Category: SPECIAL FEATURE

SNAP-Magat Host Communities’ Forum held in Santiago City on September 17, 2025. Renewable energy solutions provider, SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by placing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles at the center of its annual Host Communities’ Forums this September. Themed “Redefining Impact: ESG in Community Development,” the forums brought together more than 200 representatives from local government units (LGUs) and indigenous peoples’ organizations from the provinces of Benguet, Ifugao, Isabela, and Nueva Vizcaya. The forum highlighted how ESG principles can strengthen resilience and sustainability…

Pictured above is Grupo Agatep Chairman and CEO Norman Agatep, APR, who gave a presentation on the role of data in crafting brand narratives at the recently concluded 32nd National PR Congress held by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines, where shared a few best practices to help communicators utilize data for storytelling more effectively. Grupo Agatep Chairman and CEO Norman Agatep, APR, recently shared his expertise in brand storytelling at the 32nd National PR Congress of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), held last Sept. 11…

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), in coordination with the Quezon City Government, conducted a cleanup operation today as part of the agency’s Bayanihan sa Estero program — an initiative launched by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. aimed at reducing flooding by removing garbage and silt from waterways. MMDA Deputy Chairman Usec. Frisco San Juan Jr., MMDA General Manager Usec. Procopio Lipana, MMDA Assistant General Manager for Operations Asec. David Angelo Vargas, and Quezon City Engineering Department Chief Atty. Mark Dale Perral led the cleanup efforts at Lagarian Creek, a 4-kilometer-long…

Pinailawan kamakailan ng Manila Electric Company (Meralco) sa pamamagitan ng One Meralco Foundation (OMF) ang 169 na kabahayan mula sa anim (6) na barangay sa Novaliches, Quezon City. Sa pamamagitan ng Household Electrification Program ng OMF, magkakaroon na ang mga residente ng ligtas at maaasahang serbisyo ng kuryente. Pinangunahan ang lighting ceremony nina (L-R):  Meralco Valenzuela Sector-Logistics Team Lead John Paul D. Bunag, Meralco Valenzuela Sector Manager Abraham Eñeres, Meralco Head of North Distribution Services Sante Buella, Meralco Head of Home & Micro North Business Area Alleni O. Pascual, Quezon…

SM Supermalls Celebrates SuperKids Month with Nonstop Fun! This October, SM Supermalls is rolling out the red carpet for the stars of the season—the SuperKids! From superheroes and anime icons to world cultures and adorable monsters, SM malls will transform into vibrant playgrounds filled with fun, fashion, and fantasy. With a lineup of exciting events, contests, and parades, SuperKids Month is a celebration of imagination, self-expression, and community spirit. Kids are invited to dress up, join the fun, and shine in their most colorful costumes at select SM malls. Shine…

Manila Water releases its desludging schedule for 22 barangays in the East Zone concession area. Regular desludging prevents septic tank overflow during heavy rains, which can contribute to the spread of waterborne diseases. To help safeguard public health, Manila Water has released its October schedule for septic tank cleaning in 22 barangays across the East Zone of Metro Manila and parts of Rizal. Regular desludging helps prevent septic tank overflow during heavy rains, which may lead to the spread of waterborne diseases. This initiative forms part of the company’s ongoing efforts to…

Matutunghayan na ng publiko ang mga nagwaging obra sa 2025 Photography Contest ng Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) na tampok ngayon sa MET Live Mall sa Pasay City. Tatagal ang exhibit hanggang Oktubre 10 sa Atrium ng mall kung saan makikita ang 48 grand finalists na nagbigay-buhay sa temang “Infrastructure for Economic Development.” Bawat larawan ay sumasalamin kung paano nagiging tulay ang imprastruktura sa ugnayan ng pamilya, nagpapatatag ng industriya at nagbubukas ng oportunidad sa mga komunidad. Bumuhos ang halos 4,000 entries mula sa iba’t ibang panig ng bansa…

Salt Lake City, Utah — President Russell Marion Nelson, world-renowned heart surgeon and 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away peacefully at his home in Salt Lake City on September 27, 2025. He was 101 years old, the oldest prophet in the history of the Church. Born on September 9, 1924, in Salt Lake City, President Nelson was the second of four children of Marion C. and Edna Anderson Nelson. His early life was marked by a love of learning, music, and faith that…

At the heart of Hotel Sogo’s corporate social responsibility program lies one simple promise: to extend care beyond the walls of its hotels. Through Sogo Cares, that promise comes alive — reaching communities with medical aid, relief support, and educational supplies such as learning materials across the Philippines Bringing Health Closer to the People For many Filipinos, access to healthcare remains a daily challenge. That’s why Sogo Cares continues to bring doctors, medicines, and volunteers straight to the people who need them most. From Tarlac to Cabanatuan, Pampanga to Naga,…