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Beko Philippines is entering a new phase of business in their journey to bring the European brand to a sustainable lifestyle for Filipino customers. In celebration of its third year of operations, Beko announces its goal of being the number one European brand in the Philippine market in the next 5 years. “We are very happy to be holding this …

Interim Welterweight Champion Will “The Kill” Chope aims for revenge when he takes on Filipino challenger Brian Paule in Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) 85: UNDERDOG at the DD Night Club in Tomas Morato, Quezon City on June 2.  After capturing the vacant interim URCC belt against already-retired Filipino fighter Arvin Chan last December, the 32-year-old former Ultimate Fighting Championship …

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) and SM City Iloilo are inviting the public to visit the National Heritage Month (NHM) Philatelic Stamp Exhibit displayed at the lower ground level of SM Northpoint until May 15, 2023.  The exhibit was unveiled by Museum Director and National Commission for Culture and the Arts Executive Council Member Irene Magallon, who delivered the inspirational …

Two years after its fiber network reached the shores of Visayas and Mindanao, leading fiber internet provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc., continues to secure its position with its further expansion into the regions, particularly entering into high visibility and density areas such as Boracay. “Nationwide expansion and making sure we reach Filipinos’ homes is a long game. This is why …

Finishing fifth place but with more medals from last year was mission accomplished for Team Philippines at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games that officially came to a close on Wednesday evening. “The medal haul will speak for itself,” said Philippine Olympic Committee President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino, referring to the 58 gold, 85 silver and 117 bronze medals won in Cambodia—numbers …

ALL chess roads lead to Quezon City as Asia’s first GM Eugene Torre holds simultaneous exhibition chess matches with select students and alumni of E. Rodriguez Jr. High School in Mayon Ave., Quezon City on May 22. Torre will join ERJHS Alumni Sports Hall of Fame awardee IM Angelo Young in the special simultaneous exhibition matches organized by the ERJHS …

Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Richard “Dickie” Bachmann was all praises of Filipino athletes who fought tooth and nail to keep the country’s colors afloat in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games that’s about to end in Phnom Penh. “I am proud of our athletes,” Bachmann said on Tuesday. “I saw how they worked hard—with my own eyes—while preparing for the …

Experience the culture of the Visayas and Luzon as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) kicks off the summer festival season with their continued collaboration for Go Lokal! in Bayanihang Metro Caravan. Building upon the resounding success of the previous Bayanihang Metro Caravan x Go Lokal! collaboration in 2021 to 2022, the …

There are nasty and smear campaigns being thrown to winners of the recently concluded 2023 Miss Universe Philippines recently held at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena. The hurting words count the major winners as beauty contest “veterans.” Or the taunt “always a bridesmaid, never a bride.”  They included Michelle Dee, the newly crowned 2023 Miss Universe PH who has …

In a world where collaboration holds immense power, the impact of partnerships is truly remarkable. It is in the collective effort of individuals and organizations that we witness transformative changes unfold, especially for those often overlooked by society. Amidst the ever-evolving landscape, SM Foundation and UNIQLO Philippines have stood as steadfast partners, united in their mission to create positive social …