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George T. Yang, the founder and owner of McDonald’s in the country, has always valued education. He believes that it is something that not only benefits the learner, but their family, community, and the country as well. This is why when he established the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philippines, Inc. (RMHC) in 1995, he made education as one …

SM scholar Irish Tañada visits her brother and parent’s grave after passing the Mechanical Engineering Board Examination It’s been years since the pandemic hit and altered people’s lives forever. But for some, the lessons it taught are still vivid, as if everything took place just yesterday. The same is true for SM scholar alumna Engr. Irish Tañada, who recently passed …

Galderma, a leader in medical aesthetics, is excited to announce the launch of Sculptra®, the original collagen biostimulator and a revolutionary treatment that offers patients a non-invasive and long-lasting solution for skin rejuvenation. Sculptra® is made from a biocompatible material called poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA). This unique material has been used in medical devices for decades and is well-known for its …

Sustainability has become an essential and crucial component of a financial institution’s success vis-à-vis the growth of the country it serves.  Recognizing this, the Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) has fully embraced sustainability in the Philippine banking industry. RCBC’s dedication to sustainability has not gone unnoticed. The bank was recently honored at The Asset ESG Corporate Awards 2022 held in …

The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) joined the inauguration of the new world-class Balingasag Public Market in Barangay Waterfall, which is expected to be a center of commerce for the people of Balingasag and its neighboring towns. Balingasag Municipal Mayor Alexis S. Quina alongside LANDBANK Vice President Jimmy P. Arco and Assistant Vice President Josephine B. Mercadal, led the …

Shell Pilipinas Corporation sustains its recovery momentum by generating Php4.1 billion net income in 2022, up by 6% from Php3.9 billion the previous year. This was achieved amidst a challenging year with high inflation, fuel price volatility brought by the Russia-Ukraine war, and Philippine Peso depreciation. The energy company’s 2022 gains are attributed to its strong marketing performance as the …

THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) heeded the call to help the families and individuals who are gravely affected by the massive oil spill in the waters of Oriental Mindoro by joining a relief-giving mission on March 28, 2023. The state-run gaming agency distributed 6,000 food and non-food packs to 3,000 recipients in the town of Pola. Most locals …

As the local gaming industry continues to gain momentum, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is optimistic that performance growth remains on the horizon as the agency aims for P244.84 billion industry gross gaming revenues (GGR) for 2023. In the 2023 Performance Scorecard submitted by PAGCOR to the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG), the forecasted GGR for this year …

The multi-awarded Kia EV6 – Kia Philippines’ flagship vehicle – will lead its other models in showcasing the brand’s technology, innovation, design direction as the country heads towards a sustainable and zero-emission road.  This was emphasized by Joey Hong, the head of sales from Kia Asia Pacific, who represented the newly-appointed president and CEO of K-PAC Kevin Ahn, during the …

The Hyundai’s all-electric vehicle – the Ioniq 5 – together with the Creta, Staria, Stargazer, and Tucson were paraded once again by Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) at the SM Aura Premier in BGC last weekend to serve as the first stop of the brand’s Hyundai Mobility Experience, a tour of different local cities designed to give more Filipinos access …