Airforce City Hospital gets help from SM Foundation anew

Following the renovation of the out-patient department of the Air Force City Hospital for Phase 1 in 2022, SMFI goes back to the City Hospital to renovate the lounge/receiving area, hospital administrative area, emergency room and the radiology area (x-ray, utltrasound). On December 20, SMFI Executive Director for Health & Wellness Progam, Connie Angeles turned over to LtC Darwin R. …

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Coco Martin hosts a party for balikbayan discoverer, creatives of landmark film “Masahista”

Who is Ihman Esturco? Ihman Esturco is an artist, a former actor in the Philippines and the discoverer of Coco Martin’s second season in showbiz. He is now based in the US. Ihman and Coco have developed a unique friendship of long standing. Whenever he is in town, Martin pays him a visit and they paint the town red. This …

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Angelica Panganiban and Gregg Homan wed in US

After almost short of four years of being together, young actress Angelica Panganiban and businessman Gregg Homan finally formalized their union. In a very intimate matrimony in California, Angelica and Gregg tied the knog in the presence of their kith and kin from the Philippines and elsewhere. It was on the last day of 2023 that Angelica and Gregg walked …

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DFA reports no Filipino casualty in deadly Japan quake

No Filipino was among the eight reported casualties in the massive earthquake that struck central Japan on New Year’s Day, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported Tuesday. In a text message, DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega said the Philippine Consulate General in Nagoya continues to monitor all Filipinos living and traveling in the most affected areas. The Consulate …

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LPG price soars on New Year

The price of cooking gas hiked between P3.40 to P3.45 per kilogram on the first day of 2024. Petron said it hiked its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices by P3.40 per kg or P37.40 per 11-kg cylinder tank for January, while the Solane-branded LPG increased by P3.45 per kg or P37.95 per 11-kg cylinder tank. Meanwhile, oil companies also announced …

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2023 Showbiz Year-ender

2023 brought many things, good and bad, and everything in between, to showbiz. Let’s start with the not-so-good like deaths.  The whole Philippines and the world was shocked when veteran and award-winning actor Ronaldo Valdez, Ronald James Dulaca Gibbs in real life, was pronounced dead on December 17 by the Quezon City Police Department for alleged suicide by shooting. The …

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New year, new phone! Get up to 70% savings with vivo this 1.1 Sale

vivo is ushering in the New Year with a bang, offering Filipinos an opportunity to embrace the latest in smartphone technology with the 1.1 New Year Deals. The limited-time promotion promises savings of up to 70% on an array of cutting-edge vivo phones, including the latest V29 Series 5G – the Aura Portrait Master 2.0. On January 1, tech enthusiasts …

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MR.DIY Philippines Recognized for Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion at Creador ESG Impact Awards 2023

MR.DIY Philippines proudly announces its victory in the prestigious Creador ESG Impact Awards 2023, winning in Category II: Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion. The awards, initiated by Creador, aim to celebrate and encourage Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices among its portfolio companies. MR.DIY Philippines stood out in the fiercely competitive category, showcasing a commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and …

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PHLPost welcomes 2024 with the Year of the Wooden Dragon Stamps

Here’s a treat for collectors. The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) released the colorful commemorative “2024 Year of the Wooden Dragon” postage stamps to welcome the New Year. In Chinese mythology, the Dragon is a symbol of strength, courage, creativity and innovation. 2024 is expected to be a year of potential and opportunity. Personality traits and other attributes are often connected …

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Rice farmers start availing of Rice Financial Assistance

Of the 2.38 million rice farmers tilling two hectares and below targeted to benefit from the Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA) Program, an initial 44,719 farmers have availed of the P5,000 unconditional cash grant between December 20 and 27 with the highest availment coming from the Cordillera Autonomous Region at 4251 farmers. Mandated under Republic Act (RA) No 11598, or the …

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