Celebrating Super Citizens during Elderly Filipino Week 2024 at SM

As part of its Elderly Filipino Week 2024 celebrations, SM Cares, together with the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) and the SM Super Grannies Club, hosted a series of fun, engaging, and meaningful activities to honor the senior citizen community, held last Oct. 1, 2024, at the Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay City.

During the morning activity, the attendees were treated to numerous interactive sessions, wellness programs, and exciting surprises tailored specifically for senior citizens, aimed at celebrating their invaluable contributions, fostering a sense of inclusion, and providing opportunities for them to enjoy and connect with others.

Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. (CCBPI) participates in the annual International Coastal Cleanup across sites

Associates from Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. (CCBPI) join the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) at Dolomite Beach, Manila Bay on September 21, 2024, in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and alongside approximately 3,000 volunteers from the private and public sectors.

Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. (CCBPI), the bottling arm of Coca-Cola in the Philippines, partnered with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to collect coastal debris for the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) held on September 21, 2024. Reaffirming its commitment to environmental sustainability, CCBPI mobilized its associates across its various sites in Metro Manila, Ilocos, Abra, Laguna, Cebu, and Tacloban, with upcoming cleanups in other areas, to keep coasts and waterways free from litter. 

CCBPI associates joined volunteers from the private and public sectors, led by DENR officials and representatives Undersecretary for Finance, Information Systems, and Climate Change Analiza Rebuelta-Teh and Assistant Secretary for Policy, Planning, International Affairs and Climate Change Noralene Uy, PhD. to collect debris and marine waste at the Manila Dolomite Beach. 

Five Philippine Laws To Remember For Motorcycle Riders

Knowing the rules of the road is a pre-requisite for any motorcycle rider, regardless of experience level.  Being updated with Philippine traffic laws and updates about Land Transportation and Traffic and the Republic Act No. 4136 that covers rules and regulations on driver's license, vehicle operation, and traffic rules, is vital. 

It is essential for motorcycle riders to stay updated on these laws and regulations to ensure compliance and avoid penalties. Be informed with these updates:

FEU, Turnitin champion educators’ role in upholding academic integrity

Far Eastern University (FEU), in collaboration with Turnitin, hosted an exclusive forum and roundtable discussion to explore challenges and opportunities presented by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The event emphasized the role of educators in harnessing AI competence to improve teaching pedagogy and enhance learning experiences.

Turnitin is a leading educational technology company that employs AI writing detection solutions aimed at helping educators promote academic integrity. Currently, the technology is integrated into FEU’s Canvas Learning Management System and serves as an assistive tool in the overall learning journey.

MPOX 101: EpiC Philippines tells all you need to know

Mpox is a viral infection that is currently on everyone’s radar. Should we be concerned? Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control project (EpiC) Philippines, a project funded by USAID and PEPFAR and led by FHI360, presents everything the public, especially people living with HIV (PLHIV), needs to know about this disease.

What is mpox?

Mpox is a disease caused by the monkeypox virus. According to the World Health Organization, mpox causes symptoms that are similar to smallpox. The key difference between the two infections is that mpox causes swelling of the lymph nodes. The most common symptoms of mpox include a rash with blisters on the face, hands, feet, or even the genitals, fever, headaches, muscle pain, back aches, and fatigue.

Mangroves: Nature-Based Solutions for the Philippines Coastal and Coral Reef Sustainability

The ocean and the coast play important roles in Southeast Asia as a residential area and a source of livelihood. The region’s coastline spans a total length of 234,000 km and its ocean  supplies around 40% of the global fish supply; at the same time, it is also the home to a third of mangroves and coral reefs in the region. Out of that many, 36,289 km of coastline belongs to the Philippines, making it an integral part for the nations. However, ocean and coastlines’ conditions greatly impacted due to the rising global temperature and climate crisis, including in the Philippines. 

The latest report from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) states that the world is experiencing the fourth global coral bleaching event. This coral bleaching will certainly have an impact, including in reduced livelihoods and food sources due to disturbed fish habitats. The challenges in the Philippines are exacerbated by environmental degradation, including pollution, overfishing, and destructive fishing practice.

SNAP’s Brigada Eskwela brings a better learning environment to schools

SN Aboitiz Power- Benguet Brigada Eskwela in Bokod, Benguet.

SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) wrapped up its three-week long annual support to the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Brigada Eskwela (BE) benefiting 24 schools and around 4,000 learners from Ifugao, Isabela, and Benguet for this year’s “Bayanihan Para sa MATATAG na Paaralan" initiative.

On July 22, 2024, SNAP-Benguet held the first leg of Brigada Eskwela at Botic Elementary School, Tinongdan Elementary School, Binga Elementary School, Binga National High School, and Trazon Fianza Sr. High School, all located in Brgy. Tinongdan, Itogon, Benguet as well as at Ambuklao Elementary School and Ambuklao National High School in Brgy. Ambuklao, Bokod, Benguet. Each school received a complete set of painting materials. In addition, an Information Education and Communication (IEC) session on Ligtas Dengue was also conducted at Tinongdan Elementary School.