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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 …

ACE Hardware Philippines bagged two category wins at the recently held Retail Asia Awards for the success of its “We Can Help” campaign and its sustainability initiatives. In recognition of its commitment to fulfilling its mission of being helpful, ACE Hardware was awarded Hardware Retailer of the Year – Philippines. ACE first won the Hardware Retailer of the Year in …

In line with its commitment of bringing convenient and reliable banking services closer to more Filipinos, the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has ramped up expansion efforts in this island province with the installation of two new automated teller machines (ATMs) in the far-flung towns of Sibunag and San Lorenzo.  The new LANDBANK touchpoints are strategically located at the …

Through a recent collaboration for social good, the SM group activated the Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) to provide assistance to over 70 families affected by a fire that engulfed 65 houses in Tzu Chi Village, Barangay Lake Danao, Ormoc City on June 14, 2023. Joining SM Foundation in distributing Kalinga packs are SM Supermalls, SM Cares, and the Department of …

Manila Harbor Center (MHC), the largest international bulk and breakbulk handling operation at the Port of Manila and subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), facilitated the safe and efficient handling of 20,000 metric tons of urea fertilizers from China last 7 June 2023.  The fertilizers were donated by the Chinese government as part of the Agreement on Economic and Technical …

AWU Foundation recently held an event “AWU FD Founding Ceremony”, a 1-day event last June 15th, 2023 in Dust Thani Manila. The purpose of the event was to launch the AWU foundation and the HOMS token. AWU Foundation aims to bring happiness and hope by creating secure and stable homes for those who are less fortunate. We seek to prevent …