Companies

Manila Water, through its Non-East Zone subsidiary Boracay Water, proudly secures its second accolade for Energy Efficiency, winning at the 2023 Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards (EEE) from the Department of Energy (DOE). Demonstrating outstanding commitment to responsible energy use and sustainability, Boracay Water earns the prestigious title in the Special Awards in Energy Efficiency Excellence category, specifically under the Energy …

School children in this municipality now have more learning space with the inauguration on Wednesday, December 20, of a modern two-story, six-classroom building funded by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). The new learning facility, built at a cost of nearly Php18 million, was unveiled at Nilasin 1st Elementary School, one of the public schools in Pura in dire …

Henry Sy Foundation, SM Foundation transform spaces for inclusive education in the Philippines The Philippines’ Magna Carta for Disabled Persons ensures the rehabilitation, self-development, and self-reliance of persons with disabilities. The country provides educational assistance to people with disabilities from primary to tertiary education, including vocational or technical training. One such school is the Philippine School for the Deaf (PSD) …

Alibaba DAMO Academy announces the launch of SeaLLMs, pioneering large language models (LLM) that come with 13-billion-parameter and 7-billion-parameter versions. The LLMs are specially designed to cater to the linguistic diversity of Southeast Asia.  The models represent a technological leap forward in terms of inclusivity, offering optimized support for local languages in the region including Tagalog, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Thai, Malay, …

In the heart of the holiday season, MR.DIY invites you to the grand opening of its Christmas Budol Village at Ayala Malls One Ayala Activity Center from December 18 to 20, 2023. This festive event promises an exclusive opportunity to enjoy last-minute gift shopping at Always Low Prices and a chance to win delightful prizes at our game booths. Gift …

Remaining at the forefront of digital education in the country, Mapúa University has received another recognition from Cengage, a United States-based education and technology company.  In its letter addressed to Mapúa president Dr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo, Cengage commended the University for achieving impressive milestones in the past academic year.  “Through your foresight and determination, Mapúa University has successfully embraced digital …

McDonald’s Philippines (Golden Arches Development Corporation) continues to pioneer sustainability in the quick-service restaurant industry with the grand opening of its 7th Green & Good flagship store at Ayala Cresendo, Tarlac. Through its Green & Good platform, McDonald’s Philippines has been steadfast in testing and learning different eco-friendly solutions in the construction and operation of its stores, reducing plastic waste …

Metrobank Foundation, Inc., (MBFI) and Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on 6 November 2023 in Makati City for the implementation of a three-year, community-based, and multi-sectoral program to address undernutrition in economically disadvantaged communities in Camarines Sur. Dubbed as Roots to Shoots, the 7.2-million-peso program funded by MBFI will provide a holistic and integrated …

To offer an enhanced visa application submission experience to Italy visa applicants in the Philippines, the Embassy of Italy in Manila, Philippines, and VFS Global, the world’s largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, bring the convenience of Italy Visa Application Centres in Taguig, Cebu, Batangas, and Davao. The official inauguration of the main …

Cultural diversity and artistic brilliance were showcased as the 17th Fiesta Folkloriada commenced at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall last December 4, featuring vibrant performances from renowned dance companies across the globe, namely Austria, Indonesia, Poland, South Korea, Spain, and the Philippines. The event is in collaboration between SM Supermalls, the Bayanihan Folk Arts Foundation, the Cultural Center …