Building sustainable communities: The future of cities

The 7th Annual Association of Pacific Rim Universities – Sustainable Cities and Landscapes Conference and Student Symposium 2024 (APRU-SCL 2024) Conference on Advancing Sustainable Cities and Communities through Science, Technology, and Innovations is hosted and organized this year by the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). (L-R): Dr. Jennifer Marie S. Amparo, Dean, CHE, Dr. Jose V. Camacho, Jr. Chancellor, UPLB, Dr. Thomas Schneider, Chief Executive, APRU, Makati Mayor Hon. Abigail Binay, Ms. Jessica Bianca Sy, SMPHI and SMDC Lead Executive for Design, Innovation and Strategy, Dr. Edgar M.…

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SM Supermalls’ giant squad is taking over!

SM Supermalls is cooking up something BIG! We’re creating new, amazing experiences that will surely get you #GetHypedAtSM. Get ready for epic shopping, drool-worthy eats, and endless fun – with a side of colossal cuteness! Calling all selfie lovers! Get ready to meet the SM Giant Squad, a crew of adorable characters and colossal cuties taking over select SM Malls. Snag a selfie with your new favorite giant Best Friends Forever (BFFs)! Don’t forget to share your pics on Instagram and tag us using #SMGiantSquad. Here are larger-than-life reasons why…

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Collaborative partnerships for climate resilience

Jonas Dumdum of Nomura Research Institute (NRI) Manila and World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)-Philippines Executive Director Katherine Custodio on Collaborative Partnerships for Climate Resilience, at the breakout session of the 7th Annual Association of Pacific Rim Universities – Sustainable Cities and Landscapes Conference and Student Symposium 2024 (APRU-SCL 2024) Conference on Advancing Sustainable Cities and Communities through Science, Technology, and Innovations, is hosted and organized this year by the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). Manila, August 7, 2024. The Philippines tops the list of countries with the highest…

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Book Nook empowers Filipinos through literacy, self-expression, and giving back

Donate to our growing library at the Book Nook on the third level of SM Aura. In December 2020, Sheeren Sy, a Singaporean architect affiliated with SM Supermalls, initiated the establishment of Book Nook. The idea began when Sy encountered a small, unattended shelf in Australia, where people could share books for free. Shereen Sy, inspired by an unmanned book-sharing shelf in Melbourne, Australia, initiates the establishment of the Book Nook in 2020. Inspired by this concept, she dreamed of bringing a similar initiative to the Philippines. Recognizing the spirit…

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Y Care Introduces Revolutionary Y CARE HEALTH MAT with Magma Therapy Technology

August, Makati – Y Care is excited to announce the launch of its groundbreaking new product, the Y CARE HEALTH MAT, which harnesses the power of Magma Therapy to deliver a multitude of health benefits. This innovative health mat from South Korea is designed to provide users with an all-encompassing wellness experience, addressing a variety of health concerns and enhancing overall well-being. Key Features and Benefits of the Y CARE HEALTH MAT: Treatment of Chronic Inflammation: The Y CARE HEALTH MAT uses advanced Magma Therapy to effectively target and reduce…

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PBBM wala nang kawala ELECTED OFFICIALS OOBLIGAHIN SA REGULAR DRUG TEST

(BERNARD TAGUINOD) MAOOBLIGA ang lahat ng elected officials, kasama na ang nahalal na pangulo ng bansa, na sumailalim sa drug test kada anim na buwan kapag naipasa ang isang panukalang batas na inihain ni Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte. Sa House Bill (HB) 10744 na iniakda ng anak ni dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte, layon umano nito na matiyak na walang nahalal sa iba’t ibang posisyon mula presidential seat pababa ang gumagamit ng ilegal na droga. Bukod dito, nais din ng mambabatas na maamyendahan ang Republic Act (RA) 9165 o Comprehensive…

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VP SARA TOP PRESIDENTIAL CONTENDER SA 2028

SI Vice President Sara Duterte ang mas pinaboran na presidential candidate sa 2028 elections, base sa pinakabagong non-commissioned opinion survey na ginawa ng Oculum Research and Analytics. Sinabi pa sa survey na nakakuha si VP Sara ng 25.4% voter preference, dahilan para maging ‘top presidential contender’ ito sa survey. Gayunman, dumausdos ang suporta sa kanya kumpara sa 42% voter preference score na nakuha niya sa first quarter survey. Sa kabilang dako, si Senator Raffy Tulfo ang pumangalawa sa pwesto sa pinakabagong poll na may 18.5%. Sinundan siya ni dating VP…

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CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS SA PANGHIHIMASOK NG ICC

(DANG SAMSON-GARCIA) NANGANGAMBA si Senador Ronald Bato dela Rosa na mauwi sa constitutional crisis ang anya’y panghihimasok ng International Criminal Court sa mga usapin sa bansa. Sa kanyang privilege speech, hiniling niya sa mga kasamahan na huwag itong hayaang mangyari at bantayan ang sitwasyon sa bansa. Iginiit ni Dela Rosa na kung magkaroon man ng arrest warrant ang ICC ay hindi ito dapat ipatupad ng Philippine National Police o ng local law enforcement agencies dahil batay na rin anya sa opinyon ng ilang legal luminaries ang anomang warrant of arrest…

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MGA PANUKALA PARA SA PANGANGALAGA SA SENIOR CITIZEN, ISINUSULONG SA KAMARA

ISINUSULONG sa Mababang Kapulungan ng Kongreso ang ilan pang panukala na naglalayong mapaigting ang pangangalaga sa mga senior citizen. Inihain nina Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes at Laguna 3rd District Rep. Loreto Amante ang House Bill 10739 o ang proposed Magna Carta of Senior Citizens. Paliwanag ng dalawang mambabatas, layon ng kanilang panukala na mas maging malinaw ang mga karapatan, pribilehiyo at pagbibigay proteksyon sa mga Pilipino na nasa edad 60 pataas. Ayon kay Ordanes, mangangahulugan ito ng mas magandang serbisyong pangkalusugan, karagdagang social protection benefits at ibayong suporta…

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