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Angel’s Pizza has once again secured the coveted Platinum Award for National Icons: Pizza at the Golden Grab Awards 2024, held at The Fifth at Rockwell, R5 Level, Powerplant Mall, Makati City. This recognition marks Angel’s Pizza’s second consecutive win, reaffirming its place as the Philippines’ favorite pizza destination. Angel’s Pizza’s signature Creamy Spinach Dip Double Deals Plus was celebrated …

Philippine Sports Commission  (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann and PCSO Chairman Felix Reyes will lead the ceremonial tee-off  of the “8th Samahang Plaridel Golf 2024” slated  on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at the Villamor Air Base Golf Club  in Pasay City. Tee off time is 6 a.m.   Association of Philippine Journalists-Samahang Plaridel Chairman Rolando Estabillo and President Evelyn Quiroz said the …

By Jinky Jorgio President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the groundbreaking of the Meralco Terra (MTerra) Solar Project, which is set to be the largest integrated solar and battery storage facility in the world. In his speech during the ceremony in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Marcos said the landmark project would position the Philippines as a “leader in renewable energy.” …

Media giant GMA Network further showcased its media excellence across television, radio, and online, earning nine honors at the Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) held last November 20. For TV shows, the multi-awarded public affairs program “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” won the trophy for Best Public Service Program. Earning accolades as well for the Network were “The Voice Generations” for …

First Lady Marie Louise “Liza” Araneta Marcos led the distribution of assistance to hundreds of families affected by severe tropical storm Kristine in Talisay, Batangas which was devastated by the super typhoon recently. The First Lady, joined by Department of  Social Welfare and Development Assistant Secretary for Regional Operations Paul Ledesma, DSWD Undersecretary for Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) Diana …

By Rose de la Cruz A prescription by one of the largest farm groups in the country for government to first check the disconnect between farmgate and retail prices of agricultural products is, by far, the most practical, realistic and intelligent voice I heard these days since my experience yesterday  buying onions from a non-trader but whose relative in Nueva …

By Rose de la Cruz Local appliance manufacturers, who employ about 300,000 people, are lamenting the entry of unregulated imported appliances sold in online portals at dumping prices, thereby threatening their businesses and the jobs of those in their payroll. At the hearing of the House Committee on Trade and Industry inquiry on Monday, ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo said …

On November 8, Lacoste unveiled its latest timepiece, the LC33, at SM Mall of Asia, unleashing a celebration that embodies the brand’s iconic, fearless spirit. This exclusive launch event welcomed media, influencers, and the Lacoste Global Team to a one-of-a-kind experience, filled with interactive activities and special giveaways that brought fans deeper into the Lacoste lifestyle. Lacoste captures the fearlessness …

Student filmmakers focus on childhood experiences, both good and bad, in Set B of the documentaries lined up for Dokyumentado, the inaugural documentary film festival of the Film Development Council of the Philippines, which runs from November 23 to December 7 in FDCP cinematheques nationwide. FDCP Chair and CEO Jose Javier “Direk Joey” Reyes stressed the importance of documentary filmmaking …

The Association of Philippine Journalists- Samahang Plaridel Foundation, Inc., headed by veteran journalists Rolando G. Estabillo as chairman and Evelyn Quiroz as president, will hold a golf tournament for media personalities and friends in both the government and private sectors.  Dubbed as the “8th Samahang Plaridel Golf 2024”, the one-day, fund-raising competition is scheduled at the Villamor Golf Club in …