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 CARD MBA, nagsagawa ng global seminar para patatagin ang proteksyong pinansyal ng mga nangangailangang komunidad sina CARD MRI Founder at Chair Emeritus Dr. Jaime Aristotle B. Alip (una mula sa kaliwa) at CARD MBA CEO Jocelyn Dequito (ikaapat mula sa kaliwa) kasama ang iba pang mga pioneer microinsurance leaders habang nagaganap ang isang panel discussion sa Mutual Microinsurance Network Seminar.  Pinangunahan ng CARD Mutual Benefit Association (CARD MBA) ang kauna-unahang Mutual Microinsurance Network Seminar sa pakikipagtulungan sa International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF) Foundation mula Hunyo 17 hanggang 19, 2026 sa AIM Conference Center sa Lungsod ng Makati upang patatagin ang kolaborasyong nakalaan sa pagprotekta sa mga pamilyang may mababang kita. Nakasentro sa temang Replicating Success Globally: Scaling the Mutual Microinsurance Model for the Poorest, ang tatlong-araw na seminar ay nagsilbing plataporma ng pagtutulungan para sa mga kalahok u...

 Enchanted Kingdom unveils a month filled with magic for Eldar the Wizard’s birthday Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, is set to make the entire month magical as it announces the spectacular lineup of enchanting gifts from its iconic Storyverse character, Eldar the Wizard, in celebration of his birthday this July. Kicking off its Love Saribuhay campaign this quarter, EK is showering guests with magical treats both inside and outside the Park as it counts down to Eldar’s Birthday Bash on July 25 at the Spaceport Grounds. The highly anticipated celebration, which coincides with the soft opening of the Park over 30 years ago, will feature enchanting parades, shows, games, appearances, giveaways, and other surprises perfect for guests of all ages. Eldar the Wizard has been the heart of EK’s vibrant Storyverse and has brought magic, wisdom, and inspiration to generations of Filipinos for the past three decades. He embodies EK’s core value...

 Editorial: Buwan ng Wika: Pagpapanatili ng Wika, Pagpapatibay ng Pagkakakilanlan Every August, Filipinos celebrate Buwan ng Wika to honor the Filipino language and the many local languages spoken across the country. This celebration reminds us that language is more than just a means of communication; it is also a vital part of our culture, history, and identity. By speaking and appreciating our own languages, we remain connected to our roots and heritage. Today, many young Filipinos use English and other foreign languages daily due to the demands of education, work, and social media. While learning these languages is valuable and necessary, we must not overlook the importance of Filipino and our regional languages. These languages allow us to express our thoughts, preserve our traditions, and share our emotions in ways that truly reflect our identity as Filipinos. However, Buwan ng Wika should not be limited to wearing traditional attire or participating in school activities...

 "Kadiwa ni AJAM" Parine na sa Kadiwa ni AJAM sa City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas ngayong araw, Hulyo 30. Binibigyang pagkakataon ng pamahalaang lokal ang ating mga magsasaka at mamumuhunan na direktang ibenta ang kanilang mga kalakal sa mga mamimili sa murang halaga.  Tampok dito ang mga local producers sa lungsod hatid ang iba-ibang bilihin o mga pangunahing pangangailangan gaya ng prutas, gulay, itlog at iba pa na mabibili sa abot-kayang halaga! Ito ay regular na programa ng pamahalaang lokal sa pamamagitan ng City Agriculture Office. 

 Calatagan parents, Child Development Workers trained on food safety for feeding programs By John Maico M. Hernandez To strengthen the safety of meals served to young children, the Local Government Unit of Calatagan through the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Batangas, trained Child Development Workers and parents who prepare meals for Child Development Center feeding programs on basic food hygiene and food safety hazards, July 21, 2026. The training was conducted in two separate sessions for participants from all barangays of Calatagan held at the National Child Development Center in Barangay Gulod and Pagsasarili Early Childhood Care and Development Center in Poblacion, Calatagan, Batangas, as part of the municipality’s Nutrition Month celebration. The activity aimed to equip participants with science-based knowledge and practical food safety practices that can be applied in prepa...

 GSP-Laguna Council Nagpasalamat Sa Liga Ng Mga Punumbayan Sa paanyaya ni Rizal Town Mayor Vener P. Muñoz, bilang Pangulo ng liga ng mga Alkalde sa Laguna, ay dumalo si Atty. Karen C. Agapay,  bilang Pangulo ng GSP-Laguna Council,  sa pulong ng League of Municipalities of the Philippines-Laguna Chapter na ginanap noong araw ng Huwebes,  Hulyo 30,  sa Bayan ng Santa Cruz sa pagtangkilik ni Alkalde Benjo Agarao, upang pasalamatan ang patuloy na pagsuporta ng mga local government unit sa mga adhikain ng Girl Scouts of the Philippines  na makapagbigay ng mas maraming oportunidad sa mga batang babae na maging matatag,  responsable, at handang mamuno para sa kinabukasan.  (Ruben E. Taningco)

 CALAX Earns Three GREEN Awards for Environmental Sustainability From L-R: Santa Rosa City Councilor Hon. Carmela Rosa Gonzales-Colmenar; MPCALA Holdings Inc. Facilities Management and MEPF Senior Engineer Dhale Angelo D. Santos; MPTC Assistant Vice President for Central Quality, Environment, Safety and Health (QESH) Allan Jeffrey N. Ang; MPTC Vice President for Stakeholder Engagement Arlette V. Capistrano; Santa Rosa City Mayor Hon. Arlene B. Arcillas; Santa Rosa City ENRO Head Engr. Maria Amor A. Salandanan, EnP.; and Santa Rosa City Councilor Hon. Mythor C. Cendaña. Photo credit: Santa Rosa City Environment and Natural Resources Office MPCALA Holdings Inc. (MPHI), a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) and the concessionaire of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), has been recognized by the City Government of Santa Rosa, Laguna, for its unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability. This marks the fourth consecutive year the company has been honored...