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FRESH faces look to challenge familiar ones as the Rebisco Volleyball League welcomes two new Luzon regional champions alongside two traditional titlists that complete the RVL National Finals cast clashing at the Gameville Ball Park in Mandaluyong from November 22 to 25. University of Batangas and Sta. Cruz Academy of Lubao Inc. are set to make their respective debuts in the national finals after emerging as the last teams standing in their regional finals of the biggest 18-and-under women’s volleyball tournament in the country that drew 480 schools from 10 regions this year. The two newcomers representing Southern Luzon and Northern Luzon, respectively, join two-time defending Bicol regional champion Naga College Foundation and Kings’ Montessori School of the National Capital Region as the four Luzon regional champions of this nationwide grassroots development tournament that’s now on its sixth year. Waiting for them in the national finals are Mindanao regional champions Sto. Niño Na...

  Watch out for Mav Strive PH year-end promo. Check out their website! This year, the local fashion and lifestyle scene welcomes an exciting new player: Mav Strive PH , a proudly Filipino brand built on the mantra “Strive For More.” Spearheaded by young entrepreneur, content creator and digital marketer Ric Abasola, Mav Strive PH aims to redefine sophistication and utility with its meticulously crafted collection of bags and office accessories. Launching during the last quarter of 2024 via its e-commerce store and social media platforms, Mav Strive PH has already made a remarkable impression. The brand promises to continue its growth with an official launch event in 2025 and plans to expand into partner retail stores. A Vision Born from Passion Ric Abasola’s vision for Mav Strive PH, together with his co-creator, Marvin Ortiz, started as a passion project during the pandemic. “We’ve been wanting to launch this project right after the pandemic,” Ric shared . “This project h...

  Pasig City— Dear Self Aesthetic & Wellness Center  continues its mission of delivering exceptional self-care and wellness services with the grand opening of its 12th branch, located at the Escentra Building, 41-37 Dr. Sixto Antonio Avenue, Cor. Pilapil Street, Barangay Kapasigan, Pasig City. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held last November 5, marked another milestone in Dear Self Aesthetic and Wellness Center’s journey to empower individuals to embrace beauty and self-love. The event was graced by notable individuals, including seasoned theater actor Allan Dale Alojipan, multi-awarded singers Marty Linan, Lucky Robles, and Rainner Acosta, along with content creators Ric Abasola and Mikko Herrera. ABS-CBN’s The Voice Teens and Dream Maker alumnus Josh Nubla also made an appearance, alongside the newest brand ambassadors—the rising P-pop group, Neo. A Beautiful Space for Beauty and Wellness Guests were welcomed into the clinic’s serene and modern space, which fe...

  Manila, Philippines – Snack fans, assemble! Mister Potato Philippines is taking your love for snacks to a thrilling new level. In collaboration with Netflix’s global hit Squid Game, Mister Potato has launched an interactive contest that could turn your next canister of crisps into a passport to incredible prizes—including a dream trip to South Korea! Dubbed the Crunch to Win: Mister Potato x Squid Game 2 contest, this high-stakes campaign combines the excitement of Netflix’s breakout series with the irresistible crunch of Mister Potato snacks. Whether you're a Squid Game superfan or a dedicated snacker, this campaign promises something for everyone. The Crunch That Could Take You to Korea Running from November 15, 2024, to January 15, 2025 , the Crunch to Win contest invites snack lovers to uncover hidden Squid Game-inspired symbols inside the metal lids of specially marked Mister Potato canisters. These symbols could be your ticket to an unforgettable journey filled wi...

Comelec chairman George Erwin M. Garcia is ready to share all his expertise to the more than 4000 Comelec officials from different parts of the country. The national convention is set from November 19 to 21, 2024.  The first-ever national convention for city/municipal election officers (EOs), provincial election supervisors (PES), and regional election directors (REDs) at the World Trade Center in Pasay City is composed of field officials in the country who will oversee one of the most important activities for the coming May 2025 election.  “This is the first time we will have this national convention of all election officers, as well as provincial election supervisors and regional election directors, ” said Garcia in an interview last Friday. The national convention will provide pertinent informations to understand more the new machines purchased under MIRU, the Comelec officers will be  informed and trained all their field personnel regarding the new automated election ...

  McDonald’s Philippines is adding a touch of holiday magic to its menu this season with special limited-time offerings starting November 15. The quick-service restaurant giant has given a festive upgrade to its bigger and better Chicken McDo and iconic McFlurry, to bring out the kid in you this Christmas season.     McDonald’s introduces the  Sweet BBQ Glazed Chicken McDo  – a new and festive twist on its classic Chicken McDo, lightly glazed with a sweet barbeque sauce, offering the perfect blend of smoky and savory. For dessert lovers,  two new McFlurry flavors  will be available to satisfy that holiday sweet tooth: indulge in the  Tiramisu McFlurry , a balanced mix of sweet coffee and cocoa flavors with bits of Malt Crunch, and the  Hazelnut McFlurry , a rich, crunchy chocolaty treat that brings hazelnut indulgence to McDonald’s beloved Vanilla Soft Serve.     At the company’s launch of their holiday campaign, "Love Ko ang Pasko! Love Ko ang McDo!” McD...

The SCT Batch 85 "Healthy Steps, Happy Hearts" Event is exclusive for the High School graduates of Siena College of Taytay Batch '85.

  Today’s learners face considerable challenges; their learning journey was set back several years by the global pandemic that halted face-to-face classes from March 2020 (the first implementation of community quarantines) to November 2022 (when the Department of Education, or DepEd, ordered a full return to school-based learning). According to UNICEF, Filipino learners missed more learning opportunities compared to their global counterparts, as the Philippines was among the last countries to reopen in-person classes—effectively putting Filipino learners at a significant disadvantage. This situation is concerning, with Filipino learners collectively ranking 77th among 81 countries in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022 rankings released in December 2023—an indication that many have been left behind . However, this disheartening situation of the Filipino learner also presents an opportunity for education stakeholders—parents, teachers, school leaders, a...