Iloilo Terminal and Central Markets has helped transform these public markets into tourist attractions, drawing celebrities and other notable personalities similar to famous market destinations in other countries. The latest to visit was actress and social media personality BB Gandanghari, who stopped by the Iloilo Terminal Market to have dinner at Betty’s BBQ with friends during her recent vacation in Iloilo City and Guimaras.
Returning as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Senator Bam Aquino outlined key reforms he intends to pursue to help address the country's education crisis, including the 166,000-classroom backlog.
Another campaign promise fulfilled for Senator Bam Aquino as his Related Learning Experience (RLE) financial assistance program was formally launched on Monday, May 25, 2026, by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) through the AHEAD (Allied Health Experiential Assistance for Deserving Students) grant.
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.
This March, The Mind Museum celebrates its 14th anniversary, inviting the public to rediscover the wonder of science through exclusive promotions and a special program.
The International Conference Series on Next-Gen Technologies and Innovation (InnoVision) is now in its second year. It has launched a new series called InnoVision 2026 Campus Series, which aims to train students and educators in Generative AI skills, strengthenindustry-academe collaboration, provide international exposure to Filipino learners, build innovation pathways for startups and researchers, and expand partnerships across ASEAN universities. It continues to grow into one of the country’s most progressive technology upskilling initiatives, gathering more than 1,000 students and faculty across five partner campuses through a combination of conference sessions and Generative AI certification workshops.
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.
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.
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).
Senator Bam Aquino secured P500 million in financial assistance for Related Learning Experience (RLE) of nursing and allied health sciences programs students in the 2026 national budget.
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