Senator Bam Aquino’s proposed measure to lower the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on Monday was featured in a segment of ABS-CBN’s noontime program "It's Showtime."
Category: Advocacy
Innovative Organic Spa Products That Mitigate Flash Floods Through a Restorative Economy Approach
Across the globe, the wellness industry has evolved far beyond lifestyle trends into a powerful engine of national and regional economies, driven by surging demand for natural, plant-based personal care. In the Philippines, traditional wellness is now emerging as a fast-growing economic driver rooted in biodiversity and cultural healing practices.
Ivana Alawi praises Brilliant Skin for employing PWDs
Actress and content creator Ivana Alawi praised Brilliant Skin Essentials Inc., owned by skincare and beauty mogul Glenda Dela Cruz, better known as “Miss Glenda," for promoting inclusivity by hiring persons with disabilities (PWDs) as part of its workforce of over 1,000 employees.
Broadcast Journalist Ces Drilon Impressed with SM – Iloilo City Partnership for Redevelopment
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.
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.
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