The National Resilient Council (NRC) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the City Government of Manila, BPI Foundation, and the ICTSI Foundation as part of NRC’s Adopt-A-City campaign last December 18, via Zoom. Launched in 2019, the Adopt-A-City Program is a city-specific partnership model responding to the Philippines’ commitments under the Sendai Framework for…
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has launched a partnership with Globe to promote digital responsibility and data privacy among the Filipino youth. NPC’s program, “Kabataang Digital”, aims to provide age-appropriate support for children to help them understand the nature of privacy and the digital environment’s implications on their privacy rights. It aims to raise awareness…
The beginning of this decade and this new year comes with both celebration and challenge. Celebration because despite the COVID-19 pandemic, society continues to rebuild itself, the economy is beginning to move and industries are adapting. Challenge because even as society is rebuilding, this must be with an inclusive and emancipatory new normal in mind.…
Araneta City‘s well-loved weekend al fresco offering at the Manhattan Row continues this 2021! Experience the City of Firsts’ #PopUpNight Dine Out Weekend along Malvar Street in a much longer time — now from 3pm to 11pm every Friday and Saturday — for a taste of fun and safe street feast in a ‘new normal’…
With the combination of new changes and health risks brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, many may have been feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and scared. To help minimize the pandemic’s damaging effects on people’s mental health, AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, has started the #HowAreYou Mental Awareness campaign to encourage open and…
The year 2020 has been a difficult year for most consumer brands and companies have been challenged to step up to thrive in the new business climate. For Tanduay, a pivot toward a digital platform, a sustained campaign to remain connected with its target market, the launch of new products, and continued international distribution expansion…
During last month’s World AIDS day, some of the country’s most known personalities came together to support the Protection and Preparedness Education (PPE) campaign of Durex, which is anchored on the Always Come Prepared message. Stressing the point that, “no one is invulnerable to catching HIV so always being prepared in encounters is a must,”…
After five grueling rounds, F9 Esports beat out Team Secret to emerge as the winner of the country’s biggest non-professional Call of Duty® Mobile – Garena tournament, Smart Play: Squad Up. Both teams played incredibly well and traded numerous kills on the second day of the tournament hosted by mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc.,…
Great news! There’s now an eco-friendlier way to get your favorite NutriAsia sauces and condiments! NutriAsia has reopened their BYOB (Bring Your Own Bote) store at the Quezon City Hall. Relaunched to the public on 7 December 2020, the BYOB (Bring Your Own Bote) store at the Quezon City Hall gives everyone a safe and…
Fans of Bright Vachirawit and Win Metawin can relive the fun and ‘kilig’ from the Thai stars’ first Philippine-exclusive virtual fan meet by streaming it via pay-per-view on iWantTFC. Users in the Philippines can purchase “BrightWin Manila Live: The Virtual Fan Meet” for P99 on the iWantTFC website (iwanttfc.com) and watch it over and over…
The new and expanded section of the 8.2-km Subic Freeport Expressway (SFEX) will be opened temporarily until January 15 to serve motorists coming in and out of the Subic Bay Freeport Zone during the holiday season. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark A. Villar along with Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman…
