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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 …

As we usher in the uncharted new year, it is imperative to navigate the ever-evolving financial landscape with a bit of foresight and lots of savvy. The previous turbulent years have proven the importance of being financially prepared for uncertainties. No one knows when the next global emergency or personal financial difficulty will occur. It is never a bad idea …

BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) was recognized as the Best Bank in the Philippines for the 12th year by Hong Kong-based institutional investment publication Alpha Southeast Asia at the 17th Best Financial Institution Awards 2023.  BDO is the country’s largest bank in terms of total assets, loans, deposits and trust funds under management. The Bank has the country’s largest distribution network, …

The Yuchengco family is offering an exclusive insight into their privately held art collection, including never-before-seen artworks by Helen Yuchengco Dee, in an exhibit held at the Yuchengco Museum in Makati. Dubbed “Timeless Collections,” the exhibition stands as a remarkable celebration of art, culture, and history. Along with Dee’s paintings are the distinguished masterpieces of national artist Fernando Amorsolo and …

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 …