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Curiosity has a way of working out for creative fashion stylist Evalyn Mariano.  It was out of curiosity when she first entertained the idea of working abroad. “Lucky for me,  there was a Philippine agency that opened a position in Dubai that fits my qualifications and the rest, as they say, is history.”  Like most Overseas Filipino Workers, Evalyn found …

Actress Bianca King and Fil-Brit Ralph Wintle are expecting their first born soon. Bianca’s pregnancy has made all the Kings and the Wintles (Ralph is brother to Ben Wintle, Iza Calzado’s husband) happy and blissful about the union between their kin. King has been counting her interesting stage of motherhood for more than fifteen weeks. In her social media spaces, …

After the induction of the new set of officers and members of the Soroptimist International of Bagong Parañaque (SIBP) at the Manila Elks Club in Makati City, elected President Imelda Rivero-Vibar said she has an affinity with a number of small and big screen idols, one of them newscaster and actor Bon Vibar. “Bon is the first cousin of my …

Despite the pandemic, SM Foundation (SMFI) did not waver in its commitment to help send deserving public high school graduates to college. It was a commitment started by its founder, the late Tatang Henry Sy Sr. so that each SM scholar can help send another sibling to school and ultimately help in the improvement of their standard of living. SM …

As environmental issues are becoming increasingly pressing, Acer is urging more partners and suppliers to join forces in reducing harmful impacts to the environment and save valuable resources by transitioning toward a circular economy. With the growing number of natural disasters around the world triggered by climate change, constructive and collective action is needed to address the pressing issues.  Concerted …

The year’s Festival of the Moon brings new flavors that will give the festivities a more jubilant touch. Solaire’s special mooncake sets are filled with unforgettable richness and decadence – from the traditional baked variety, sweet snow skin kinds, and the light yet impactful Teochew pair. Gaze at the moon’s splendor this Mid-Autumn Festival while enjoying these delicacies crafted especially …

While every dream is born from one’s imagination, it is reality that often makes a way for people to turn that dream into a living, breathing passion. For Joshua Parayno, basketball and fitness are things he couldn’t imagine himself and his life without. “I don’t know what I would’ve become, hadn’t I joined my friends who were then into basketball.”  …

Enchanted Kingdom once again extends their support in providing a fun and healthy learning environment for students. Now on their 8th Brigada EsKwela, EK has adopted Kindergarten classrooms of Macabling Elementary School to be turned over after being repaired and repainted on August 22, 2022.  The first Brigada EsKwela dates back to May 30, 2012 and due to its success, …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. sworn into office the new members of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) in simple oathtaking ceremonies held recently. The state-run gaming firm will have as its new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alejandro H. Tengco, while appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer is Atty. Juanito L. Sañosa, Jr. …

On-demand delivery platform Lalamove delivered possibilities for the Megaworld Ironman 70.3 Philippines in Cebu last August 7 as it provided fast, seamless, and reliable deliveries for the premier endurance race. Lalamove partnered with Sunrise Events, the official organizer of IRONMAN 70.3, and mobilized its 6-wheel and 10-wheel vehicles to transport items for the event, such as tents and a-boards, as …