Category: SPECIAL FEATURE

QUEZON CITY, Philippines – A Hotel Sogo Santolan employee, Mr. Raymond Tobasco, discovered a substantial sum of lost cash amounting to more than Php 400,000 inside a guest room on Friday, December 5, 2025, and promptly returned it to its rightful owner. At approximately 8:40 AM, Mr. Tobasco, a room guide, found a grey body bag containing the cash inside a cabinet in Room 273. Following company policy, he immediately reported the discovery to his supervisors in accordance with hotel protocol. The cash was promptly secured, and a meticulous, video-documented…

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Nagsagawa ang Manila Electric Company (Meralco) ng wire clearing operations sa Quiapo, Maynila bilang paghahanda sa Pista ng Hesus Nazareno sa ika-9 ng Enero 2026 kung saan inaasahang dadagsa ang milyun-milyong deboto. Makikita ang isinagawang operasyon ng Meralco para maisaayos ang mga nakalaylaylay na kable sa bahagi ng Arlegui Street. Sinuri rin ng kumpanya ang mga poste at kable sa ruta ng prusisyon. “Dinadaluhan ng milyun-milyong Pilipino ang taunang Traslacion sa Quiapo, kaya aktibong nakipagtulungan ang Meralco sa local na pamahalaan ng Maynila at mga telco at cable service providers…

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Honor faith, culture, and grandeur as Sinulog takes the gala to the max in full splendor—where cherished traditions meet breathtaking spectacle, bringing the spirit of the festival to life at SM. Sinulog season kicks into high gear as AweSM Cebu 2026 takes over SM City Cebu, SM Seaside, and SM J Mall, delivering curated experiences that grow in energy, scale, and excitement as the festivities unfold. Designed for families, foodies, creatives, and fans, the three malls’ celebration transform everyday mall moments into a city-wide Sinulog gala. At SM City Cebu,…

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Boracay Water has successfully expanded its sewer network coverage in Barangay Balabag and portions of Yapak in Boracay Island, Aklan to meet the increasing wastewater management needs driven by continuous developments in these areas, under the Yapak Bypass Project. Boracay Water has successfully expanded its sewer network coverage in Barangay Balabag and portions of Yapak in Boracay Island, Aklan to meet the increasing wastewater management needs driven by continuous developments in these areas, under the Yapak Bypass Project. This initiative reinforces Boracay Water’s commitment to environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance.…

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As a result of the successful implementation of energy efficiency and conservation initiatives across its properties, SM Group received six citations from the Department of Energy at the recent Energy Efficiency Excellence awards. SM Supermalls earned four Certificates of Excellence in the Energy Management for Industries and Building category for SM City Olongapo Central, SM City Daet, SM City Davao and SM Center Pulilan. Meanwhile the group’s commercial and hotel properties received two separate distinctions for excellence–Three E-Com Center was awarded as a noteworthy Green Building – Large Category and…

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L-R: Jose Petronio Español, President / Chief Financial Officer of FIDI, Brian Gregory Liu, Chairman of Figaro Innovation and Development Inc., Tereso O. Panga, Director General of PEZA and Joy Anidelle Alguso, Deputy Director General of PEZA Figaro Culinary Group, a publicly listed food and beverage company, continues to strengthen its long-term growth strategy with the establishment and expansion of Figaro Innovation and Development Inc. (FIDI), a wholly owned subsidiary created to broaden the Group’s food product offerings, enhance manufacturing capabilities, and prepare for future export opportunities. This strategic direction…

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Quezon City, Philippines – Go Hotels North EDSA celebrated its 9th anniversary on December 30 with a meaningful Thanksgiving Mass attended by its employees and in-house guests. The celebration highlighted gratitude, unity, and the people who have been instrumental in the hotel’s continued growth and success over the past nine years. The anniversary mass was led by Area Operations Manager John Marc Salvador, together with the hotel’s leadership team, including the Director of Sales and Marketing, Roselle Reyes. Employees from different departments gathered alongside guests to commemorate the milestone, reflecting…

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CharityPhilippines.Org (CPO), in partnership with the Tribal Communities Association of the Philippines (TRICAP) through Project KAPWA, successfully conducted its Annual Charity Work 2025, reaching more than a thousand Indigenous Peoples (IPs) across five provinces—Camarines Sur, Aurora, Bataan, Tarlac, and Rizal. Guided by the Filipino value of kapwa, the initiative delivered food packs, school supplies, Christmas gifts, emergency relief, and infrastructure support, bringing dignity and hope to families in geographically isolated and disaster-affected areas. The outreach was made possible through the collaboration of sponsors and partners, including The Golden Hearts Missionary,…

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