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Cebuana Lhuillier has officially named Zacarias Mansing Jr., a passionate literacy and disability inclusion advocate, as the 2025 Happiest Pinoy. His remarkable journey of transforming personal adversity into a nationwide mission for children’s literacy resonated deeply across the country. Selected from more than 500,000 entries, his win marks one of the most extraordinary achievements in the history of Cebuana Lhuillier’s pioneering advocacy. The …

QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Alami Nature Spa & Wellness, a new nature-themed sanctuary in Quezon City, is inviting guests to slow down and reconnect with themselves through a range of calming treatments grounded in traditional healing and modern relaxation. Founded with the vision of creating a serene hideaway amid the city’s rush, Alami Nature Spa & Wellness offers a warm, …

Makati City, Metro Manila – J Foundation recently hosted their advocacy concert held at the Grand Hyatt in Taguig, bringing together children, families, partners, and communities in a shared celebration. This year’s program is centered on kindness, grounded in the belief that every act of generosity—no matter how small—can help brighten a child’s world. Founded by a group of Japanese …

In commemoration of the World Aids Day with the theme “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response”, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) stands with the persons living with HIV (PLHIV) through its enhanced Outpatient HIV/AIDS Treatment (OHAT) Package which provides wider financial support to essential care. Through the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program or YAKAP, PhilHealth also raises awareness and early …

KUALA LUMPUR, 31 October 2025 – MR D.I.Y. Group (M) Berhad has been named the FMCG Category Winner at the ASEAN Business Awards (ABA) 2025, reinforcing its position as one of the region’s most impactful and fastest-growing retail brands.  Organized by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), the prestigious awards honor outstanding businesses that drive innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth …

ArenaPlus renews its sponsorship with Gilas Pilipinas, ahead of the 2027 FIBA World Cup as they face Guam in the first round of the Asian Qualifiers. Gilas Pilipinas and ArenaPlus renewed its sponsorship and send-off at a private event in Pasig, last November 24. The men’s national basketball team begins their road to the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup backed …

The leading home improvement retailer culminates month-long 800th Store Milestone festivities TAGUIG CITY, PHILIPPINES, October 27, 2025 — From what used to be an ordinary classroom now stands a bright, inspiring space for discovery as leading home improvement retailer MR.DIY Philippines officially turned over its first-ever Science Room for the young learners of Ciriaco P. Tinga Elementary School in Taguig …

By Tracy Cabrera  DILIMAN, Quezon City — Perhaps as a form of vindication from the involvement of its top officials in widespread corruption in government, state auditors have flagged the Office of the Vice President (OVP) over alleged “discrepancies in documentation” on distributed welfare goods worth ₱110.1 million in 2024. In its Annual Audit Report (AAR) released on Monday, December 1, the …

By Tracy Cabrera  CAMP CRAME, Quezon City — The Philippine National Police (PNP) showed steady coordination and real preparedness in yesterday’s Trillion Peso March as from the PNP’s command center to the streets, detailed police officers worked as one team—alert, organized and fully engaged. Inside the command center, officers monitored real-time updates from drone feeds, CCTV footage and field units across …

SM Foundation leverages technology to help transform healthcare in communities For decades, community health centers survived on paper. Handwritten charts, overstuffed logbooks, and filing cabinets formed the backbone of daily operations. Although the paper system had long been serviceable, it slowed health professionals: locating one patient record could take several minutes, missing charts derailed schedules, and limited storage left staff …