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The Founding Chairman of FinTech Alliance.PH, addressed top financial leaders at the 2024 International Tax and Investment Conference themed “Breaking Barriers in Digital Economy,” stressing the imperative for collaborative strategies to enhance the country’s digital infrastructure and invest in Filipino technological capabilities to accelerate digital transformation. Lito Villanueva spotlighted the Philippines’ rise in the 2023 Network Readiness Index during a …

By Rose de la Cruz With global warning attributed mainly to greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, adding to carbon emissions like alternative fuel laden with CO2 harmful to the environment.Just as carbonated drinks are water infused with carbon dioxide, so are gas hydrate that are mostly ice infused with methane are good as fuel but dangerous to the environment.  Gas …

SM Foundation recently conducted its medical and dental mission in Sta. Ana, Cagayan Valley, and Santiago, Isabela, continuing is mission of providing healthcare access in underserved communities.  In collaboration with BDO Network, JCI Cauayan Bamboo, and the Local Government Unit of Isabela and Cagayan, the initiative in Cagayan saw volunteers, including doctors and healthcare professionals, provide over 600 vital services—from …

As if a romantic engagement between two people wasn’t enough, the engaged couple still held a party to announce to the world the officialdom of the fiance’s marriage proposal to his beloved. That was exactly what happened when future bride Mara Lopez and groom  Chandler Booth decided and carried out an engagement party in the US recently. Mara and Chandler …

The mirthful show business is painfully mourning the deaths of its luminaries recently. The bleak news started with the sudden demise of award-winning actress Jaclyn Jose due to myocardial infarction or a heart attack. While Jaclyn, Mary Jane Santa Ana Guck in real life, was being paid homage by the whole entertainment industry, veteran and iconic theater, film and television …

Turf Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC) celebrated its Grand Launch at the Lanson Place Grand Ballroom, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on February 20, 2024, marking a new era in sophisticated suburban living. Turf Residences redefines the concept of home, elevating from a mere dwelling to become a sanctuary for personal growth and self-expression. Aimed at young professionals, …

SMDC Good Stays, the official leasing and tenancy management arm of the real estate giant SM Development Corporation (SMDC), is a pioneering name in real estate solutions. It offers both short and long-term leases, along with unit maintenance services, to provide a hassle-free investment experience for its buyers. On March 2, SMDC Good Stays proudly unveiled its latest venture, the …

SM Makati witnessed an infusion of sophistication, modernity, and sporty elegance as Lacoste Watch unveiled three new captivating collections at its Pop-up store. The event, which commenced on March 4, 2024, showcased the Boston Collection, the Lacoste.12.12 Hero Collection, and the Santorini Collection, each reflecting Lacoste’s commitment to timeless design and versatility. The Lacoste Watch Pop-up store, located at SM …

HUGO Watches, renowned for its commitment to innovation and style, hosted an exclusive roadshow at SM Makati, presenting two groundbreaking collections, #LIT FOR HIM and #BRAVE. The Pop-up store, featuring these avant-garde timepieces, will remain open until March 31, 2024. The HUGO Watches #LIT FOR HIM Collection epitomizes a sleek, gender-neutral design with bold branding, offering a fun and colorful …

The Thai Trade Center in Manila, under the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) of Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, announced  the remarkable success of Thailand Week 2024, held from February 29 to March 3, 2024 at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City.  This year’s event stands as a notable achievement, as Thailand Week was presented in a new venue, …