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Outbound and inbound travelers can expect faster internet connection at Philippine airports, starting with Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 4 (NAIA T4), as leading fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc., rolls out 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) fiber connectivity as part of its Free Wifi project for the benefit of the country’s international and local gateways.  “Internet connectivity is …

SM Aura recently opened the Prism Park, a shimmering and futuristic playpark, to launch its ‘Own Your Beautiful ‘ campaign. Just as a prism refracts light into a mesmerizing spectrum of colors and shapes, beauty is the same – in the myriad details, and altogether. The Prism Park features a dazzling dichroic structure filled with interactive color-changing foot pads, inflatable …

The latest properties managed by The Ascott Limited (Ascott), lyf Malate Manila and The Suites at Torre Lorenzo Malate, celebrated their opening last June 30. The event marked a momentous milestone for Ascott as it expands its presence in the vibrant area of Malate, Manila. The two properties are set to offer a wide range of exceptional accommodations and experiences …

SM Investments Corporation, through its wholly owned Philippine Geothermal Production Company, Inc. (PGPC), is boosting its investments in renewable energy in support of the country’s growing advocacy for green energy and sustainable development. As a leading provider of clean and sustainable geothermal energy in the country, PGPC targets to increase its steam production by approximately another 300 Megawatts of baseload …

SM Foundation turned over 1,500 bottles of Lysol liquid soap to the Balatong Elementary School in Pulian, Bulacan. SM Foundation School Building Program Head Ms. Juris Soliman represented the Foundation at the simple turnover ceremony.  In 2018 SM Prime Holdings, Inc. through SM Foundation donated a two-storey, four classroom building to Balatong Elementary School.  Earlier this year, SM Foundation conducted …

Over two decades since its first medical mission, SM Foundation continues to strengthen its mission of bringing a renewed sense of well-being to low-income Filipino communities through meaningful collaborations. Fortifying this, SM group’s social good arm recently partnered with various organizations in its two-day medical mission, serving over 1,400 beneficiaries in Sorsogon and Legazpi in the Bicol region. SM Foundation’s …

The world is our oyster, and traveling is the greatest means to optimize what life may offer. From backpackers aiming for an independent journey to exchange students hoping to broaden their knowledge, each person travels across the globe with a specific goal stored in their luggage. As for architects with global visions, traveling helps them develop a more comprehensive understanding …

A recent global survey conducted by FWD Group Holdings Limited revealed that the ongoing economic challenges are among the top causes of mental health among Filipinos. The FWD Group survey in collaboration with Blackbox, an independent research company, interviewed more than 10,000 respondents across sixteen international markets and was one of the largest completed in Southeast Asia. As the prices …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Monetary Board Member (MBM) Eli M. Remolona as the next Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Chairman of the Monetary Board. This was announced recently by the Presidential Communications Office. MBM Remolona, 70, will serve a six-year term as Governor and Chairman of the Monetary Board starting 3 July 2023. …

The First Lady of the Philippines, Louise Araneta-Marcos, led the ceremonies inaugurating the UPL-Carnival Team Member Center, a two-level facility established by Florida-based international cruise company Carnival Cruise Line (Carnival) and its local crewing partner United Philippine Lines (UPL). The event also drew the support of other top government officials including Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, Commission on Higher …