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Ford Philippines recently announced the finalists of the 23rd Henry Ford Awards (HFA) with close to 200 entries across 13 categories that underwent an extensive two-phase judging process with a set of evaluators for each phase.  A panel composed of respected members of the academe specializing in journalism and communication studies, coupled with experienced professionals in the fields of marketing …

Shell Fleet Solutions received two awards during the Asian Experience Awards – the Philippines Distribution Experience of the Year – Energy and the Philippines User Experience of the Year – Energy – which acknowledged Shell’s exceptional contributions in enhancing partner and user experiences in the energy sector across multiple countries. The Asian Experience Awards, which recognized excellence in delivering outstanding …

Petron Corporation recently launched the “Win Milyun-Milyong Lazada Credits” raffle promo on the Petron Rewards Facebook Page. In addition to the endless opportunities and rewards exclusive to Petron Value Card holders, 600 lucky winners will be drawn to receive P10,000 Lazada Credits to fuel their shopping sprees. Every time you gas up, get a lube change, or buy something at …

UnaCash, an in-app and in-store financial solutions provider, announces its latest Installment Loans service, providing customers with access to loans amounting from ₱3,000 to ₱50,000, along with flexible repayment terms between two to 12 months. Installment Loans complements UnaCash’s current ‘buy now, pay later’ service that has since been upgraded to offer point-of-sale (POS) loans. Installment Loans are being offered …

Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI) celebrated a significant leap forward in its expansion endeavors with the inauguration of a distribution center in Santa Rosa City, Laguna. The ceremony marked not only the commencement of operations at the facility but also a defining moment for MRSGI’s Luzon growth initiative. Spanning a modern facility of three hectares, the Metro Distribution Center …

With the echoes of last year’s resounding success still reverberating, Alfonso Brandy is thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated return of Alfie Alley in its second year. This nationwide event is poised to ignite the streets of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao with the electrifying energy of street culture, music, art, and the unmatched taste of Alfonso Brandy.  In 2023, Alfie Alley …

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), represented by Information and Publication Officer II Jesse Ong and Creative Services Officer II Michaelangelo Tolentino, promoted the agency’s 2024 photography contest themed: “Harvest Time” during a recent guesting at the Capampangan in Media, Inc. (CAMI) Balitaan Forum in Clark, Pampanga. According to Ong and Tolentino, this year’s photo competition is a fitting …

University of Santo Tomas (UST) walloped Maryhill College Lucena, 25-10, 25-15, and completed a group sweep in the 2024 Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Under-18 Championship on Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The Junior Golden Tigresses met little to no resistance from the Quezon Province spikers, needing only 45 minutes to score yet another easy win in the girls’ …

By Robert Andaya Robert Bolick of NLEX emerged as the runaway leader in the Best Player of the Conference (BPC) race in the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup. In his first full conference since his PBA comeback late in the Commissioner’s Cup, Bolick leads all players with 49.2 statistical points. The former San Beda University standout has a league-best averages …

Sarangani withstood Mindoro’s final assault and prevailed, 99-83, on Friday in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the Wes Arena in Valenzuela City. The Marlins pulled away, 79-56, before the third quarter ended, only to see the Tamaraws charge back furiously in the last 10 minutes. Led by Art Desiderio, the Tamaraws clustered 18 points to knot …