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Limited market information and market access are two major obstacles to increased smallholder farmers’ income. According to studies, farmers in grassroot communities often lack access to profitable, value-added markets. In the absence of critical supporting functions, such as infrastructure and service provision – farmers struggle to transform their traditional subsistence farms into a feasible commercially oriented production. Buyers, on the …

Conrad Manila toasts to all Dads this Father’s Day, June 19, with a well curated selection of gourmet offerings at its award winning restaurants and holistic treatments at Conrad Spa. Discover a sumptuous gastronomic feast of Dad’s favorites at Brasserie on 3. Executive Chef Warren Brown fires up the grill with a prime selection of cured meats and seafood, among …

The recent global health crisis impacted the lives of many but it has sparked solidarity, unity, and cooperation among Filipinos. During this trying time, we saw a full display of the spirit of bayanihan and the value of malasakit, as people stepped up to extend a helping hand to those who are in need. SM Development Corporation (SMDC) initiated various …

Insular Life (InLife), the country’s first and largest Filipino life insurance company, launches its new agency model to better respond to the growing and changing consumer needs for life and health protection and investments. “We recognize that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more Filipinos have become aware of the importance of financial planning and life insurance. We see that this …

Property giant’s 30-hectare The Mactan Newtown township in Cebu to host the world’s best endurance athletes in premier endurance event The IRONMAN 70.3 Philippines marks its return to Cebu in post-pandemic times in grand fashion with a new title sponsor, Megaworld’s The Mactan Newtown, as the race gets ready to welcome thousands of athletes from various parts of the world …

Face-to-face events are, without a doubt, back with a vengeance. And for many, this serves as the perfect excuse to start investing in new, trendy fashion pieces. But why stop there when you can further push your post-quarantine glow up with a newfound healthy radiance? Cetaphil Philippines, in partnership with premium multi-brand beauty destination, Look At Me, recently held an …

“Bayan Bayan:  Letters from Home” is a play about ordinary Filipinos exerting extraordinary means to cope with the realities of working overseas.   This classic play of Bienvenido Noriega Jr. is now a musical, co-produced by Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Erehwon Center for the Arts.  It is scheduled for show on July 15, 16 and 17, 2022, at …

The first Father’s Day in the United States was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. However, it was not until 1972—58 years after President Woodrow Wilson made Mother’s Day official—that the day honoring fathers became a nationwide holiday in the US. In the Philippines, Father’s Day is officially celebrated every third Sunday of June according to …

If you’re still thinking of what to do for Father’s Day, keep scrolling because we have answers.  Strap in cause SM Southmall’s SouthTopia will take you on a trip to the good ol’ days of fun and games with your dads – arcade games, pop collectibles, classic cards, and toys await! Mark your calendars and check out other fun activities, …

Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Head to SM Southmall and prepare to witness an avalanche of action from the region’s most promising amateur boxers and mixed martial arts fighters!  The UFC Gym, in partnership with SM Supermalls and SM Game Park, will be showcasing the country’s up-and-coming fighters at Musclecontest Philippines’ ‘King of the Fight 9,’ an …