In any barangay or town, a public school does not only serve as a hub for learning, it also serves as an important center in the life of a community. Often, community members gather on the grounds of the school for events and other activities. Although all schools in the country have seen significantly educed…
Flint, the first, tech-enabled, low-cost real estate crowdfunding platform in the Philippines, recently built a solar-powered water system in Brgy. Biluso. The district, located in Silang, Cavite, has been known to have problems with water availability, with some residents not having daily and consistent access to clean, potable water. This issue was made even more…
For Cheenie Marie Canapi, an administrative aide at the Rosario Maclang Bautista General Hospital, every work day is a struggle to keep safe. As one of a vast number of medical frontliners that are at serious risk for contracting a deadly virus, Cheenie constantly seeks to protect herself—and her family—from COVID-19 infection. For Cheenie, the…
When multiple supertyphoons hit the Philippines last November, the Bicol Region and many of its provinces were among the areas badly devastated by strong winds, rain, and floods. Amidst the rubble, the Filipino bayanihan spirit emerged as help from different organizations and concerned individuals immediately came their way. This Christmas season, Globe customers also extended…
Procter & Gamble Philippines (P&G) is bringing comforts of home to communities by donating hygiene kits and products to thousands of families affected by Typhoons Rolly and Ulysses. The leading health and hygiene products manufacturer partnered with the Philippine Red Cross, World Vision Philippines, and the local governments of Marikina, Cabuyao and Taguig to bring…
RUSH, a 917Ventures, Inc. loyalty and e-commerce solutions provider, has launched a partnership with Unilever through a digital rewards program called U-COIN. U-COIN is a web-based platform that provides consumers with a more rewarding shopping experience through incentives for customers when they buy Unilever products. Customers can now earn points through engaging with any of…
GCash, the undisputed leader and preferred mobile wallet in the Philippines, are encouraging Filipinos to give back during the holiday season by donating through the GCash app and giving beneficiaries a Merry GCash Christmas. Coming from a total of over PHP 23 million gathered from its #UlyssesPHAid and #TulongCagayan donation drives, GCash is looking forward…
2020 has been a challenging time for the Filipino people. With the lockdown extending beyond the initial 6 months, multiple businesses were affected and millions displaced from their jobs. The last agenda on anyone’s minds is celebrating the holidays as we approach the pandemic’s first anniversary. And yet, Sanitary Care Products Asia, Inc. (SCPA) saw…
Diwatang Maria Corporation, the maker of premium organic soap Diwatang Maria, in a bid to inspire startup companies and even the small to medium entrepreneurs, in a virtual press conference held on November 20 announced the company’s milestones that were achieved during the past months, overcoming the challenges brought by the pandemic. Diwatang Maria president…
How do you stay productive? During this time, being productive can mean that you are trying out a new dish you have been planning to cook for a long time. You could be working at home, baking, binge-watching a tv show that you’ve been wanting to watch or you could be cleaning your house from…
It was, categorically, the worst of times for the tourism and hospitality industry. Covid-19 literally ground everything to a halt, just when traveling had already become second nature to many Filipinos. But while the industry took a hit, many refused to crumple and fall; in fact, the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) Philippines found pros in…
