Angel’s Pizza, the fastest-growing pizza chain of the Figaro Coffee Group, is excited to announce a remarkable achievement in its mid-year business review. The company has achieved 1.2 Billion Pesos in sales on GrabFood during the first half of 2024, with over 925 thousand transactions. This impressive figure represents a year-to-year growth of 63%, showcasing the brand’s strong post-pandemic recovery …

by Boy Villasanta After the conclusion of the 28th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) last month in Bucheon City, the incoming 20th Jecheon International Music and Film Festival (JIMFF) in September in Jecheon City, South Korea is the next best thing to look forward to. From out of the 2,674 films submitted to the feature and short film categories …

It’s Cinemalaya once more. An array of new and not-so-new films “that boldly articulate and freely interpret the Filipino experience with fresh insight and artistic integrity” will be screened from August 2 to 11, 2024 in various venues primarily at Ayala Malls in Manila Bay. This year’s theme of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival is “Loob, Lalim, Lakas” which …

By Rose de la Cruz Not too long ago– considering a few decades back– the Philippines was a top exporter of sugar, pineapple, rice (yes, rice), bananas, mangoes, logs, coffee. cacao, fiber and textiles and garments and even steel bars. But now, yes, we still are the leader in importing these same items from the world, esp. from our neighbors …

BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country, celebrated its first BingoPlus Day outside Metro Manila with the theme “Cebu Carnival” on July 27, 2024.  BingoPlus Day Cebu Carnival was a two-part event that marked several major milestones for BingoPlus through a 10-million-peso donation from the BingoPlus Foundation to various communities affected by Typhoon Carina, the introduction of the country’s …

As part of its net-zero commitment by 2040, one of Asia’s leading real estate and property developers, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), partnered with global integrated energy company TotalEnergies for the installation of a 2 Megawatt-peak (MWp) Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Rooftop project in Pasay City. The partnership venture aligns with SM Prime’s efforts in expanding its renewable energy …

The SM Foundation activated its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE), a disaster response effort of the SM Group, to provide immediate relief to those affected by heavy rains and widespread flooding in parts of Luzon and Metro Manila. Through SM Group employee-volunteers, a total of 23,258 Kalinga Packs were distributed across Metro Manila, Bulacan, Bataan, Olongapo City, Pampanga, Rizal, and Cavite. …

It started as a Barangay Health Center under the Lagao RHU. Today, it is known as the Baluan Rural Health Unit and is the 78th community health center refurbished by SM Foundation. Located in Barangay Baluan, one of the 26 barangays that comprised General City, the RHU also hosts the 205th FTS Wellness Center. Through the years, the increase in …

The World of Safety and Security Expo (WOSAS) 2024, organized by Worldbex Services International (WSI), will once again serve as a premier platform for advancing safety and security. This distinguished event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals to converge and address the most pressing challenges in the safety and security industry.  WOSAS 2024 features brands like Activ8 Diversified …

Worldbex Services International (WSI) proudly returns for another much-awaited prestigious exhibition where innovation and the latest advancement in consumer electronics showcase the technology’s finest achievements in the World of Consumer Electronics Expo (WOCEE) this 2024.  Celebrating its six years of innovation, WOCEE 2024 is honored to grandly present a trendsetting lineup and dynamic set of company brands, including Avid Sales …