It’s been over five months since the lockdown started in the Philippines and in an effort to contain the virus, life as we know it has taken a backseat. Some of us have had to convert our homes into our new office spaces but there are others whose livelihoods have been most affected by the…
Pharrell Williams shares a new single and music video entitled “Entrepreneur” [featuring JAY-Z]. He makes a powerful statement with the song and the accompanying visual. The video proudly features and spotlights the achievements of over a dozen black entrepreneurs. It includes Issa Rae, Nipsey Hussle, Tyler, The Creator, Robert Hartwell, Six Sev, TyAnthony Davis [Founder of Vox Collegiate Junior High], Vincent Williams [Founder of Honey’s Kettle], Iddris Sandu, Beatrice Dixon [Founder…
Another sad news reached Filipinos recently after the ABS-CBN Tulong Center announced its closure this month after providing free legal and medical assistance to thousands of Filipinos for many years. In an official statement posted on its Facebook page, the unit under ABS-CBN Integrated Public Service said that it is unable to continue its services…
The country’s medical frontliners may be exhausted, but they aren’t calling it quits in the ongoing battle against COVID-19, which is why ABS-CBN Foundation continues to show full support and love to them. Through the “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” campaign, 125 hospitals and 25 institutions were given PPEs (personal protective equipment) by ABS-CBN Foundation to protect…
A cup of coffee could save this child’s life. Zhian Kyle O. Dingle is only a year old and yet has been struggling for each breath since he was born. Born to a housewife and a construction worker from San Quintin, Pagansinan, Zhian is diagnosed with chronic liver disease and TORCH syndrome — with the…
World Vision in the Philippines welcomes to its family Leia Valenciano as its ambassador for Give Hope campaign. Nataleia Martine, known to many as “Leia”, is the 3-year old daughter of Director Paolo Valenciano and wife Photographer/ Graphic Designer Samantha Godinez-Valenciano. Paolo and Sam are also World Vision ambassadors and actively supporting the organization thru…
In response to the government’s call-to-action on rehabilitating Manila Bay, Plastic Credit Exchange (PCEx) and The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), with the support of the PepsiCo Foundation, partnered to roll out a long-term ‘AlingTindera’ coastal cleanup program. PCEx Chairperson Nanette Medved-Po and DENR Regional Executive Director Jacqueline A. Caancan announced the strategic…
ABS-CBN Corporation and ABS-CBN Foundation (AFI) commemorate the first death anniversary of Gina Lopez with a month-long celebration of her legacy, which will be showcased on their various cable TV programs and digital platforms. The celebration will be capped by the launch of the book, “I Am Gina,” written by Jenie Chan. The book reveals…
In a situation as precarious as today, everyone tends to gravitate toward a sense of security and stability, especially financially. For Andrew Bautista, all he needed was the assurance that he would be able to provide for his family. The 33-year-old father wears many hats–tricycle driver, delivery rider and now, with the help of GCredit,…
There are many uncertainties in the world right now. There’s too much going on that sometimes you don’t know what tomorrow will bring. If there’s anything that remains true, it’s that whatever challenge we face, we will only get through it together, as one community. For a Company that’s been in the Philippines for the…
PLDT Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan, who is also known as MVP, recently marked his birthday through various activities that aim to help schools prepare to reopen classes. MVP led the turnover of the School-in-a-bag (SIAB) donation to North Bay Boulevard North Elementary School in Navotas, Metro Manila. The SIAB donation forms part of…
