Category: SPECIAL FEATURE

Boracay Water has successfully expanded its sewer network coverage in Barangay Balabag and portions of Yapak in Boracay Island, Aklan to meet the increasing wastewater management needs driven by continuous developments in these areas, under the Yapak Bypass Project. Boracay Water has successfully expanded its sewer network coverage in Barangay Balabag and portions of Yapak in Boracay Island, Aklan to meet the increasing wastewater management needs driven by continuous developments in these areas, under the Yapak Bypass Project. This initiative reinforces Boracay Water’s commitment to environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance.…

As a result of the successful implementation of energy efficiency and conservation initiatives across its properties, SM Group received six citations from the Department of Energy at the recent Energy Efficiency Excellence awards. SM Supermalls earned four Certificates of Excellence in the Energy Management for Industries and Building category for SM City Olongapo Central, SM City Daet, SM City Davao and SM Center Pulilan. Meanwhile the group’s commercial and hotel properties received two separate distinctions for excellence–Three E-Com Center was awarded as a noteworthy Green Building – Large Category and…

L-R: Jose Petronio Español, President / Chief Financial Officer of FIDI, Brian Gregory Liu, Chairman of Figaro Innovation and Development Inc., Tereso O. Panga, Director General of PEZA and Joy Anidelle Alguso, Deputy Director General of PEZA Figaro Culinary Group, a publicly listed food and beverage company, continues to strengthen its long-term growth strategy with the establishment and expansion of Figaro Innovation and Development Inc. (FIDI), a wholly owned subsidiary created to broaden the Group’s food product offerings, enhance manufacturing capabilities, and prepare for future export opportunities. This strategic direction…

Quezon City, Philippines – Go Hotels North EDSA celebrated its 9th anniversary on December 30 with a meaningful Thanksgiving Mass attended by its employees and in-house guests. The celebration highlighted gratitude, unity, and the people who have been instrumental in the hotel’s continued growth and success over the past nine years. The anniversary mass was led by Area Operations Manager John Marc Salvador, together with the hotel’s leadership team, including the Director of Sales and Marketing, Roselle Reyes. Employees from different departments gathered alongside guests to commemorate the milestone, reflecting…

CharityPhilippines.Org (CPO), in partnership with the Tribal Communities Association of the Philippines (TRICAP) through Project KAPWA, successfully conducted its Annual Charity Work 2025, reaching more than a thousand Indigenous Peoples (IPs) across five provinces—Camarines Sur, Aurora, Bataan, Tarlac, and Rizal. Guided by the Filipino value of kapwa, the initiative delivered food packs, school supplies, Christmas gifts, emergency relief, and infrastructure support, bringing dignity and hope to families in geographically isolated and disaster-affected areas. The outreach was made possible through the collaboration of sponsors and partners, including The Golden Hearts Missionary,…

K-pop group AHOF leads the countdown to 2026 at SM Mall of Asia, delivering a high-energy performance for thousands of fans SM Mall of Asia dominated New Year’s Eve celebrations as it hosted the massive GMA Kapuso Countdown to 2026, drawing over 250,000 Filipinos and tourists to the seaside complex. One of the biggest public events in the country, the celebration delivered a fully maxed-out New Year experience, combining an all-out live show and one of the largest fireworks spectacles ever staged in the Philippines. Crowds filled Seaside Boulevard and…

Throughout the year, NUSTAR Online has championed Filipino excellence through strategic partnerships that reflect its position as a premium entertainment platform. From the Red Charity Gala, where glamour met purpose, to MNL Fashion Week, which elevated Filipino design to a global stage; from The New Nocturnals, celebrating artistry and self-expression, to The Most Stylish Party and the Rolling Stone Philippines Hall of Fame, honoring icons across industries—NUSTAR Online has consistently spotlighted stories of excellence and impact. This holiday season, the brand shifts its focus beyond glamour and toward community. Staying…

SM Mall of Asia delivers one of the country’s most anticipated year-end spectacles as it launches the NYE Kapuso Countdown to 2026, headlined by rising K-Pop sensation AHOF. The event brings world-class entertainment, large-scale activities across the complex, and the iconic MOA Grand Fireworks Display that has become a national New Year tradition. SM Mall of Asia strengthens its position as the premier destination for New Year festivities. Guests can expect a high-energy program that blends music, culture, and celebration, supported by extended mall operations and entertainment offerings designed to…