Financial literacy is a critical yet often overlooked skill that enables individuals to make informed decisions about managing their money. It encompasses understanding basic financial concepts such as budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management. A 2021 survey by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) revealed a startling statistic: only two percent of Filipino respondents could […]
It’s back-to-school season once again! While the Philippines is gearing up for the school year, many students are facing one major setback: getting their own school supplies. According to 2023 research by the World Remit Study, school supply costs in the Philippines have increased by 16%, putting an additional strain on household budgets. Families must […]
Well these are the spoofs that are never funny. If you ever get messages from unknown numbers or email senders with links, Dont Click! otherwise you may fall victim to a scam technique known as ‘spoofing’ which can lead to major problems that compromise your account. These messages might even sound urgent forcing you to […]
Online food and grocery delivery platform foodpanda has unveiled its latest corporate social advocacy (CSA) report, pandapurpose, which outlines the social and economic contributions of its various programs and initiatives. “The company has implemented numerous measures to minimize food wastage and address hunger, partnering with various vendors and organizations to maximize its impact,” a foodpanda […]
Just a few short years after the first SM mall opened its doors, its founder Mr. Henry Sy Sr’s vision extended beyond one establishment. The chain of malls would come later. When SM City North EDSA opened in 1985, the vision was clear: people’s access to products is important but Filipinos’ access to quality education […]
Many people dream of being able to give back to their parents as a way of showing gratitude for their hard work and care. It may be as simple as treating them to a nice lunch or something pricier like a designer bag. For Jale Monique Abellas, a call center agent in Cebu, her goal […]
PLDT and its wireless unit, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) together with the Quezon City Persons with Disability Affairs Office and NORFIL Foundation help persons with visual impairment in Quezon City learn digital life skills to help them accomplish daily tasks. “PLDT and Smart believe that technology can transform lives. Together with our partners, we enable […]
Pascual Laboratories, Inc. (PascualLab) and international charitable institution World Vision’s partnership took an exciting turn on June 4 as one of the top pharmaceutical companies in the Philippines’ welcomed sponsored youth to an exclusive tour around the company’s manufacturing plant. PascualLab volunteers and sponsors took the students ranging from elementary to high school through an […]
Anthology, the leading provider of education solutions that support the entire learner lifecycle, today announced the University of the Visayas, a province-wide system of higher education in the Philippines, has selected Blackboard Learn Ultra as its new learning management system (LMS). Known for innovative student programs, the University of the Visayas aims to instill a […]
AirAsia Philippines is not only revolutionizing air travel but also touching the lives of many Filipinos as they hosted a bloodletting drive at the airline’s RedPoint headquarters in Pasay City. In partnership with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and the Philippine Air Force (PAF), over 200 Allstars and PAF personnel participated in a bloodletting activity, […]
CHERRY’s Corporate Social Responsibility arm, CHERRY Cares by MSN Foundation Inc., renews a partnership with Pelli-San Corporation to strengthen the Be Cool in School Program for indigent students from different schools. Headed by Ms. Michelle Ngu-Cinco, the Board of Trustees Treasurer of MSNFI, the foundation is set to expand its beneficiaries to 10,000 grantees. Along with the representatives in MSNFI: Ms. […]
“Smile Train at 25: $69 Billion in Impact” showcases the cost-effectiveness of investing in global healthcare and integrating comprehensive cleft care into health systems as the organization marks 25 years of global cleft care Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, with a sustainable and local model of supporting surgery and other forms of essential cleft […]