefits hundreds of underprivileged students. The new two-storey, eight-classroom school building...

PRA and Bank of Commerce renew partnership

  Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA), represented by PRA General Manager Atty. Bienvenido K. Chy with Acting-Deputy General Manager Atty. Ma. Milagros R. Lisaca, and Bank of Commerce, represented by Senior Vice President Edward J. Zshornack, First Vice President Chona C. Lacson, Vice President Anna...

Hong Kong magazine picks SM Group’s program for best initiatives in social responsibility

The technical vocational education initiative of SM Foundation earned the Best Initiatives in Social Responsibility award from The Asset, a Hong Kong magazine. After accepting its first batch of college scholars in 1993, SM Foundation reinforced its advocacy to provide education to the less...

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SM Foundation distributes Kalinga packs to Typhoon Odette victims

SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express Program (OPTE), distributed thousands of Kalinga packs to families affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Odette. OPTE...

Pag-IBIG lowers mandatory contribution, makes membership easier for transport sector workers, market vendors, and other earners

Pag-IBIG Fund has made membership easier for Filipino workers classified as Other Earning Groups (OEGs) by lowering their required monthly contribution or membership savings....

Teenager “Bangketa teacher,” UE student Tuazon makes it to 2019 TOIHA

The teenager “Bangketa Teacher,” Dara Mae H. Tuazon recently became the first-ever Humanitarian Award recipient of The One Philippines (TOP). Tuazon won the award for...

Gaming public makes PCSO richer by P10.89B in two months; STL racks up almost P4B

by Mylene C. Orillo / Photos by F. Zaff S. Solmerin The trust and confidence of the gaming public to the various lottery games of...