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The Board of Accountancy, in collaboration with the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants and other sectoral organizations, celebrated the centenary of the accountancy profession in the country on March 17, 2023. The event, which carried the theme: “Celebrating the Past, Transforming the Present, Shaping the Future” was the culmination of the year-long celebration, which was launched on March 17, …

As the Philippines continue to experience high inflation, recording 8.6% in February 2023, Filipinos are expected to adjust their budgets and prioritize essential goods and services. While this poses an opportunity for grocery retailers to increase sales, the ongoing global supply chain disruptions have also made it difficult to keep inventory high and prices low.  According to the World Economic …

Lemery, Batangas – Two medical and dental missions were conducted by SM Foundation in Batangas boosting the number of beneficiaries to the SM groups’ CSR program for health and wellness.  At the SM Center Lemery 396 patients from nearby barangays availed of 607 medical and dental services.  Of this number, 325 sought medical consultations from volunteer doctors. The patients were …

For 2023, the Aboitiz Group is powering its Great Transformation to become the Philippines’ first Techglomerate with an allocated capital expenditure (CAPEX) of almost Php 78 billion, together with its partners. This is a 10% increase from the Php 70 billion utilized in 2022. The Aboitiz Group is focused on investing in renewable energy and new businesses for its portfolio …

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) ended 2022 with strong consolidated revenues of ₱1.5 trillion, up 60% from ₱941 billion in 2021 surpassing its 2019 pre-pandemic result of P1.0 trillion.  Consolidated income from operations rose 10% to ₱134.5 billion, driven by the sustained performance of key businesses such as Petron, San Miguel Food and Beverage, San Miguel Packaging, and SMC Infrastructure, as …

SM Supermalls, together with its corporate social responsibility arm SM Cares, is joining the rest of the world in observing Earth Hour this coming March 25 as the company renews its commitment to environmental stewardship. This year’s Earth Hour is all about “creating the Biggest Hour for Earth,” and those who want to participate in the global activity are encouraged …

Skechers takes center stage with acclaimed Broadway and television star Ashley Park in a stylish musical campaign for the brand’s popular Skechers Uno fashion sneakers. Currently seen in the hit Netflix series Emily in Paris, the Grammy, Critics Choice, and Tony-award nominated performer is backed by an ensemble as she executes a flawless original song and dance about Skechers and …

Last year, nearly 30,000 mobile users globally were targeted by stalkerware – secret surveillance software used by domestic abusers to track victims – according to the latest Kaspersky State of Stalkerware 2022 report. The State of Stalkerware is an annual report by Kaspersky which aims to provide a better understanding of the number of people globally who are affected by …

In solidarity with earthquake-hit countries Türkiye and Syria, SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI) sent aid through the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) last Feb. 27, 2023. Represented by SM Foundation Health and Medical Programs Executive Director Connie Angeles, SMFI handed 200 units of gasoline generators to PRC to provide power to the quake-stricken Türkiye and Syria. Additionally, the social good arm of …

As 10th-grade students prepare to enter senior high school, where they will choose their strand of study, mentors can act as navigators in propelling their passion forward. Through KoneKwentuhan Classroom Sessions, the Unilab Foundation gathered STEM professionals across different disciplines to share insights and guide the next generation of leaders and innovators. The classroom sessions commenced at De La Salle …