CLARK, PAMPANGA, 22 April 2026 – Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible gaming platform, today awarded ₱84.55 million to a sole jackpot winner during a private ceremony held in Clark, Pampanga — the platform’s second major payout this April and another fully verified release under the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) regulatory framework. The winner, a Metro …
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By Maridol Ranoa-Bismark Few are the artists who can skip on the stairs leading up to the stage while singing their hearts out. Fewer still are those who can do it without skipping a beat. Ivy Violan, 72, is one such artist. The audience (some of them seniors) at Mowelfund’s recent 52nd anniversary rose to its feet as she sang …
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A housewife. An accountant. A security guard. A person with disability. A small business owner. These five individuals come from different walks of life, with different circumstances and challenges. Now, they cross paths after one big win on BingoPlus, the Philippines’ number one and most trusted online entertainment platform. For embodying the essence of responsible gaming, BingoPlus is honoring these …
Read More »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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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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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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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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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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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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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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