Category: SPECIAL FEATURE

PROTECTING PLATFORM-BASED WORKERS. DOLE Secretary Francis N. Tolentino meets with representatives of platform companies, gasoline station operators, and mall operators to discuss ways on how to protect the welfare of platform-based workers amid the extreme heat on 30 October 2026 at the DOLE Central Office in Intramuros, Manila. (Photos by Alejandro Echavez, DOLE-IPS) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is expanding its engagement with stakeholders to strengthen the protection and welfare of platform-based workers, particularly delivery and transport riders, by exploring partnerships with gasoline stations and mall operators to…

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Today’s kwarentahins are working towards a midlife upgrade. In their quest to become the best versions of themselves, people in their 40s sign up for marathons and HYROX tournaments and take on lighter but challenging workouts like Pilates and yoga. They know that as they age, they lose muscle mass, their joints stiffen, and their metabolism slows down. Embracing an active lifestyle is an effective way to remain strong and resilient amid aging. Being active as we age definitely has benefits. However, we have to be aware that our aging…

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As families settle back into their regular routines after the Undas break, Manila Water encourages customers in barangays covered by its November desludging schedule to avail themselves of this essential sanitation service for better community health and cleanliness. As Filipino families return home after traveling to their respective provinces and visiting cemeteries to honor departed loved ones during Undas, Manila Water is encouraging customers to attend to household sanitation by availing themselves of the company’s scheduled desludging services this November. With families settling back into their regular routines, customers are…

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Sa bawat pagsindi ng ilaw, pagbukas ng telebisyon, paggamit ng air conditioner, at pagpapatakbo ng mga makinang kailangan sa negosyo at industriya, may mahabang proseso ng paghahatid ng enerhiya na madalas ay hindi napapansin ng publiko. Sa likod ng mga simpleng gawaing ito ay ang masalimuot na sistema ng elektrisidad na nagsisiguro na patuloy na napagkakalooban ng kuryente ang mga tahanan, establisimyento, at iba’t ibang industriya. Ito ang isa sa mga mahahalagang kaalamang nabigyang-linaw sa isinagawang learning session at familiarization tour sa Manila Electric Company o Meralco Head Office sa…

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ADVANCING MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY.  Meralco kicked off the weeklong event by unveiling its exhibit “Mapanuring Meralco: Wired Through the Years” on October 27, 2026, at Meralco Operating Center, Pasig City. Seen in photo are (L-R) Meralco Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer Marilene P. Tayag, Vice President and Head of Corporate Governance and Compliance Office Atty. Jocelyn Villar-Altamira, Senior Vice President and Head of Internal Audit Melanie T. Oteyza, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ronnie L. Aperocho, and Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications Joe…

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This Undas, Manila Water assures families of reliable 24/7 water service as it continues to prepare for the anticipated strong El Niño. Manila Water is assuring its customers across the East Zone of Metro Manila and Rizal of reliable, round-the-clock water service throughout the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, as families troop to cemeteries, spend time with loved ones, and gather to remember those who have passed. The company has prepared its water supply and distribution system for the long weekend, with operations and maintenance teams…

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Mang Inasal received the Bronze Momentum Master Award at the 2026 Celebrating Relationships & Advancing Valuable Experiences (CRAVE) Partner Summit Awards for demonstrating exceptional year-on-year sales growth on the foodpanda platform during the first half of 2026. The recognition follows Mang Inasal’s Momentum Master Award in 2025, reflecting the brand’s continued strong performance on the platform. Mang Inasal’s off-premise business posted double-digit growth in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year. The growth was supported by the brand’s efforts to expand customer access through multiple…

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QUEZON CITY — The holiday season officially began at SM City Sta. Mesa with the launch of “Moments of Wonder: A Timeless Christmas Journey,” a festive celebration that brought together dazzling displays, spectacular performances, and a heartwarming message of joy and giving. The event opened with a breathtaking performance by IOX Entertainment, whose stunning aerial human mirror ball act left the audience spellbound — a shimmering, gravity-defying spectacle that perfectly set the tone for an evening of wonder. Quezon City District 4 Councilor Atty. Vincent Belmonte graced the occasion, bringing…

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