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SM Foundation, in partnership with employee volunteers from SM City Bataan, distributed 300 Kalinga packs on August 9 to families affected by an oil spill in Barangay Lamao, Limay, Bataan. The aid distribution was carried out under Operation Tulong Express (OPTE), a social good program by SM Foundation in collaboration with SM Supermalls and SM Markets. The recent distribution in …

by Annalyn S. Jusay Block Dojo, a global venture builder headquartered in the UK, celebrated its first year in the Philippines by spotlighting six forward-thinking startups during their Demo Day on August 1 at the Asian Institute of Management. These startups had successfully completed a 12-week incubation program, where the founders gained valuable insights into leveraging blockchain technology for their …

Today’s advances in medical technology have seen the increased usage of stem cells for general cell repair and regeneration. And this procedure also extends to dermatological applications. However, Aphrozone Philippines takes a more natural approach to skin care by harnessing plant stem cells. Aphrozone Philippines is the sole and exclusive distributor in the Philippines of “365 Ruby-Cell”, the plant-based stem …

Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is extending its Restructuring Program for Service Loans (RPSL) until May 19, 2025. The extension offers a good opportunity for borrowers to benefit from longer and more affordable payment terms. “The GSIS offers a restructuring and condonation program for all past due loans. This underscores our commitment to help members and pensioners manage their financial well-being …

By Rose de la Cruz Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, who sits as chair of the Maharlika Investment Corp., the new sovereign wealth of the country, is not convinced that officials and technical staff must be getting an unusually high salary. Instead he proposed that such compensation should be ‘result oriented and performance-based’ rather than atrociously high. This, considering that MIC …

The Monetary Board has approved the lifting of the moratorium on the grant of new digital banking licenses starting 01 January 2025 and allowed a maximum of ten (10) digital banks to operate in the country. The grant of new digital bank licenses, which include the conversion of an existing bank’s license to digital bank license, aims to continuously harness …

Through an incredible partnership, BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country, witnessed the BingoPlus Foundation donating a total of Php 15 million to the community during the BingoPlus Day Cebu Carnival last July 27, 2024. Out of the Php 15 million donation, the BingoPlus Foundation dedicated Php 10 million to the families and individuals affected by the recent typhoon …

Naga City, Camarines Sur – It’s Naga’s turn to experience MORE!  Landers Superstore, the fastest-growing membership retailer chain in the country, celebrates another milestone with the grand opening of Landers Naga, the 13th store overall and the very first in the Bicol region.  Grand opening highlights The exclusive media launch, held last July 30, was graced by esteemed guests of …

ArenaPlus, your 24/7 sports betting app, joins with countless Filipinos across the globe in celebrating the “HIStoric” double gold medal win of its official brand ambassador, Carlos Yulo, in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Having sent Yulo off to the Olympics with a loud cheer of support last June 2024, ArenaPlus is now ready to welcome home the country’s golden boy …

ArenaPlus, your 24/7 sports betting app, recently welcomed Austin Reaves as its newest brand endorser and celebrated the partnership with various activities on August 3, 2024 at Shangri-La the Fort. The brand, known for supporting athletes in their endeavors, had expressed excitement at bringing Reaves into the fold. The partnership was described as a big milestone for ArenaPlus, showing how …