Alma Anonas-Carpio

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of Southeast Asia’s leading integrated property developers, was honored with six major awards at the 15th Asian Excellence Awards held by Corporate Governance Asia on June 27 in Hong Kong. The recognition affirms SM Prime’s leadership in advancing environmental sustainability,...

Big rewards, more food choices, and a chance to win the Golden Ticket! Manila, Philippines — Golden Baboy Taft, the beloved unlimited Korean grill destination right in front of De La Salle University Manila, is ready to light up the grill and the community with its much awaited...

As Manila’s urban explorers seek out the curious, the collectible, and the artfully designed, Lucky Chinatown remains at the pinnacle of collecting elevated finds in the heart of Binondo. A new wave of thoughtfully chosen spaces invites visitors to slow down, look closer, and engage in experiences...

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), formally launched the UN80 Commemorative Stamps in a ceremony held at the historic Old Senate Hall of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Manila. The stamps mark the 80th year of the Philippines’...

The SM Group continues to enable inclusive development by equipping smallholder farmers with practical, sustainable farming skills, empowering them to uplift their livelihoods and strengthen food security in their communities. At the center of this initiative is SM Foundation’s Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Farming Program which has trained...

Xiaomi, a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an Internet of Things (IoT) platform at its core, proudly announces the launch of Xiaomi Smart Band 10—a bold new upgrade to its wearable lineup that blends fashion, fitness, and smart functionality. Elegant...

SM Hotels and Convention Corp. (SMHCC), the hospitality arm of SM Prime Holdings Inc., is ramping up its MICE footprint with a P5.3 billion investment plan over the next five years. The expansion will begin with two major developments in Cebu and Pasay. Set to open in the...

Itogon, Benguet — A local celebration of hope and resilience culminated in the naming of Kristine Joy Semillia, a 23-year-old psychology student and mental health advocate, as the First Happiest Itogonian during the awarding ceremony held at the Fianza Memorial Gymnasium. The Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI), in...

MARAWI CITY, LANAO DEL SUR – The National Book Development Board (NBDB), in partnership with Aklat Alamid, will host the first-ever Marawi Children’s Book Fest on June 27-29, 2025 at the Mindanao State University’s main campus.  The event aims to equip authors, illustrators, and publishers with the necessary...

By Vincent Peter Rivera Imagine waking up on a holiday, with no work or dead- lines looming – just the blissful freedom to control your own time. You’re enjoying a full day of rest in the comfort of your home, surrounded by the family you love. How could...

Lost in Translation? Not Anymore! When you first enter K-pop fandom, it can feel like learning a new dialect. Suddenly everyone’s saying things like “omg he’s my bias, but her aegyo is killing me, ISTG!” and you’re scratching your head. Don’t worry, naiintindihan namin. We’ve all been there. Consider...

Fortune Life proudly reaffirms its commitment to the rural banking community as a Bronze Sponsor of the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) 68th Charter Anniversary Symposium, held on June 10–11, 2025, at Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay City. With the theme “Strength in Numbers, Leave No Bank...