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Vision Hub for teens and young adults also available all year long    K ids today are considered as digital natives, making them more perceptive to developments in technology. But as it becomes even more advanced and fast-paced, it must be a challenge to catch up, especially if you are a busy parent. This is where  Basecamp , Power Mac Center  (PMC) ’s official training provider , can step in. Armed with a mission to equip kids, teens, and young adults with the digital skills critical in today’s modern world,  Basecamp’s “ Design Trail ” and “ Vision Hub ” workshop series offer fun and age-appropriate digital courses on animation, game design, web design, video editing, and app development. Design Trail for Kids also has non-digital courses on drawing, painting, and science experiments.  Enrollees in the Visayas and Mindanao region will also be provided with modules written in Cebuano . Courses will start on  April 11, 2023  and will be ongoing ...

A gorgeous collection featuring the winning entries on the themes of Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars™, celebrating Disney’s 100th anniversary Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces the launch of the UTGP 2023 : MAGIC FOR ALL UT collection featuring the winning designs from the UT Grand Prix 2023 T-shirt design competition. A total of 13 designs were selected from among more than 10,000 entries submitted from around the world on the themes of Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars to celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary. This special collection, to be introduced from Late May, presents familiar characters beloved worldwide by people of all generations, creatively illustrated from diverse abilities. Thirteen illustrations highlighting the appeal of richly expressive characters The work selected to receive the Grand Prize from among the numerous submissions received from around the world is a dynamic pen drawing by Hiroyuki Morita of Wolverine, from Marvel’s X-Men. Other w...

Teaching surpasses the realms of jobs or professions–it encompasses service, vocation, and life mission.  Proving this day and night are millions of Filipino teachers who stand as second mothers to students. One of them is Rosalie Macaspac, an SM scholar alumna who chose to pursue a career in Special Education (SPED). Life’s work Choosing to teach, especially pursue SPED, is a path less travelled. Out of over 800,000 public school teachers, only about 4,000 are in SPED, and Rosalie is one of the few who took the path. For 21 years now, the SM scholar alumna has dedicated her life to teaching SPED students. She wanted to empower and give special children a voice by advocating the welfare of deaf learners. Rosalie Macaspac (left) interprets the contents of the program for her students. With much dedication and determination to have the right skills for her students, she pursued graduate studies in special education and Filipino sign language at the Philippine National Universit...

Stability is the foundation of a well-lived life. With basic needs fulfilled, people have the opportunity to develop themselves, explore various facets of life, and contribute to the welfare of the community. When aspiring youth, especially those from low-income households, are given the chance to stand on solid ground, they readily take the chance. They utilize it as a seedbed where they can cultivate their dreams and aspirations. One testament to this is SM scholar alumna Jonnah Jane Sacamay, who grew up in a family where stability seemed like an uncharted territory. Years back, Jonnah’s family’s main source of living was flower farming. This made them walk on a thin line as the demand for flowers was seasonal, and they were also often affected by unpredictable weather disturbances.  But while they had journeyed through life with uncertainty, they had always planted in her mind the power of education. “Given that the nature of farming is very seasonal, our income is not sta...

Filipino Foodies Now Have Access to World-Renowned American Fast-Food Concept from Famed YouTuber MrBeast through GrabFood Signatures.  GrabFood makes the impossible possible for Filipino foodies with the introduction of the world-renowned American fast-food concept of YouTube celebrity MrBeast in the Philippines as the newest member of GrabFood Signatures.  MrBeast Burgers is founded by top YouTuber MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson. With its offerings being raved about by millions of the YouTuber’s fans from the world over, MrBeast Burgers successfully made its mark in the international food scene. Now, MrBeast Burgers is set to make an indelible mark in the local food landscape through GrabFood Signatures. Grab Philippines Director for Deliveries Greg Camacho shares, “GrabFood has become the go-to platform for discerning Filipino foodies looking for unique culinary experiences. With GrabFood Signatures, we go beyond just bringing delicious food to your doorstep – you don't have ...

  You #GataLoveJolly’s Coconut Cream and Coconut Milk Are you a big fan of gata-based dishes? If you’re someone who loves using the magic of coconut milk in your favorite recipes, then you’re probably familiar with how challenging it is to handle sometimes. Not because it is hard to cook with, but because of the preparation process when using it as an ingredient. For example, if you are someone who prefers using freshly squeezed gata, then you might need to do the tedious task of squeezing your own coconut milk. If you’re lucky enough to get an already squeezed version from your suki at the market, however, then you usually need to use it as soon as possible to keep it from spoiling. This can be a little challenging because it means that you always have to plan to cook your favorite gata dishes. But what if your loved ones want to have a taste of them stat and you don’t have time to run to the market anymore? As a homemaker, cooking our family’s favorite dishes is one of the best ...

SM Supermalls, together with its corporate social responsibility arm SM Cares, is joining the countdown to the Biggest Hour on Earth this March 25, 2023, when the rest of the world will converge around major world landmarks, cities, and communities to switch off their lights for 60 minutes starting at 8:30PM, as part of a global movement to save the planet. This year's Earth Hour is all about " creating the Biggest Hour for Earth ," and those who want to participate in the Earth Hour global activity are encouraged to spend 60 minutes doing something positive for the planet, on top of switching off non-essential lights for one hour in the evening as a symbol of their commitment to the planet. The annual Earth Hour global celebration started as a symbolic event in Sydney, Australia in 2007 and has grown into one of the world’s largest grassroots environmental movements spanning over 7,000 cities and 193 countries and territories. The Philippines joined in 2008, making th...

(L-R:) Conti’s Bakeshop and Restaurant Project and Business Development head Michael Martinez, general manager Patricia Marañon-Tan, marketing director Patricia Buzon-Chinjen, and Center of Excellence and Office of strategic management director Joan Despabiladeras Leading food brand Conti's Bakeshop and Restaurant has won its first-ever trophies from the Anvil Awards, the Oscars of the public relations industry in the Philippines. It’s also the first time the brand entered the annual awards. The homegrown company founded 25 years ago by the Conti sisters of Batangas received not just one but two Silver Anvils for its corporate social responsibility initiatives.  “We are very elated with this recognition from the prestigious Anvil Awards by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines,” says Patricia Tan, second generation Conti who’s at the helm of the company as general manager. She led the team from Conti’s and its public relations agency, Comm&Sense, that received the tro...

For the forthcoming Easter season, The Manila Hotel, in partnership with Manila Bulletin, brings back HATCH – a one-of-a-kind showcase of artfully crafted Easter eggs. Displayed as a focal point of the Grand Lobby of the hotel, guests will be treated to a delightful display of novel collaboration of Filipino artists. With the aim to promote the local art scene and highlight the creative genius of local artists, HATCH: The 5th Edition features 18 uniquely customized acrylic eggs showcasing multitude of creative styles and distinct personalities of Filipino contemporary artists who come from different disciplines. Just as the artists adapted their respective unique styles of mixed media, each Easter egg has a different story to tell. Featured artists include: Addie Cukingnan, Agi Pagkatipuna, Al Perez, Aner Sebastian, Carlito Ortega, Carlo Magno, Cindel Tiausas, Carlos Cee Cadid, Demet dela Cruz, Migi Sebastian, Egai Fernandez, Emmanuel Nim, Jingg...