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Covid could not stop Christmas from coming. Known for having the longest holiday season in the whole world, carols and ‘parols’ in the Philippines were a bit subdued in spectacle, but not in spirit.

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has formally turned over land ownership titles to former residents of Sitio Kinse in Barangay Taliptip who are now starting a new life in their new concrete homes at a safer location in Barangay Bambang, Bulakan, in time for Christmas.

The year 2020 has brought about a multitude of changes—the new normal has forced people to shift to a new lifestyle, develop new routines, and most importantly, see things with a new perspective.

A resounding success, the Korean Cultural Center’s (KCC) Overcome Together campaign brought to the fore the champions of this ongoing global pandemic. Through this meaningful initiative, KCC hopes to offer inspiration and much-need healing through K-Healing Packages given to our brave frontliners.

Filled with optimism and hope amidst the pandemic, HMR Trading Haus announces its grand opening on November 28, 2020 of its biggest store yet. Located next to Robinsons Cainta, inside RS Realty commercial compound, the latest addition to HMR Trading Haus’ vast branch network has over 3,500 sqm of floor space filled with pocket friendly deals on essential and novel finds. 

Armed with fearlessness, OMD Philippines faced a global challenge head on and started a cultural revolution, earning its rightful spot as this year’s Gold Winner in Campaign Asia’s Philippines Media Agency Of The Year.

The Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. (CFBCI) thru the Office of the Speaker turn over assistance for the victims of Typhoon Ulysses last November 25, 2020 at the House of Representatives. The Honorable Speaker Lord Allan Q. Velasco warmly accepted the gesture along with other representatives. Photo inset: from L-R Congw. Bernadette “BH” Hererra of Bagong Henerasyon Partylist, CFBCI Vice President Paul Yeung, President Alejandro Co, House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, CFBCI Exec. Vice President Stephen Sia, Navotas City representative John Rey Tiangco, CFBCI Sec. General Cynthia Go and Ako Bicol partylist representative Alfredo Garbin, Jr.

SM Supermalls and SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) program provides immediate relief assistance to residents affected by Typhoon Ulysses in Cagayan and other affected areas.

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco), along with its social development arm One Meralco Foundation (OMF), joined the Power Restoration Rapid Deployment ( PRRD) Task Force Kapatid 2020 early Saturday morning to help expedite the restoration of electricity service in areas severely battered by super typhoon Rolly.

Insular Foundation, the social responsibility arm of Insular Life, was recognized as the World Vision CSR Company of the Year by Asia CEO Awards 2020.

Globe is deploying WiFi jeepneys to handle Libreng Tawag, Libreng Charging, and Libreng WiFi services in Marinduque and Oriental Mindoro, two of the provinces severely hit by Typhoon Quinta.

Last June, the Department of Education (DepEd) and World Vision launched a fundraising campaign entitled “Abutin Na10”. The initiative aims to ensure that millions of Filipino learners today continue to have access to good education despite the pandemic. Funds raised will directly support DepEd’s implementation of multi-modal learning approaches.

PPE DONATION. Knights of Columbus Manila Council 1000 delivered some
Personal Protective Equipments to support the community clinics and frontliners health workers within the Baseco Compound, Port Area, Manila.

The University of Santo Tomas Center for Creative Writing and Literary Studies (UST CCWLS) will be holding its annual National Writers' Workshop from November 9 to December 2, 2020, 5-8 PM via Zoom Conference for the first time in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented event that has brought immense fear, anxiety and uncertainty among workers, employers and the general public. Many businesses have closed and a huge number of workers were displaced leading to higher rates of unemployment. At a time when local and global companies across industries are reeling from economic losses, how do we rebuild better beyond? We must recalibrate, re-engineer and innovate ways in order to stay afloat.

Meralco personnel are seen upgrading its distribution transformers and installing new metering facilities to serve the Angono-Binangonan Center of Dialysis Inc. located along J. Sumulong Avenue in Teresa, Rizal.

The Social Security System (SSS) on Friday said it had approved more than 4,300 unemployment benefit applications that were filed online since announcing the new procedure.

The government’s reimposition of a stricter lockdown over Metro Manila and nearby provinces is “one step back” for the country’s economic recovery, the Department of Finance (DOF) said Monday.