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MATATAG. Maasahan. Mapagkakatiwalaan. Sa nakalipas na 40 taon, pinatunayan ng Palawan Group of Companies sa kanilang mga suki at pamilyang Pilipino ang dedikasyon na makapaglingkod nang tapat anumang oras, sa bawat sandali at hamon ng panahon. Mula sa payak na simula sa lalawigan ng Palawan, hanggang sa mahigit 1,000 sangay sa buong bansa, ang kumpanyang sinimulan ng magkabiyak na Bobby …

Manila, Philippines — SM Supermalls is celebrating 40 SUPER YEARS of retail excellence, community building, and unforgettable mall experiences with a grand anniversary blowout: over 3,500 amazing deals across 88 malls nationwide! From August 1 to September 9, 2025, SM is giving shoppers the ultimate treat with a wave of exclusive discounts, promos, and limited-time offers through the SM Malls …

QUEZON CITY — This August, the future of gaming and tech innovation takes center stage as SM Supermalls officially kicks off Tech Fair 2025 with the high-energy Northern Playcon at The Block, SM North EDSA — a month-long spectacle that promises to electrify tech enthusiasts, gamers, and mallgoers alike. Running the entire month of August, Northern Playcon brings together the …

ISANG grupo ng mga batang mambabatas na kilala bilang House Hotshots ang nagsusulong ng makabuluhang reporma sa ika-20 Kongreso, pinangungunahan ng Negros Occidental 3rd District Rep. Javier Miguel “Javi” Benitez. Inihain ni Benitez ang panukalang batas na lilikha ng National Climate Resilience Institute (NCRI), isang sentrong pang-agham at patakaran na tututok sa pagtugon at pag-angkop ng bansa sa lumalalang banta …

MA at PAni Rommel Placente INAMIN ni Ashley Ortega sa interview sa kanya ng negosyanteng si Anna Magkawas, na naadik siya for a while sa alak dahil sa mga pinagdaanang personal issues. Sabi ni Ashley, “There was a time that I was an alcoholic.” Naaalala pa raw niya ‘yung mga araw na talagang tumatakas siya sa kanilang bahay para bumili ng mga alak …

DigiPlus Interactive Corp., through its social development arm BingoPlus Foundation, has once again extended support to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) by helping expand its reach to individuals in urgent need. As the DSWD opened a new Crisis Intervention Unit (CIU) satellite office in Quezon City, BingoPlus Foundation contributed essential furniture and logistical support to enhance the …

INIANUNSIYO ng Social Security System (SSS) na maglalabas sila ng revised Calamity Loan Program (CLP) guidelines na naglalayong tulungan ang mga miyembro sa mga lugar na idineklara sa ilalim ng State of Calamity (SOC) dahil sa iba’t ibang natural na kalamidad, kabilang ang Tropical Storm Crising na tumama sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng Filipinas na may malakas na hangin at …

As calls to ban online gambling grow louder, longtime liquor retailers are reminding policymakers of a hard-earned truth: prohibition doesn’t eliminate vice. It only pushes it out of sight, making it more dangerous, more predatory, and harder to control. Ralph Lim Joseph, owner of Ralph’s Wines & Spirits, one of the country’s most enduring liquor store chains, draws a direct …

TIWALA at suportado ng mga katutubong Aeta at Remontado Dumagat ang mga programang pangkabuhayan ng non-governmental organization (NGO) na Aredumstrico na pinamumunuan ni Suprema Bae Kalikasan Lorilyn I. Tobias. Dahil dito nagkaroon ng pakikipagpulong ang mga Tribal chieftain mula sa Zambales, Bulacan, at Bangsamoro sa tanggapan nito sa Brgy. Ulingao, San Rafael, Bulacan. Hinimok ni Bae Kalikasan, ang mga Chieftain …

ANG mahal mabuhay sa panahon ngayon, lalo pa’t patuloy ang pagtaas ng presyo ng mga bilihin saan mang sulok ng mundo. Pero sa Filipinas, hindi kailangang gumastos nang malaki para sumaya. Kahit marami ang kinakapos, nakahahanap tayo ng paraan para ngumiti. Hindi laging nabibili ang saya para sa maraming Pinoy. Kadalasan, tayo ang gumagawa nito. Kung may brownout, solb ka …

THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region I proudly took part in the Negosyo Learning Series 2025, a capacity-building initiative by the City Government of San Fernando, La Union, held at the La Union Trade Center. Representing DOST Region I were Science Research Specialist II Justin Madrid and Carla Joyce B. Cajala who were invited as resource speakers during …

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Camiguin, led by Provincial Science and Technology Director Joanne Katherine R. Banaag, conducted a monitoring activity on July 4, 2025, to assess the performance and impact of the Portable Solar Speed Drying Trays (PORTASOL) deployed in Sagay, Camiguin. This initiative aims to empower local micro-entrepreneurs by enhancing productivity through sustainable technology. PORTASOL units …

MAYNILA — Ipinagmamalaki ng Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) ang opisyal na pagtatalaga kay Nelson S. Santos bilang bagong Chairman at Director for Media Affairs ng samahan. Si G. Santos ay hindi na bago sa PAPI at sa larangan ng pamamahayag. Siya ay nagsilbing Pangulo ng PAPI sa loob ng tatlong termino mula 2015 hanggang 2025, na may …

LIFE is expensive, but joy doesn’t have to be. In this time of soaring prices, when the rest of the world says, “You can’t afford happiness.” Filipinos say, “Watch us find it anyway.” Because joy, to us, isn’t something we buy, it’s something we make. When there’s no electricity, we bring out the guitar. When onions hit P700 a kilo, …

Director Joell Lales, current head of the DA-BAR, led the agency’s visit to the world-class research, development, and manufacturing facility of BauerTek located in Guiguinto, Bulacan. The collaboration between DA-BAR and BauerTek stands as proof that the Philippines’ agricultural wealth is yielding advancements in science, technology, and the national economy. BauerTek is renowned for producing natural-based supplements that help combat …

PINASINAYAAN ng Las Piñas City Government ang bagong gawang 2-storey evacuation facility sa Golden Acres Subdivision, Barangay Talon Uno bilang bahagi ng tuloy-tuloy na mga hakbang sa pagpapalakas ng lokal na paghahanda sa pagdating ng kalamidad para sa kaligtasan ng mamamayan. Pinangunahan nina Mayor April Aguilar at Vice Mayor Imelda Aguilar ang seremonya ng inagurasyon kasabay ng pagbasbas sa naturang …

In a world of cookie-cutter cafés, Boris Café in Barangay Baliti, City of San Fernando, Pampanga offers something refreshingly different—a cozy coffee shop paired with an 8-hole mini golf course. Co-founded by Iñigo Santos and Joy Bautista, Boris Café was born from the duo’s shared love for coffee and golf. “Why not have both the comfort of a café and …

MANILA — In a strong show of confidence and commitment to the future of Philippine journalism, Supreme Court Associate Justice Raul B. Villanueva has expressed his full support for the newly installed leadership of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI), headed by President Rebecca Madeja-Velásquez and Chairman/Director for Media Affairs Nelson S. Santos. Justice Villanueva’s affirmation is regarded …

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has conferred honors to exemplary technical vocational education and training (TVET) programs in the country through the agency’s System for TVET Accreditation and Recognition (STAR) Awards Program. The recognition was awarded during the 7th National Quality TVET Forum held on July 8 at the Hilton Manila Hotel, Pasay City, with the theme ““Empower, Innovate, Transform: Cultivating …

To recognize the outstanding achievements of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Region 1, the Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1) conducted an on-site evaluation for the Calendar Year 2025 Search for the SETUP 4.0 Awards for MSMEs and the SETUP Praise Awards from July 7 to 10, 2025. The regional evaluation mission, covering all …

The new Superman movie just dropped, reminding us that being a hero doesn’t require superpowers. Sometimes, all it takes is showing up and giving a part of yourself, literally. If you’re thinking about donating blood but don’t know where to begin, start here. From what to eat to what to wear, here’s a quick guide to help you prep (and …

ALAM MO NA!ni Nonie Nicasio SINA Teejay Marquez at Korean actor na Choi Bo Min ang dalawang bagong brand ambassadors ng BlueWater Day Spa. Last July 10, pormal nang ipinakilala ang dalawa bilang “new faces” of BlueWater Day Spa na 20 years na sa business. Ang launching ay ginanap sa Westin Plaza. Dito’y nabanggit ni Teejay na nag-eenjoy siyang magpa-spa, partikular sa services na ito. “The Balinese Massage helps me recover …

SHOWBIZ KONEKni Maricris Valdez DUMAGUNDONG ang Big Dome noong Sabado ng gabi, July 12 sa pagbabalik sa Pilipinas ng Utimate Oppa, Park Seo-Jun para sa Century Tuna’s Ultimate Fan Fest na inorganisa ng Wilbros Live. Tinupad ng Ultimate Fan Fest, na inorganisa ng Century Tuna, ang ilan sa mga wildest fantasy ng mga tagahanga kabilang ang isang pribilehiyo na makipag-date ng dalawang minuto kasama si Seo-jun. Kitang-kita …

PUSH NA’YANni Ambet Nabus INILUNSAD ng mWell’s advocacy campaign ang official wellness anthem na I Am Well.  In collaboration with Asia’s Songbird, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and award- winning composer Jonathan Manalo, ipinarinig sa ilang mga piling media friend, kasama sina  Dingdong Dantes at Charo Santos ang anthem. Ipinakita pa nina Ms Charo at Dong ang mga suot nilang relo at singsing mula sa mWell, na agresibo nga ang kampanya para …

A new era of wellness begins as BlueWater Day Spa unveils its newest brand ambassadors. From left: Korean actor and ambassador Choi Bo Min and Filipino actor-singer Teejay Marquez pose for the official campaign reveal. For 20 years, BlueWater Day Spa has been that go-to space — the quiet sanctuary in the middle of everyday rush. Known for its curated …