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Philippines receives first-ever award from the Venice Biennale

After a 51-year hiatus since the country first joined in 1964, it was able to join the Venice Art Biennale once again in 2015 and the Venice Architecture Biennale the following year through the efforts of then Sen. Loren Legarda. Six years after rejoining the global art platform, the Philippines…

Soft on marine life, tough on environmental pollutants

This direct selling company’s new packaging is expected to decompose in landfills within approximately five to 10 years, which is 100 times faster than the standard plastic bottle that could take up to 1,000 years to disintegrate. A single piece of plastic that finds its way into the sea is…

St. Luke’s chief: New treatments, vaccination, vitamins spell hope in fighting COVID-19

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Despite the recent spike in COVID-19 cases and the extension of several quarantine measures in various parts of the Philippines, St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) president and CEO Dr. Arturo S. De La Peña believes that the country has reason to hope when it…

Premier Boracay resort donates vaccines to local government

No one is safe until everyone is safe. To help curb the spread of COVID-19, Filinvest Development Corp. recently signed an agreement to donate 5,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to the people of the municipality of Malay, Aklan. The donation was facilitated through Filinvest Hospitality, Chroma Hospitality and Crimson…

Fast food chain’s angel of a partner

Through thick and thin, especially during this pandemic, the business has depended on one of the country’s largest and most responsive universal banks for its various services and solutions. Before Vicky and Joseph Mojica started Angel’s Burger, they were franchisees of another burger kiosk chain. Eventually, they thought of putting…

Meralco wins awards of excellence here and abroad

The country’s premier electric distribution company remains top industry communicator during these challenging times. The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) recently bagged three golds, three silvers, and three bronzes at the 2021 Stevie International Business Awards (IBAs). The country’s premier electric distribution company bested 3,700 nominations from various organizations and industries…

Everyday heroes deserve these sweet treats

Rain or shine, holiday or no holiday, every day can be a good day to celebrate with big and small rewards. Holiday Inn and Suites Makati has created a special treat for everyday heroes as the country celebrates Heroes Day this weekend. Now is as good a time as any…

Love and inclusivity in a T-shirt

COS’ latest statement cotton tees are a shout-out to love in all its forms COS collaborates with artist Coco Capitan to produce a capsule collection of statement T-shirts featuring three unique designs in her signature handwriting style that celebrate messages of love, freedom and inclusivity. “ALWAYS LOVE BECAUSE LOVE IS…

Dayaw’s new season focuses on indigenous games Filipinos play

Now on its 11th season, the cultural show, which is anchored by House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda and produced by ANC and NCCA, has been documenting the life ways, traditions and practices of various indigenous groups in the country since 2015. With the entire country still basking in the afterglow…

Golden Girl Hidilyn Diaz receives P10-million cash gift from Ramon S. Ang

If San Miguel Corporation (SMC) president Ramon S. Ang would have it his way, he wants Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz to bring home more honor to the country by aiming for another gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Slated three years from now, the event will also mark…