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  Award-winning actress, TV host, and fashion icon Kim Chiu is the latest high-profile celebrity to be chosen as the iconic Tanduay Calendar Girl. The Chinita Princess was unveiled as the brand’s Calendar Girl for 2025 in a grand event production themed, “Aura” held at the Lucio K. Tan, Jr. Center in Pasay City. “As we approach the close of another year, this annual tradition has become a highlight for many Filipinos. The announcement of the Tanduay Calendar Girl sparks excitement and anticipation, igniting curiosity and friendly speculation. Tonight, we celebrate not just an iconic campaign, but a legacy of empowerment, artistry, and values that define who we are at Tanduay,”  said President of the Lucio Tan Group and Tanduay Distillers, Inc., Lucio C. Tan III.   “For decades, the Tanduay Calendar Girl has symbolized strength, beauty, and confidence, inspiring people across generations. She represents more than a role—it’s a statement of resilience and empowerment, quali...

  November 26, 2024, Philippines –  Bitget , the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has named  Filipina blockchain leader  Bea Llana  as a Rising Female in Blockchain during the SEA Blockchain4Her awards ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 15, 2024. Llana is a commercial financial analyst for Sovrun, formerly BreederDAO, an NFT asset factory for blockchain games, and the Growth Lead of OpenVerse PH, a non-profit organization focused on fostering blockchain education and development in the Philippines. Llana is a passionate advocate for women in technology and a dedicated community builder who has been instrumental in organizing various initiatives, such as "Devcon Manila: From Open-Source to Code," which provided opportunities for aspiring developers to attend international conferences and connect with global experts. Other SEA female leaders recognized by Bitget include Kyros Ventures and Coin68.com COO  Jenny Nguyen  from V...

  ArenaPlus, your 24/7 sports entertainment platform in the country, co-presents another season of the Philippine Basketball Association’s (PBA) newest entertainment game offer, PBA Esports Bakbakan Season 2. PBA Esports Bakbakan Season 2 stage with ArenaPlus logo on display. PBA Esports Bakbakan is an esports league in the Philippines, organized by the PBA. The league includes esports teams from all twelve PBA franchise organizations. The first season tournament focused on Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, followed by PUBG: Battlegrounds. This season, the tournament offers a competitive online DOTA 2 game in which Ivory-Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots ganked on the MorVis-Rain or Shine Elastopainters in a best of 3 series of finals on November 26 at Makati City. While the KINGS—North Port Batang Pier won over Jules & Friends—Blackwater Bossing, securing the 2nd runner-up spot in the tournament. Bagging the title for the Most Valuable Player is Dex Mhalon Dignadice, also known as ...

    The Mega Sardines celebration featured lively performances by circus artists. Around the venue also included the activity booths for guests to have fun and engage in Mega experiences. Mega Prime Foods Inc. (MPFI), through its flagship brand Mega Sardines, honored the significant role of Filipino staple sardines as an affordable and nutritious go-to for Filipino families by taking a day of celebration and transforming it into a whole month of celebration this November. While National Sardines Day is officially observed on November 24, MPFI spent the month with a series of on-ground events held in key regions, showcasing the beloved Filipino staple in creative, interactive ways. The events were held on November 3, in Albay, covering the hardest-hit areas of Libon, Lapu-Lapu, and Taysan, where MPFI also provided essential relief support to families affected by Typhoon Kristine, further emphasizing its commitment to the community. Following Albay, events continued in Tug...

  BingoPlus, the country’s premiere digital entertainment platform in the country, marked a historic milestone by awarding its biggest jackpot prize to date - a staggering ₱154,148,662. The event took place during the Bingo Mega jackpot awarding ceremony on November 25, 2024 at Diamond Hotel, celebrating a life-changing moment for the record-breaking winner. The lucky jackpot winner, a 32-year-old mother from Bukidnon, traveled to Manila to personally receive the symbolic grand check, amidst applause from notable media representatives and BingoPlus executives. (L-R) DigiPlus President Mr. Andy Tsui along with the Bingo Mega jackpot winner and PAGCOR Representative posing for a quick photo opportunity during the awarding ceremony As part of its commitment to responsible gaming, DigiPlus Interactive, the parent company of BingoPlus, ensured that this life-changing win was accompanied by the right tools in managing newfound wealth. Earlier in the day, the jackpot winner participat...

  With Filipinos investing in ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ musical experiences, GCash enables worry-free travel with a convenient platform for travel insurance and enables payment options overseas From Swifties who flocked to The Eras Tour to KPop stans chasing their biases, Filipinos are increasingly willing to travel overseas to see their favorite music acts. Many combine these trips with vacations to fuel the growing trend of music tourism. A study by Expedia notes that 44% of the respondents would travel to take in a concert as an excuse to visit a new destination. However, music tourism is an investment in itself. The costs of flights, accommodations, tickets, merchandise, and daily expenses add up, and concertgoers save for months, even years, to make it happen. To protect this investment and allow Pinoys to focus on the experience of watching their idols live, finance superapp GCash offers a one-stop shop for Filipino travelers to simplify their journey. Within a single app, GCash e...

  SM Development Corporation (SMDC) has always been more than just a real estate company—it’s been a dream-builder for Filipinos. Marking its 20th anniversary, SMDC reflects on two decades of creating homes, transforming communities, and making the dream of homeownership a reality for Filipinos from all walks of life. As of the end of 2023, SMDC has completed over 183,000 residential units across the Philippines, continuing the Sy family’s mission of empowering people through access to quality living. Bloom Residences in Paranaque is one testament to SMDC’s commitment to building homes that bring Filipino families together and give them a taste of The Good Life.   Living the Good Life Leading the charge today is Jessica Bianca Sy, Vice President and Head of Design, Innovation, and Strategy at SMDC, who is ensuring that SMDC’s vision evolves to meet the needs of the future. With a focus on sustainable living, Jessica’s leadership emphasizes creating communities where Filipinos ...

  The majority of large plastic producers met or exceeded targets in first year   New EPR Law creates recycling livelihood for communities   The Filipino people, economy, and environment have been heavily hit by the escalating plastic pollution crisis. The nation, which is made up of thousands of islands with a limited and fragmented waste management infrastructure, is one of the world’s largest contributors of marine plastic litter. This is made worse by the ‘sachet economy’, where brands deliver goods in small units that are affordable for the majority of the population. Two years ago, the Philippines rolled out one of the world’s most ambitious laws on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which holds manufacturers accountable for waste resulting from their products and packaging to enable a circular economy. That act, which lapsed into law in 2023, requires companies with at least one hundred million pesos in assets to take responsibility for an increasing percentag...