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Google News Initiative (GNI) will be hosting free University Verification Workshops from May 24 to June 9, 2021 for students, journalists, and fact-checkers. Interested participants may register via this form. GNI is a Google program that aims to help journalism to thrive in the digital age by strengthening and elevating quality journalism, and empowering news organizations to leverage technology for newsroom innovation. The University Verification Workshops will focus on verification principles including the misinformation landscape, geolocation, examining sources, and fact-checking ethics.

Drac and the pack are back, like you’ve never seen them before in Hotel Transylvania: Transformania. Reunite with your favorite monsters for an all-new adventure that presents Drac with his most terrifying task yet. When Van Helsing’s mysterious invention, the “Monsterfication Ray,” goes haywire, Drac and his monster pals are all transformed into humans, and Johnny becomes a monster! In their new mismatched bodies, Drac, stripped of his powers, and an exuberant Johnny, loving life as a monster, must team up and race across the globe to find a cure before it’s too late, and before they drive each other…

MR.D.I.Y. relaunches its CSR campaign dubbed as The Good Bag which aims to support a community of mothers sewing tote bags to support their families. MR.D.I.Y.’s inaugural launch of The Good Bag back in 2020 focused on conservation of the environment. This year, the home and lifestyle improvement retailer, brings its advocacy closer to the customers by providing support to the community of mothers. Roselle Marisol Andaya, Chief Operating Officer of MR.D.I.Y. Philippines said in the media launch last May 15 in Alagang Kapatid program on OnePH Cignal TV that “to serve the community is important to MR.D.I.Y. which can…

Delta Air Lines is among the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2021 – the only airline to make the list of “businesses making an extraordinary impact around the world.” This new list is an expansion of the iconic TIME100, known for sharing the top 100 most influential people of the year. Categorized as a ‘leader’ for ‘thinking ahead,’ Delta was recognized for its focus on customers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic – specifically calling out that, under CEO Ed Bastian’s leadership, Delta was the only major airline to keep middle seats open to allow more spacing between passengers for more than…

“In addition to the support I received from family and friends, the assistance Pacific Cross gave me allowed me to focus on my recovery. I’m proud to call Pacific Cross family!” – Christopher de Leon, Award winning Actor As mobility restrictions and other measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 continue in the Philippines, keeping a healthy and balanced lifestyle can be challenging, especially for adults over 60. For screen veteran, COVID-19 survivor, and Pacific Cross Philippines brand ambassador Christopher de Leon, there are some key factors that help him cope with stress and uncertainty. These were instrumental also in…

Home appliances have always been the most popular gifts to mothers. As a matter of fact, no mom will ever say no to another practical and useful appliance thus making it a perfect present anytime of the year. However, one of the struggles is choosing the kind of appliances that perfectly fits every kind of mothers. Luckily, XTREME Appliances, your local One-Stop Shop Appliances brand, has a wide range of products for every kind of mothers. With everyone working from home most of the time or the current homeschooling set up for kids, it is not a surprise that these…

Grab Philippines launched its GrabBayanihan Vaccination Support Program to help increase vaccine access and education for Filipinos. The program includes a range of measures to encourage all consumers and driver- and delivery-partners to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Grab Philippines will also work closely with the national and local government units and leverage its ground fleet network and app to offer mobility, communications, and logistics support for their respective vaccination programs. In a recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia, it revealed that 61 percent of Filipinos don’t wish to get inoculated with a COVID-19 vaccine even if the shot is available.…

It’s a dilemma as old as time – you’re just going about your day, scrolling leisurely on social media when you feel the cravings start to hit. You catch yourself daydreaming about warm, inviting muffins, delicious side dishes and the mouthwatering, savory roasted chicken that Kenny Rogers Roasters is best known for. You want your Kenny Rogers Roasters favorites, and you want it now. But how? Worry no more about the hows and the whens – Kenny Rogers Roasters is taking food delivery to a whole new level. Bringing their menu straight to your devices, and your orders fresh and…

When it comes to Filipinos’ favorite meals, one thing that’s always going to be on that list is the Jollibee Burger Steak. It remains a popular order whenever one heads to their nearest Jollibee—and for a good reason, too. That’s because Jollibee Burger Steak is consistent in being beefy-saucy linamnam na walang katulad! People definitely enjoy its delicious patties that are made with 100% pure beef, covered in that unmistakable and flavorful mushroom sauce. It’s a reliable meal in a pinch as well, thanks to its affordable and budget-friendly price, which starts at P50 only.

BDO Leasing and Finance, Inc. (BDOLF) posted a net income of P9.5 million in the first three (3) months of 2021, generated solely from investment income following the discontinuance of the Company’s former financing operations and the sale of all its leasing and loan portfolio to the BDO Unibank Group in October 2020. BDOLF’s investments registered a fair value gain of P13.6 million, while total expenses stood at P4.5 million. The company’s 1Q21 performance is not comparable to the P83.3 million profit recorded a year-ago, given that last year’s results reflected business operations prior to the full implementation of the…

Medical  frontliners  are  the  modern-day heroes in our ongoing  battle  against the  COVID-19 pandemic.  As they continue  to  save  lives of our  kababayans, we  can stand behind them by practicing health safety measures and utilizing  technology. Utilizing digital apps like  PayMaya  are making it easier  for  Filipinos to participate in bayanihan  movements  for  the community – this includes making donations to organizations whose beneficiaries are healthcare workers.  Here are some of the ways you can  show  support  to our medical  frontliners, with the help of PayMaya: Practice  safety  health standards  in  your day-to-day activities  The easiest and sure way to curb the…