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PTFOMS, NAPOLCOM Ink Agreement to Strengthen Protection, Cooperation for Media Workers

PTFOMS, NAPOLCOM Ink Agreement to Strengthen Protection, Cooperation for Media Workers

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) and the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement today, 24 October 2025, marking a significant step toward creating a safer and more supportive environment for media workers across the country. Among the key initiatives is the establishment of an effective case referral and investigation system, designed to facilitate …

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DOST Cagayan Valley Reaffirms STI Support for Cooperatives

DOST Cagayan Valley Reaffirms STI Support for Cooperatives

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Cagayan Valley reaffirmed its commitment to empowering cooperatives through science, technology, and innovation (STI) as it joined the City Government of Tuguegarao in celebrating the 1st Tuguegarao City Cooperative Development Summit held recently in the city. The event, spearheaded by the Cooperative and Livelihood Development Office (CLDO), gathered cooperative leaders, partner regional line …

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5M in prizes and non-stop music excites ISP presented by BingoPlus Music Festival, with Alan Walker and OPM legends

BingoPlus International Series Music Festival

Millions of pesos are set to be donated by the Philippines’ leading digital entertainment platform, BingoPlus, and its social development arm, BingoPlus Foundation, together with the International Series Philippines, to the Philippine Sports Commission during The International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus Music Festival, happening on October 25 at the Aseana City Concert Grounds in Parañaque. The donation aims to …

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VIPs and Pros go hand in hand for the Pro-Am Tournament, before the International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus begins.

BingoPlus ISP Pro-Am

Professionals and amateurs teamed up as the golf course was set for the Pro-Am Tournament on October 22, swinging it together for a day of fun and learning about golf techniques. The VIP guests are from BingoPlus, CasinoPlus, ArenaPlus, GameZone, and other major partners, along with celebrities and the top five players from the Future Ace Program playing on the …

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SM Foundation recognizes 199 new graduates of its scholarship program

2025 SM Scholars with SM leaders

A batch that made history. SM Foundation honors its 199 scholar-graduates from Batch 2025, a milestone group with a record number of awardees: 8 Summa Cum Laude, 33 Magna Cum Laude, 47 Cum Laude, and 14 Academic Distinction recipients. In photo are the scholars with (front row, from left) SM Foundation Education Programs VP Eleanor Lansang, Henry Sy Foundation Executive …

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BingoPlus Mall Tour Bridges Fun and Charity as the BingoPlus Foundation Donates 150,000 USD for Sports Development

BingoPlus ISP Mall Tour

Bing Bing entertaining the crowd during the BingoPlus Mall Tour at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall BingoPlus, the country’s no. 1 digital entertainment platform, is gathering the finest local artists on an activity-filled mall tour at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on October 21-23 and SM City Sta. Rosa on October 21-26. The mall tour supports …

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BingoPlus welcomes the International Series in the Philippines with Filipino culture and hospitality

BingoPlus ISP

The prestigious golf tournament, International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus, officially arrived in the country. To kick off an exceptional week filled with exciting activities, world-class golf, and electrifying entertainment, a press conference and welcome gala was held on October 21, 2025 in Pasay. Presented by the country’s leading digital entertainment platform, BingoPlus, the event was attended by prominent media …

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Micesa 8 may prangkisa ng PCSO
STL SA QC, LUMARGA NA

Micesa 8 PCSO STL

ni ALMAR DANGUILAN LUMARGA na ang operasyon ng Small Town Lottery (STL) ng Micesa 8 Gaming Inc., matapos aprobahan ng Philippine Charity Sweepstake Office (PCSO) ang prangkisa ng kompanya. Sa pagbubukas ng operasyon nitong 20 Oktubre, nagsagawa ng motorcade ang bagong lisensiyadong operator ng STL sa lungsod, kapalit ng dating nagmamay-ari ng prangkisa na Lucent. Ang pagbabagong ito ay nagmamarka …

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Dakak Hosts the First-Ever Mi Ultimo Amor Bridal Expo in Northern Mindanao: A Grand Celebration of Love, Heritage, Fashion, and Creativity

Dakak Mi Ultimo Amor Bridal Expo

THE first-ever Mi Ultimo Amor Bridal Expo successfully took place on October 11–12, 2025, at Dakak Golf and Beach Resort, marking a historic milestone for the region’s wedding and fashion industry. This landmark event brought together an exceptional gathering of renowned local and international fashion designers, exhibitors, and creative professionals, all united to celebrate the artistry and culture of Filipino …

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GSIS Trustees Challenge ‘Illusory Growth,’ Blame Veloso for P8.8-Billion Losses

GSIS Money bagman

Current and former members of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Board of Trustees have accused GSIS President and General Manager Jose Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso of overseeing billions in investment losses while promoting what they called “illusory growth metrics” to paint a false picture of financial strength. The statement, issued days after several trustees formally demanded Veloso’s “immediate and irrevocable” …

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Inventor Edgardo Vazquez Honored Among 2025 Exemplary Senior Citizens

Edgardo Vazquez Senior Citizens

THE House of Representatives, through the Senior Citizens Party List, held the 2nd Gawad Parangal for Exemplary Senior Citizen 2025 at the Meeting, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) Event Center in Quezon City. The event celebrated the remarkable achievements and lifelong contributions of Filipino senior citizens who have made lasting impacts in their respective fields. Among this year’s distinguished awardees …

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Davao LGUs explore DOST Balik Scientist’s AI solutions improve traffic, urban mobility

Davao LGUs explore DOST Balik Scientist’s AI solutions improve traffic, urban mobility

Local Government Units (LGUs) across Davao Region are looking for opportunities to transform urban mobility, traffic management, and city planning using advanced AI-driven platforms. Traffic congestion and road safety continue to challenge many cities in the country, while traditional urban planning tools are often costly, complex, and slow, limiting their practical use for local governments and planners. To address this, …

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RSTL Attends Training on Nutrition Labelling and Quality Control Programs for Regional Labs

DOST RSTL Attends Training on Nutrition Labelling and Quality Control Programs for Regional Labs

LABORATORY Analysts from the DOST Northern Mindanao Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (RSTL) – Shelf-life Evaluation Laboratory successfully participated in the Training on Nutrition Labelling and Refresher Course on Laboratory Internal and External Quality Control Programs held on September 30 to October 1, 2025, at the DOST-FNRI Training Hall, Bicutan, Taguig City. The training was hosted by the Food and …

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BingoPlus and the BingoPlus Foundation build Filipino sports dreams while achieving global competitiveness

BingoPlus Foundation ISP

From left: Tom Potter, Manager of Event Operations for International Series, Angela Camins-Wieneke Executive Director of BingoPlus Foundation, and Ken Kudo General Manager of Asian Development Tour. The competition may have ended, but the path of aspiring Filipino athletes just started. Last October 19, new talents emerged and were acknowledged by the BingoPlus Foundation (BPF), International Series Philippines (ISP), and …

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PNHS Joins the Growing Network of STARBOOKS Beneficiaries

DOST PNHS Joins the Growing Network of STARBOOKS Beneficiaries

Peñablanca National High School (PNHS) in Camasi, Peñablanca, Cagayan, has officially joined the growing network of STARBOOKS beneficiaries in Region II following the successful installation of the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated KioskS (STARBOOKS). With more than 1,845 students and 102 dedicated teachers and staff, PNHS has long been a stronghold of inclusive and quality education in …

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DOST SARAI Ilocos Region Upskills Personnel In Geographic Information System

DOST SARAI Ilocos Region Upskills Personnel In Geographic Information System

To promote data-driven and location-based planning in science and technology programs, the Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), through its Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines (SARAI) unit, conducted a hybrid training on “Introduction to the Fundamentals and Basic Application of Geographic Information System (GIS)” on October 14, 2025, at the …

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Psoriasis Philippines Marks 20 Years with World Psoriasis Day 2025 Celebration

PsorPhil

Psoriasis Philippines (PsorPhil), the leading patient organization advocating for people living with psoriatic disease, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the country’s largest observance of World Psoriasis Day this year. The event will take place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Manila, with venue details to be announced on PsorPhil’s official social media channels. …

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BingoPlus together with Asian Development Tour and ISP takes Future Ace Candidates closer to their Filipino Sports Dream

BingoPlus ISP Future Ace

Future Ace Participants from left: Justin Uy, Laeticia Lacerna, Bianca Diokno, Lea Macapagal, Kevin Domantay, Mark Reboira, Billy Villareal, Ryan Tanco, Diego Salazar, and Influencers BingoPlus, having been a big supporter of the Philippine sports community, brought Filipino dreamers closer to their sports dream. Last October 15, Future Ace candidates had a world-class experience when they played with international and …

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Global EDM Meets OPM Greats at The International Series Music Festival presented by BingoPlus

BingoPlus International Series Music Festival

The ultimate fusion of music, sports, and purpose is just 1 week away! The country’s leading digital entertainment platform, BingoPlus, is turning up the volume for The International Series Music Festival presented by BingoPlus — a one-night celebration of sports entertainment and Filipino charity happening on October 25 at the Aseana City Concert Grounds in Parañaque. Carrying the inspiring theme …

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From almost losing hope to living the dream
Former SM scholars come full circle, serving the community that shaped them

SM scholars

A recent study shows that about 81 percent of Filipino senior high school graduates are able to continue to college. However, roughly 35 percent of them fail to complete their degree, largely due to financial constraints and other uncertainties. This reality is familiar to Gerald Mallari and Carlo Kristian Napucao. Once faced with the same challenges, both found hope through …

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SM Supermalls Kicks off Super Kids Month with 9th Annual Super Kids Day at SM City Bacoor
The 9th year of SuperKids Day kicked off SuperKids Month 2025 with a grand celebration of creativity, play, and imagination at SM City Bacoor.

SM Super Kids

SM Supermalls launched SuperKids Month 2025 with the 9th Annual SuperKids Day: Multiverse Mash-Up at SM City Bacoor last October 5. The event celebrated creativity, play, and imagination among families and kids. (L–R) SM Supermalls AVP for Digital Equity Sheena Rhia P. Ramos; SuperMom Nadine Samonte Chua with her SuperKids Heather, Titus, and Harmony; SM Supermalls EVP for Marketing Joaquin …

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Empowering Communities: BingoPlus launches Caravan 2025, and Branch Activations Nationwide as the International Series Philippines tees off this October

BingoPlus Caravan 2025 ISP

  BingoPlus brings the fun to Bulacan in support of the International Series PhilippinesOn October 12, the much anticipated BingoPlus’ Caravan 2025 officially hit the road and brought a wave of excitement in the province of Bulacan. Serving the local community and inviting the public to join the fun to Swing for Filipino Sports Dream and celebrate the nation hosting …

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Innovation and Sustainability in Focus at Northern Mindanao’s 2025 STI Week

DOST 10 RSTW

Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental — Science, technology, and innovation took center stage in Northern Mindanao as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 10 officially opened the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) on October 1–3, 2025, at the Bayfront Arena in Oroquieta City. The three-day celebration gathered key leaders from the DOST System, local government units, …

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SM Supermalls Dominates International Business Awards with All Community-Centric Wins

SM IBA feat

SM Supermalls once again proved its global excellence and heart for community as it clinched seven major awards at the 2025 International Business Awards (IBA) held in Lisbon, Portugal — an unbeatable victory that shines a spotlight on its community-driven programs and campaigns. [From L-R]: SAVP for Mindanao Marketing Russel D. Alaba and SAVP for North Luzon Marketing Jefferson S. …

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SMDC Shines Blue on World Mental Health Day
See how SMDC proudly lights up popular buildings blue in support of World Mental Health Day.

SMDC Shines Blue on World Mental Health Day

If you were walking around the Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex at about 7 PM last night, you might’ve noticed buildings glowing in blue. At first glance, you might assume it’s because of the “ber” months. But the real intention? To boldly stand with those fighting silent battles. The advocacy was made possible through the collaboration of the TADS Sales …

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