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Every Filipino working overseas knows this quiet question by heart:After all these years of sending money home, will there be something waiting for me when I finally return? For Hiyas Hosalla Nohra, that question followed her across countries—from Dubai to Singapore, and later to Cyprus—through years of long days, short video calls, and the constant responsibility of providing for family …

Pasay City, Philippines – December  2026 — Figaro Culinary Group, a publicly listed food and beverage company, continues to strengthen its long-term growth strategy with the establishment and expansion of Figaro Innovation and Development Inc. (FIDI), a wholly owned subsidiary created to broaden the Group’s food product offerings, enhance manufacturing capabilities, and prepare for future export opportunities. This strategic direction …

Since 2022, Holcim Philippines has been advancing its commitment to sustainability and circularity through the Circular Explorer, a pioneering solar-powered catamaran designed to recover marine litter, promote recycling, and support cutting-edge marine science in partnership with local and international institutions. Designed as a 100% solar-powered floating laboratory, the Circular Explorer advances marine science at the front lines of the world’s …

QUEZON CITY, Philippines – A Hotel Sogo Santolan employee, Mr. Raymond Tobasco, discovered a substantial sum of lost cash amounting to more than Php 400,000 inside a guest room on Friday, December 5, 2025, and promptly returned it to its rightful owner. At approximately 8:40 AM, Mr. Tobasco, a room guide, found a grey body bag containing the cash inside …

Welcome 2026 with a Roar at Kingsford Hotel Manila  Paranaque, Philippines – Ring in 2026 with a celebration that goes far beyond the midnight countdown. This New Year’s Eve, Kingsford Hotel Manila invites guests to a full-sensory staycation escape from check-in to the final countdown where every moment is thoughtfully curated for a memorable year-end celebration. Perfectly located in the …

Handa na ba kayong magrelapse nang malala? Start the year right and join the Broken Hearts Club Music Festival on January 7, 2026 at the SM MOA Arena. Demo Power brings a lineup of the greatest OPM artists who will make you feel all kinds of emotion—from your first heartbreak to your biggest breakup recovery stage. Get your tickets now …

ARES 2025 PROMOTES INDUSTRY DIALOGUE, REINFORCING THE ROLE OF SECURE, DEPENDABLE PLATFORMS IN SUSTAINABLE, RESILIENT URBAN DEVELOPMENT  BANGKOK, Thailand — The 11th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit (ARES 2025), supported by Sybarite Architects, highlighted PropertyGuru Week 2025 in the company of experts and industry leaders from across Asia Pacific. Also known as the thought leadership platform of …

Pasay City — SM Cares, the social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, has launched “From Reel to Real Stories: HOPE in a Movie”, a nationwide campaign that transforms everyday movie experiences into meaningful support for public school classrooms. The campaign kicked off on December 18 with a special screening at SM Cinema Mall of Asia, bringing together partners, advocates, and …

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. and the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) officially sealed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the construction of the SM City Masinag–LRT-2 Antipolo Station Interconnection Access Bridge in a signing ceremony recently held at the concourse of the LRT-2 Antipolo Station.  The interconnecting bridge is designed to provide a safe, direct, and weather-protected pedestrian link between …

Mandaluyong City, December 17, 2025 — Navigating Metro Manila just got smarter. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and SM Supermalls officially launched the MMDA–SM Smart Mobility and Traffic Information Sharing Project at SM Megamall, marking a significant step toward making daily travel more informed, efficient, and commuter-friendly. Anchored on the shared goal of enhancing commuter convenience, the project integrates …