Category: SPECIAL FEATURE

Araneta City has always been a place where history and progress meet. Known as the ultimate hub for commerce, entertainment, and transit in Metro Manila, it has grown into a cornerstone that reflects nostalgia while embracing modern urban culture. And among the many landmarks that have defined The City of Firsts, Ali Mall has stood for decades as one of its most recognizable icons. This year, Ali Mall is celebrating its 50th anniversary, a milestone that further highlights its enduring role in Araneta City’s story of evolution. Ali Mall was…

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Continuing the Christmas tradition of putting Filipino films into the spotlight, the Metro Manila Film Festival today unveils its first four entries as it expands the film fest journey outside Metro Manila with three cities coming together to celebrate its 52nd edition. At the announcement of the first batch of entries at the East Wing Atrium, GH Mall in San Juan City, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman and concurrent MMFF overall Chairman Atty. Don Artes said that this year’s film festival will usher in more innovations to entice more moviegoers…

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The Philippines’ largest defense manufacturer, Armscor Global Defense Inc., remains bullish about 2026 after hurdling several challenges last year that included stiff tariffs imposed by the United States, and a six-month nationwide gun ban due to the midterm elections. “Last year was difficult, but this is a recovery year,” confidently stated new Armscor president and CEO Gina Marie Angangco during a briefing with select members of media at the company’s Marikina headquarters. Appointed recently after the untimely demise of former president and CEO Martin Tuason late last year, Angangco –…

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Building on a record-breaking inaugural edition — 638 proposals from 55 countries — the 2026 campaign’s new Top 20 Mentorship Program pairs finalists with industry experts to turn innovative concepts into practical, market-ready solutions, and invites even more innovators worldwide to apply. Manila, Philippines: Following the global launch of the “Go Healthy with Taiwan 2026” campaign at a press conference in Taiwan on May 27, the global initiative is now accepting proposals from innovators, startups, researchers, institutions, and organizations worldwide, including participants from Philippines. Participants are invited to leverage Taiwan’s…

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Bilang pakikiisa sa pagdiriwang ng National Nutrition Month 2026, matagumpay na isinagawa ng SAKSI NGAYON ang isang makabuluhang Feeding Program Activity noong Hulyo 4, 2026 sa Scout Torillo Street, Brgy. Sacred Heart, Quezon City. Ang programa ay isinagawa sa ilalim ng temang “Nutrisyon at Kalikasan, Ating Pangalagaan,” na naglalayong isulong ang kahalagahan ng wastong nutrisyon at pangangalaga sa kalikasan bilang pundasyon ng malusog na pamayanan. Masayang sinalubong ng mga bata ang mga volunteer at organizers ng SAKSI NGAYON na naghanda ng masusustansiyang pagkain. Makikita sa kanilang mga ngiti at sigla…

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The Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFi) recognizes and respects the legitimate aspiration of Filipino workers for wages that keep pace with the rising cost of living. As employers, we, the franchisers, as well as our franchisees, all share that aspiration. After all, many of us built our businesses on the belief that the people who help grow a franchise deserve to grow alongside it. We do not dispute the intent behind the P85 daily minimum wage increase for Metro Manila. We are, however, compelled to raise serious concerns about…

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The Yuchengco Group of Companies’ (YGC) House of Investments (HI) continues to boost its contributions toward nation-building through strategic global partnerships under its education investment arm, iPeople, Inc. Through iPeople’s Mapúa schools, a collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU) has been established—setting the tone for the group’s long-term vision of creating sustainable futures where Filipinos can thrive and compete globally. “With YGC’s visionary leadership and steadfast support, iPeople schools are fully empowered to deliver world-class education to Filipino students. We want to continue developing highly employable, future-ready Filipino graduates who…

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(From left) Armscor Global Defense Inc. president and CEO Gina Marie Angangco,  DTI representative and Tatak Pinoy Council Secretariat administrative head  Atty. Maria Theresa Faustino, PITC president Mary Tong, Armscor  senior vice president and chief marketing officer Lisa Tuason with executive vice president and chief operating officer Felino Neri, NAPOLCOM vice chairperson and executive officer Atty. Rafael Calinisan, Armscor chairman Ambassador Demetrio “Bolo” Tuason with  senior vice president & chief stakeholder relations officer and Armscor Shooting Center, Inc. president & CEO Maria Cristina Tuason-Gonzalez, Nate Tuason,  Police Brigadier Generals  Jose…

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Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, continues to strengthen its forever enchanted ties with the travel and tourism sector as it honored industry partners at its 21st Tour Operators and Partners Appreciation Party. Keeping the momentum of its 30th anniversary celebration alive, the Laguna-based theme park took its annual gathering for both new and longtime affiliated tour operators and travel agencies to greater heights with a grand Flores de Mayo-themed event that showcased the beauty and richness of Filipino culture and tradition last May…

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