Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) and the Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial School of Arts & Trade (JZGMSAT) signed a memorandum of agreement renewing its partnership for quality education and knowledge-sharing. Led by IPC president Tetsuya Fujita and IPC executive vice president Shojiro Sakoda, they turned over a new 4-post lifter with wheel aligner, and one unit of Isuzu D-Max pick-up, to …

Visitors of the Upper Wright Park here were treated to a dazzling spectacle after the much-awaited Water Fountain Music and Lights Show was formally inaugurated at the Pool of Pines on September 8, 2023. The city’s newest attraction, whose project concept was approved by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), was funded by the Bloomberry Cultural Foundation, Inc. (BCFI) …

The Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC) approved a range of actions which will enhance the resilience of the country’s financial system and strengthen its ability to absorb risks. These actions cover a broad range, from communication to the capital and contingent markets, as well as having in place both the right tools and better data to pre-emptively manage possible contagion …

An extraordinary staycation in a deluxe setting.  A gustatory dining experience featuring a world of flavors. A wonderful celebration at the beautiful event venues. A relaxing wellness treatment at The Retreat Spa. An afternoon at the pool or PLAY at Okada Manila for the kids.  A shopping escapade.  A spectacular viewing experience at the iconic The Fountain.  A lucky streak …

Shop, wash, and wear with less waste. Homegrown fashion brand, Bench, recently unveiled a groundbreaking innovation that is nothing short of genius—being both sustainable and practical: a hang tag that also serves as a detergent for your clothes’ first wash.  “We are consistently looking for ways to improve every aspect of our business,” shares Ben Chan, Chairman of Bench. “This …

The Philippines placed eighth in the 10 best place for expats offering comfortable retirement lifestyle, supported by hospitable Filipinos, according to InterNations’ Expat Insider Report 2023, an annual survey of expats living and working abroad. While the Philippines ranked poorly in terms of quality of life, working abroad and in providing essentials to expats, the country ranked third in ease …

Records of our Philippine heritage are within arms reach at Museo de Intramuros and Casa Manila Museum Understanding Philippine history and culture calls for exploring important and easily accessible sites. The Spanish colonization era remains central to what makes us Filipinos.  Important pieces of this past have been preserved within the walled city of Intramuros. Take a trip down Philippine …

Apart from being known as “Culinary Capital” of the Philippines, Pampanga boasts of local tourist destinations that will surely bring joy and adventure. Here are some things to see and do in Pampanga: Museum tour Maestro Willy Layug, a household name for ecclesiastical art, plans to open his museum in Pampanga in the future. His exhibit includes religious sculpture and …

In 1992, the Philippine government, through the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), shed light on the many cultural bearers of folk art through the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA).  Also known as the National Living Treasure Awards, GAMABA recognizes Filipino artisans, “whose distinctive skills have reached such a high level of technical excellence and have been …

The Guinness Book of World Records on the “Largest Ensemble of Car Horns” is now being held by a Philippine car club after it broke the former record last Sunday (Aug. 27) under the watchful eyes of a Japanese adjudicator sent by the world organization to witness the event. A total of 1,077 mid-size sport utility vehicles under the Ford …