The glow of a wood-fired oven, the scent of slow-cooked sauces, and the comfort of a well-prepared meal—Osteria Antica brings bold Italian flavors to Podium Social at SM Podium. With its warm ambiance, the restaurant stays true to traditional recipes, using fresh, high-quality ingredients with a modern flair.
The Philippines is at a critical juncture in its expansion into a thriving digital economy. With an increasing demand for connectivity, the country confronts a lack of digital infrastructure for essential financial services. Filipinos continue to face barriers to financial inclusion, where gender parity issues exist, and a significant segment of the population remains unbanked or underserved by traditional financial institutions.
SM Supermalls has partnered with the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) to create work opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum and help them succeed in the retail industry. This collaboration reflects SM’s enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across its operations. This newly inked partnership builds on that legacy, ensuring more meaningful, sustainable roles for talents on the spectrum within the SM ecosystem. SM Markets pioneered autism-inclusive hiring back in 2016.
Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, community and platform, today released findings from its Asia Pacific Direct Selling Survey. The survey findings for the Philippines revealed a high level of understanding around direct selling with 9 in 10 (95%) respondents correctly identifying “direct selling as a method of selling goods or services directly to a consumer, through personal contact without the need for a permanent retail premise”. Philippines has the highest understandings of direct selling compared to other countries in Asia Pacific (APAC).
Manulife Philippines, the local arm of the leading international financial services provider Manulife, has been named one of the country’s Trusted Brands for 2025, winning a Gold Award in the Life Insurance category. This marks the fifth time since 2017 that Manulife has received the honor from Reader’s Digest.
GCash—the Philippines’ leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem—reiterates its commitment to accelerate action, accelerate inclusion to advance women’s economic empowerment through tech and innovation.
Holy Week is here and this blessed commemoration of Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection is a much-awaited event for devout Filipinos.
Now that summer season is here, why not go to the beach and have some fun with your friends? Prepare your bikinis, sunny day outfits, and let the sun seep through your skin. Enjoy the day with the CHERRY Groove Pro, blast out your favorite tunes, and be always on the groove!
The Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation (NWTF), a long-time partner of Coca-Cola Philippines, hosted the first-ever Hybrid Mass Graduation Ceremony for the iSTAR Program in Bacolod, Negros Occidental on February 1, 2025. This milestone aligns with Coca-Cola Philippines’ commitment to economic empowerment, particularly for women in grassroots communities.
Summer weather is here, which means it’s time to start indulging in cold, refreshing treats like acai bowls, smoothies, and milkshakes. To make these delectable sweets quickly and easily, the CHERRY 12-in-1 Multi-Function Blender is the perfect kitchen partner!