BDO Foundation, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of BDO Unibank, Inc. has partnered with the National University (NU) to further bring financial education to Filipino farmers nationwide. NU, in a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BDO Foundation, has agreed to develop simple accounting and bookkeeping modules for farmers. NU faculty members will…
As dengue continues to be one of the rapidly proliferating, indirectly transmitted diseases in over 100 countries including the Philippines according to the World Health Organization (WHO), French-owned company Kyzox Innovations recently tapped PascualLab’s Leonie Agri Corp. (LAC) as its exclusive supplier of Lagundi (Five-leaved chaste tree) a locally-grown herb, known for its possible anti-dengue…
As foodpanda said goodbye to another busy year filled with food and smiles, they ended by truly bringing the love of food to everyone. Aiming to feed over 600 people in the third week of December across the globe with its partner brands from Delivery Hero, it was time to bring the people who need…
Global Company commitments on recyclable packaging for 2025 announced Local initiatives for recycling similarly underway Mondelez Philippines has strengthened its commitment to recycling by joining the Philippine Alliance for Recycling and Materials Sustainability (PARMS). This is in line with the snack company’s recently announced global commitment to make all packaging recyclable by the year 2025.…
For ten years now, NorthPine Land, Inc. (NLI) has amplified its efforts in making dreams come to life not only by providing top-of-the-line homes that improve the quality of life, but also by paying forward and giving back to the community through its recent outreach programs. NorthPine Land continuously strengthens its corporate social responsibility efforts…
In 2016, NEWS5 broke away from the usual reporting style by launching the highly entertaining “B.A.Y.A.W. for President” election advocacy campaign starring comedian Jun Sabayton. A series of vignettes in which fictional events were presented to create a parody of sorts highlighting the Philippines’ political landscape at the time, B.A.Y.A.W. or “Bagong Alyansang Ayaw sa…
2019 marks a very special year for New World Hotels and Resorts as sister properties New World Manila Bay Hotel and New World Makati Hotel holds the 5th charity fun run, Run and Raise, last Sunday (20 January 2019). This milestone is met with welcome changes as the fun run bids adieu to its Rajah…
Mang Inasal recently donated P500,000-worth of children’s story books to public schools in Iloilo City and selected grade schools in the province. This was coursed through “Sa Pagbasa, May Pag-asa” program of the Jollibee Group Foundation. Mang Inasal Vis-Min Area Manager Thomas Jason Medel (right) leads the turn over of books to Jaro II Elementary…
The Philippines is turning challenges into accomplishments as it continues to deal with natural disasters. This was the assessment of experts during “A Forum on Understanding Risk and Resilience” held to mark the International Day of Disaster Reduction. National Economic and Development Authority Undersecretary Adoracion Navarro cited the reduction in loss of human lives during recent calamities. “In terms…
Ever since it was established in the country in 1997, Starbucks has always been known to brew handcrafted beverages for coffee lovers. Since 2012, however, the company has also been brewing opportunities for young Filipinos to better their lives through simply serving Hope in a Bottle. In partnership with Hope in a Bottle, Starbucks Philippines…
By simply choosing and sharing your favorite images on social media, you can also help bring more greenery to the La Mesa Watershed and get the chance to win an OPPO F9 Jade Green. Mobile leader OPPO is turning 2019 green—with the recent release of the best-selling F9 in a stunning Jade Green colorway and…
