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A Celebration of Milestones, Shared Moments, and Sweet Beginnings at SM Mall of Asia  Pasay, Metro Manila (April 24, 2024) – Paris Baguette, the beloved global bakery café brand that blends French sophistication with Korean innovation, proudly celebrates the first anniversary of its first bakery cafe in the Philippines, located at SM Mall of Asia (SM MOA).  Anchored on the …

Premium membership shopping has finally arrived in Cavite! Landers Superstore, the fastest growing membership store in the country, proudly marks another milestone with the grand opening of Landers Vermosa – its first-ever store in the province and its 15th store nationwide.  Conveniently located inside Ayala Vermosa’s sprawling estate and lifestyle hub in Imus, Cavite, the newest Landers store offers a …

Miserando atque eligendo (Lowly but chosen). — Papal motto MAYPAJO, Caloocan City —  As the rest of the world mourns Pope Francis’ passing with the more than 1.3 billion Catholic Christians across the globe, and commemoration of his life’s legacy are broadcasted all over, his death also kickstarts a leadership transition period at the Vatican known as the interregnum during which there …

Manila, Philippines—ArenaPlus, the 24/7 sports entertainment gateway in the Philippines, together with BingoPlus, your comprehensive digital entertainment platform in the country, participated in the anniversary celebration of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) at the Solaire Grand Ballroom in Quezon City held last Friday, April 11, 2025. PBA’s 50th anniversary celebration commemorated the ten added individuals in the list of fifty …

Financial success isn’t just about earning money – it’s about how well you grow and manage what you’ve worked hard for. It is a journey that requires planning, discipline, strategic and prudent decision making. Whether you’re just starting your financial journey or looking to elevate your fund management strategy, you will need a trusted partner to help you stay on …

Filipinos are now looking beyond borders for ways to turn their culinary dreams into a global reality. For many, that journey leads to Singapore, where food, culture, and innovation collide. Last weekend at Dusit Thani Manila, aspiring global chefs and foodpreneurs gathered to explore scholarship for study-and-work opportunities with At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy, Singapore’s premier culinary entrepreneurship institution. From high school …

Pope Francis, affectionately known by Filipinos as “Lolo Kiko,” has passed away at the age of 88, the Vatican announced on Monday. His passing came just a day after he made a touching appearance at Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, offering blessings and well-wishes despite still recovering from a serious illness. “Dearest brothers and sisters, it is with deep …

MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES, APRIL 10, 2025  – MR.D.I.Y., a leading home improvement retailer in the Philippines, has made a landmark move by becoming the first retail company to participate in the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) and switch to 100% renewable energy through ACEN RES, the retail electricity supply unit of the Ayala group. Under the agreement, ACEN RES will supply …

Landers Superstore is turning 9, and in true Landers fashion, the celebration comes with a massive surprise that will have every member dreaming big and shopping MORE. As a heartfelt thank you to its loyal community of over 2 million members, Landers Superstore is launching its biggest and most exciting raffle of the year – the Landers 1M Monthly Millionaire …

DAVAO CITY, PHILIPPINES, APRIL 9, 2025 – Leading home improvement retailer MR.DIY proudly announces that 13 of its stores across Davao Del Norte and Davao del Sur have been honored with the prestigious Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Gold Seal Bagwis Award.  This achievement underscores the company’s unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction, ethical business practices, and high standards of …