Category: SPECIAL FEATURE

In an unprecedented move for the Philippine gaming sector, PlayTime – the country’s most innovative online entertainment platform – announces the launch of a Php 100 million Responsible Gaming (RG) Fund – a bold initiative designed not exclusively for the brand, but to assist every player across all gaming platforms and uplift the entire gaming industry in its Responsible Gaming efforts. “The Responsible Gaming Fund is not about brand positioning—it’s about revolutionary industry transformation,” said Krizia Cortez, PlayTime’s Director of Public Relations. “We are extending our hand to every platform,…

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Mapúa University School of Nursing inks memorandum of agreement (MOA) with MegaTEXTS Phil. Inc., a distributor of Elsevier in the Philippines. Through the agreement, Mapúa University becomes the first to implement SimChart for nursing in Asia-Pacific. (From L-R: Dr. Emmillie Joy Mejia, Dean of Mapúa University School of Nursing, Dr. Dodjie Maestrecampo, President and CEO of Mapúa University, Jean Tiu Lim, President of MegaTEXTS Phil. Inc., and Michael P. Cabral, Digital Solution Specialist of MegaTEXTS Phil. Inc.) Future Filipino nurses are set to gain another competitive edge with global-ready documentation…

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Bilang bahagi ng pagsisikap nitong makapaghatid ng maaasahan at ligtas na serbisyo ng kuryente, in-upgrade ng Manila Electric Company (Meralco) ang power transformer bank ng Duhat Substation sa Bocaue, Bulacan. Pinalitan ng kumpanya ang 42-taong gulang na power transformer ng bagong 300 megavolt amperes (MVA), 220 kilovolt (kV) – 115 kV power transformer na may on-load tap changer. Masisiguro nito ang tuluy-tuloy at maaasahang serbisyo ng kuryente sa mga bayan ng Sta. Maria, Bocaue at Marilao sa Bulacan. Kabilang sa mga gusali at pasilidad na makikinabang dito ay ang Philippine…

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In support of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) annual Brigada Eskwela initiative, SM Supermalls mobilized thousands of volunteers across its malls nationwide from June 9 to 13, 2025, to help prepare public schools for the upcoming academic year. This year’s Brigada Eskwela carried the theme, “Nagkakaisa para sa Handa at Ligtas na Pagbabalik Eskwela.” Driven by the spirit of bayanihan, SM employee volunteers join Brigada Eskwela to help public schools prepare for the new academic year—fostering cleaner, safer, and more welcoming spaces where students and communities can thrive. SM employees…

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West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) is offering septic tank cleaning services to its residential and semi-business customers this June in select parts of Caloocan, Las Piñas, Malabon, Manila, Parañaque, Pasay, Quezon City, Valenzuela, and Cavite Province at no extra cost. Maynilad’s sanitation program is one of the company’s efforts to lessen pollution loading into Metro Manila’s river systems. “We ask our customers to avail of this service, as it will help to protect community health and the environment,” said Maynilad Chief Operating Officer Randolph T. Estrellado. Customers residing…

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Mang Inasal is making rainy days more exciting with the launch of its CreamyYESS Raffle Promo, a nationwide campaign that gives customers a chance to win just by enjoying their favorite rice meals and cooling down with the Philippines’ number one Halo-Halo. From smartphones and AirPods to Dessert Museum tickets and a highly anticipated meet-and-greet with Mang Inasal’s trending endorser Fyang Smith, the promo highlights the brand’s well-loved offerings and the everyday joy of shared mealtimes. According to Mang Inasal President Mike V. Castro, the campaign goes beyond a typical rewards program.…

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The stage is set for Araneta City’s grand Pride Month celebration on June 28 Araneta City proudly stands with the LGBTQIA+ community this Pride Month, embracing the theme “Love in Every Hue”—a celebration of authenticity, self-expression, and unity. True to its name as the City of Firsts, Araneta City continues to be a safe, inclusive space where love knows no bounds and every identity is welcomed with open arms. “We are honoring the freedom to choose who we hold dear, to express ourselves fully, and to stand tall in the…

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In support of the Department of Education’s Brigada Eskwela 2025, Maynilad donated cleaning supplies and provided hydration support to around 50 public schools across its concession area. In the photo, faculty members of Imelda Integrated Secondary School in Malabon City receive a refrigerated drinking fountain from Maynilad. INSET: Teachers from Bayan Luma 1 Elementary School in Imus City unpack cleaning materials donated by Maynilad. West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) extended support to around 50 public schools in Metro Manila and Cavite for the Department of Education’s (DepEd)…

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Present during the 24th TACS Expo ribbon cutting are (from left) Police Lt. Col. Imelda Reyes; Police Brigadier General Marvin Saro; Police Brigadier General Ericson Dilag; ARMSCOR Global Defense Inc. (AGDI) president and CEO Martin Tuason; Philippine Army Commanding General Lt. General Roy Galido; and AGDI Deputy CEO and Senior Executive Vice President Gina Marie Angangco. The largest firearms and ammunition manufacturer in Southeast Asia, ARMSCOR Global Defense Inc. (AGDI), opened its 24th Tactical Survival and Arms Expo/TACS Expo (Defense, Security and Survival Show for Sustainable Living) on Thursday, June…

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