Monday, March 6, 2023

LaLiga and M88 Mansion bring Atlético de Madrid’s Tiago Mendes to Philippines

Former football star thanks fans for unceasing support, promotes football with LaLiga

LaLiga Ambassador and Former Atletico Madrid Midfielder Tiago Mendes shares his football journey during the press conference of the El Derbi de Madrid watch party.

In time for the blockbuster clash between two of the world’s best football teams – Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid, LaLiga and M88 Mansion recently brought football star Tiago Mendes to the Philippines for the El Derbi de Madrid watch party celebrated at Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge in Makati.

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

International Volunteers Day is Year-Round at TELUS International Digital Solutions

International Volunteers Day, declared by the United Nations, was last quarter. But at TELUS International Digital Solutions Philippines—the technology division of TELUS International Philippines—”we give where we live” is a philosophy and practice lived all year around. The spirit of volunteerism is alive in team members, especially for TELUS Days of Giving initiatives and IT next-gen mentoring programs.

Within the last quarter alone, employee volunteers supported the Department of Health’s Brigada Eskwela program by refurbishing classrooms in a Tondo High School; sponsored and planted saplings in Bulacan’s Mt. Balagbag with the local farmers association in partnership with Maynilad; donated blood through the Philippine Red Cross and Kith Foundation; contributed to the Luzon Earthquake relief efforts of Caritas Manila and Philippine Business for Social Programs by raising funds for affected children and families, among other initiatives.

First-ever disc golf tourney in PH set to tee off on March 4-5

The first-ever disc golf tournament in the Philippines is set to tee off on March 4-5 in Amadeo, Cavite. 

The Disc Golf Association of the Philippines (DGAP), in cooperation with the Philippine Disc Golf Association (PDGA) and in partnership with Figtree Companies' (FTC) Kavanah Communities, brings Lipad Pilipinas Open 2023, a competition for professional and amateur disc golf players from the Philippines and around the world, vying for a professional championship title. 

Disc Golf, also known as Frisbee Golf, is very similar to golf, but instead of using golf clubs and balls aiming for a hole, disc golf players use discs and aim for a disc golf basket. The objective of every disc golf fame is to complete each hole in the fewest number of throws, starting from a tee area and finishing with the disc coming to rest in the basket.

In the Philippines, the popularity of disc golf started in 2021, when Jon Mough, an American residing in Tagaytay City, introduced the game to Figtree Companies, a growing community developer, as a means to engage the people in the communities where they operate. Mough and FTC worked with the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) to develop the ROAD TO DAMASCUS Disc Golf Course, the first and only 18-hole disc golf course in the Philippines located in Minatok West, Amadeo, Cavite.

Thursday, February 16, 2023

I-ACT At Your Service: Parangal Sa Magigiting Na Operatiba At Katuwang Na MGa Ahensya

Sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon at bilang pagkilala sa kabayanihan at serbisyo sa bansa at ating mga kababayan, bibigyang-parangal ng Inter-Agency Council for Traffic (IACT) ang mga magigiting na operatiba at maaasahang partner sectors nito sa isang seremonya sa ika-13 ng Pebrero 2023 sa SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.

Mas pinalawig ng IACT at Department of Transportation (DOTr) ang pagbibigay-pansin sa mga magigiting na tauhan ng Task Force na nagpapamalas ng kabayanihan sa pagsagip ng buhay, pagpapanatili ng seguridad, at pagpapakita ng katapatan. Gayundin ang pakikiisa ng iba't-ibang sektor at bukod tanging pamumuno at serbisyo ng mga lokal na pamahalaan at katuwang na mga pribadong institusyon. 

Monday, February 13, 2023

SM Group At The Forefront Of Climate Adaptation And Resilience

Mr. Hans Sy, Jr. of the SM Group leads the discussions from the private sector on climate action at the recent United for Climate: Sustainability Forum PH 2022 by SM Investments and WWF Philippines.

Over the past decade, experts have come together proposing solutions to mitigate the serious effects of climate change. SM Investments Corporation and WWF Philippines joined forces through “United for Climate: Sustainability Forum PH 2022”, held recently at the Conrad Manila, to trigger a more ambitious and coordinated climate response among the business community.

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

5 entries share 2023 World Slasher Cup 1 title

Five top entries emerged victorious in this year's World Slasher Cup 1 9-Cock Invitational Derby on Wednesday night, February 1, at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Neil Figueroa (Cali Dreamers Lagitik), Jonjon Alegre (Jonah), Patrick Antonio (SFVM Sagupaan King Cutter), Justin and Jeremy Berin (Mulawin 1), and Nene Araneta (Thunderbird II) shared the coveted World Slasher Cup title after scoring 8-1 win-loss record at the end of this year's prestigious derby.

BGC/DS (BGC/DS Antipolo entry) bagged the solo runner-up honor, with 7.5 points.

Meanwhile, three entries ended the competition with 7 points each. These include the Bulldog of Antonio Celedio Jr., Sovereign Escort 2 of Albert Dichavez), and Cali Dreamers Philibillies of Danny Lim.

Ayong Lorenzo's EDL Excellence and the combined entry of Jeff Hapon and Wilfredo Aga (Onsen Resort) got 6.5 points each, while Fer Meneses and Teddy Tumang, Sheila Adajar, Pros Antonio/William, Felix Sta. Maria, and Jonarie Fortaleza and Robert Santiago, each scored 5.5 points.

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Autism Society Philippines, SM Cares hold talks on autism issues for Nat’l Autism Consciousness Week

In observance of the 27th National Autism Consciousness Week, Autism Society Philippines (ASP) and SM Cares, the City Government of Mandaluyong, and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) recently hosted a panel discussion on autism inclusion at SM Megamall Cinema 4 last January 20.

Titled "AOK Pilipinas, Live!," the event facilitated meaningful conversations on various issues concerning people on the autism spectrum and their loved ones, in line with the theme "Building a Nation Powered by Transformative Autism-inclusive Innovation.