Category: SPECIAL FEATURE

Experience the Kadayawan feasts, treats, beats, and wonders in SM Lanang and SM City Davao where a world of colors meets style and culture. Planning a visit to SM Lanang and SM City Davao? With the Kadayawan Festival in full swing, these two venues offer the ultimate destination. Here’s why: Vibrant Colors and Artistic Excellence On August 20-25, witness the captivating beauty of Inabel weaving as it comes to life through the works of esteemed Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Magdalena Gamayo. In collaboration with the National Commission for Culture…

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The SM Group extends social good with a rainwater harvesting system in the newly established Birthing Facility at Brgy. Irawan in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Its social good arm SM Foundation, recently established a rainwater harvesting system at the Brgy. Irawan Birthing Facility in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. The initiative is one of many SM programs developed in response to the growing need to promote water conservation, water security, and the diversification of water supply in the country. This enhanced rainwater harvesting system with an 800-liter storage capacity allows for…

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Manila Water and the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System-Regulatory Office recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their partnership in mainstreaming and uplifting Gender and Development (GAD) in the Philippine water sector, through the implementation of gender-transformative water programs in support of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 5 – Gender Equality and SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation. Manila Water and the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System-Regulatory Office recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their partnership in mainstreaming and uplifting Gender and…

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#GYS2023 delegates, volunteers, and resource speakers’ group shot during the summit held at SM MOA Music Hall SM Cares, together with the Global Peace Foundation (GPF), recently launched this year’s Global Youth Summit. The event, which marks the first of a four-leg series, was launched last August 11, 2023, Friday, at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay City. The Global Youth Summit is an annual gathering of thousands of students and youth leaders from all over the Philippines, where they will be given the opportunity to learn…

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Guests from South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China top AirAsia travelers’ list from January to 13 August 2023 Manila, 15 August 2023 – AirAsia Philippines anticipates further growth in international travel as it is expected to become more seamless, following the Department of Health’s (DOH) decision to eliminate the vaccine certificate mandate for inbound foreign travelers, effective August 12, 2023. DOH Circular 2023-06 which covers all airports and seaports in the country states that “all arriving international travelers are accepted regardless of their vaccination status”. This circular also followed the…

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SMFI Health and Medical Programs Senior Project Manager Albert Uy inspects the water catchment to ensure it reliability. In line with the SM Green Movement, the SM group, through SM Foundation, recently established a rainwater harvesting system at the Brgy. Irawan Birthing Facility in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. The initiative aims to strengthen their goal of preserving the environment and ensuring the health and wellness of future generations. To enhance water conservation and management in the facility, the system collects rainwater from the roof and gutter, passing it through vinyl-coated…

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There’s an innovative solution made by Pinoys to address that The Philippines remains one of the countries in Southeast Asia with the most expensive electricity. The country has witnessed a surge in the price of imported fuel and resources such as coal in the world market over the past years. Due to this, power generation costs are at an all-time high and are being passed on to consumers. The energy crisis is real. And seeing this, a team of Filipino engineers and experts is offering a solution to these energy…

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As the sun rises, our landscape comes alive, abuzz with restless energy of people embarking on their daily routines. With the sun shining up above, so begins a survival against the unmerciful heat. The Inescapable Heat The morning commute becomes a test of resilience as we desperately search for shade. At noon, we yearn for air-conditioned relief. Armed with portable fans, we rush through afternoon errands. And come evening, we embrace the balmy night breeze despite the lingering humidity. Alas, from conquering work to juggling family commitments, there’s really no…

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Hotel Sogo, the largest hotel chain in the Philippines, is making itself an integral part in the community sports development, besides being widely known all over the country as a name synonymous to affordable quality accommodation. Its holistic support for the Caloocan Team in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) signals the company’s institutionalized commitment to contribute actively to various community sporting endeavors. Hotel Sogo established its very first branch in Monumento, Caloocan in 1993. Over the past three decades, it has stood as a significant landmark in the city,…

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