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Unilever Philippines recently renewed its partnership with long-time partner, Linis Ganda, the biggest network of junkshops, waste pickers, and recyclers in the country. Linis Ganda has been Unilever’s plastic collection partner since 2017 in its long-running flagship program, “Misis Walastik”, a community-based waste collection and education program for flexible plastics, such as sachets, plastic bags, and other single-use packaging.  “We …

Philippine cinema is mourning the death of one of its excellent directors. Amable Aguiluz VI, also known as Tikoy Aguiluz of the famed masterpirces “Boatman,” “Bagong Bayani,” “Rizal sa Dapitan,” “Segurista,” “Biyaheng Langit,” “Tatsulok,” among other notable works, passed away of an undisclosed cause. Tikoy, founder of Cinemanila International Film in 1999 and co-founder with the late Virginia Moreno of …

SM Scholarship helps shape real-world-ready scholars We’re familiar with how scholarships open the door to academic dreams, alleviating financial burdens and allowing for focused studies. Yet, their significance goes beyond the classroom. Scholarships, such as those provided by SM Foundation, are not just educational opportunities; they ignite personal growth, empowerment, and the realization of potential. The educational support nurtures essential …

This is the bread of your dreams: Guilt-free, handcrafted, and freshly baked every day.   As the first gluten-free bakery in the Philippines, Baking Therapy—the wholesome  bakery by Healthy Options—is transforming its kiosk at Shangri-La Plaza in  Mandaluyong City to a full-fledged café offering freshly-baked breads made with healthy  and wholesome ingredients.  Whipping up innovative and classic breads and pastries for …

As March approaches, excitement builds for the Filipina CEO Circle (FCC) Women’s Run PH on March 10 at SM By the Bay North Fountain. With just under a month to go, we extend a warm invitation to all to join this extraordinary event celebrating the strength, resilience, and accomplishments of women from diverse backgrounds.  RUNRIO, the organizer of Women’s Run …

MR.DIY PHILIPPINES, the household name synonymous with affordability, variety, and quality, proudly announces a significant milestone in its journey as a retail trailblazer in the Philippines. With the opening of its 500th store, MR.DIY Philippines continues to redefine the true meaning of expansion in the retail format. Pioneering Progress: MR.DIY Balagtas, Bulacan, the inaugural MR.DIY Store in the Philippines, paving …

With the popularity of online dating and the prevalence of online interactions, it’s harder to spot the so-called ‘red flags’ today than ever before. This is why leading fiber broadband provider Converge teamed up this Safer Internet Month with citizen cyber education organization Scam Watch Pilipinas to outline the do’s and don’ts when it comes to finding love online.  “When …

Dr. Gerry Bagtasa of the UP Diliman College of Science – Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (UPD – CS IESM) took flight with NASA last Sunday, February 11, 2024, as part of an air pollution measurement campaign called ASIA-AQ (Airborne and Satellite Investigation of Asian Air Quality).  NASA817—more specifically the NASA DC-8 plane—is an airborne science laboratory based in …

Worldbex Services International, the leading event organizer in the country, hosted a momentous Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing during the exhibitors’ orientation for WORLDBEX 2024, held at SMX Convention Center Manila on February 7,2024. (from left) Arch. Francisco Flameño Jr. – WSI Executive Director, Mr. Joseph Ang – WSI Founding Chairman, Mr. Ronnie Traballo – President of LACISAP, Mr. Rowland …

The Figaro Coffee Group, a stalwart in the Philippine food and beverage industry, proudly presented its quarterly financial report for the period spanning October 1 to December 31, 2023, demonstrating robust growth and a solid financial standing. The company saw improvements in top-line sales, bottom-line margins, enhanced store operations, strengthened commissary capacities, and laid the groundwork for further growth in …