Category: SPECIAL FEATURE

BingoPlus entices more plays with more rewards as Mid-Year Mega Grand Carnival launches The carnival is back in town and don’t dare miss it while it’s here, as BingoPlus drives into the second half of 2026 with the exciting Midyear Mega Grand Carnival, set for a limited rollout this July 15 to 23. The goal is simple for the newest campaign of the number one and most trusted online entertainment platform: play more, earn more. With a guaranteed prize pool worth a staggering PHP 170 million, the Midyear Mega Grand…

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Inanunsyo ni Makati Mayor Nancy Binay na kinilala ang Makati bilang Global Winner para sa developing countries category sa 2026 edition ng World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) One Planet City Challenge. Ang Makati City ang kauna-unahang lungsod sa Pilipinas at sa Southeast Asia na tumanggap ng karangalang ito. Ayon kay Mayor Binay, buong karangalang tinatanggap ng lungsod ang pagkilala sa ngalan ng bawat residente ng Makati, mula sa mga barangay hanggang sa business community. Aniya, pinatutunayan ng pagkilalang ito na epektibo ang pamamaraan ng Makati sa pagpapatupad ng mga…

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May bagong exciting drink na siguradong aabangan ng kabataan—ang Rise Energy Pop Grape! Mas lalo pang naging espesyal ang brand launch nito nang opisyal na ipakilala sina Rabin Angeles at Angela Muji bilang bagong mukha ng Rise Energy Pop sa ginanap na “A Pop of Surp-RISE” Media Launch sa SM City Manila noong June 26. Agad na naging sentro ng atensyon ang dalawa sa kanilang pag-akyat sa stage, dahilan para lalong tumaas ang energy sa venue. Kitang-kita rin ang kanilang natural charm, fresh appeal, at magandang chemistry—kaya swak na swak…

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SM Communities’ Job Fairs and Government Service Express receive DICT’s Digital Bayani sa Last Mile Award
SM Supermalls has received the Digital Bayani sa Last Mile Award from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), recognizing its efforts to expand access to employment, government services, and digital learning through its SM Communities initiatives.
The recognition highlights the growing impact of SM Job Fairs, Government Service Express (GSE), and the Digital Upskilling program, which collectively bring together career opportunities, essential government services, and free digital skills training under one roof. Through strategic partnerships with DICT, Asia Pacific College, and other stakeholders, SM continues to equip Filipinos with future-ready skills while making public services more accessible in communities nationwide.
As technology transforms the future of work, SM Communities remains committed to creating more inclusive pathways for employment, lifelong learning, and sustainable community development.

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Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, celebrated inclusivity, togetherness, and strong family ties among Filipinos through its back-to-back Pride Month and Father’s Day festivities last June. Concluding this quarter’s Forever Enchanted Summer campaign on a high note, EK brought to life a series of seasonal activities and popup experiences that created even more quality bonding moments for families and communities throughout the month. The festivities kicked off with Magic of EKquality: A Celebration of Pride Talents, which showcased world-class Filipino talent through performances by…

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PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco (center) turns over a P10 million check to Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando (right) and Vice Governor Alexis Castro for the first tranche of the Ayudang Hatid ay Tagumpay Scholarship Program at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in Malolos City on July 6. MALOLOS CITY, Bulacan — A total of 2,000 students from low-income families in Bulacan will benefit from a Php60-million scholarship fund from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), which released an initial P10-million grant to the provincial government on Monday, July…

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The Upper Wawa Dam, which sources water from the Boso-Boso River, a key water facility supporting Manila Water’s supply resilience. As the country faces another El Niño episode in 2026, East Zone concessionaire Manila Water underscores its significantly strengthened capability to deliver reliable 24/7 water service across its customers, highlighting the meaningful progress made since previous periods of water stress in 2010, 2015, and 2019. El Niño has historically brought below-normal rainfall and prolonged dry conditions across the Philippines, placing immense pressure on Metro Manila’s water supply system, which for…

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Araneta City has always been a place where history and progress meet. Known as the ultimate hub for commerce, entertainment, and transit in Metro Manila, it has grown into a cornerstone that reflects nostalgia while embracing modern urban culture. And among the many landmarks that have defined The City of Firsts, Ali Mall has stood for decades as one of its most recognizable icons. This year, Ali Mall is celebrating its 50th anniversary, a milestone that further highlights its enduring role in Araneta City’s story of evolution. Ali Mall was…

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Continuing the Christmas tradition of putting Filipino films into the spotlight, the Metro Manila Film Festival today unveils its first four entries as it expands the film fest journey outside Metro Manila with three cities coming together to celebrate its 52nd edition. At the announcement of the first batch of entries at the East Wing Atrium, GH Mall in San Juan City, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman and concurrent MMFF overall Chairman Atty. Don Artes said that this year’s film festival will usher in more innovations to entice more moviegoers…

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