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Casino Plus is bringing the Christmas spirit of giving into the digital space with the launch of One Million Pesos For Every Hero. Thismeaningful holiday initiative empowers users to support extraordinary Filipinos simply by logging in. From December 15 to 31, every daily login on the platform will trigger a ₱1 donation from Casino Plus to a dedicated heroes fund, …

PINAGPAPALIWANAG ni dating Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) chairman Greco Belgica si dating Marikina 2nd District Rep. Stella Quimbo na harapin ang mga pagdinig ukol sa imbestigasyon ng maanomalyang flood control projects. Ipinunto ni Belgica na mahalaga ang boses ni Quimbo sa imbestigasyon dahil miyembro siya ng bicameral conference committee at nagsilbing vice chairperson ng House Committee on Appropriations sa deliberasyon …

PINAMAMADALI ni Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro ang pagpasa ng pondo sa Sangguniang Panlungsod para mabayaran ang utang sa Manila Water kaya naputulan ng suplay ng tubig ang buong Barangay Tumana na nagbigay ng pasakit sa mga residente. Sa isang formal letter na natanggap ng City Council,  kailangan na umanong bayaran ang partial na P15,000,000 na konsumo ng Barangay Tumana …

NGAYONG Kapaskuhan, mas sulit ang bawat gastos mo lalo kung may chance manalo ng malaki sa pamamagitan ng Maya. Sa pamamagitan ng #1 Digital Bank sa bansa, mas exciting maging Twinyonaryo at manalo ng P1-M para sa ‘yo at referral mo dahil pwede ka makakuha ng raffle sa pamamagitan ng pagbayad at paghiram ng pera sa Maya. At kung gusto mo …

SHOWBIZ KONEKni Maricris Valdez LIPA, isang lungsod sa Batangas na paboritong local destination ng may akda ng 60 Dream Holidays Around the World, si Ms Christine Dayrit. Ito ang naibahagi ng dating Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB) chair nang ilunsad ang librong koleksiyon ng kanyang mga travel article na lumabas sa The Philippine Star simula 2000, sa Cultural Centre of Lipa Lobby sa Lipa, Batangas noong Lunes, December 15, …

PUMASOK ang SM Supermalls sa bagong yugto ng world-class sports destinations sa paglulunsad ng kauna-unahang pinagsamang adidas rooftop football at retail hub sa rehiyon Muling itinaas ng SM Mall of Asia (MOA) ang pamantayan para sa mga pandaigdigang sports destination sa paglulunsad ng kauna-unahang adidas Football Park at adidas Football Specialty Store sa Timog-Silangang Asya. Pinagtibay ng adidas at SM …

We are pleased to share with you the list of events and activities in Araneta City this coming weekend, from December 18 to 24, 2025.     ARANETA CITY CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES             UNITED DIVERSITY 3: SOLSTICEA CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITIONSmall Room, Gateway GalleryUntil Dec. 20, 2025 (Saturday)Over 45 participating artists will showcase their works in diverse …

Erick Su, Head of ArenaPlus under DigiPlus Interactive Corp. at the G2E Asia PH 2025. As the brand’s effort in promoting a safer and enjoyable gaming space for Filipinos, BingoPlus, together with its affiliate brands ArenaPlus and GameZone, furthered its campaign at the G2E Asia PH Panel held last December 10 and 11 at the Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom in …

BingoPlus, the country’s leading digital entertainment platform, amped up the excitement with a fun-filled mall show and special BP Studio guesting featuring the iconic SexBomb Girls. SexBomb Girls performing at the BingoPlus’ Light Up The Christmas Tree mall show Rochelle Pangilinan, Aira Bermudez, Mia Pangyarihan, Evette Onayan, Weng Ibarra, Monic Icban, Cheche Tolentino, Jacky Rivas, Mae Acosta, and Cynthia Yapchingco …

BingoPlus, the country’s leading digital entertainment platform, sponsored the annual President’s Cup, which celebrated the strengthened vision between the two renowned golf courses in the country. The 2025 President’s Cup held at the Tagaytay Midlands  Golf Club The President’s Cup is an official sporting event of the Tagaytay Midlands Golf Club in Talisay, Batangas, and the Tagaytay Highlands Golf Club …

The Arnold Janssen Kalinga (Kain-Aral-Ligo-NG-Ayos) Foundation continues to live out its mission of restoring dignity and hope among homeless persons, the poor, and other marginalized sectors through a special Christmas outreach activity organized this year by Ms. Anna Donita S. Tapay, a long-time advocate and active partner of the foundation. A non-profit, faith-based organization in the Philippines, the Arnold Janssen …

CITY OF MALOLOS — In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Philippine liberation from Japanese occupation, documentary films from the SINEliksik Bulacan DocuFest were featured last December 9 in Ermita, Manila at “Kasaysayan sa MET,” a program by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) that stages different forms …

2025 MSME Awardees and finalists gather at the SM for MSMEs Wall of Champions, joined by executives from SM Supermalls and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), to celebrate their achievements and enduring contributions to their communities. The Wall of Champions serves as a powerful tribute to the resilience, innovation, and nationwide impact of Filipino micro, small, and medium …

Back to BasicNATURE’S HEALINGni Fely Guy Ong Dear Sis Fely Guy Ong,                 Isang magandang araw po sa inyong lahat. Ako po si Merlinda Lanuza, 42 years old, isang work from home BPO employee pero sa loob po ng isang linggo ay may dalawang araw na kailangang sa office kami mag-work sa Quezon City.                 Una po ay nais naming …

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02 strengthened its science communication initiatives as it conducted Science That Sees: A Workshop on Videography for SciTech Storytelling. The workshop was held from December 11-12, 2025, at NGN Hotel focused on elevating the quality and consistency of visual outputs used in field documentation, project reporting, and public information materials, emphasizing the …

Moving the region closer to a truly VAW-free community, the Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) once again showed its strong and continued support for the nationwide advocacy to End Violence Against Women (VAW) as it joined the Department of Tourism Region 1 for this year’s “Orange Your Icon” activity under the 18-Day Campaign to End …

Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto has underscored that human security must be central to the Philippines’ national security, saying that real security lies in safeguarding everything that allows Filipino families to live with dignity and hope.  In his speech at National Security Summit 2025, Executive Secretary Recto said national security must be defined by the everyday issues that affect the …

MATINDING pinabulaanan ni dating Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda ang paratang na mayron siyang kinaalaman sa “insertion special provision” ng 2024 National Budget na naging basehan ng masalimuot na pagkuha ng bilyon-bilyong peso mula sa mga ‘Government Owned and Controlled Corporations’ (GOCC) o mga korporasyong pag-aari at kuntrulado ng gubiyerno gaya ng Philippine Health Insurance Corporation o PhilHealth.  Ang paratang …

Volunteers man the SM Foundation’s Mobile Clinic, providing assistance to patients undergoing electrocardiograms (ECGs) and X-ray procedures. Sharing the same mission of bringing quality healthcare closer to communities, SM Foundation, Bankers Institute of the Philippines (BAIPHIL), and Columban College collaborated on a medical mission in Olongapo City.  Serving more than 1,500 patients, the collaboration provided a range of services, including …

The SM Holiday Job Fair + Skills e-Hub officially opens at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall with national and local leaders in attendance. PASAY CITY, Philippines — Hundreds of Filipinos explored new career opportunities today as the SM Holiday Job Fair + Skills e-Hub opened at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, in partnership with the Office …

MALUGOD na tinanggap ng abogado at tagapagtaguyod ng karapatang pantao na si Lorenzo “Erin” Tañada III ang desisyon ng Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) Board of Medicine na ituloy ang pormal na imbestigasyon sa kasong administratibo laban sa mga opisyal ng Bell-Kenz Pharma Inc. na sina Dr. Luis Raymond Go at Dr. Viannely Berwyn Flores dahil sa umano’y hindi marangal at …

ni Niño Aclan MANANATILI sa detensiyon ng Senado ang mga dating opisyal ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), ang kontratistang si Curlee Discaya, at Bureau of Customs – Port of Subic Acting Chief of Assessment Juan San Andres sa Pasko at Bagong Taon, ayon kay Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III. Tugon ito ni SP Sotto sa mga …

The holiday season is here, and if you’re looking for the perfect presents for the tech lovers in your life, Cyberzone has you covered. From cutting-edge smartphones to immersive audio gear and creator-approved cameras, this year’s lineup brings together the best of innovation, style, and performance. Here are the Top 5 Tech Gifts to elevate your Christmas gifting. — ## …

The holidays are here, and nothing makes the season brighter than finding the perfect gift for the people you love. Whether you’re shopping on a budget or looking to splurge a little, SM Supermalls has curated a special Holiday Gift Guide filled with thoughtful picks for every personality. From moms and dads to your ates and kuyas, pet parents, gamers, …

Executives Shaking Hands. SM Supermalls and VFS Global leaders seal the partnership with a handshake during the MOA Signing at SM Supermalls Headquarters. Left to Right: Mr. Royston Cabunag, SM Supermalls AVP for Government Services Express, Mr. Steven Tan, SM Supermalls President, Mr. Atul Lall, VFS Global Regional Head for North Asia and Mr. Syed Shahen Shah, VFS Global Country …