Cities worldwide, while diverse in demographics and culture, share a common pursuit of progress through new urban developments. These projects not only enhance convenience amid urban congestion but also stimulate local economies and communities through various socio-economic activities like job creation. Whether in the form of public transportation, cutting-edge business districts, or towering residential communities, a single new development requires a whole host of jobs from pre-construction, to construction, and completion. These range from real estate developers and planners to constru ..read more

Future sustainability leaders. Strengthening its commitment to both educational access and sustainability stewardship, SM Prime welcomes ten scholars from UPLB, who are taking up degrees in either Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology or Bachelor of Science in Forestry. Inspired by the late Henry Sy Sr.'s belief in the power of education and driven by their commitment to sustainability, leading integrated property developer SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) has launched a scholarship program in partnership with the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). Aptly called ..read more

The Philippines’ Magna Carta for Disabled Persons ensures the rehabilitation, self-development, and self-reliance of persons with disabilities. The country provides educational assistance to people with disabilities from primary to tertiary education, including vocational or technical training.   One such school is the Philippine School for the Deaf (PSD) in Pasay City. For over a century, the school had demonstrated the transformative power of education in empowering and unlocking the capabilities of those with diverse disabilities to live fulfilling lives.   Though standing as a ..read more

Left to right: Abdul Paravengal - Pulse63 Managing Director; Czar Carbonel - Magwai Organics founder; Pinky T. Yee, Likha Collab and Pure Essentials Specialist Corp. founder; MG Claveria representative of Human Nature; Trixie Odiamar, Isarog Beautanics founder; Marvin Chua, Wonderhome Naturals founder; and Paulo Campos - Kaya Founders Managing General Partner, and Pulse63 Ventures Founding Partner   Pioneering a new era of conscious consumerism, Pinky T. Yee, the visionary behind Pure Essentials Specialist Corp (PESC), introduced Likha Collab to the public sphere on Monday in celeb ..read more

  OPPO invites everyone to make their adventures this season even more memorable by joining the Summer Delight promo. Get a chance to win cool prizes by sharing the best moments of your summertime getaways.   Until May 9, followers of OPPO’s official Service Center Facebook page OPPO Care-PH, are invited to send their most extraordinary family vacation photo, embellished with a Summer Delight frame and OPPO Watermark. Participants can download the frame and send their entries through this link. Two lucky winners will each receive a PHP1,000 worth of SM Gift Pass and an Ollie figuri ..read more

  Following the successful launch of the realme 12 Pro+ 5G and realme 12+ 5G, realme Philippines is now set to introduce the newest addition to the realme 12 Series 5G on April 25: the realme 12 5G. The latest model of the realme Number Series boasts a competitive camera and a stylish design, which is renowned for this series. It also incorporated elements of the luxury watch design introduced in the earlier realme 12 Series 5G models. This time, the realme 12 5G goes beyond just capturing photos. The device is designed to be a storyteller, combining its camera quality and overall featu ..read more

  Filipino lead Janella Salvador Shangri-La Plaza, a long-time champion of world cinema, rolled out a special screening of summer’s hotly anticipated romantic drama Under Parallel Skies with the film’s Filipino lead Janella Salvador at the Red Carpet Cinema on April 17, 2024   Also starring Thai actor Win Metawin and directed by award-winning Filipino director Sigrid Andrea Bernardo, the film promises to captivate audiences with its poignant portrayal of cross-cultural relationships. This Philippine-Thailand-Hong Kong production follows the story of Thai bachelor Parin ..read more

  While global awareness of forests' significance has grown, Southeast Asia grapples with ongoing forest loss. The region has lost approximately 80 million hectares of forest between 2005 and 2015, with projections indicating further shrinkage or growth. In the Philippines, the Food and Agricultural Organization estimated that the country has the second fastest deforestation rate in Southeast Asia and seventh globally between 2000 and 2005, losing roughly 2.1% of its forest cover annually. The cause for the loss is human activities like converting forests to farms, using trees for fuel ..read more

  Summer may be the best season for epic adventures with the crew, but not really for acne-prone skin. All this Philippine heat and humidity are giving oily and irritated skin aka a foolproof recipe for a full-on breakout – yikes!    With our skin needing extra care as the sun sizzles out, it’s a must to pick products that are specifically designed to fight breakouts. Let’s begin with our facial cleanser. Washing our face with ordinary soaps makes matters worse. Many contain strong chemicals that strip away the skin’s natural oils, leaving it dry and irritated. Ironically, thi ..read more

  People today rely heavily on technology to efficiently accomplish daily tasks and activities. They require reliable and portable devices like tablets to assist them, whether it's organizing schedules and tasks for work or school, completing daily errands, or unwinding during free time. To fully maximize productivity and entertainment while on the go, a quality tablet should be accompanied by a dependable, high-performing smartphone.   After the launch of the new OPPO Reno11 Series 5G, OPPO now introduces the Pad Neo, a new feature-packed tablet designed to enhance user experienc ..read more