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The stage is set for the most anticipated event of the year—the biggest sports gathering in the country — the Philippine Sports Expo , happening on June 30–July 2, 2023, at the iconic Crystal Pavilion. It is a grand celebration of athleticism, perseverance, and prowess , where sports stakeholders and enthusiasts from all corners of the country will gather to witness the spectacle of talents, teams, associations and federations, and sports brands. The Philippine Sports Expo is an annual gathering of our country's sports athletes and stakeholders' and a celebration of their significant contributions to our sports industry. The 3-day event will draw in over 20 associations and federations, teams, icons, and celebrities and will showcase extensive collections of notable sports brands, from apparel, shoes, wearables, gadgets, and equipment to sports nutrition, clinics, medicine, supplements, and the latest advancements in fitness and sports science and technology. The expo wa...

  Symph , a dynamic software development consulting firm in the Philippines had their #SymphAI30x30 Media Party held in BGC last May 23, 2023. Just a few days earlier, on May 18, 2023, another press conference took place at The Company Cebu. And now, it was Manila's turn to host this remarkable event. Symph is dedicated to empowering individuals and fostering understanding of AI's role within society. The event served as a crucial step toward achieving these goals. Symph extends its heartfelt thanks to the media representatives who actively supported the event, aiding in educating the public about the impact of AI on the community and addressing potential challenges. Symph COO Jarrhey Dela Peña with Grognak and FitPlnr developers Edscon Carreon and Ragan Lamoc Our Chief Operating Officer, Jarrhey dela Peña stated during the event, "We have this theme, Build Openly with AI. We share our AI apps as work-in-progress. More importantly, we invite the community to try the ...

Sterling Bank of Asia (SBA) and Santos Land Development Corporation (SLDC) pose after the contract signing at The Ivory Residences in Davao. In photo (L-R standing and seated): SBA FVP – Vismin Consumer Lending Leila Amante, SLDC Corporate Services Group Officer Edna Alde, SLDC Chairman Nora Morada, SLDC Corporate Business Group Officer Estela Aguilos, SLDC Chief Finance Officer Maria Lourdes Estanislao, SLDC Executive Assistant to the President May Ann Plana, and SBA SVP – Consumer Lending Group Head Mary Rose Mendez. Sterling Bank of Asia signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Santos Land Development Corporation (SLDC) to expand its home loan offering to its current and prospectiv e clients in Davao. The MOA signing held at The Ivory Residences marks the official partnership of SBA and SLDC.   SBA's First Vice President for Vismin Consumer Lending, Ms. Leila Amante, and Senior Vice President for Consumer Lending Group, Ms. Mary Rose Mendez, together with SLDC's C...

  Sterling Bank of Asia (SBA), one of the leading thrift banks in the country, inks a partnership with Damosa Land Inc. (DLI), a member of the ANFLO Group of Companies, to provide financing for credit-worthy buyers of its residential and condominium units.   “We are happy to partner with the leading and one of the region’s trusted developers, Damosa Land Inc.,” said Leila Amante, SBA’s First Vice President for Vismin Consumer Lending. “We are in one goal with DLI in giving access to eco-friendly housing and support uplifting the lives of our fellow Davaoeños,” Ms. Amante added.   Under the MOA, Sterling Bank of Asia will grant housing loans to qualified borrowers through its retail mortgage financing program specifically for Ameria and Seawind Condominium projects.   “At Damosa Land, we have always wanted to give our clients as many options for financing assistance as possible. So we welcome this recent move as an opportunity to help them get their dre...

  May 22, 2023 –  Ynares Events Center, Antipolo City The EpiC QUILTS Awards on its 2 nd  year continues to recognize outstanding health facilities and partner organizations that have provided care and treatment to people living with HIV (PLHIV). The awards ceremony was held at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City, in time for the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial (IACM) Commemoration. Quality Uptake and Improvements in Lifesaving Treatment Services or QUILTS  is inspired by the  AIDS Memorial Quilt  – a global symbol of solidarity in the fight to end HIV and in remembrance of those who we lost from preventable AIDS-related illnesses.  The QUILTS awards started in 2022 through the Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project in the Philippines, which is led by FHI 360 and funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID). This event is in collaborat...

   KSK-SAP farmers and partners from San Pablo City, Laguna.    SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) has taken another step in its mission to enhance the agriculture and entrepreneurial skills of farmers. The organization recently launched the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture Program (KSK-SAP) across various locations in Calabarzon.   Beginning with its launch in Padre Garcia, Batangas on April 13, 2023, the program has since been extended to Silang, Cavite, Batangas City, San Pablo, Laguna, and Calamba City. SMFI is also set to provide free agri-skills training to local farmers in other parts of the region to help other beneficiaries uplift their families and communities.   Empowering local farmers   The local farmer-beneficiaries will undergo a two-phased program, spearheaded by its partner school Moca Family Farm RLearning Center, Inc.     The said program kicked off with an immersive 14-week training program, de...

May 22 , 2023, Pasay City --- SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, has been recognized by three international award-giving bodies for excellence in transparent Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting for its 2021 Annual Integrated Report entitled "Together, We Rise". SM published its sustainability reports since 2013 even before the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) mandated sustainability reporting in the Philippines. SM Prime further promotes transparency and accountability by informing investors and stakeholders of its ESG performance and impacts, decision-making processes, and competitive positioning value in the sector. “We are honored to receive these awards as a recognition of our commitment to provide transparent reporting in our sustainable practices. We value all our stakeholders, and we strive to enrich the quality of life of the Filipino people,” SM Prime President Mr. Jeffre...

In 1971, the Philippines launched the Community Health Organization Program to classify health services into primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. As part of this initiative, barangay health stations were created to ensure that primary healthcare improves the overall health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities.   Since then, these local health centers have played a crucial role in improving the health outcomes of Filipinos. They have not only provided general healthcare services but also served as agents during the COVID-19 pandemic and helped with the vaccination rollout. Additionally, they continue to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent diseases, particularly among vulnerable populations. Adequate facilities for improved healthcare   SM Foundation (SMFI) has made it its mission to provide adequate facilities and upgraded equipment to boost health centers as they fulfill their mandate of delivering quality health care, even amid the pandemi...

  Continuing its commitment to helping elevate the country's education system, SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI), in partnership with SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SMPHI) and the Department of Education (DepEd), have recently collaborated to construct two new school buildings in Laguna and Batangas. Upon the completion of the joint initiative, two two-story four-classroom school buildings will be donated to the Laguna Resettlement Community School in San Pedro City, Laguna and the San Antonio Elementary School in Sto. Tomas City, Batangas. Each of the school buildings is set to be equipped with learning materials, armchairs, handwashing facilities, emergency equipment, and PWD-friendly facilities to ensure that student s, especially from low-income communities, gain access to modern, safe, and conducive learning facilities. Formalizing the partnership, representatives from the SMFI, DepEd, and the local government units of said provinces attended the memorandum of agreement signing ...

AI is everywhere. It has been the talk of the town for quite some time now. And let’s face it, it is making our lives easier nowadays. Artificial Intelligence or AI refers to the field of computer science and technology that focuses on creating intelligent machines or systems that can perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence. AI involves developing computer programs and algorithms that can process, understand, and analyze vast amounts of data, learn from experience, and make decisions or predictions based on that information. The definition above is AI generated by the way 😊 Jarrhey Dela Pena, Symph COO AI is here to stay so fear not on the thought of losing your job to it but instead learn how to leverage on its existence. One company or team who is giving AI a dress-up is Symph . They’re pushing the limits of AI, discovering new possibilities, and fostering a creative and collaborative environment where innovation can thrive with the theme “Build Openly ...