When UAAP MVP Kaye Emana stepped onto the courts of the WTA126 Philippine Women’s Open last January at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center, her talent was undeniable, but her discomfort was visible. Tugging at her glasses between rallies, Emana looked distracted, her focus split between the ball and the frames perched uneasily on her face. That moment caught the attention …
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April, 2026
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19 April
Free PBA tickets in blood donation drive
THE Philippine Basketball Association brings back its blood donation drive as part of its ongoing celebration for its 50th anniversary foundation. The charity event is set on May 3 at the green gate of the Smart Araneta Coliseum, with donors entitled to free tickets in the scheduled games pitting the Meralco Bolts against Blackwater Bossing at 5:15 p.m. and the …
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19 April
PSC chair Gregorio urges national team to AVC tourney to ‘perform very well’
THE ball was officially served for Candon City’s hosting of the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup in June with the Draw on Friday at the Diamond Hotel in Manila. Yet, it was a statement from Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick “Pató” Gregorio that it was so compelling it dug deep into the national team program. …
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19 April
Team PH takes 8-under title in JGFP World Team tournament
DAVAO CITY – Filipino young golfers grabbed the spotlight as Team Philippines 1 won the title in the 8-and-under category of the inaugural Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) World Team Championships on Saturday, April 18 at the Apo Golf and Country Club here. Representing the JGFP Luzon, the team of Alonso Fabul, Andres Jeturian, Lauro Delen and Blake …
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17 April
Piolo Pascual to headline SMDC’s next Good Life Sessions at the MOA Complex
Few names carry the kind of recall that Piolo Pascual does. With a career that has remained strong across film, television, and live performance, he continues to draw audiences across generations, making him a fitting headliner for the next edition of Good Life Sessions. Created by SM Development Corporation (SMDC), Good Life Sessions is a live event platform that brings …
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15 April
Lex marcelino Publishes AI Experiment Book Without Coding Background
Philippines — [April 15, 2026] A Filipino creator has turned curiosity into creation by publishing a book that documents real-world experiments using artificial intelligence—despite starting with zero technical background. Lex Marcelino, an independent creator, recently released “AI Experiments: A Creator’s Playbook,” a book that explores what individuals can build with AI tools even without coding knowledge. The book is based …
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14 April
P25 million at stake in Jagat real-life coin hunt
Innovative map-based social platform Jagat is taking the spirit of the Easter Sunday Treasure Hunt over the holidays straight to the real and busy streets of the Philippines with Coin Hunt, its newest and most exciting event to date. Since launching its interactive event on February 25, Jagat has given away around P25 million in prizes for Coin Hunt nationwide. …
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14 April
Working From Home, Living Near Everything: Why This Setup Is Quietly Winning Today
As more Filipinos embrace remote and hybrid work, SMDC’s ready-for-occupancy homes within integrated SM communities offer a more practical way to live—where daily needs, work, and life come together seamlessly. What began as a necessity during the pandemic has quietly become a long-term shift. Across industries, companies continue to adopt remote and hybrid work arrangements, not as a temporary fix …
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14 April
Angel’s Pizza Raises the Bar with New Menu Creations
Manila, Philippines — Angel’s Pizza, one of the country’s beloved pizza brands, continues to redefine comfort food with the launch of a new lineup of indulgent menu creations now available in stores nationwide. Widely recognized for its bold flavors and crowd-favorite innovations—most notably its iconic Creamy Spinach Dip Pizza—Angel’s Pizza once again raises the bar with exciting new offerings designed to elevate everyday …
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14 April
Vinfast vehicle rentals now in Philippines
VinFast’s Green lineup can now be rented through its authorized dealership network in the Philippines and Indonesia, alongside the traditional purchase route which enables service drivers to access cost-effective and reliable electric vehicles with low upfront costs, allowing them to begin earning quickly without the burden of full vehicle ownership. Under the rental model, drivers can start earning quickly with …
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