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Successful hired-on-the-spot (HOTS) applicants proudly pose after securing jobs at the SM Job Fair, highlighting how SM Supermalls continues to create real, immediate employment opportunities for Filipinos nationwide. As Filipinos continue to navigate a challenging job landscape, the search for meaningful and stable work remains a daily reality for many. Across all most-loved  SM Supermalls nationwide, job fairs are held …

SA BAWAT padyak ng gulong sa kalsada ng Marikina nitong Huwebes Santo, hindi lamang pawis at pagod ang aking dala—kundi mga tanong na unti-unting umuukit sa alaala ng kasaysayan. Ang “Padyak at Panata,” na sa unang tingin ay isang simpleng debosyon, ay naging isang paglalakbay tungo sa mas malalim na pag-unawa: na ang pananampalataya sa lupaing ito ay hindi maihihiwalay …

DEVA, ROMANIA – The Philippines has been honored with 2 Gold Medals and the Medicine Award at the International Exhibition of Inventiveness and Innovation – INVENTCOR 2026. The event recognized BauerTek Farmaceutical Technologies with its highest honors: 𝟐 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐬 (𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 & 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐍𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞) – for outstanding pharmaceutical innovation and technical excellence. 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 (𝐁𝐚𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐓𝐞𝐤 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐈𝐧𝐯. 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐍𝐢𝐱𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐳, …

The 2026 Luzon Regional Scientific Meeting officially opened on April 7, gathering leading scientists, policymakers, industry experts, and development stakeholders from across Luzon to advance science-driven solutions for sustainable development. Organized by the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Luzon Cluster, led by Department of Science and Technology – …

Bacolod City – There’s more reason to smile for the city’s residents as SM Foundation turns over two upgraded Barangay Health Stations serving nearly 27,000 residents across multiple urban barangays. The newly improved facilities, Barangay Mabini Health Station and ETCS Barangay Health Station, are part of SM Foundation’s growing network of community health facilities. Renovations designed to improve service delivery and …

In line with the celebration of Women’s Month and Fire Prevention Month, the Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), through the leadership of Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog, successfully conducted a Capacity Building Activity on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) and Disaster Preparedness on March 31, 2026, at the DOST Ilocos Region Multipurpose Hall in …

Pag-IBIG Fund said it shall maintain its 3% annual interest rate for qualified socialized housing loans under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program, keeping homeownership affordable at a time when the conflict in the Middle East continues to unsettle global oil markets and drive volatility in oil prices. The move supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s direction to …

  For a New Philippines, the newly appointed members of the Climate Change Task Force – Science and Technology for Environmental Progress (CCTF-STEP) took their oath to fulfill their vital role in protecting the environment through science and technology. The Climate Change Task Force (CCTF) operates under the supervision of the Climate Change Commission (CCC). The CCC aims to strengthen …

Sa paghahanda para sa Semana Santa, pinili ni PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. na personal na pangunahan ang pagtiyak sa seguridad sa buong Metro Manila—isang malinaw na pagpapakita ng aktibong pamumuno. Noong Abril 1, inikot niya ang mga terminal, simbahan, at iba pang mahahalagang lugar upang tiyakin na maayos at epektibo ang mga hakbang sa seguridad. …

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) formally launched the PROPEL Business Hub and Exhibit Center on March 31, 2026, at the PROPEL Hub-Executive Lounge, DOST Complex along General Santos Avenue in Taguig City, establishing a collaborative space aimed at accelerating the commercialization of Filipino innovations and strengthening the country’s science, technology, and innovation (STI) ecosystem. The PROPEL Business Hub …

Bacolod City –  Access to essential healthcare moves closer to communities as SM Foundation turns over two upgraded Barangay Health Stations serving nearly 27,000 residents across multiple urban barangays. The newly improved facilities, Barangay Mabini Health Station and ETCS Barangay Health Station, are part of SM Foundation’s growing network of community health facilities. Both facilities underwent renovations designed to improve service …

Hotel Sogo, through its corporate social responsibility arm Sogo Cares, recently marked the second year of its initiative “Unbreakable Love, Unstoppable Warriors,” a community-focused gathering dedicated to children living with cerebral palsy and their families. The activity was held in partnership with Cerebral Palsy Super Warriors Philippines Inc., a support-driven organization that advocates for children with cerebral palsy. The group …

The table is set for something special as a feast of firsts arrives at SM City Zamboanga. Known for its rich Chavacano heritage and a culture where meals are meant to be shared, the city’s love for good food takes center stage with a lineup of dining spots making their first-ever arrival in Zamboanga, bringing exciting new flavors to the …

As the Holy Week travel season arrives, and fuel prices continue to rise, electric vehicle (EV) drivers across the country can count on their most-loved SM Supermalls as a convenient recharging stop along their journey. SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, announced that with over 160 EV charging stations available across multiple SM locations nationwide, motorists …

PINALALAKAS ng Palawan Group of Companies ang proteksyon ng mga Pilipinong manlalakbay sa pamamagitan ng Palawan ProtekTODO Travel Insurance—isang abot-kaya at madaling kuning insurance na tumutugon sa karaniwang aberya sa biyahe gaya ng delayed flights, nawalang bagahe, at kanselasyon ng biyahe. Sa halagang nagsisimula sa ₱39 at may coverage na lampas ₱1.5 milyon, layunin ng programa na mabigyan ng praktikal …

A meaningful Amateur Songwriting Competition for a cause was successfully held recently under the theme “Creating Music, Changing Lives,” bringing together aspiring songwriters in a celebration of creativity, talent, and purpose. The event was a collaborative effort of CISAT Education, CISAT Foundation, and LMDA Records and Studio, aimed at providing a platform for emerging songwriters to showcase their original compositions …

Clark, Pampanga – March 2026  As Holy Week approaches—a time of quiet reflection, prayer, and devotion—Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible gaming platforms duly licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), reaffirms its commitment to supporting not only communities, but also the traditions that continue to shape them. Guided by its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) pillar …

ISA na namang Pinoy animation artist ang kinilala sa global entertainment stage. Dahil sa galing ng multi-awarded animator na si Eddie “Bong” Soriano, sa binuo niyang “The Bravest Knight” TV series, nominated siya bilang best director for animation sa 2026 Canadian Screen Awards na gaganapin sa 28 May sa Toronto. Ito na ang pangalawang nominasyon niya sa popular tv cartoon …

ni Teddy Brul ISA sa mga pinakatahimik at sagradong destinasyon ng mga deboto ngayong Semana Santa ay ang Pink Sisters Convent—isang santuwaryo ng katahimikan at panalangin na mainam puntahan sa Visita Iglesia. Ang Visita Iglesia ay isang tradisyong Katoliko ng mga Filipino tuwing Huwebes Santo, kung kailan binibisita ang pito o 14 na simbahan upang magnilay sa pagpapakasakit ni Hesukristo. …

KALIBO, AKLAN – A meaningful and productive courtesy call was held between the officers of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) and key leaders of Aklan, further strengthening collaboration between the media sector and local government units. Leading the delegation were PAPI Chairman Nelson S. Santos and PAPI Vice President for Visayas Giecel Toriano-Albar, who engaged in discussions …

MAKATI CITY, March 24, 2026 — Access to free and quality rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities (PWDs) is set to expand following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of Science and Technology–National Capital Region (DOST-NCR), Project EMPOWER, and INDIBA Philippines at the INDIBA Office in Century Diamond Tower, Makati City. The collaboration, implemented under …

As the 2026 National Women’s Month draws to a close, the Department of Science and Technology Region XII (DOST SOCCSKSARGEN) proudly honors the remarkable women who continue to shape our communities through excellence, resilience, and innovation. From laboratories to leadership, from homes to hubs of enterprise, women stand at the forefront of progress – quietly transforming lives, boldly breaking barriers, …

CITY OF MALOLOS — Governor Daniel R. Fernando joined the Philippine National Police and the Philippine Pyrotechnics Manufacturers and Dealers Association, Inc. (PPMDAI) as guest of honor on March 23 at The Pavilion in Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in this city to support a regional Fireworks Safety Seminar and Fireworks Display Operators’ Seminar aimed at empowering Region 3 stakeholders …

PANAYAM kay Engr. Gaspar Escobar, Jr., grid modernization advisor ng Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), na nagpapaalalang habang ang mga programa sa renewable energy—mula sa solar rooftops hanggang sa iba pang teknolohiya—ay naipatupad na, kinakailangan ang mas mataas na kamalayan ng publiko upang bigyang kapangyarihan ang mga mamimili na pumili ng mga pinagkukuhaan ng kanilang enerhiya. (KUHA ni …