Veteran broadcast journalist Ces Oreña Drilon was impressed with the partnership between SM and the Iloilo City government in the redevelopment of the city’s Terminal Market and Central Market, calling it a strong example of how collaboration between the private sector and local government can deliver meaningful results for communities.
Category: Advocacy
Marikina restaurant offers free ‘merienda’ to PUV drivers, delivery riders
Stepping up anew to help people in need, a Marikina City-based restaurant is offering free snacks this week for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and delivery riders as a means of easing their financial burden amid the oil crisis.
Sparkle GMA Artists Receive Scholarships Through New Partnership with Immaculada Concepcion College
In a move that bridges the gap between the limelight and the lecture hall, Sparkle GMA Artist Center and Immaculada Concepcion College (ICC) have officially inked a landmark scholarship partnership. This collaboration ensures that the next generation of Filipino stars won't have to choose between their diplomas and their dreams, fostering a new breed of artists who are as academically grounded as they are ready for the stage.
‘Groundbreaking’ People Power 40 Kick-Off Concert draws over 20,000 attendees
More than 20,000 people flocked to Quezon Memorial Circle on Saturday for the People Power 40 Kick-Off Concert, marking a vibrant and groundbreaking start to the commemoration of the bloodless revolution that restored democracy in the Philippines.
From entertainment to education: how the Puregold Channel is helping revitalize ‘last mile’ schools
In a move that aims to revitalize the country’s ‘last mile’ schools, Puregold Price Club Inc. President Vincent Co is investing Puregold Channel’s total streaming revenue in his Pusong Panalo Program.
People Power 40 Concert: ‘Awit at Aksyon Kontra Korapsyon’ aims to intensify fight vs corruption
Aiming to not only rekindle the spirit of the bloodless and peaceful revolution but also to inspire and intensify the ongoing fight against corruption, the People Power 40 Kick-Off Concert on Feb. 21 at Quezon Memorial Circle will now carry the theme “Awit at Aksyon Kontra Korapsyon.”
HOPE builds 25 classrooms in 2025
From its 2025 Impact Report, HOPE, the Philippines’ first certified B Corp and a pioneering impact organization, together with its partner organizations and businesses, successfully embarked on the building of 25 public-school classrooms in 2025.
Concert, Holy Mass to kick off EDSA People Power 140th anniversary celebration
A star-studded concert and a Holy Mass will usher in the festivities marking the 40th anniversary of the historic EDSA People Power 1.
Giving Back: Purple Hearts Foundation Celebrates Year-End with Local Barangays
150 families, one mission: Giving back! 💜 Our year-end outreach at Kryzl Farmland was a beautiful day of fellowship and support for our neighbors. We are so grateful to share this 'Purple Hearts Foundation Gives Back' moment with our community.
Beyond the Court: UPMBT players show their “Top Love & Care” in TopBreed’s latest community initiative
The University of the Philippines Men’s Basketball Team (UPMBT) proved that their strength extends far beyond the hardwood as they joined TopBreed’s Top Love & Care Day, a heartwarming community initiative dedicated to bonding with the UP Emotional Support Animals (UP ESAs).