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Must-read: There’s a new Book Nook at The Podium

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ If a book is a gift one can open again and again, then the newly opened Book Nook at The Podium is a gift that keeps on giving. SM Engineering Design and Development Corporation president Hans “Chico” Sy Jr., SM Supermalls’ president Steven Tan, Royal Pineda…

Caritas Manila paves the way for a brighter future for 1,178 graduates

Under its Youth Servant Leadership and Education Program, the non-profit organization that serves as lead social service and development ministry of the Catholic Church in the Philippines was able to help 632 scholars from Metro Manila, 239 scholars from Luzon, 245 scholars from the Visayas and 62 scholars from Mindanao…

Clint Ramos and his collaborators aim to make Request sa Radyo more Pinoy-friendly

The award-winning US-based Filipino-American costume and set designer and producer reveals why they chose a certain profession as the backstory behind the wordless play’s lone female character. By Alex Y. Vergara From a “discofied” retelling of former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos’ life in Here Lies Love to the adaptation…

A leap of faith pays off: Bing Buan’s journey as a leading financial advisor

Some seven years ago, this registered nurse and former government employee shifted gears to become a financial advisor for Pru Life UK. Her leap of faith brought her to new heights — in more ways than she had initially imagined. By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz Makeup by Kleng Totanes/…

Leo Ortiz: Finding success in the unexpected

As CEO and founder of his own beauty and wellness trading company, this gentleman doesn’t just find ways to make his customers get slimmer and fairer. He also provides opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs in search of greener pastures. By GRACE DIEZ Life can certainly be a series of plot twists.…

New GrabCar ad highlights app’s improved booking reliability

So, what’s your excuse this time for being late? Perhaps you can grab some cues from Grab Philippines as it pokes fun on the so-called Pinoy time in its latest campaign. But, sorry, putting the blame on GrabCar has never been a viable excuse. More so now. Grab Philippines is…

GCash releases latest story inspiring hope and progress for country’s PWD community

Again, it is not in our disabilities that a person should be measured. Our ability to rise above our limitations, whether physical or social, as Filipino paralympic medalist Adz Dumapong has shown, is what ultimately counts. Adeline “Adz” Dumapong, 19-time para powerlifting medalist, at the GCash Stories 2024 media launch.…

Philippine Airlines flies Filipino Olympians home on a special flight from Dubai

Gymnast Carlos Yulo, who made history for the country by winning two Olympic gold medals, was honored as the airlines’ "Forever Flyer," receiving 150,000 Mabuhay Miles per year for life. PAL flight and ground personnel await the country's Olympians to board PR 8888 in Dubai. The Philippine Olympic team returned…

Carlos Yulo finally steps inside his P32-M Megaworld condo

From Olympic podiums to a luxurious home, Carlos’ new P32-million condo unit in McKinley Hills in Taguig embodies his triumph both in sport and in life. Living room features custom-curated furniture and accent pieces by Megaworld's interior design team. By Franchesca L. Tuazon Photos from Megaworld Corporation Carlos Yulo, the…

R’Bonney Gabriel: Queen’s gambit

For this Texas-born Filipino-American and Miss Universe 2022, the Philippines satisfies her search for something meaningful. By ALEX Y. VERGARA After winning Miss Universe in early 2023and passing on the crown even before the year was over, what’s next for Filipino-American R’Bonney Gabriel? For sure, the prospects are bright for…