Category: SPECIAL FEATURE

SM Communities’ Job Fairs and Government Service Express receive DICT’s Digital Bayani sa Last Mile Award
SM Supermalls has received the Digital Bayani sa Last Mile Award from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), recognizing its efforts to expand access to employment, government services, and digital learning through its SM Communities initiatives.
The recognition highlights the growing impact of SM Job Fairs, Government Service Express (GSE), and the Digital Upskilling program, which collectively bring together career opportunities, essential government services, and free digital skills training under one roof. Through strategic partnerships with DICT, Asia Pacific College, and other stakeholders, SM continues to equip Filipinos with future-ready skills while making public services more accessible in communities nationwide.
As technology transforms the future of work, SM Communities remains committed to creating more inclusive pathways for employment, lifelong learning, and sustainable community development.

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Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, celebrated inclusivity, togetherness, and strong family ties among Filipinos through its back-to-back Pride Month and Father’s Day festivities last June. Concluding this quarter’s Forever Enchanted Summer campaign on a high note, EK brought to life a series of seasonal activities and popup experiences that created even more quality bonding moments for families and communities throughout the month. The festivities kicked off with Magic of EKquality: A Celebration of Pride Talents, which showcased world-class Filipino talent through performances by…

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PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco (center) turns over a P10 million check to Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando (right) and Vice Governor Alexis Castro for the first tranche of the Ayudang Hatid ay Tagumpay Scholarship Program at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in Malolos City on July 6. MALOLOS CITY, Bulacan — A total of 2,000 students from low-income families in Bulacan will benefit from a Php60-million scholarship fund from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), which released an initial P10-million grant to the provincial government on Monday, July…

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The Upper Wawa Dam, which sources water from the Boso-Boso River, a key water facility supporting Manila Water’s supply resilience. As the country faces another El Niño episode in 2026, East Zone concessionaire Manila Water underscores its significantly strengthened capability to deliver reliable 24/7 water service across its customers, highlighting the meaningful progress made since previous periods of water stress in 2010, 2015, and 2019. El Niño has historically brought below-normal rainfall and prolonged dry conditions across the Philippines, placing immense pressure on Metro Manila’s water supply system, which for…

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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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