The Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Men makes a much-ballyhooed return to the Philippines for the third consecutive year as eight of the globe’s best squads fight for bragging rights from June 18 to 23 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Led by crowd favorites world no. 4 Japan, they are joined by first-timers United States (5th), making its first appearance in Manila. The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) has partnered anew with PLDT Home for the third consecutive year, helping bring world-class volleyball to fans and athletes alike.
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Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel, a community chapel at the heart of Filinvest City in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, earned a spotlight at the most sought-after Asia Pacific Property Awards for its spiritual significance and architectural design. Situated atop a hill and amidst the lush greenery of River Park of Filinvest City, the chapel is designed after an inverted white lily. The design evokes calm and tranquility and depicts the purity of Mother Mary. Its towering structure that can be seen from afar and its curves seemingly reaching towards the heavens give it an inviting appeal and make it an ideal…
Education has the power to transform lives, provide the stepping stone to fulfilling one’s dreams and pursuing bigger aspirations not just for oneself but for one’s family and community as well. This year, five Alternative Learning System (ALS) students from Muntinlupa City received the education that could help change their lives for the better. They took the Bread and Pastry Course facilitated by the Muntinlupa City Technical Institute (MCTI), and sponsored by the Insular Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Insular Life, in partnership with the Bayanan Alternative Learning System (ALS) Center. The Foundation furnished the kitchen equipment and…
Furthermore, all 85 launch Heroes plus the newly added Hero, Sun Ce, will be available to trial for free during the first month, so players can find the one or ones that best suits their style. Players will also have the opportunity to own up to 28 of these Heroes and 21 Skins for free simply by fulfilling certain in game activities. Who will you pick? The first month will also see notable IP collaborations with SNK, Saint Seiya Hello Kitty & Bruce Lee. The original mobile MOBA, Honor of Kings was designed from the ground up to be optimized…
On Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 3:00 pm, The Peninsula Manila presents its first ever “Art in Resonance TALKS: BenCab in Conversation with Ambeth Ocampo” in The Conservatory. Eminent historian, published author, popular newspaper columnist, and a good friend of the artist, Ambeth Ocampo will join BenCab to talk about his search for a Filipino identity and the social and cultural context behind his work. “Art in Resonance TALKS: BenCab in Conversation with Ambeth Ocampo” will be followed by a BenCab Art in Resonance Afternoon Tea Buffet at The Upper Lobby.
Filtr and Sony Music Entertainment have recently teamed up for the ‘Summer POPsicle SZN’ playlist, a curated mix of chart-topping hits featuring some of the biggest international acts. The playlist includes fan favorites such as “Greedy” by Tate McRae, “Water” by Tyla, “Saturn” by SZA, “drunk text” by Henry Moodie, “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield, “double take” by Dhruv, “Stargazing” by Myles Smith, and local hits from BINI and Maki.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), through the Metro Manila Flood Management Project (MMFMP), proudly held its special Independence Day celebration event during the national holiday, themed ‘Freedom from Basura.’ This initiative was staged to further promote environmental awareness and encourage the community to adopt good waste management practices. Event highlights for the special day included the following activities: Freedom (from Basura) Wall: Visitors were invited to write their commitment to a greener and cleaner Philippines on the Freedom Wall. Participants then peeled off a plantable giveaway from the wall and planted it in a seedling pot provided at the…
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines has partnered with Save Palawan Seas Foundation (SPSF) for its 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, SUSTAINABILISEA: SPSF x TPB Create Hope: Bridging Sustainable Tourism with Environmental Welfare and Community Empowerment. The program took place from June 5 to 7, 2024, in Taytay, Palawan. The program was held in Sitio Calabugtong and Barangays Casian and Batas. These areas, which face challenges in accessing essential utilities like power and water, greatly benefited from the initiative. By working together, both organizations marked an important step towards promoting sustainability, protecting the environment, and supporting local communities. To…
The Green Run at Vermosa has taken its popular multi-category run to the next level this year. Besides providing an opportunity for fun runners, running enthusiasts, serious runners and elite athletes the chance to hit the trails for recreation and training, this year’s run is focused on giving assistance to young runners from Cavite who want to pursue their dreams of becoming national track athletes. On June 14, Ayala Land Estates, Inc. welcomed Takbo Kabitenyo, an organization in Cavite dedicated to nurturing the talents of its aspiring athletes who have the ambition and potential to become national athletes. Ayala Land,…
Anchored on its long-term goal of building a resilient supply chain to ensure better service and quality products in the future, the Jollibee Group has gathered 600 key global and country suppliers to foster a more robust and effective partnership by aligning with them the company’s business priorities and innovations in the years ahead. With the theme “Accelerating Growth Through Partnership,” the recently concluded event also underscored Jollibee Group’s pivotal steps in enhancing customer experience and upholding the highest food safety and quality standards together with its suppliers. It also reiterated Jollibee Group’s commitment to sustainable business practices, as embodied…
Aice Philippines, a leading ice cream brand in Southeast Asia, proudly announces its partnership with the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics during a media conference held today at the Discovery Primea Makati. During the event, Aice and the POC signed the Memorandum of Agreement to officially mark the beginning of its strategic partnership toward supporting the athletes as they prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics. “I am immensely proud to announce that Aice will join hands with the Philippine Olympic Committee to fully support the Philippine athletes for the 2024 Paris Olympics,” shared Aice Brands…