Zambales harvest festival revives cultural traditions

By HENRY EMPEÑO CANDELARIA, Zambales — A festival based on the long-lost tradition of making “laruk-laruk” or rice crisps as part of thanksgiving after the palay harvest season made a comeback here this year, highlighting local culture, indigenous games, homegrown produce, and the townsfolk’s traditional way of life. Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr., who kickstarted the… Read More Zambales harvest festival revives cultural traditions

SM Olongapo malls launch back-to-back Christmas centerpiece

SM malls in Olongapo City started to spread sparks of happiness as they launched their Christmas centerpieces on October 28. SM Supermalls brings back the excitement in every visit, joy in every sight, and a magical connection in every experience that will make every Filipino’s Christmas happier and brighter. Merry Christmas, Darling – A Naval… Read More SM Olongapo malls launch back-to-back Christmas centerpiece

Hawaii-based Filipino investors eye opportunities in Clark

TO explore potential areas for investment and growth opportunities in Central Luzon, over 40 Filipino investors and entrepreneurs based in Hawaii, USA, toured New Clark City and Clark Freeport Zone on Tuesday, October 25. The Clark tour was organized as part of the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii’s (FCCH) 30th Goodwill and Trade Mission… Read More Hawaii-based Filipino investors eye opportunities in Clark

Indigenous Peoples Month Photo Exhibit at SM City Olongapo Central

In celebration of the National Indigenous Peoples Month, and the 25th Anniversary of the Indigenous People’s Rights Act (IPRA), SM City Olongapo Central and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) conducted a Photo Exhibit that features Indigenous Cultural Communities and  Indigenous Peoples. The National Indigenous Peoples month in October is a Philippine observance that… Read More Indigenous Peoples Month Photo Exhibit at SM City Olongapo Central

SM Foundation and Fast Retailing Foundation join hands to protect coastal villages

MARIO Flores Canilao thought his world was about to end when Typhoon Glenda (International: Rammasun) struck his village in the province of Pampanga in July 2014 and ravaged a fishing pond where he derived his main source of livelihood. “Yun ang pinakamalupit. Akala ko nga natapos na ang mundo sa akin noon (I thought life… Read More SM Foundation and Fast Retailing Foundation join hands to protect coastal villages