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UnaCash launches Installment Loans

UnaCash, an in-app and in-store financial solutions provider, announces its latest Installment Loans service, providing customers with access to loans amounting from ₱3,000 to ₱50,000, along with flexible repayment terms between two to 12 months. Installment Loans complements UnaCash’s current ‘buy now, pay later’ service that has since been upgraded to offer point-of-sale (POS) loans. Installment Loans are being offered …

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Metro Distribution Center opens in Santa Rosa City

Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI) celebrated a significant leap forward in its expansion endeavors with the inauguration of a distribution center in Santa Rosa City, Laguna. The ceremony marked not only the commencement of operations at the facility but also a defining moment for MRSGI’s Luzon growth initiative. Spanning a modern facility of three hectares, the Metro Distribution Center …

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Alfie Alley Year 2 – The Ultimate Celebration of Street Culture, Art, Music and Drinks Returns with Alfonso Brandy 

With the echoes of last year’s resounding success still reverberating, Alfonso Brandy is thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated return of Alfie Alley in its second year. This nationwide event is poised to ignite the streets of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao with the electrifying energy of street culture, music, art, and the unmatched taste of Alfonso Brandy.  In 2023, Alfie Alley …

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Pursuing education despite the odds

These SM scholar alumi are now steps closer to their dreams In the Philippines, a significant number of students often face uncertain paths to higher education, especially those from low-income communities. Often, the pressing need to support their families leads them to consider skipping college altogether and entering the workforce straight out of high school. At one point, this could …

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Manila International Auto Show 2024 Cars Galore

The Manila International Auto Show 2024 had a successful return last week in two venues – at the World Trade Center Metro Manila and SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City. With this year’s theme “Bridging the Future,” which describes MIAS very well as the prime auto show event to showcase the future developments and innovations of the automotive industry, …

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3,000 beneficiaries reached in Laguna, Bohol medical missions 

With the rising prevalence of diseases straining healthcare systems, preventive healthcare has become an urgent priority to identify and address potential health issues before they develop. Early detection and intervention are key to stopping health problems in their tracks, leading to better health outcomes and a lighter burden on both individuals and healthcare systems. Amidst this, SM Foundation continues its mission …

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Reduced rice imports is DA’s wishful thought

By Rose de la Cruz With damage to rice from El Nino placed at P1.72 billion of 72,733 metric tons planted in 34,264 hectares as of April 1 and water resources practically drying up, The Department of Agriculture is saying its wishful thought about reduced rice imports this year, when historically even during abundant harvest, the DA has been increasing …

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Bridging the Future with MIAS 2024: NOW OPEN!

The Philippines’ premier automotive event is back, even bigger and bolder than ever! The Manila International Auto Show 2024 (MIAS) returns to showcase the best of the automotive industry and its future, elevating the industry to newer heights! For the first time in MIAS history, this event will be held in TWO mega-venues: the World Trade Center Metro Manila and …

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One drop of blood, countless lifelines

Many of us encounter news of blood donation drives organized by companies and institutions alongside the Philippine Red Cross or the Department of Health’s Blood Bank. But the question lingers: Why are these drives essential, and where does the donated blood ultimately go? The answer lies in a critical medical infrastructure – blood banks.  These facilities act as a lifeline, …

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