Norman Agatep is one of only two Pinoys in the prestigious list Norman Agatep, Chairman and CEO of integrated marketing communication firm Grupo Agatep, has been named one of the inaugural honorees of Campaign Asia-Pacific’s “50 Over Fifty”, a list that honors the most inspiring marketing and communications professionals aged 50 and above across the region. Agatep is one of only two Filipino honorees in the list released last April 29. The “50 Over Fifty” list celebrates outstanding professionals across 14 markets in the Asia-Pacific region. The recognition highlights his…
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Pickleball is here! SM Supermalls introduces permanent courts for everyday fun
Champion pickleball pro Lauren Mercado at the pickleball court in SM City Bicutan. Get ready to serve, rally, and score—pickleball is taking over SM Supermalls! As part of the SM Active Hub initiative, SM Sports and Leisure Center (SLC) brings permanent pickleball courts to three major malls: SM City Sta. Mesa, SM City Bicutan, and SM City Marikina. Players exchange high-fives on the pickleball court at SM City Marikina. Pickleball enthusiasts engage in a friendly game at SM City Sta. Mesa. This exciting addition gives families, friends, and sports enthusiasts…
Read MoreCyberzone x itel Unleash the Unstoppable Power Challenge with the New itel Power70
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Cyberzone, the Philippines’ leading technology and lifestyle hub, together with itel Mobile (“itel”), sets foot in the digital space for an Unstoppable Power Challenge smartphone giveaway. This also officially launches the all-new itel Power70 featuring a 10,000mAh Mega Battery paired with a 4,000mAh Charging Case—delivering unmatched endurance. “At Cyberzone, we are at the forefront of empowering today’s digital generation with tech that truly keeps up with their pace. Partnering with itel Mobile for the Unstoppable Power Challenge reflects our shared commitment to making powerful, practical technology accessible…
Read MorePSAC JOBS AND EDUCATION COLLAB TO DIGITALLY TRANSFORM PHILIPPINE BUREAUCRACY
The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Jobs and Education cluster, headed by Go Negosyo’s Joey Concepcion, and AC Education and Private Sector Jobs and Skills Corporation (PCORP) Chair Fred Ayala, recently led the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the Civil Service Commission (CSC), PCORP, and the National University of Singapore Institute of Systems Science (NUS-ISS). The MOA formalizes a public-private partnership agreement to enhance the digital competencies of mid-to-senior-level civil servants in the Philippines through intensive training via the CSC’s Civil Service Institute’s Digital Leadership Programme (DLP). The…
Read MoreRAW, REAL, AND RESONANT: ANTHONY SAYO STARS IN “LOVE ETERNAL”
JUST as Sophie pulls off from another tender kiss, Paul closes his eyes, savoring the warmth of her arms wrapped around his neck. The sensation is familiar, comforting, perfect—too perfect. Suddenly, Sophie’s body glitches, fragments of pixels disrupting her smile. Reality crashes down as Paul stares at his now frozen wife. With a hollow voice, he whispers, “Restart simulation…” The haunting scene serves as the thematic core of “Love Eternal”, a short film written and directed by Dominic Czarnota that delves into the intersection of human grief and technology. As…
Read MoreMERALCO, PINAIGTING ANG SERBISYO NG KURYENTE SA TAGUIG AT MAKATI
Pinasinayaan ng Manila Electric Company (Meralco) ang bagong Fort Bonifacio Global City-2 Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Substation upang matugunan ang lumalaking demand sa kuryente ng mga customer nito sa lungsod ng Taguig at Makati. Ang prokeytong ito ay nagdadagdag ng 83 megavolt ampere (MVA) power transformer at 34.5 kilovolt (kV) GIS na makatutulong upang masiguro ang maasahang serbisyo ng kuryente sa Bonifacio Global City at ilang bahagi ng Makati. Matutulungan din nito ang mga malalaking customer tulad Department of Energy, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Philippine National Oil Company, Market! Market!…
Read MoreMERALCO CHAMPION NG SMART AT TECH-DRIVEN ENERGY FUTURE
Sa katatapos na Giga Summit 2025: The Fusion of Power and Intelligence, binigyang-diin ng Manila Electric Company (Meralco) ang kahalagahan ng estratehikong pagsulong ng artificial intelligence (AI) at makabagong teknolohiya sa paghubog ng sektor ng enerhiya. Ayon kay Meralco executive vice president at chief operating officer at Meralco Power Academy (MPA) president Ronnie L. Aperocho (nasa larawan) na mahalaga ang ginagampanan ng AI sa modernisasyon ng distribution network ng kumpanya. “We are future proofing Meralco’s distribution network through layers of different initiatives driven by innovation, big data and analytics, and…
Read MorePag-IBIG Home Equity Appreciation Loan: Dagdag Pondo para sa Housing Loan Borrowers
Mas pinadali at lalong mas abot-kaya ang pag-avail ng dagdag na pondo para sa mga miyembro ng Pag-IBIG na may housing loan, sa tulong ng Home Equity Appreciation Loan o Pag-IBIG HEAL. Ito ay isa sa mga loan programs ng Pag-IBIG Fund na nagbibigay sa mga kwalipikadong housing loan borrowers na magamit ang halaga ng kanilang property upang makakuha ng pondo para sa pagpaparenovate ng bahay o pagtugon sa iba pang mahahalagang gastusin. Ayon kay Pag-IBIG Fund Chief Executive Officer Marilene C. Acosta, ang Pag-IBIG HEAL ay isang praktikal at…
Read MoreRiding Smart in the Heat: MDPPA’s Essential Tips for Summer Motorcycle Safety
From the excellent visibility to dry and clear roads, there are numerous ways the summer season can make motorcycle riding a total breeze. And while riding during the cooler times of day not only adds comfort but also helps save on fuel, summer brings the challenge of staying safe and cool under the intense heat of the sun. To help our Tropang MAALAM riders cruise through the summer safely, we have listed down some essential tips on how they can beat the heat and protect themselves and their motorcycles during…
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