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SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) has partnered with the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) to further promote the country’s pursuit of sustainable development. Through a scholarship grant, SM Prime aims to assist select students pursue undergraduate degrees in Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology (BSHE) and Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BSF) – courses geared towards sustainability. The scholarship will be awarded to students from low-income households in Pasay City intended to provide better employment prospects and help reduce poverty and inequality, which are major obstacles to sustainable development. Members of the University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) and SM Prime Holdings Inc ink partnership to create scholarships geared towards sustainable development. Present during the signing are (From left) UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources Dean Marlo Mendoza, UPLB College of Human Ecology Dean Dr. Ricardo Sandalo, SM Prime AVP and Head of Marketing, PR,...

Attention to all Cebuanos! HONOR Philippines has just opened its first experience store at SM Consolacion Cebu! HONOR Brand Manager Joepy Libo-on, Vice President Stephen Cheng, and PR Manager Pao Oga with Rulls Business Development Manager for VisMin Angel Rosas, Group Executive Bea Sy, and SM City Consolacion Mall Manager Wamilda Estrella graced the event. Talking about unstoppable, HONOR Philippines has just opened its first experience store in Cebu at SM City Consolacion, Upper Ground Cyberzone. Following its SM Fairview store opening, the leading smart devices provider vows to reach more Filipinos by the end of the year, targeting at least 100 experience stores. The store opening was well received by Cebuanos with a jam-packed crowd interested to catch HONOR’s latest offerings. To see the full event highlights, check out this  video  ( https://bit.ly/40CUci5 ).  “By having more and more avenues to cater our HONOR fans and tech enthusiasts alike, we stay true to our pr...

While access to quality healthcare continues to be hampered by challenges, medical missions have become an increasingly vital source of support for low-income communities. Through time, they have gone beyond providing medical care and have taken up a new role: transforming the lives of individuals and communities. The SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) recognizes just this, so it has made its mission to travel from Luzon to Mindanao to provide free medical care and services to thousands of patients from various hard-pressed communities. Just recently, the medical mission team headed to the cities of Tuguegarao and Cauayan in Northern Luzon and provided services to thousands of low-income families. Two of them are Roland Bariuan and Angeline Cacanindin. Strength to do more Roland has been a tricycle driver in Tuguegarao City since 1994. But, two years ago, he suddenly felt weak and had to spend money on medical consultations and examinations. “Napansin ko na kahit malakas ako kumain, namamayat ...

Acer also announced new Predator Triton 14 and Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition laptops with 13th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs Acer today announced major updates to its gaming laptop line-up, with new designs and support for industry-leading technology: 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series GPUs. The new Predator Triton 17 X and Predator Helios Neo 16 are made for gamers and creators alike, due to their powerful components and premium display options. The thin and powerful Predator Triton 14 is designed for work or play, while its sleek, understated design makes it ideal for any environment. Lastly, the Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs™ Edition brings glasses-free, stereoscopic 3D to the world of gaming, infusing new life into more than 70 modern and classic titles, with more being continually added.  Predator Triton 17 X: Acer’s most powerful gaming laptop to date The all-new sleek and powerful Predator Tri...

Metro Manila’s forecast of becoming a global power city is challenged by the consequences of rapid urbanization. The UN-Habitat lists the effects of climate change, natural disasters that hamper urban infrastructures and city competitiveness, unequal livability, job creation, and poverty reduction.   Is there a way out of Metro Manila’s challenges? Architect and urban designer Chintan Raveshia, and urban  planner and sustainability consultant Tony Chan of Singapore-based Arup emphasize urban development should also consider people’s aspirations, its changing needs and expectations, and the national identity of the residents.   Metro Manila comprised of 16 cities and 1 municipality - is the economic, political, and cultural capital.  Finding the identity of the city Raveshia inspires responsible stakeholders to ask themselves first the most fundamental question: “What’s the identity of the city and how do we make its residents proud?” He quips, “Singapore, a city that...

Photographs and videos are special not only because they remind us of our precious memories but because they take us back to a time when we were with the people we love most. They are special because they remind us to be in the moment, to let life happen, and to just be. For one of the most special moments of your adult life, such as your wedding, you would surely want to take as many memories as possible, and for your photographs and videos to be as close to reality and vibrant as your most special day.  Chapters PH, a team of creative visual storytellers that offers creative direction, production and post-production services, collaborated with vivo to capture your dream wedding and document your journey onto the next chapter of your life using #TheAuraPortraitMaster vivo V27 Series. Enter the blushing bride Have the magical moment captured as you enter the room and dazzle the groom and the rest of the guests. Preserve that blushing bride ephemeral beauty with the innovative Aura ...