March is traditionally the windiest month in the Philippines, so it makes perfect sense that our cover feature is the impressive facility that changed the landscape of Region 1.
Pop quiz: what is the windiest spot in the country? Answer: Ilocos Norte. That’s one of the reasons Energy Development Corporation (EDC) picked it to be the location of its multimilliondollar Burgos Wind Project (BWP). Considered the biggest of its kind in the Philippines, the BWP adds wind power to EDC’s diversified geothermal, hydro and natgas portfolio. President Ricky Tantoco and director Jon Russell share the company’s exciting Burgos journey and how it bested competitors in the race to harness wind power.
Have you gotten a “mahiwagang black box” yet? Weeks ago, we reported the formal launch of ABS-CBN Digital Terrestrial Television’s ABS-CBN TVplus, heralding the country’s entry into the age of digital TV. It’s been touted as the biggest thing in TV since forever and we agree! We’ve seen the transformation with our own eyes, being the satisfied owner of a “mahiwagang black box” purchased at the neighborhood mall. We paid P2,500 for the box, thinking it would be cheaper and more cost-effective in the long run. Now, thanks to the ultra-clear sound and images, TV is big in our household again. As a fellow “mahiwagang black box” owner enthused: “We don’t have cable, so we’ve been putting up with a snowy screen for years. With the ‘mahiwagang black box,’ we finally kissed the rival channels good-bye!”
Power Plant Mall has rounded up some gift ideas for folks whose kids are graduating this March and April. Of course, the end of classes also means summer outings, especially trips to the beach. The mall has got that covered as well with its must-buys for a fashionably fun beach trip.
Our friends at Asian Eye Institute report that World Glaucoma Week is on March 8-14. If you’re 40 years old and above, this is the perfect time to get yourself checked, especially if you have bouts of blurry vision and headaches. Aside from the Kapamilya discounts it offers Lopez Group employees, Asian Eye has several clinics all over the metro, both stand-alones and in malls, so you really don’t have a reason not to get checked!
Since we’re on the subject of health, did you know that sitting—yes, that thing we do for hours and hours every day—can be dangerous to your health? A new study has pointed out that being seated for long periods of time puts one at risk for a host of ailments; however, the remedy is simple—and practically painless. Find out on page 10!
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Kapamilya love reached more Filipinos as ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s (AFI) “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig: Isang Daan, Isang Pamilya” campaign distributed food packs and ligtas bags outside Metro Manila for those greatly
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Local government units (LGUs) found it challenging to quickly provide relief to families affected by the quarantine. That is why several mayors in Metro Manila and nearby provinces have expressed
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As Filipino families continue to struggle with the loss of jobs, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) moves to the second phase of the “Pantawid ng Pagibig” campaign with the aim of
Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 | Hits:414
The “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” campaign of ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) has raised P350 million in cash donations and pledges for the benefit of over 600,000 families in Metro
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NO evacuee will be left behind. This is the promise of ABSCBN as it launches the “Tulong-Tulong sa Taal” campaign, which aims to unite the nation in helping Filipinos affected
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ABS-CBN Foundation Europe CIO joins public and private support for the victims of the massive fire that hit the 24-storey residential London Grenfell Tower in West London on June 14
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A state of calamity has been declared by the Mayor of Surigao City. Relief and rescue operations are underway for the barangays that have been affected.
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The Rural Workers Association of San Rafael (RWASR) based in Bulusan, Sorsogon, which runs Nasipit Eco-Agri Farm, has a simple message for their fellow Filipinos: “There is no problem we
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ABS-CBN helps arm Filipinos with relevant information to stop the spread of disease through its “Ligtas Pilipinas sa COVID-19” campaign on radio, TV and online.
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HELP came through for health workers in East Avenue Medical Center after ABS-CBN delivered masks and other protective gear and snacks to show support and Kapamilya love to those leading
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“Maraming, maraming salamat po sa award na ipinagkaloob ninyo sa amin. Alay namin ito sa kapatid kong si Gina Lopez,” said “G Diaries” host and Bantay Bata 163 executive director
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She could hardly contain her joy and excitement when she saw her son walking towards her. She welcomed him with tight hugs and happy tears as a loving mother would
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ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI) renamed its building Gina Lopez Building in honor of its late chairperson and founder of ALKFI programs Bantay Bata 163 and Bantay Kalikasan.
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ACCORDING to UNICEF, 95 children in the Philippines die every day because of malnutrition. This is one of the reasons Alaska Milk Corporation supports the advocacy of ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya
Published on Monday, 16 December 2019 | Hits:1266
IN 2015, Unicef and the Council for the Welfare of Children conducted the National Baseline Study on Violence Against Children in the Philippines, which indicated that eight out of 10
Published on Friday, 05 January 2018 | Hits:1279
For the Love of Children For the Love of Children These children live everyday making ends meet without losing hope that a better future awaits them. Together, let’s keep their hopes alive
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New World Hotels and Resorts gears up for another exciting edition of Run & Raise in 2018. Now on its fourth year, Run & Raise 4 will be held at