JL Aquino

Local Brand Makes Sabon Refilling Possible

There is a global call from environment advocates to urge multinational companies and leading brands of consumer goods to lessen use of plastics in their product packaging by refilling. It is yet to happen. However, a local brand called SABON EXPRESS, has joined the global reuse and refill revolution to spur a transition to aContinue reading “Local Brand Makes Sabon Refilling Possible”

The Relentless Rizaly: From SM Foundation scholar to SM Prime accounting manager

Twenty years ago, high school student Rizaly Lim and her four siblings would watch in awe every time they pass by the construction of the first SM City in her hometown Sta. Rosa, Laguna. All five children, packed in the tricycle their father rides for a living, were all excitedly looking forward to happy familyContinue reading “The Relentless Rizaly: From SM Foundation scholar to SM Prime accounting manager”

Collaboration: A key in creating sustainable agri-enterprises

Limited market information and market access are two major obstacles to increased smallholder farmers’ income. According to studies, farmers in grassroot communities often lack access to profitable, value-added markets. In the absence of critical supporting functions, such as infrastructure and service provision – farmers struggle to transform their traditional subsistence farms into a feasible commerciallyContinue reading “Collaboration: A key in creating sustainable agri-enterprises”

SM PRIME continues to explore ways to promote environmental consciousness

Climate change is one of the most pressing and defining global issues today. It has become imperative for both the public and private sectors to continue to band together to primarily, safeguard the welfare of the people and to step up to strengthen the resilience of the nation. The Philippines currently ranks third globally whenContinue reading “SM PRIME continues to explore ways to promote environmental consciousness”

Sun Life: Partner in Health!

Sun Life Philippines has launched a promo for those keen to secure and invest in their health. Entitled Sun Life: Partner in Health Promo, qualified participants can get a chance to win P2,000 worth of Giftaway e-vouchers. To qualify, one simply needs to connect with their Sun Life advisor and schedule a financial consultation. DuringContinue reading “Sun Life: Partner in Health!”

The importance of Community-based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

A person’s safety during calamities is mainly dependent on their community’s disaster preparedness. No matter how ready they are for all possible catastrophic scenarios, every bit of preparation can go down the drain if their community cannot respond effectively to such events. It is why a community-based disaster risk reduction and management plan (CBDRRMP) isContinue reading “The importance of Community-based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management”

Clorox Philippines helps you wrap the gift of a clean home: Cleaning Your Way to a Happy Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. And just like how you usually prepare for any season, you are probably glued to your screen searching for the best gift for your mom. And, with just a few clicks, you will get suggestions like “72 Unique Gifts for Moms” or “Flowers for Moms.” A fragrant bouquet,Continue reading “Clorox Philippines helps you wrap the gift of a clean home: Cleaning Your Way to a Happy Mother’s Day”

SUN LIFE Remains #1 in the Life Insurance Sector

Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. is the No. 1 life insurance company in the Philippines, after garnering Php 45.46 billion in Total Premium in 2021. This is according to a report released by the Insurance Commission based on submitted unaudited Quarterly Reports on Selected Financial Statistics. This is Sun Life’s 11th consecutive year toContinue reading “SUN LIFE Remains #1 in the Life Insurance Sector”

Converge uplifts a woman-run upcycling social enterprise

In doing business, people often say there’s no room for emotion – just logic and business sense. For one woman-owned social enterprise though, it’s compassion and empathy for others that drove the business to the success it is today, proving that a female-run business can grow, even with emotion at its heart. Akrisah D. HeligContinue reading “Converge uplifts a woman-run upcycling social enterprise”

Smugglaz, Skant Vee, Hakob, and A$tro joins the patriotic rapper in the empowering music video for the youth

Flict-G teams up with fellow rappers Smugglaz, Skant Vee, Hakob, and A$tro for the star-studded track “Bawal Sumuko,” considered to be PUBG MOBILE’s biggest collaboration of the year. Watch the full music video here. Familiar PUBG MOBILE characters are brought to life in the music video, interspersed with Battle Royale scenes in-game. The artistic directionContinue reading “Smugglaz, Skant Vee, Hakob, and A$tro joins the patriotic rapper in the empowering music video for the youth”