Category: SPECIAL FEATURE

(from left) SM Foundation (SMFI) SAVP for Education Eleanor Lansang, SM Investments VP for Securities Judith Balderrama, Henry Sy Foundation (HSF) treasurer Virginia Yap, SMFI Executive Director and HSF Trustee Debbie Sy, HSF Executive Director Dr. Lydia Echauz, SMFI and HSF Trustee Engr. Ramon Gil Macapagal are welcomed by Dr. Joreen Rocamora, Director of the UST Office of Public Affairs. The University of Santo Tomas (UST) held the topping off ceremony of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall last October 7, 2023. The ceremony is a builder’s tradition that highlights the…

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MSME Development Council Vice Chair and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion addressed the delegates to the Validation Workshop for the MSME Development Plan 2023-2027 in Makati City last October 16, 2023. In his message, Concepcion underscored how collaborative efforts between the government and the private sector can facilitate the growth of MSMEs and contribute to the Philippine economy. He also emphasized the importance of giving micro-entrepreneurs access to mentorship as they build their businesses. This workshop brought together delegates from 43 government agencies and private sector organizations. Joining Concepcion (center)…

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CYBERZONE, the largest chain of IT retail stores in the Philippines, joins Power Mac Center’s iconic Midnight Launch on October 20, 12:00 AM, at SM Mall of Asia. The much-awaited event is set to commence between 9:00 to 10:00 PM, October 19, where local Apple fans can enjoy the night of live performances, tech-related talks, amazing surprises and a chance to meet some invited personalities. The event will be held at the activity area of Cyberzone located at Level 2, North Wing, SM MOA for the #CyberzonePMCExperienceAtSM. What’s New on…

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International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Month falls in September, hence together with numerous volunteer organizations and companies all around the globe, GNPower Mariveles Energy Center Ltd. Co. (GMEC) in coordination with Provincial Government Environmental Resources Office (PGENRO) supported the annual marine conservation event with a beach cleanup drive held at Sitio Aguawan Beach, Sisiman, Mariveles, Bataan last September 20. The beach cleanup aimed to strengthen the company’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility program called P.R.O.G.R.E.S.S., under its “P” or Protect Marine Life arm. P.R.O.G.R.E.S.S. stands for Protect marine life, Reforest land, Optimize…

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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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