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PEPA CELEBRATES 75 YEARS OF DEVELOPING FILIPINO TEXTBOOKS

The Philippine Educational Publishers Association (PEPA) recognized its achievements and honored its partners during its 75th anniversary held last December 5, 2025 at the Marco Polo Hotel in Ortigas. Highlights of the event entitled HONORING THE PAST, CELEBRATING THE PRESENT AND PUBLISHING IN THE FUTURE, were presentation of plaques to HONORABLE SENATOR SHERWIN GATCHALIAN, SENATOR RODANTE MARCOLETA, HONORABLE CONGRESSMEN ANTONIO CERILLES and RUFUS RODRIGUEZ, and ATTY RODELIO T. DASCIL who were instrumental in the legislation

December 16, 2025 No Comments

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Barique: A Premium Filipino Lambanog from Quezon Province

Long before artisanal spirits and craft cocktails filled today’s bar menus, Filipinos were already sharing a homegrown drink steeped in tradition: lambanog. Distilled from coconut nectar and crafted across generations, lambanog has long been part of Filipino culture—passed around during celebrations, gatherings, and late-night conversations, serving as both a symbol of hospitality and a storyteller of our rural heritage. It is bold, shared, and unmistakably Filipino. Today, this iconic spirit has taken a bold step.

December 16, 2025 No Comments

Finance

Leading insurer partners with LRT-1 to provide “The Gift of Protection” to thousands of daily commuters throughout December

Malayan Insurance Co., Inc. (MICO), one of the country’s leading non-life insurance providers, has partnered with LRT-1 to power a month-long holiday campaign. This initiative offers complimentary Personal Accident (PA) insurance coverage to LRT-1 commuters throughout the entire month of December. The initiative, dubbed “The Gift of Protection,” aims to provide peace of mind to thousands of Filipino commuters during the busiest travel season of the year, when millions rush through Metro Manila’s railways for

December 11, 2025 No Comments

Education

REX Champions a More Human Future at AECON 2025: Special Edition on Education 5.0

In a world where technology continuously influences how people live, learn, and connect, one question remains urgent: how do we keep education human? Rex Education placed that question at the heart of this year’s Annual Educators’ Congress (AECON 2025): Special Edition on Education 5.0, held on October 23 and 24, at the Gallio Events Hall in Parañaque City. With the theme “Agentive, Ethical, Connected, Open, and Nurturing,” the congress gathered school leaders, teachers, and education

December 11, 2025 No Comments

Coffee

A delightful new era for Gardenia: Diversifying beyond baking through spread, noodle and coffee brands that complement your daily fresh bread

For 27 years, Gardenia has led the industry in modernizing breadmaking in the country and in offering daily fresh bread to Filipino families nationwide. In line with the company’s mission to provide an assortment of great-tasting and enjoyable bakery, food and beverage products, Gardenia introduced new brands that greatly complement its freshly baked breads. A new era which began with Delicia, the company’s very own chocolate spread formulated to delight homes, Gardenia’s journey towards diversifying

December 11, 2025 No Comments

Philippines

Estancia de Lorenzo Kicks Off Christmas Season with Dazzling Village Lighting

Estancia de Lorenzo Kicks Off Christmas Season with Dazzling Village Lighting Estancia de Lorenzo celebrated the start of the holiday season with a successful Christmas Village Lighting event, filled with festive activities and community spirit. The day featured a vibrant “Samu’t Sari Bazaar” with non-food vendors, alongside the opening of food concessionaires and classic Filipino games. The Brass and Percussion Symphonic Band provided lively entertainment throughout the afternoon. Ms. Leah Durante, Sales, Marketing, and Events

December 7, 2025 No Comments

Coffee

Pinoy invention, The Better Vessel, sets new high standard for quality espresso at the World Barista Championship (WBC)

Following an inspiring performance at the 2025 World Barista Championship (WBC) in Milan, twotime Philippine National Barista champion, Michael Harris Conlin shares his vision for the future of Filipino coffee. Conlin, who secured a remarkable 13th place overall and took home the distinction of Best Espresso in Round One of the global competition, unveils his groundbreaking invention, The Better Vessel. Conlin’s performance at the WBC was a testament to collaboration and purpose. His signature espresso—a

December 6, 2025 No Comments

Food

CDO Marks 50 Years With the Holiday’s Perfect Pair: CDO Holiday Ham and Danes Queso de Bola

Manila, Philippines – For 50 years, CDO Foodsphere, has been part of Filipino Christmas celebrations, from Noche Buena gatherings to holiday gifting with loved ones. This year, CDO marks its golden anniversary by spotlighting two enduring symbols of the Filipino holiday table: CDO Holiday Ham and Danes Queso de Bola. At the media event “Unwrapping the Holiday’s Perfect Pair” held at Manila House, CDO welcomed guests for an immersive holiday experience designed to spark creativity,

December 6, 2025 No Comments

Celebration

Literacy and Disability Inclusion Advocate Zacarias Mansing Jr. Crowned Cebuana Lhuillier’s 2025 Happiest Pinoy Among 500,000 Entries Nationwide

Cebuana Lhuillier has officially named Zacarias Mansing Jr., a passionate literacy and disability inclusion advocate, as the 2025 Happiest Pinoy. His remarkable journey of transforming personal adversity into a nationwide mission for children’s literacy resonated deeply across the country. Selected from more than 500,000 entries, his win marks one of the most extraordinary achievements in the history of Cebuana Lhuillier’s pioneering advocacy. The awarding ceremony, held last December 2 at Dusit Thani Manila, highlighted the

December 5, 2025 No Comments

Business

PLDT Enterprise Champions Collaboration on AI and Cybersecurity for Startups at Innovation Spotlight

Turning digital innovation into real-world impact for startups Participants and speakers of PLDT Enterprise’s Innovation Spotlight: Harnessing AI and Cybersecurity for Startups gather for a photo after an insightful session on how collaboration and innovation can empower the startup ecosystem. In line with its mission to enable enterprises of all sizes through meaningful technology, PLDT Enterprise led the next leg of the Innovation Spotlight, in partnership with the US Embassy, Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative, YSEALI

December 1, 2025 No Comments