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: Lifestyle
Sponty Plans Are Winning— Here’s Why Filipinos Are Ditching Group Chat Planning
A 2024 study by Ipsos found that 80% of Filipinos prefer to live in the present, reflecting a mindset that values flexibility and making the most out of everyday moments. And increasingly, that mindset is shaping how we socialize, too.
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.
Jobstreet by SEEK champions regional careers in VisMin through “Find The Job You Love” campaign
Leading online job portal Jobstreet by SEEK is making a bold statement to job seekers in the Visayas and Mindanao: your next big career move doesn't require a plane ticket to Manila.
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.
LUXE: Crown Asia Unveils a New Standard of Upscale Living Across North and Central Luzon
Crown Asia continues its expansion across North and Central Luzon at LUXE: Living in Unrivalled Elegance, an exclusive event where cultural immersion, gastronomy, and vision converged to express upscale living. Held at The Granary in Pampanga, the sensorial experience embodied Crown Asia’s structure, style, and sophistication. A 270-degree panoramic LED stage transformed the venue into a first-class cabin, transporting attendees through stopovers inspired by scenes from Europe and South America, global design influences that shape its signature communities.
Roblox Introduces New Age-Based Accounts and Expanded Parental Controls for Users Under 16
Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) today announced two new age-based accounts for younger users on Roblox: Roblox Kids for users ages 5 to 8 and Roblox Select for users ages 9 to 15*. When they roll out in early June, these accounts will more closely align content access, communication settings, and parental controls with a user’s age. They’re also establishing an ongoing selection process for games available to users under 16.
Tropical Transformation: How Bananas Are Fueling Innovation and Empowerment in Southeast Asia
More than just a global celebration, World Banana Day highlights how Southeast Asia was a pioneer in turning bananas into a tool for innovation and empowerment. In the Philippines, the banana serves as a symbol of resilience and resourcefulness, famously exemplified by Maria Orosa’s wartime invention of banana ketchup.
IBMATA CEO Sharon Ayley to Meet Immigration Commissioner to Discuss Pressing Issues in Security
Last Tuesday, April 7, the Philippines’ fight against human trafficking moves to the boardroom as International Border Management and Technologies Association (IBMATA) CEO Sharon Ayley meets with BI Commissioner Anthony Viado. The high-level talks come at a critical time as the Bureau seeks more robust methods to secure the nation’s borders against traffickers and various emerging security threats.
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