Category: SPECIAL FEATURE

Home loan releases of Pag-IBIG Fund in the last three quarters have grown to P88.30 billion as demand remains strong, agency officials announced Wednesday (11 October). The amount of home loans released grew by almost P5 billion or 6 per cent compared to the P83.31 billion in home loans released in the same period last year. The amount financed 68,211 housing units and now stands as the highest released by the agency for any January to September period. “Pag-IBIG Fund remains at the forefront in home financing as it accounts…

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(L-R): Bureau of Fire Protection-National Capital Region Director Chief Superintendent Nahum Tarroza, Volunteer Fire Brigade of Pasay City Inc. President Ben Chua Ching Jr., Pasay City Congressman Antonino Calixto, SM Supermalls’ President Steven Tan, and Volunteer Fire Brigade of Pasay City Inc.’s Dionisio See Siu Chun SM Prime Holdings Inc. once again manifested its commitment to promote a global and national culture of disaster risk reduction by providing a fire tanker to the Volunteer Fire Brigade of Pasay City on October 6, 2023. The turnover of the donated fire tanker…

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SM Mall of Asia is ready to build an even more pet-loving community by launching larger than life attractions that highlight our love for pets. Filipinos always have deep affection for their furry companion. In Pinoy households, furry friends are hardly ever treated as animals—they’re part of the family. The same is true at SM Mall of Asia, where everyone is welcome, fur-babies included. To create a remarkable experience and a supportive community for pet enthusiasts, your favorite mall, SM Mall of Asia, is about to become even more paw-some…

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Regroe and Pregroe celebrated Alopecia Awareness Month at the Seda Hotel Bonifacio Global City on September 21, 2023. This year’s theme “Educate.Activate.Advocate.” is focused on celebrating uniqueness and raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with alopecia. Said event also marked Regroe’s 35th year in the industry, being the only locally made hair grower using Minoxidil with proven clinical studies among Filipinos. This world-recognized medicated hair restorer was invented by Dr. Vinson B. Pineda, deemed as the Father of Philippine Dermatology, and has been giving hope among millions of…

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SIGNING FOR WOMEN REPRESENTATION IN THE ASEAN. Seated from left are: ASEAN BAC’s Gil Gonzales, ASEAN BAC Philippines chairman Joey Concepcion, WomenBiz president Rosemarie Rafael, PhilWEN chair Cristina Concepcion, ASEAN Society Chair and former Ambassador Delia Albert, and ASEAN BAC’s Josephine Romero. Witnessing the signing were (standing, from left): WomenBiz’s Atty. Lorna Kapunan, and PhilWEN’s Chit Juan and Boots Garcia. [Manila, October 09, 2023] – Two of the biggest women business organizations in the country have taken the first steps toward ensuring that the Filipina entrepreneurs’ sector in the Philippines…

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BingoPlus, the first live-streaming bingo in the Philippines, serving as the leading entertainment gateway of the Filipinos, celebrates a monumental night filled with games, prizes, performances, and entertainment vibes in the “BingoPlus Day 4: The PAPA P Day!” held on October 7 at SM Sky Dome. The event’s main highlight was the unveiling of the brand’s newest celebrity endorser, which is none other than the ever-handsome and most-sought actor in the country, Mr. Piolo Pascual. Mr. Andy Tsui, the president of DigiPlus, warmly welcomes the celebrity superstar to the growing…

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The Quezon City Government has officially announced the winners of the first-ever Quezon City Green Awards held at Novotel Manila. During the awards night on Friday, the city government honored a total of 13 barangays, Sangguniang Kabataan, youth-based organizations, and businesses for their innovative and inclusive programs and project proposals related to Climate Action and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management. “May your efforts inspire positive change in every corner of this city. I promise you that your city will do its part to make sure your endeavors resonate far and…

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From Ever Bilena’s K-Beauty matte lipstick collection release in August, to last month’s EB Plus Serum Tinted Lip Balm launch in collaboration with Korean idol, Park Chanyeol of EXO, Ever Bilena has been a trending topic both on social media and in mainstream news! The brand is the talk of the town yet again with newest product line, the Ever Bilena Plus Serum Tinted Lip Oil! Ever Bilena merges lip care and lip makeup with this new innovative lip formula. Infused with Shea Butter, Argan Oil, Vitamin E, this lightweight…

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Henry Sy, Sr. during MOA Opening in 2006 When the Mall of Asia opened in 2006, Henry Sy, Sr. was walking around the SM Store alongside Ma. Cecilia Abreu, who was then Assistant Vice President for Store Operations. As is usually the case with Mr. Sy, he dropped by the Shoe section, checked the shoes and sandals, and then asked a few questions to the sales clerks. “Marami pa ba nito? Are these fast-moving?” The questions did not stop there. Holding one sandal, he asked Abreu a question that stayed…

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