Category: SPECIAL FEATURE

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines, Health advocates emphasize the urgent need for expanded oncology infrastructure in the Philippines, including more cancer centers, trained specialists, and accessible diagnostic services. Early detection programs and community-based awareness campaigns are also critical to reducing mortality rates.  Chemotherapy alone can cost up to ₱120,000 per cycle, with total treatment reaching ₱5 million or more, pushing families into debt, asset liquidation, or treatment abandonment. With thousands of patients delaying or abandoning treatment due to cost, We Hope Medical Group…

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How Filipino dads show they care with Mang Inasal grilled favorites Fatherhood is often expressed not through grand declarations, but through quiet, everyday gestures. For many Filipino dads, love looks like picking up the kids from school despite a long workday, bringing home food for the family, fixing things around the house, or simply making time to share a meal. While they may not always say “I love you” out loud, their actions often speak louder than words. This Father’s Day, Mang Inasal celebrates the many ways fathers express their love—from quality time and acts of service to…

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We often wait for major milestones to celebrate Dad, not realizing that we could be missing the best moments right in front of us. Think about going together to the barber, wandering the aisles of a hardware store, or tagging along to the water refilling station. We might not know it, but these seemingly mundane hangouts could be where core memories with dad are made. This Father’s Day, DQ is turning these ordinary side quests into an official celebration with its new “All for the Cool Pops” lineup, featuring indulgent creations designed to reward…

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The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) welcomed the recognition of Manila Water Company’s Upper Wawa Dam as Water Project of the Year at this year’s Global Water Awards, with the honor formally conferred to MWSS Administrator Leonor C. Cleofas, CESO IV during the sidelines of the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2026 in Singapore. The award, organized by Global Water Intelligence (GWI), recognizes the Upper Wawa Dam as a model project in advancing sustainable and resilient water infrastructure. It also highlights MWSS’ strong support and regulatory leadership in enabling…

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Young phenom Sean Ramos leads 15 Filipino qualifiers as BingoPlus Philippine ADT Open continues Argentinian Franco Scorzato waxed red-hot on the greens as he took the provisional lead with a stellar six-under-par 66 halfway through the 2026 BingoPlus Philippine Asian Development Tour Open at the iconic Luisita Golf and Country Club in Tarlac on Thursday, June 18. Tied for ninth entering Round 2, the 23-year-old swung on-point from the get-go against the punishing Tarlac heat, tallying eight birdies, with five on the front nine, against two bogeys to finish solo…

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This Father’s Day, Cabalen invites Filipino families to celebrate Dad with a meaningful feast through its special “Salamat, Tatay” Father’s Day Promo. From June 12 to 21, guests who dine at participating Cabalen branches and reach a minimum single-receipt purchase of ₱3,000 will receive a FREE Gift, making family gatherings even more memorable during Father’s Day week. As the Philippines’ No. 1 Filipino Buffet, Cabalen has long been a place where families come together to celebrate life’s milestones and everyday moments. This Father’s Day, the brand encourages families to honor…

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The world’s best golfers strut their stuff as the 2026 BingoPlus Philippine ADT Open kicks off in Luisita, Tarlac The 2026 BingoPlus Philippine Asian Development Tour Open got off to a scorching start as 132 of the world’s best golfers finally got to show off their competitive fire at the sprawling fairways of the Luisita Golf and Country Club in Tarlac on Wednesday, June 17. Englishman Thomas Plumb saved the best for last as he snuck up to solo first on the jampacked leaderboard at the very end of the…

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This Quezon City salesman was one of the winners from the ₱50 Million Shared Prize Pool of ArenaPlus’ NBA Playoffs MVP campaign. MANILA, Philippines – For one salesman from Banawe, Quezon City, decades of watching the NBA finally paid off in a big way. A die-hard basketball fan since the days of the Chicago Bulls dynasty during the 1990s, the 39-year-old basketball enthusiast emerged as one of the winners in ArenaPlus‘ NBA Playoffs MVP: Battle for the Most Valuable Predictor campaign and took home a life-changing ₱5,000,000 prize from the…

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Enchanted Kingdom (EK), the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, reaffirmed its longstanding partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) in its 12th year of supporting Brigada Eskwela through the turnover of its 15th adopted kindergarten classroom to Sinalhan Elementary School in Santa Rosa, Laguna on June 5. Brigada Eskwela is an annual nationwide school maintenance program that mobilizes stakeholders to contribute their time, efforts, and resources in ensuring all public schools are prepared for the opening of classes. This year’s theme is “Bayanihan Para sa Paaralan:…

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