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MVP Group provides much-needed support for COVID-19 frontliners

Government hospitals receive necessary but hard-to-find supplies like alcohol, masks, transport services and even food packs from a consortium of MVP companies. Additional efforts to help health workers on the frontlines in the fight vs. COVID-19 outbreak were recently undertaken by Tulong Kapatid, the corporate social responsibility consortium of companies,…

A lesson in chemistry (and bayanihan)

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz Aside from doctors, nurses and other hardworking frontliners in the medical industry, chemists are also burning the midnight oil in our collective battle against COVID-19. True enough, chemist and former “People of the Year” awardee Pinky Pe Tobiano and her teams from Progressive Laboratories and Qualibet Testing Services have been working non-stop in formulating and providing…

Home, but not alone

BY JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ / Illustration by Jamie Amores The word quarantine comes from a 17th-century Venetian version of the Italian quaranta giorni, meaning “40 days.” According to historical accounts, this was the period when all ships were required to be isolated before passengers and crew could go ashore during…

Making a difference through social media amidst COVID-19 threat

By Hermes Joy Tunac While certain famous people have faltered during these trying times with their misguided and inappropriate tweets, posts and Instagram stories, these local celebrity influencers have not only lent their star power to shine a spotlight on what could be the biggest threat the world now faces…

SM waives rental for tenants around the country

SM Supermalls, the largest mall operator in the Philippines, has announced that rentals from the period of March 16 to April 14, 2020 will be waived to help its tenants cope with the slowdown of business brought about by COVID-19. What's more, the announcement doesn't just cover tenants who cannot operate in…

Udenna Group joins hands with country’s frontliners in facing Covid-19

In response to the government's call for businesses to support its workforce during the Covid-19 containment period, the Udenna Group has decided to maintain the salaries and benefits of all its employees for the duration of the quarantine period. To further help the affected employees, Udenna will also be giving half…

Smell (and taste) the coffee at the 2020 Philippine Brewers Cup Championship

Baristas, home brewers and coffee enthusiasts are days away from one of the biggest coffee events of the year with Conlins and Coffee Lab. The three-day Philippine National Coffee Competition is set at The Podium, from March 9 to 11, where everyone is welcome to learn, enjoy, and have a…

Marriage hasn’t stopped Matteo Guidicelli from living and doing more

As Santé barley’s newest endorser, the actor-singer is on a high, as he looks forward to married life with Sarah Geronimo, while sticking to his health and wellness advocacy, which includes taking the brand either in its capsule or powder form. By Alex Y. Vergara He was more than an…

PH’s first helicopter ride-sharing service takes to the skies

Alabang-based Acacia Hotel Manila recently announced its aim of boosting Alabang’s connectivity by connecting it with the rest of Metro Manila and beyond with Ascent, which styles itself as Asia’s first helicopter ride-sharing platform. Guests and even commuters can now seamlessly go to and from Alabang in a matter of…

PeopleAsia soars on the wings of music and memories on its 20th year

The evening’s highlight was easily Gary V’s two-song number. By the time the two-time “People of the Year” awardee segued into his second number, members of the well-heeled crowd were already up on their feet either dancing or capturing “Mr. Pure Energy’s” every move on stage with their smartphones. With…