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The SM College Scholarship Program, pioneered by the visionary Henry ‘Tatang’ Sy Sr., has transformed the lives of over 4,000 graduates, empowering them to hone their skills and uplift their family from the intergenerational cycle of poverty. Continuing the mission of the SM group founder, SM Foundation will once again open the scholarship application for academic year 2024-2025 from February …

After a long while, Superstar Nora Aunor strikes again on TV–her birth home. Noranians all over the world must be celebrating the return of their idol on the small screen. Nora stars in the GMA Network afternoon prime drama “Atty. Lilet Matias” which she co-stars again with Jo Berry whom she starred in the highly charged and top-rated teleserye “Onanay.” …

AOI Katsura savored her time in the Philippines so much last year that she wants a second serving. And the world no. 25 and Japan’s top-ranked player will get a chance to do just that as she returns for Manila Hustle 3×3 Season 2 on Feb. 3 and 4 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. Katsura will spearhead …

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Mel Robles on Monday said they are opening their doors to members of the Senate Committee on Games and Amusements, for them to observe how the lotto games are being done and come up with an objective conclusion and recommendations on the matter. GM Robles explained they are confident that their lottery processes …

A two-time Olympian, a former PBA Rookie of the Year, one of the most accomplished collegiate coaches in the country, a one-time college star who surprisingly never got to play in the PBA, and a cage icon who’s well-loved by Filipino basketball fans. They are some of the great names who will be remembered posthumously during the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine …

Assemble for the epic Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Attack on Titan collaboration! The famous multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) will feature heroes Yin as “Eren Jaeger,” Fanny as “Mikasa Ackerman,” and Martis as “Levi Ackerman,” who’ll go against the massive Titans to avoid being devoured. The new collaboration will enable players to experience both the omnidirectional mobility gear utilized …

President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. said that the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), celebrating its 34th founding anniversary, has been fulfilling its mandate and duty to promote inclusivity in sports and deliver the best services for the national athletes. “For nearly three and a half decades, the Commission has done and fulfilled its duty. The fruits of their labor should not …

SM Foundation, Inc., the social good arm of the SM Group, has been honored with eight accolades at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards, showcasing the organization’s excellence in communication and commitment to social development. In Division 1: Communication Management, SM Foundation received three accolades: Revitalizing the SM Foundation Brand: Embracing the Joy of Social Good, Inclusivity, and Engagement (Excellence Award, …

Shell Pilipinas continues to uphold its legacy in the Philippines as a partner in the country’s progress for over a century. More than a fuels provider, Shell has taken an active role in energizing Filipino lives for 110 years through innovative products and services, good governance, and relevant social development programs. Throughout the year, the company will be celebrating the …

Scientists from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) have transformed the anticancer compound deguelin into a novel class of compounds that show promise as safer and more effective treatments for colon, lung, and breast cancer. Originally used as a pesticide and fish poison, concerns arose regarding the safety of administering deguelin to humans once it …