“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” – William Arthur Ward We should never underestimate the power of a smile, especially during these challenging times. The world is currently filled with fear and uncertainties and sharing a...
Advocacies
Even at a very young age, Alexandra Cousteau, granddaughter of renowned undersea explorer and scuba diving pioneer Jacques Cousteau, already knew the potential of the youth in bringing about change as she rallied support from them for ocean...
Save the Children Philippines is alarmed by the increasing number of reported cases of children and adolescents already infected with COVID-19 amid woes of Delta variant spread, and calls on the government, parents, caregivers, and other...
Premium smartphone brand, TECNO Mobile recently completed its first CSR campaign in the Philippines, as a way to give back to the community following the successful release of several new mobile phone models in the country, including the Spark 7...
The Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) organization announced the top 100 delegates for its 2021 edition last July 19. Tonight, the list has been narrowed down to the top 75 after the first few remote challenges. Actress Kisses Delavin, TikTok star Ayn...
Fridge organizing is one of the most viewed videos online. Aside from being satisfying to look at, a well-organized fridge actually has more benefits than one. It helps reduce waste, prevent bacteria from accumulating, and lessen your regular...
When the pandemic hit, take-outs and deliveries became our only option to get food from our favorite spots. While this was the safest and most convenient way, it also inevitably came with trash. This pushed a group of foodies to start...
• A transnational education experience in Singapore enables Filipino students to pursue a global education close to home, without the need to travel halfway across the globe • SIM provides students with the opportunity to attain degrees awarded...
Yani, the COVID-19 Messenger chatbot developed by the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute (UPRI) is back online with new features and updates. Yani can help users find vaccination sites, hospitals with vacant beds and available...
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) means that companies are recognizing the role that they play in the social, economic and environmental challenges that it’s host country or community is facing. That enterprises need to take into account and...
TELUS International Philippines (TIP) has always espoused a people-first culture that promotes diversity, inclusiveness and belonging within the company. During Pride Month last month, we learned more about the company’s advocacy on the importance...
The most prestigious pageant in the Philippines for more than 50 years has just crowned this year’s beauty queens! Binibining Pilipinas went live on their official YouTube channel for the grand coronation night hosted by Catriona Gray and...
If there is one thing I have learned living independently, it is that there is too much trash! I tear up a number of plastics from groceries and dispose of the garbage from my trash cans almost every day to avoid pests. My moral compass is shaking...
Working toward a cleaner future does not happen overnight. It is a joint, continuous effort, involving partners and communities, meaningful initiatives, and everyone’s individual steps. Added up, all these actions create an enormous impact....
Pride Month is observed in June and celebrates the LGBTQ+ communities all around the world. It is held in June to commemorate the Stonewall riots, a series of demonstrations held by members of the community to protest a police raid in New York. In...
Education is key to changing perceptions to break the period stigma. For 50 years, Kotex has been supporting Menstrual Health and Hygiene educational programs across the Asia Pacific. In 2020, 1.18 million people – youths, parents, educators, and...
The Philippine Cable and Telecommunications Association, Inc. (PCTA), the umbrella organization of cable television operators in the Philippines, recently launched Mabuhay Ang Lokal, a campaign that aims to celebrate the stories of local...
‘Float’, the first animated Pixar short film to feature Filipino characters, was made available for viewing on YouTube for a limited time. The 7-minute film walks the viewer through the journey of an amazing boy who can levitate and a...
Due to COVID-19, restaurants, home bakers, and home cooks have taken to selling their delicious dishes online. Foodies can now order tasty treats from the comfort of their homes. However, the ordering process is often complicated and tedious. Most...
MANDALUYONG CITY – March is Women’s Month, and today’s women transcend to break free from the past. Leading this clarion call for women to break free include Miss World 2013 Megan Young and Miss Trans Global 2020 Mela Habijan....
The Coca-Cola Foundation and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, are providing at least 45,000 forcibly displaced individuals and their host communities across Mindanao, Philippines, with life-saving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities as...
What is the real secret to a successful business? For homegrown hygiene company Sanitary Care Products Asia (SCPA), the answer is its people. SCPA stays true to this credo and pays it forward as they kicked off their silver year in a virtual event...
MADE LOKAL by Melissa offers hand-crafted women’s shoes made by local artisans who are part of the century-old shoe-making tradition of Marikina City – the “Shoe Capital” of the Philippines. Through their business, the local...
Female entrepreneurs Mary Jane Ong and Rosalina Tan were recently featured in a US television show, HSN’s The Big Find, where they proudly presented their 100% Filipino brand for its unique values – Pili Ani. The Big Find broadcasts in...
March 8 marks International Women’s Day. So today, let’s celebrate the brave Filipino women who fought for our freedom and rights! Here are some of the Filipina heroines who changed Philippine history by fiercely fighting for our...