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The day award-winning actress Cherie Gil died last August 5, 2022, Max Eigenmann was in iconic fashion designer Albert Figueras’ atelier in Makati City. Max at the time was excited and cheerful in fitting the frocks Albert made for her. “Ang saya-saya pa ni Max habang nagsusukat ng mga gown ko (Max was very happy fitting in my creations for her),” informed Figueras who created …

Megaworld, the Philippines’ biggest developer of integrated urban townships, achieved a net income of P6.7 billion during the first half of 2022, 26% higher than the P5.4 billion registered during the same period last year. Attributable net income also recorded an 18% increase to P5.9 billion in the first half of this year from P5.0 billion during the first six …

“Besides the fact that I was pleasantly surprised with how jam-packed Okada was to celebrate the brand’s 50th anniversary, what made it special was the communal experience – the guests had a clear understanding of what the brand was all about,” Managing Director of Porsche Design Manila, Washington and Adrenaline Group of Companies, Hans Yao, shared.  Okada Manila was brimming …

ICTSI’s latest innovation grants port users real-time access to critical logistics data across ICTSI’s global operations. Using the app, port stakeholders can monitor trucks, containers and vessels, as well as view payment estimates from corresponding ICTSI terminals in advance. These services enable port users to optimize their shipping experience through ICTSI and reduce costs. “As the largest independent port operator …

The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) quickly deployed a mobile automated teller machine (ATM) to the Municipality of Bangued, Abra starting 29 July 2022, to service the cash requirements of customers in the province in the aftermath of the recent 7.0-magnitude earthquake that badly hit parts of Northern Luzon. Stationed at the LANDBANK Bangued Branch, the LANDBANK Mobile ATM …

As Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) celebrates its 59th anniversary on 8 August 2022, the state-run Bank remains committed to servicing the development requirements of small farmers, fishers, and other key players in the agri-business value chain, as loans to the agriculture sector reached P257.7 billion as of 30 June 2022.  The P257.7 billion total outstanding loans translate to …

Now on its 9th year, Suzuki and SM Supermalls partner again for a fun and rewarding 3-Day Sale activity. Shoppers get a chance to win a brand new Suzuki Burgman Street for every Php 1,000 purchase (accumulated or single receipt) in any participating merchant during the SM 3-Day sale. Suzuki will also have a display booth presenting its line-up of …

Stratpoint Technologies, a homegrown Filipino, born-in-the-cloud digital transformation enabler delivering enterprise-grade solutions, was recently named one of the finalists for one of the categories of AWS Partner Awards, which aims to recognize partners who are constantly innovating and providing solutions to ensure customer success. This year, Stratpoint has been selected as one of the finalists for the AWS Partner of …

By Mike G. Jamisola  The Department of Education (DepEd) and the National Commission on Senior Citizens (NCSC) are looking into the possibility of tapping qualified senior citizens to perform regular duties as volunteer teachers to help solve the country’s acute teacher shortage problem. NCSC Chairman Franklin Quijano said a good number of qualified and able older persons who are knowledgeable …

Hotel Sogo Celebrates 29 years of Resilience & Commitment to Excellence Hotel Sogo management and employees gathered together in a heart-warming occasion to celebrate its 29th Founding Anniversary in the evening of June 16 in Eurotel, North Edsa. For the first time, after two years, this year’s “Masipag” Employee and Loyalty awardees went up to the stage to receive their …