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The SM Foundation (SMFI) celebrated the graduation of its 397 scholars from the class of 2023, including 8 summa cum laude, 72 cum laude, 55 magna cum laude, and 26 academic distinction awardees. Held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, the presentation of graduates served as a mark of the significant milestone in the scholars’ academic journeys and …

For the month of December, Manila Water’s monthly desludging caravan will go around sixty-nine (69) barangays in the East Zone concession area to provide siphoning services at no additional cost. In Metro Manila, residents from Barangay E. Rodriguez, East Kamias, West Kamias, Krus na Ligas, Pinagkaisahan, Sauyo, Silangan, Tandang Sora, UP Campus, Kalusugan, West Kamias, San Vicente, Bagumbayan, Ugong Norte, …

Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation at the Port of Melbourne in Australia, is gearing up to meet the challenges of 2024 and beyond with the scheduled completion of Phase 3A of its expansion project in December.  The AUD235 million project is being carried out in two phases. Phase 3A will increase the terminal’s …

Employee violations of an organization’s information security policies are as dangerous as external hacker attacks according to a recent study from Kaspersky. In the last two years, 33% of cyber incidents in businesses in Asia Pacific (APAC) occurred due to employees intentionally violating security protocol. This figure is almost equal to the damage caused by cybersecurity breaches, 40% of which …

In a remarkable journey from a single store at Glorietta 2, Makati, to a thriving empire of 200 stores with multiple brands, The Figaro Coffee Group proudly commemorates its 30 years of unwavering commitment to coffee excellence. Since its inception in 1993, the Figaro Coffee Group has grown from strength to strength, expanding its footprint across the nation with diverse …

#closeupCouple and showbiz’s freshest love team, Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano—more popularly known as DonBelle—shared never-before-heard stories of their tandem in a recent TikTok post!​ The duo played the Zinc or Stink challenge, where they answered personal questions, lest they mess up their breaths by eating stinky items.​ Donny went first and asked his partner about the physical features that …

In a bustling three-day affair at Ayala Malls Feliz, MR.DIY’s HOLI-DIY event unfolded with a simple goal: to spread the joy of DIY while giving shoppers a chance to win fantastic prizes. From November 23 to 25, 2023, the mall was buzzing with excitement, featuring a Meet and Greet with Team Kramer, over 100 raffle prizes, and the thrilling Hakot …

SM Foundation’s scholarship program empowers dreams of youth In a world brimming with boundless possibilities, education serves as a powerful lever that propels young dreamers towards their desired destinations. Especially for youth from low-income households, it allows them to transcend from the lives they have long known. This is the very vision of SM group’s founder Tatang Henry Sy Sr. …

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center Executive Director Ma. Cynthia C. Hernandez discussed the significant reforms of the proposed PPP Code during the Philippine Infrastructure Summit 2023 held at the Sheraton Manila Hotel on November 22, 2023.     In her presentation, Executive Director Hernandez emphasized that the proposed PPP Code will further strengthen the government’s PPP Program by consolidating all legal frameworks …

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program has received recognition from the Department of Justice (DOJ) for achieving a high mediation success rate. The recognition makes PAGCOR and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines as the only government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) to have earned such accreditation from the DOJ. During the recognition ceremony held …