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For this year, Hanabishi Appliances joined the Inquirer Foundation’s yearly activity tagged “ Inquirer Read-Along” last May 15 as it dedicated its session to mothers.   Actress and TV host Pauleen Luna-Sotto joined teachers Ann Abacan and Dyali Justo in reading to the kids who pre-registered for the event. Actress and TV Host Pauleen Luna-Sotto, Inquirer Read-Along Celebrity Reader  Hanabishi shares the same advocacy with the Inquirer, honoring mothers and in giving importance to quality family time. As Hanabishi Appliances Marketing Consultant Ronwaldo Villanueva said: “Kami po sa Hanabishi ay masayang nakikiisa sa Inquirer Read-Along sa kanilang advocacy na nagpapahalaga sa bonding ng pamilya, lalo na ng mga mommies at kanilang mga anak. Mahalaga po ang role ng mga nanay sa paghubog ng kaisipan at character ng ating mga kabataan (We at Hanabishi are happy to join the Inquirer Read-Along in their advocacy of of appreciating the importance of family bonding, especially...

May 20, 2021– American Association of the Philippines Chairman, Rick Sobreviñas gave his keynote during the Official Launch of Asia Leaders Awards with a Press Conference that was held with selected awards committee, honourees and media. The theme for this year is Hope and Optimism. Choosing leaders who are shining more in times of pandemic through their Corporate Social Responsibilities to reach out those even beyond their communities. These are from the business sector and the committee chose some from the public officials who are also doing their job but making a difference. Those who are not afraid to fold their sleeves and help out. Chairman Rick Sobreviñas of American Association of the Philippines announced the two honourees from the academe ; Historian Ambet Ocampo and Ron Mendoza of Ateneo De Manila University.   Ron Mendoza is the Head of the School of Government at the Ateneo, MPA from Harvard and PhD in Economics from Fordham University. Before this, he was the...

May 20, 2021–    The Official Launch of Asia Leaders Awards with a Press Conference was held with selected awards committee, honourees and media on attendance. Dr. Elton See Tan, Avin Ong, Harvey Ong, Grace Bondad Nicolas, Rick Sobreviñas, Tan Yu III Grace Bondad Nicolas and Comelec Spokesman James Jimenez Asia Leaders Awards theme for this year is Hope and Optimism . Choosing leaders who are shining more in times of pandemic through their Corporate Social Responsibilities to reach out to those even beyond their communities. These are from the business sector and the committee chose some public officials who are also doing their job but making a difference. Those who are not afraid to fold their sleeves and help out. Chairman Rick Sobreviñas of American Association of the Philippines announced the two honourees from the academe; Historian Ambet Ocampo and Ron Mendoza of Ateneo De Manila University. Rick Sobrevinas, American Association of the Philippines “Ron Mendoza is ...

Manila Philippines, May 2020 - If there’s anyone who deserves some overdue pampering, it will have to be the mothers of this world. Day in and day out, pandemic or not, moms are always juggling a thousand and one responsibilities, all for the sake of their families and loved ones.   To thank all moms for their tireless efforts, Mega Prime and the Prime Mom Club have organized a one-of-a-kind virtual glamping event that allowed moms to relax and bond with fellow moms. The session, entitled All About Mom, pampered moms by giving them some me-time to relax while learning alongside their peers who share their cares and interests.     Different from the past Prime Mom Club workshops, a virtual glamping session, the perfection relaxation hotspot for our Prime Moms was created. As a way to connect with one another while also reminding our moms that it's important to care for themselves, guests were encouraged to interact with all that was in store for them. They had a blast wit...

Filipinas are known for being fierce and with characteristics of not giving up. Some of the reasons why most excel also globally. One perfect example is the lady behind Mer-Nel’s Cake, Ms. Merle Mendoza Balicao . Merle started Mer-Nel’s Cake House and Variety Shop in 1996. Mer-Nel is a combination of her name and that of supportive husband, Nelson. With the lofty objective to make Mer-Nel’s known nationwide and to become part of every Filipino occasion and celebration, Merle focused on her mission to provide fine customer service with consistency and affordability and put emphasis on offering high quality and delicious products while providing more job opportunities as their business continues to grow. She’s also focused on their CSR , helping the indigents and poor even during this Pandemic , sharing their blessings and coordinating with different NGOs for their projects by providing sacks of rice, cakes and financial support . A multi awarded businesswoman who received the S...

The largest business awards event in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, Asia Leaders Awards   will have its    Official Launch on Thursday, May 20 at 11:00am.  The theme for this year is Hope and Optimism. It ’ s not all about business, it’s about reaching out to others who are helpless and with unity, we can achieve more. See the nation's best leaders in Business and Public Service who are unique, authentic and shining more in this crisis. Hear the Keynote of Edward Ling , Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry President. Nominate your organization or respected leader for Asia Leaders Awards and help us lead the country to its big reset. Let's inspire more the nation and get everyone ready for the explosive growth that will follow the end of this global health crisis. Asia Leaders Awards is the only acknowledgment and recognition giving body with organisations and embassies as part of the awards committee.  Its purpose is to promote the Philipp...

Studies have shown that education can help raise people out of poverty. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, one in every 10 Filipinos (or 3.8 million children and youth) aged 6 to 24 years do not attend school, largely because they can’t afford the high cost of education.   When Eclaro established its global delivery operations in Metro Manila in the Philippines in 2009, the company owners saw how talented and hardworking the people were, but also saw the extreme poverty they lived in. One future employee came to an interview only because he was hungry and the company was providing free food for applicants.   Four years later, Eclaro co-founders and twin brothers, Tom and Paul Sheridan , had an opportunity to do something to better the lives of not only their employees but the young people in the community.   A local college near their office was closing and they were asked to help provide scholarships for the remaining 15 students to finish their ...