Through a recent collaboration for social good, the SM group activated the Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) to provide assistance to over 70 families affected by a fire that engulfed 65 houses in Tzu Chi Village, Barangay Lake Danao, Ormoc City on June 14, 2023. Joining SM Foundation in distributing Kalinga packs are SM Supermalls, SM Cares, and the Department of …

AWU Foundation recently held an event “AWU FD Founding Ceremony”, a 1-day event last June 15th, 2023 in Dust Thani Manila. The purpose of the event was to launch the AWU foundation and the HOMS token. AWU Foundation aims to bring happiness and hope by creating secure and stable homes for those who are less fortunate. We seek to prevent …

According to the Department of Tourism (DOT), 2.65 million foreign tourists visited the country in 2022, higher than its 1.7 million target. In the meantime, thousands of Filipinos keep local tourism alive by flocking to domestic destinations to try new experiences. Most tourists often visit vital locations in the Philippines to immerse in the culture and cuisine. While tourists remain …

In a bid to improve coin circulation in the Philippines, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and SM Store deployed the first of coin deposit machines at the SM Store in SM Mall of Asia, today, June 20, 2023. This is the first of 18-coin machines that will be available at the SM Stores and SM Supermarkets. The BSP-initiated project …

Nestled amid the lush greenery of a tranquil rural landscape is a 670-hectare mixed-used township development of the Pueblo De Panay, Inc. (PDPI) that has been a contributing pillar to Roxas City’s bid for inclusive development. Home to various commercial establishments, agro-industrial zones, and endearing tourist attractions—with a residential component that integrates Capiznons’ traditional lifestyle with contemporary living—the PDPI mega …

Port terminals and operators in Manzanillo have united to create the Association of Terminals and Operators of Manzanillo (ASTOM), a pioneer organization that aims to promote and further strengthen the Port of Manzanillo. ASTOM will enhance the competitiveness and efficiency of Mexico’s most important port through improved connectivity, process optimization and innovation, all guided by the principles of social and …

When Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon (also known as TVJ) with the rest of the legit Dabarkads finally, collectively resigned from TAPE (Television and Production Exponents), Inc., the content creator of the longest running noontime show on TV “Eat Bulaga,” the viewing-public didn’t mince words of regrets and immediately shown and thrown sympathy to the departing group. …

The first time I was in South Korea was in 2011 when the tremendous impact of K-pop was felt not only in Korea itself but all throughout the world. I was a film student of the Fantastic Film School (FFS) of the Network of Asian Fantastic Films (NAFF) of—by that time it was still called Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival …

This early, young actor Joshua Garcia is one of the most watched and awaited Filipino actors on the big and small screens. Not only because of his fine features but his acting prowess as well. Given any role (teenybopper, boy-next-door, lover boy etc.) he excels in any of them. That is why he is a prized possession of ABS-CBN. His …

The proposed rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) by the Manila International Airport Consortium (MIAC) is projected to contribute $14.6 billion to the Philippine economy through direct investments and knock-on effects on trade and tourism. The mega-consortium – composed of six of the country’s largest conglomerates – said its unsolicited bid to upgrade the NAIA would cost $3.8 …