Enchanted Kingdom (EK), the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, officially marked the start of the celebration of its 29th anniversary this September 28, Saturday at the Eldar’s Theater. This year’s celebration reflects on how EK stood the test of time and imprinted its legacy among every Filipino family by providing transformational experiences across generations ever since …

SM Advantage Card (SMAC), the loyalty program of SM Retail, turned over P14 million to the SM Foundation’s education program on Oct. 1, 2024.  The donation, raised through the sale of SMAC cards and point donations from members, will fund 35 scholars for the upcoming school year 2025-2026, with 15 scholars from Luzon, 10 from Visayas, and 10 from Mindanao. …

Bioessence marked its 30th anniversary with a grand celebration that honored the brand’s journey and commitment to “Caring Beyond Beauty.” The milestone event, which championed Bioessence’s contribution in providing world-class beauty and wellness services, took place at The Blue Leaf Cosmopolitan in Quezon City on September 26, 2024. Thousands of guests have enjoyed an evening of entertainment, surprises, and a …

As part of its flagship advocacy “Toka Toka”, East Zone concessionaire Manila Water encourages its customers to take advantage of the monthly desludging service offered by the Company. Toka Toka is the first and only environmental movement in the Philippines that advocates proper management of wastewater in every household as an important share (or “toka”) in reviving our rivers and …

Hotel101 Group’s Head of Public Relations, Mr. Brian Ong, presents the sash and the award to Miss New Zealand. Ms. Weischede, whose mother is a Filipina, also landed First Runner-up in both the National Costume Competition and Evening Gown Competition, and Second Runner-up in the Swimsuit Competition, during the preliminaries of the beauty pageant. Hotel101-Fort is the Official Residence Partner …

Sunshine Place students of Ikebana under Marc Tomas participated in the Sogetsu Manila Branch exhibition to celebrate its 35th anniversary.  The exhibition of floral arrangements by its members showcased their creativity using unconventional materials in two or more containers.   The exhibition which opened last September 27 was graced by the wife of Japanese Ambassador Kazuya Endo, Madame Akiko Endo …

By: Eunice Jean Patron Thermoresponsive polymers are molecules that undergo significant changes in their properties in response to temperature changes and are widely used in biomedicine, such as drug delivery, tissue growth, and gene transfer, as noted by researchers Ward and Georgiou in their 2011 study. One example of a thermoresponsive polymer is poly(N-isopropylacrylamide), which is used to deliver drugs, …

Advocates called on the government to improve transport facilities for persons with disabilities (PWDs) after an incident involving a PWD woman struggling to cross EDSA.  Enforcers from the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (SAICT) helped the woman by carrying her across EDSA near Ortigas Ave. after she got off a bus around 12:30 a.m.  …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is expecting healthy competition among local airlines spurred by aviation projects being undertaken by the agency.  Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista stressed that competition will benefit air passengers.  “We hope that through our priority aviation projects, we can stimulate healthy airline competition that ultimately benefit passengers,” said Sec. Bautista during the Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) inaugural …

The Philippines is poised to become a leading regional player in the aviation sector by 2028, according to Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista.  The sector’s major transformation is fueled by increased investment and private sector involvement in crucial areas like infrastructure, human capital and sustainable development.  “The Philippine aviation industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation,” Sec. Bautista …