April, 2026

• 23 April

  NO MORE FLOODS LIKE NOAH’S

  The week just passed imprinted the following names in the news for the Catholic, Americanized, Filipino citizen – Pope Leo XIV, POTUS Trump, and Witness Madriaga. The Pope, spotlighted on Africa; the Donald, on the Strait   Hormuz; and the Witness, on his former Boss. These personalities have changed our perception of the basic truths we have so far held …

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• 22 April

  A play on dementia gathers Philippine theater stalwarts

  

  It takes a live stage to gather an illustrious array of theater, television and multimedia artists to draw in crowds both here and abroad. It even takes a multiracial live production to announce to the whole world that Philippine theater is alive and well. The drama project is titled “The Moon and the Bakunawa,” a piece on the emotional pains …

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• 21 April

  THE ANA-DIGI TREND IS BRINGING BACK THE ‘90S

  

  Talk about a time machine. Fossil proves once again why it’s the brand for vintage-inspired watches, leather goods, jewelry, and accessories. This time, it’s leading the analog-digital trend that combines the charm of retro with the fun of digital tech in the revisit of its iconic Big Tic line. The Big Tic was introduced in 1999 and became a sought-after …

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• 21 April

  SM Foundation medical missions reach over 7,000 patients, total beneficiaries near 1.4 million

  

  SM Foundation continues to expand access to essential healthcare, serving 7,282 patients through a series of medical missions conducted this March across multiple underserved communities. In collaboration with partners including Aboitiz Renewables, BDO Network Bank, MOWEL Fund, Watsons Philippines, National University, and SM Supermalls, the initiative delivered free consultations, medicines, and basic healthcare services to communities in Victoria, Oriental Mindoro, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro, Bay, Laguna, Novaliches, Quezon City, Odiongan, Romblon, Looc, Romblon, Quezon City, Bauan, …

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• 21 April

  JINS PREMIERES NEW STORES WITH ITS MOST VERSATILE EYEWEAR YET

  

  Japanese eyewear brand JINS previewed its most versatile eyewear yet in time for the unveiling of its refreshed space at the SM Mall of Asia. JINS’s modern, minimalist space became the perfect backdrop for JINS Airframe Zero Gravity Balance Design Collection, the ultra-lightweight eyeglass frames designed to feel almost weightless for all-day wear, while engineered to have the stylish and …

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• 21 April

  Philippines, US to build 1,619-hectare ‘economic security zone’ in Luzon

  

  A 1,619-hectare (ha) industrial hub in Luzon aimed at strengthening supply chains for critical inputs, according to the US Department of State. In an April 16 fact sheet, the US State Department said the proposed site—located within the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC)—will be designated as an “Economic Security Zone,” described as a new and first-of-its-kind model for “artificial intelligence (AI)-native …

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• 21 April

  RE PROJECTS EXPEDITED TO HELP ENERGY SUPPLY – MALACANANG

  

  The Department of Energy (DOE) is expediting renewable energy projects to boost alternative power sources and help secure the country’s energy supply, Malacañang said. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the government continues to prioritize the development of the country’s alternative energy sector. “The DOE is now fast-tracking the renewable energy [projects],” Castro said in …

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• 21 April

  DEPED, DPWH TO FAST-TRACK BUILDING CLASSROOMS

  

  Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Public Works and Highways  (DPWH) have strengthened their partnership to speed up classroom construction nationwide. DepEd reported that as of January 2026, there is a backlog of over 144,000 classrooms across the country. The two agencies formalized the collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) last April 16, establishing …

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• 21 April

  UNIQLO OPENS ITS HUB IN CAVITE

  

  Japanese clothing giant Uniqlo is deepening its footprint in the Philippines with the opening of its largest logistics hub in Southeast Asia, a move that signals a long-term bet on the country as a regional supply chain anchor. Rising within Federal Land’s Riverpark North estate in Cavite, the new UNIQLO Logistics Facility is designed to power the brand’s “first-mile” operations, …

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• 21 April

  HP WILL REOPEN IN 2027 AS SM HP

  

  70’s and 80’s kids, who are now grown up, will soon relive their memories of the old Harrison Plaza as it is set to open next year.  SM Prime Holdings is bringing back one of Manila’s most storied retail addresses, this time with a far bigger bet. The Sy-led property giant said it is pouring more than ₱6 billion into …

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