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Sprinto, a leading sports sunglasses brand known for its fusion of style and performance-driven eyewear technology, proudly announces its partnership with the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers Men’s Volleyball, Baseball, and Softball teams. Through this collaboration, Sprinto strengthens its advocacy of promoting sports excellence and the importance of proper eye protection for athletes. The partnership highlights the brand’s …

by Boy Villasanta One of the most awaited annual film festivals in the country is on. Officially, the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival will start on December 19 when the Parade of Stars included in the eight official lineup kicks off at the Makati City grounds organized and sponsored by the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Makati. Unofficially, though, the …

In this day and age of the pollution, hustle and bustle, confusion etc. in the city, country living is one option to consider for pros, celebrities, retirees, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and other investors in serenity and placidity of the body and the soul. They see the idyllic setting of a rural place as an ideal haven to breathe life …

After a long hiatus in music recording, Asia’s Sentimental Songstress Imelda Papin is back on track. Imelda, amid her busy schedule as a concert artist and one of the Directors of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), is able to wax the song “Pilipino Tayp,” a patriotic anthem designed to unite the Filipinos in diversity despite adversity. (Boy Villasanta)

Indie actress Cataleya Surio is indeed resourceful. When times get rough and movie assignments are scarce, Cataleya resorts to selling items practical to all and sundry. One of them is vending Spanish sardines. Yes, Surio doesn’t mind convincing showbiz denizens to buy her stuff. Aside from bottled sardines, Cat helps Banana Sisters market its various types of socks. Aside from …

Landers Superstore has opened its newest branch in Aseana City, marking another step in the brand’s growing presence as the country’s leading membership shopping destination. Located at the corner of J.W. Diokno Boulevard and Bradco Avenue, Landers Aseana becomes the 16th store nationwide and the 9th in Metro Manila, strengthening its reach across the south metro. A Timely Addition to …

SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) honored the nation’s top firefighters during the 2025 Awards Night of the Search for the Ten Outstanding Firefighters (TOFF) of the Philippines at SMX Aura. Chosen from a field of more than 38,000 firefighters nationwide, this year’s awardees embody the highest standards of courage, service, and leadership. …

Malayan Insurance Co., Inc. (MICO), one of the country’s leading non-life insurance providers, has partnered with LRT-1 to power a month-long holiday campaign. This initiative offers complimentary Personal Accident (PA) insurance coverage to LRT-1 commuters throughout the entire month of December.  The initiative, dubbed “The Gift of Protection,” aims to provide peace of mind to thousands of Filipino commuters during …

BANGKOK — Kimberly Ann Custodio led the way for the Philippine jiu jitsu team as she qualified for the gold medal match in women’s ne-waza 48kg here at the Ronnaphakat Building Navaminda Kasatriyahiraj Air Force Academy on Thursday afternoon. She became the lone representative for the women’s team in the final after fellow world champion Annie Ramirez, and World Games …

BANGKOK—Ambassador Millicent Cruz Paredes expressed support and opened the Philippine Embassy doors to Team Philippines in its campaign in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games. “I would like to address the Philippine delegation with great honor for being here,” Paredes said during the Welcome Reception for the Philippine delegation led by PSC chairman Patrick “Patò” Gregorio and POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino …