InLife, the largest Filipino life insurer, has announced the election of Atty. Victor P. Lazatin as its new Independent Trustee. He will fill the seat vacated by former InLife Independent Trustee, Atty Francisco Ed. Lim, who recently assumed his post as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Atty. Lazatin is a Senior Legal Counsel at Angara Abello …
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Celebrating 80 Years of Caring for You is a next-level concert experience happening on July 31, 2025, 5:00 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Get ready to vibe and dance as powerhouse P-pop sensation BINI and the legendary Gary V ignite the stage with their electrifying performances. Alagang Suki Fest 2025 is brought by Unilab and Mercury Drug, enabled by …
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Ben&Ben, Jonathan Manalo, and Robert Labayen have collaborated for “Alay Kapwa,” the new theme song of the Alay Kapwa program of Caritas Philippines that aims to honor donors and encourage listeners to take part in the humanitarian movement. “Through this, we honor those who give whatever they can, even when they have little,” said the indie folk-pop band, speaking as …
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is advancing the frontiers of bioscience to improve public health, enhance food security, and spur sustainable development across rural communities in the Philippines. Speaking at the 47th annual scientific meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology, DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. emphasized the vital role of bioscience in creating practical and …
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Instead of imposing a blanket ban on online gambling, advocacy group CitizenWatch Philippines recently called for smarter, tech-driven regulation to protect minors and vulnerable users. Orlando Oxales, lead convenor of CitizenWatch, warned that pushing for a total ban could backfire by driving gambling operations underground—where government oversight is nonexistent and abuse becomes harder to control. “Kapag nag-underground ‘yung industriya na …
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Six major tech industry groups have thrown their full support behind the proposed “Konektadong Pinoy Act”, a bill that aims to revolutionize internet access in the Philippines by modernizing infrastructure policies and opening up the market to more players. In a joint statement last week, the Global AI Council Philippines, Blockchain Council of the Philippines, Cybersecurity Council of the Philippines, …
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Ai-Da, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot artist, turned heads recently with the unveiling of her latest creation—an oil portrait of King Charles III titled *Algorithm King*. The lifelike robot, complete with expressive hazel eyes and a human-like face, revealed the work at Britain’s diplomatic mission in Geneva, where it will now be housed. Despite her high-profile unveiling, Ai-Da made …
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At the rate things are going, don’t be surprised if sweethearts Bea Alonzo and businessman Vincent Co are altar-bound. Even if they haven’t confirmed or denied their relationship, it’s obvious that they are officially on. What are their conspicuous holding hands in public for? Their sweet togetherness at the Puregold OPM Con 2025 and the recent Ninoy Aquino International Airport …
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by Boy Villasanta Despite her modern environment, actress Mara Lopez has shown proudly her virtues as a Filipina. Mara wedded American businessman Chandler Booth in November last year and at the moment, she is only on her heavy period of pregnancy. Mara just had a baby shower recently which was attended by her mom, beauty queen and actress Maria Isabel …
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Never mind that I was an Observer instead of Participant during the two-day workshop on Film Editing under the auspices of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) FEST Film Lab at the Seda Hotel in Paranaque City recently. The most important thing was I had the first-hand experiences of mentorship by French-Mexican editor Alex Rodriguez, the editor of …
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