Day: February 21, 2026

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) continues to advocate sustainability education with its SM Sustainability Scholarship Program in partnership with the University of the Philippines – Los Baños (UPLB). SM Smart City AVP and Head of Corporate Communications and PR Rida Reyes Castillo (second from right) and Senior PR Manager Kirk Maurice Campos (far left) formally turned over the scholarship assistance to UPLB Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Dr. Janette Malata-Silva (center) with Office of Scholarship and Grants Coordinator Ivy Selarde (right). Now in its third year, the program continues…

True to its promise of delivering elevated, immersive lifestyle experiences, NUSTAR Online, the country’s luxury lifestyle gaming platform, took part in the 26th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, bringing the brand’s signature blend of entertainment, culture, and exclusivity to one of the Philippines’ most iconic festivals held on February 13-15, 2026. Held at New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac, the three-day celebration drew thousands of attendees who came together to witness world-class aeronautics exhibitions, giant and creatively shaped hot air balloons, and a full lineup of daytime activities and…

Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (Mapúa MCL) strengthened its regional leadership in CALABARZON and global profile as a higher education institution (HEI) through a series of international rankings, certifications, and recognitions in 2025. This includes results and recognition from the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, THE World University Rankings (WUR), THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings (ISR), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the Philippine Technological Council – Accreditation and Certification Board for Engineering and Technology (PTC-ACBET), UI GreenMetric WUR, and Belgium FPS Mobility – DG…

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation has pledged an initial P5 million to support the Philippine Women’s National Football Team, known as the Filipinas, in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup set for March 1-21, 2026 in Australia. The financial assistance through the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) comes as the Filipinas build momentum following their historic win at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, earning the country’s first-ever SEA Games gold medal in women’s football. PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco said supporting national athletes who bring honor to the country…

Mang Inasal, the Philippines’ Grill Expert, is bringing its signature Ihaw‑Sarap and Unli‑Saya experience to TikTok through its first‑ever Kaing Mang Inasal Stories — an eight‑episode series inspired by the real, unfiltered moments people share over their favorite Mang Inasal meals. Kicking off with real first‑date vibes on Valentine’s Day, the first episode had JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith depicting a new couple on their very first date. They find their most natural, relaxed selves as they enjoy their Mang Inasal favorites. The episode quickly trended on Valentine’s Day with netizens sharing how they could relate with the usual awkwardness during first dates. One follower commented,…

PSA honors ArenaPlus for its contributions to sports The country’s number one PAGCOR-licensed online sportsbook ArenaPlus received a Special Award from the Philippine Sportswriters Association during the PSA Awards Night held last Monday at the Diamond Hotel in Manila. A co-presenter of the annual awards night, ArenaPlus sponsored the gathering of Philippine sports media, athletes, and personalities for the third consecutive year. It also co-presented the Athlete of the Year honors to Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo and tennis ace Alex Eala. “For its unwavering support to Philippine sports through…