San Juan Predators score back-to-back wins in PCAP chessfest

Defending champion San Juan Predators subdued Camarines-Iriga Eagles, 12-9, and Tacloban Vikings, 17.5-3.5, while Negros Kingsmen overwhelmed Quezon City Simba’s Tribe, 18-3, and Rizal Towers, 15-6, to keep the lead in their respective divisions in the 2023 PCAP All-Filipino Conference chess team championships recently. IM Paulo Bersamina, IM Jan Emmanuel Garcia, WIM Jan Jodilyn Fronda and IM Ricardo de Guzman …

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SM Supermalls, SM Cares to join Earth Hour 2023

SM Supermalls, together with its corporate social responsibility arm SM Cares, is joining the rest of the world in observing Earth Hour this coming March 25 as the company renews its commitment to environmental stewardship. This year’s Earth Hour is all about “creating the Biggest Hour for Earth,” and those who want to participate in the global activity are encouraged …

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ASHLEY PARK BRINGS SONG AND DANCE TO SKECHERS

Skechers takes center stage with acclaimed Broadway and television star Ashley Park in a stylish musical campaign for the brand’s popular Skechers Uno fashion sneakers. Currently seen in the hit Netflix series Emily in Paris, the Grammy, Critics Choice, and Tony-award nominated performer is backed by an ensemble as she executes a flawless original song and dance about Skechers and …

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RCBC redefines “Priority” thru Hexagon Club

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has ushered in an exciting and new era of customer experience that goes beyond the traditional definitions of Priority. The RCBC Hexagon Club Priority is the newest exclusive program designed to further enrich banking experience with more distinct perks and privileges that ensure clients get the best potential for their wealth.  Optimized priority benefits include …

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Austrian Embassy Manila, DICT, EURAXESS ASEAN, UP NISMED and EURAXESS ASEAN Launch First Women in STEAM Summit in the Philippines

Seeking to inspire and encourage more women to break barriers as they take the path towards STEM learning and careers, the Austrian Embassy in Manila, the Department of Information and Communications Technology, and UP National Institute of Science and Mathematics Education and EURAXESS ASEAN successfully held the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) summit on 08 March …

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Digital violence through stalkerware showing little sign of slowing according to new Kaspersky report

Last year, nearly 30,000 mobile users globally were targeted by stalkerware – secret surveillance software used by domestic abusers to track victims – according to the latest Kaspersky State of Stalkerware 2022 report. The State of Stalkerware is an annual report by Kaspersky which aims to provide a better understanding of the number of people globally who are affected by …

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SM Foundation aids quake-hit Türkiye, Syria

In solidarity with earthquake-hit countries Türkiye and Syria, SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI) sent aid through the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) last Feb. 27, 2023. Represented by SM Foundation Health and Medical Programs Executive Director Connie Angeles, SMFI handed 200 units of gasoline generators to PRC to provide power to the quake-stricken Türkiye and Syria. Additionally, the social good arm of …

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The Unilab Foundation organizes KoneKwentuhan Classroom Sessions at De La Salle Santiago Zobel

As 10th-grade students prepare to enter senior high school, where they will choose their strand of study, mentors can act as navigators in propelling their passion forward. Through KoneKwentuhan Classroom Sessions, the Unilab Foundation gathered STEM professionals across different disciplines to share insights and guide the next generation of leaders and innovators. The classroom sessions commenced at De La Salle …

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Vibrant prospects ahead for PH-Japan trade and investments ties

The business matching event held during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s official working visit to Tokyo, Japan in February 2023 generated USD 620.72 million and USD 22.67 million in trade and investment leads, respectively, based on the submitted reports of the private sector participants. Companies from manufacturing, construction and infrastructure, real estate, communication and information technology, energy, and other fields …

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Manila Water implements measures in the East Zone for continuous water supply during the summer months

Supporting the call from the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) to ensure water supply during the dry months, Manila Water has begun implementing measures to maximize production of its treatments plants and water sources, as it prepares for the expected increase in demand in summer. The water concessionaire started carrying out initiatives to meet demand while ensuring adequate water …

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