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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 …

The Saint Teresa of Calcutta Award (STCA) has announced the 2021 and 2022 winners of the distinguished Philippine-based humanitarian awards after a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic.  Angela Maria “Beth” Luna Pangan was named the 38th STCA awardee for 2021, while Consuelo Misa Balbero was recognized as the 39th STCA awardee for 2022. Both awardees were commended for their …

It must be the dawn of a new era in Philippine cinema when a filmmaker as Joselito Altarejos, also known as Jay Altarejos (“Pink Halu-Halo,” “Ang Lalake Parola,” “Ang Lihim ni Antonio,” “Unfriend,” “Jino to Mari” etc. has mouthed courageous soundbites during his self-initiated event, “Alt-rHeroes” to celebrate his fifteen years in filmmaking at the Mowelfund last Satruday afternoon. “Kailangang …

HYUNDAI Motor Philippines is now the official distributor of the Korean brand cars in the country as it ushers in world-class cars that would surely compete among the best in every segment of the booming local car industry. It also introduced its new set of management that promises to make the brand a big one in the future in the …

THE Department of Education’s Brigada Eskwela got a big boost when the Honda Cars Philippines provided health and safety materials and equipment to Don Jose Integrated High School recently in Santa Rosa, Laguna. With the theme “Brigada Eskwela: Tugon sa Hamon ng Ligtas na Balik Aral,” the program aims to ensure that schools are safe and prepared for the reopening …