The SM Group received 24 awards from Hong Kong-based publication Corporate Governance Asia, underscoring the conglomerate’s performance in governance, sustainability, investor relations, and corporate leadership amid an increasingly complex global operating environment. SM Investments Corp. (SM Investments), the parent company of the SM Group, received eight awards, including the Sustainable Asia Award, Asia’s Best CSR, Best Corporate Communications, and Best Investor Relations. SM Investments President and Chief Executive Officer Frederic C. DyBuncio was named Asia’s Best CEO (Investor Relations), while Executive Vice Presidents Erwin G. Pato and Franklin C. Gomez were recognized as co-awardees for Asia’s Best CFO (Investor Relations).…
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Filipinos can stay informed on one of the country’s most significant political events this year as ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel, brings comprehensive coverage of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte across its television and digital platforms. Beginning July 6, ANC will air the live coverage of “The Vice President on Trial: The ABS-CBN News Special Coverage” starting at 1 PM, bringing viewers updates from the proceedings as they happen. Spearheading the coverage are Karen Davila, Karmina Constantino, Tony Velasquez, Ron Cruz, and Victoria Tulad, who will also provide context on key developments through interviews with legal, political,…
JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith’s newest vertical rom-com, “Will You Fake Marry Me?,” scored a chart-topping debut on iWant as the number one most-watched title on the streaming platform since the premiere of Part 1 on June 30. Alongside its most-watched feat, the phenomenal pairing of JM and Fyang in their newest romance short series proved to be a hit among netizens as its first five episodes, now streaming for free on iWant and ABS-CBN’s official Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube accounts, drew over 31 million accumulated views as of date. “Will You Fake Marry Me?” is the latest addition to…
The Red Strings continues to build its momentum with the release of “Nasa Ulap,” the band’s newest single following its launch through ABS-CBN’s “The Next Big Band.” The bright and feel-good track tells the story of an encounter that blossoms into romance, capturing the excitement, wonder, and butterflies that come with meeting someone who instantly makes one’s heart race. Band members Gello, Cedryck, Llana, Nicholas, Risen, and Liam all took part in writing the song, while DNA Music label head Gab Tagadtad produced the record. It has been featured on Spotify’s OPM Rising, All New OPM, and New Music Friday…
Student journalists find themselves thrust into the frontlines of truth-telling in an era increasingly defined by censorship, digital harassment, and sophisticated disinformation networks. Reporting on communities and structural issues means frequently navigating a minefield of legal threats and safety risks. To bridge the critical gaps in rights-sensitive reporting, the Ateneo Human Rights Center, together with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation Philippines, spearheaded Rights in Focus: The Human Rights for Campus Journalism Lecture Series Caravan. Spanning from December 2025 to June 2026, the initiative served as the third phase of Project Human Rights Lens, directly engaging nearly 300 student writers, editors, and photojournalists.…
Education Secretary Sonny Angara lauded the congressional passage of the Basic Education Voucher Assistance Act, a landmark measure that institutionalizes private school vouchers from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and expands eligibility to middle-middle-income families. The consolidated legislation, which successfully harmonizes Senate Bill No. 1981 and House Bill No. 4744, seeks to ease severe public school congestion while providing critical support to the private education sector. “This milestone legislation provides a pragmatic solution to the logistical constraints of our public school system while giving middle-middle-income and below families more equitable access to quality schooling,” Secretary Angara said. “By expanding the voucher…
The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines recently brought together more than 200 visual storytellers, both in person and online, for the 3rd Romeo Gacad Lecture on Visual Journalism at Lanson Place, Pasay City. This year’s lecture series sparked vibrant, critical discussions on the evolving landscape of media. Looking back at a turbulent decade of visual reporting, speakers grappled with industry breakthroughs, systemic roadblocks, and the growing weight of journalistic responsibility in an era defined by “post-truth” politics. Independent documentary photographer Martin San Diego, whose work centers on the diverse expressions of resistance, set the tone for the day by…
In an economy where everything seems more expensive than it used to be, people aren’t avoiding credit anymore. They’re finding ways on how to make it work harder for them. This shift fueled the rise of Moneymaxxing, a growing mindset focused on getting more value from the money you’re already spending—whether that’s through rewards, cashback, flexibility, or simply using the right financial tools for the right purchases. Credit cards, when used strategically, can play an important role in that equation. As the country’s #1 Digital Bank and leading all-in-one fintech platform, Maya makes it easier for users to put that…
Millennials are firmly in their nostalgia era, revisiting the songs, TV shows, and pop culture moments that shaped their youth. But Sessionistas: The Playlist isn’t just about looking back—it celebrates the music that has remained part of everyday life. Taking the stage at the Theatre at Solaire on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 8 p.m., the concert reunites Ice Seguerra, Sitti, Nyoy Volante, Kean Cipriano, Princess Velasco, and Juris for an evening built around the songs that soundtracked a generation’s first loves, heartbreaks, barkada road trips, and late-night drives. Tickets are now available via TicketWorld. Unlike a typical reunion concert…
Mang Inasal, the Philippines’ Grill Expert, declares July 8 as the National Mang Inasal Pork BBQ Blowout Day, offering the meal of 2-stick Pork BBQ with rice and spiced vinegar for only P69. This one-day promo will run in all of Mang Inasal’s over 600 stores nationwide. Customers will enjoy P30 savings per transaction. It will be exclusive for dine in and takeout, with each transaction up to a maximum of three orders. “We acknowledge the growing number of Mang Inasal customers who go to our stores to enjoy our Pork BBQ because of its Juicy, Lambot-Sarap goodness,” said Mang Inasal president…