Category: SPECIAL FEATURE

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. receives updates from the Private Sector Advisory Council – Jobs Sector Group (PSAC-JSG) led by Joey Concepcion on initiatives to boost job creation in the Philippines. These  included addressing jobs-skills mismatch through labor force upskilling, as well as the leveraging of MSMEs as avenues for job creation through the agriculture and transport sector. In the meeting were (from left) Doris Magsaysay-Ho, Concepcion, PSAC Convenor Sabin Aboitiz, Teresita Sy-Coson, Rizalina Mantaring, Kevin Tan and (not in photo) Alfredo Ayala. 363

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Even the summer heat can’t do anything to stop you from feeling your best with Old Spice   The Scent That Never Dies – Old Spice Summer can get so hot that some of us sweat even when we take multiple showers in a day. If you’re looking for ways to smell fresh like you just stepped out of a relaxing bath amid the sweltering heat, look no further than the long-lasting scent of Old Spice Body Spray. Achieve immortal freshness with Old Spice’s scent that never dies. Whether you’re…

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At 27, delivery rider Angemar Abot has big responsibilities. He and his wife are raising a six-year-old, and another is on the way. Three of his siblings are also still in school in need of support. That’s why despite qualms about shuffling all his tasks, Abot signed up for a technical-vocational training offered by Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines through its partnership with Globe. The Hapag Movement is Globe’s banner program that aims to help address involuntary hunger through supplemental feeding and sustainable livelihood programs that provide education, training, and mentorship.…

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Enchanted Kingdom in partnership with DSL Events and roduction House, successfully transported audiences back to the golden era of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) with The Four Kings and Queen concert, held on May 7, 2023, at the Enchanting Events Place. The event was co-presented by Mayor Arlene B. Arcillas and the City of Santa Rosa, Laguna, in a bid to showcase the beauty and richness of Filipino music. The night was filled with soulful renditions of OPM classics, all performed by the original Hitmakers Marco Siso, Hajji Alejandro, Nonoy Zuñiga,…

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Manila, 17 May 2023 – AirAsia Philippines has recorded a surge in summer bookings for 2023 achieving 75% of its pre-pandemic (2019) levels, encompassing both domestic and international travel. The top 5 most booked destinations for Filipinos this summer include Cebu, Boracay, Tacloban, Iloilo, and Bohol. Taipei, Incheon, Bangkok, Narita, and Osaka meanwhile were the top-booked summer destinations for international travel. AirAsia Philippines Communications and Public Affairs Country Head Steve Dailisan said “The surge in bookings this summer reflects a strong rebound in travel demand. We are thrilled to witness…

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The House Committee on Labor and Employment chaired by Rep. Juan Fidel Felipe Nograles (4th District, Rizal) on Wednesday approved and consolidated measures that would mandate employers to provide financial literacy and entrepreneurship programs to their workers. These are House Bills (HB) 1633, 4389, and 4752 authored by Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas (5th District, Quezon City), Rep. Gus Tambunting (2nd District, Parañaque City), and Rep. Jose Manuel Alba (1st District, Bukidnon). The financial literacy programs would include 1) behavioral finance, 2) savings, 3) emergency resilience fund development, 4) debt management,…

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As part of its commitment to extend care and support to women and children in its host communities, renewable energy solutions provider SN Aboitiz Power-Magat (SNAP-Magat) supported the ​​Ligtas Buntis Congress Medical and Dental Mission of the Municipality of Ramon, Isabela under SNAP-Magat’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. Participating in the successful project at Ramon Multi-Purpose Hall on May 5, 2023 were 308 expectant mothers and 498 underweight preschoolers. In attendance were Ramon Municipal Vice Mayor Dennis Jon dela Cruz, members of Sangguniang Bayan, Ramon Rural Health Unit (RHU) physicians,…

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ICYMI: the Internet just launched the newest love team, who started with the most intriguing twists and turns to date. We’re talking about JoshDrea. Love is in the Hair Recently, A-listers, Joshua Garcia and Andrea Brillantes have made history for almost breaking social media with their exciting team-up announcement. #JoshDrea landed on the top trending topics on Twitter as netizens instantly went into a frenzy with curiosity and anticipation for the project. Not long after sparks started flying for JoshDrea, however, the duo already had their first spat. During the…

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Doug, Cheska, Kendra, Scarlett and Gavin are the new faces of MR.DIY in its ‘Family Store for Everyday Needs – Meron DIYan’ campaign.   (Manila, Philippines) — Team MR.DIY is getting bigger!   THE COUNTRY’s favorite one-stop-shop for family and home improvement introduced its new brand ambassadors, Team Kramer, for its ongoing MR.DIY ‘The Family Store for Everyday Needs – Meron DIYan’ campaign during a media launch in Novotel Quezon City recently. “MR. DIY is not just a store; it is an embodiment of values and aspirations. When we say…

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