Category: SPECIAL FEATURE

UMABOT sa Php372.33 bilyon ang gross gaming revenue (GGR) ng bansa noong 2024 – mas mataas ng 30.52% kumpara sa Php285.27 bilyong naitala noong 2023, ayon sa Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Kung isasama rito ang Php38.14 bilyong kinita mula mula sa offshore gaming operations na ipinagbawal noong huling bahagi ng 2024, aabot sa Php410.47 bilyon ang kabuuang kita ng buong industriya. Ang mga land-based casino pa rin ang nangungunang pinagkukunan ng kita sa industriya, na may Php201.83 bilyon o 54.20% ng kabuuang GGR. “This GGR feat underscores the…

Get ready to indulge your senses with BW WOMEN’s Candy Collection, a delightful new fragrance line inspired by the fun and nostalgia of your favorite sweets! This irresistible trio—Macaron, Gummies, and Jellybean—is designed to add a fresh and playful twist to your everyday scent.  “We created the Candy Collection to bring a touch of joy and playfulness to your fragrance routine. Scent has the power to uplift moods, and we wanted something that feels lighthearted, fun, and effortlessly sweet! Just like the best memories with your favorite candy.” shares BW…

Photo shows: “Batang Quiapo” starring Coco Martin (middle) is awarded the Best Primetime TV series award. PlayTime, one of the leading online entertainment platforms in the Philippines, is revolutionizing Filipino entertainment through its commitment and support for the country’s finest shows and stars – from big screen blockbusters to television favorites. As a staunch advocate of the arts in Philippine media, PlayTime continues its partnership with the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) for 2025’s Star Awards for Television. Held last March 23, 2025 at the Dolphy Theatre in the ABS-CBN…

Pag-IBIG Fund will maintain its low interest rates on housing loans until June 2025, marking the second consecutive year of offering affordable home financing and defying the upward trend in market lending rates, top officials announced Thursday (March 27). Pag-IBIG Fund continues to offer significantly lower rates as the agency has held its three-year repricing period steady at 6.25% per annum and maintains an even lower rate of 5.75% per annum for its one-year repricing period. This, despite the rise in home lending rates based on market reports, with indicative…

SM Cares and DSAPI with over 8,000 attendees during the Happy Walk 2025, inspiring acceptance and empowerment for individuals with Down Syndrome. In a powerful display of unity, inclusivity, and advocacy, Happy Walk 2025 successfully gathered thousands of individuals with Down Syndrome, their families, and supporters across the country on March 30, 2025. The nationwide event, hosted by SM Cares in partnership with the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines, Inc. (DSAPI), was celebrated at SMX Manila (SM Mall of Asia Complex) and in simultaneous events at SM City Cebu…

Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, officially welcomed its newest family thrill ride, EKlipse, with an enchanting and immersive launch event this March 30. As one of EK’s inaugural gifts for their 30th anniversary this 2025, EKlipse offers an exciting new adventure for Filipinos, marking the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. Guests will enjoy the heart-pounding thrill aboard this ride with its unpredictable rotating movement and the visual illusion it creates every time its arms pass each other. Catering even to pre-teens…

The Capiztahan Festival is a vibrant celebration that showcases the rich culture, history, and seafood delights of Capiz, the “Seafood Capital of the Philippines”. This year’s celebration of Capiztahan will be extra special as SM City Roxas joins the celebration through interactive installations, activities and events. With its campaign, “AweSM Capiz, SM City Roxas promises to be “fun and frolic” than ever, with a wide range of exciting activities and events lined up from April 1 to 6, 2025. The AweSM Capiz celebration will kick off with a Capiztahan Festival…

Remember when your biggest childhood drama was missing that game-winning shot, right? Well, for Filipino-American Lauren Mercado, basketball was life. This Vegas-based talent was all set to make her mark in the US’s competitive Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). Then, you know the drill – the world paused, and her hoop dreams were put on hold. But hold up, this isn’t a sad story! It’s about a thrilling pivot served with a paddle. Bored and buzzing with energy, Lauren discovered pickleball, a casual game with her dad that spiraled into a…

Nagsagawa ang Manila Electric Company (Meralco) ng isang buwang wire-clearing operations sa kahabaan ng Andrews Avenue sa Pasay City upang masiguro na ligtas at maayos ang daraanan ng mga motoristang papunta at galing sa the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). “Mahalaga ang wire-clearing operations dito sa paligid ng NAIA para maalis ang mga nakalaylay na kable sa aming mga pasilidad, lalo na’t inaasahan natin ang pagdagsa ng mga biyahero dahil sa paparating na Semana Santa,” ani Meralco Vice President at Head of Corporate Communications Joe R. Zaldarriaga. Patuloy na nakikipagtulungan…