2022 marks the comeback year for The Metro Ayala Center Cebu after a series of stumbling blocks along the way – the fire accident and the recent pandemic – which made them close their doors to the public. When the Metro Ayala closed, it made me reminisce of how many memories I have with the […]
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GTNA Recreational and Events Center: An Avenue for Hands-On Learning
True to its reputation for academic excellence, GT Northeast Academy (GTNA) is expanding its learning grounds for students with their very own GTNA Recreational and Events Center (REC). The center, which is located in a 4,233-square meter property in Gemilina St., Brgy. Tayud, Liloan, serves as training grounds for students of GTNA to apply what […]
Paws N’ Play Fur-ever , An Adoption Activity at Ayala Center Cebu
A love-filled weekend indeed! Ayala Center Cebu hosted a pet adoption drive, as they end Valentine’s week, in partnership with Island Rescue Organization last February 19 and 20. The activity happened at The Terraces, near La Tegola where four fur-babies found their forever homes. Paws N Play Fur-ever is a post valentine’s day event […]
Fisherfolk in Cordova, Cebu Look Forward to Rebuilding their Livelihood; Receive Relief Packs from RAFI
For as long as he can remember, Wendel Casquejo has always wanted to be a fisherman. Growing up, he was surrounded by fishermen, including his father who inspired him to become one. “Mao na hinungdan niundang ko skwela maam kay managat. Ganahan jud ko managat kay mananagat ako papa. Nya mao sad ako gusto pagdako,” […]
Pilmico-RAFI Micro-Finance Inc. partnership to give agribusiness industry a boost
RAFI Micro-finance, Inc. (RAFI MFI) partnered with Pilmico & Gold Coin Group (Pilmico), to champion sustainable livelihood and backyard farming entrepreneurship opportunities which aims to boost the agribusiness industry. The partnership was officially launched through a Memorandum of Agreement signing on October 29, 2021, Friday, between Tristan Aboitiz, President & CEO of Pilmico Foods Corporation […]
Ford Philippines Brings Driving Skills for Life in Cebu, Puts Emphasis on ‘Safe Driving in the New Normal’
Ford Philippines is bringing its Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) program to Cebu as part of the company’s Global Caring Month celebrated every September. Around 40 Cebu-based editors and reporters participated in the kick-off which is part of the week-long Cebu Press Freedom Week. With the theme “Safe Driving in the New Normal”, this year’s […]
RAFI Micro-finance Partners with Uratex Group of Companies to Support Micro Businesses Nationwide
RAFI Micro-finance, Inc. (RAFI MFI) collaborated with Uratex Group of Companies, to further support small and micro-businesses all over the country. The partnership officially commenced on September 2, 2021. The microfinancing focus area of Ramon Aboitiz Inc (RAFI) has always been keen on addressing the livelihood needs of low-income families in the Visayas and other […]
Children of Asia: Changing the World, One Child at a Time
Dream big. Start small. Scale-up. As in most stories that matter, it all began with a dream. The dream is to create a lasting change in the community and to change the world, one child at a time. The dream is big, but for this group of people who believed that the children are the […]
Converge introduces industry-pioneering ICT solutions to Business Enterprises in Cebu
After the successful launch of its high-speed fiber broadband service in Cebu last June, Converge ICT Solutions Inc., introduces its innovative solutions to empower and support small and medium-sized businesses, corporations, and large enterprises, spanning multiple industries. The B2B arm of the country’s leading fiber internet service provider is hosting a Cebu Roadshow — a […]
Tambayayong: Sinsin Elementary School’s SEED Success Story
Children who work at a young age to help their parents out are not an uncommon narrative here in the Philippines. In the rural areas of Sinsin, Cebu for example, children are expected to assist their parents on the farm every Friday. This means that they won’t be showing up at school for that day. […]