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Henry & Sons and The Giving Café invests in organic fertilizers for higher yield and better-quality beans

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  Farmers from Sitio Hartwell, Itogon, Benguet with representatives from Henry & Sons and Harbest Agribusiness Corporation. Henry & Sons, together with The Giving Café and its social development arm, the Foundation for Sustainable Coffee Excellence (FSCE), launched another meaningful initiative for its partner farmers in Sitio Hartwell, Itogon, Benguet to produce higher yield and better-quality beans. In collaboration with Harbest Agribusiness Corporation, the group distributed organic fertilizers and conducted hands-on training sessions aimed at strengthening soil health, improving yields, and securing the long-term sustainability of coffee production in the community. With the coffee cherries already ripening on the trees, the timing of the fertilizer distribution is crucial. As the harvest season approaches this November through February, both farmers and partners are optimistic that the positive effects of this initiative—healthier crops, improved yields, and better-qua...

EHEF 2025: New Pathways to EU’s Academic Excellence

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The EU Delegation to the Philippines and representatives from EU Member States and cultural groups gather at the Yuchengco Museum for the EHEF 2025 press conference. This year, the European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2025 brings new opportunities for Filipino students wishing to explore European higher education. Organised by the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines, together with the Embassies of the EU Member States, the EHEF welcomes new participants. For the first time, Latvia, Romania, and Slovakia join the roster of EU Member States, offering Filipino students a wider range of opportunities and academic programmes to explore across the EU. In addition, the Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Hungary, The Netherlands, Austria, Romania, Slovakia, Finland, and Sweden represented this year. Students, academicians, and researchers will be able to meet with representatives from 97 European higher education institutions, embassies and cultura...

Epson Philippines Drives Local Sustainability Initiatives with Tangible Impact

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  MANILA, Philippines – Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) is turning global sustainability commitments into real-world benefits for local communities through everyday actions that make a difference, according to the latest Epson Southeast Asia Sustainability Report released recently. The company's Corporate Waste Collection Program stands out as a practical example of sustainability in action. By collecting used ink cartridges, bottles, and packaging materials from customers, Epson transforms these materials into useful items like school chairs, tables, bricks, lamps, and waste bins. This approach keeps waste out of landfills while creating resources that directly benefit Philippine schools and communities. "For us in Epson Philippines, sustainability is something we practice step by step," said Masako Kusama, President and Director of Epson Philippines Corporation. "We start in our own offices, we include our employees, and we work with our customers. When we coll...

Security Bank launches BetterBanking Rewards with “Ready. Set. Redeem!” event and mall takeover at Shangri-La Plaza

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Security Bank launched its flagship credit card rewards platform, BetterBanking Rewards, at the “Ready. Set. Redeem!” event at Shangri-La Plaza on October 27, 2025. Television personality, model, and vlogger Wil Dasovich joined the event to demonstrate how easy it is to redeem points via BetterBanking Rewards. Also pictured are host Mark Wei and Elixir Javier. October 27, 2025 – Security Bank unveiled its BetterBanking Rewards platform at the “Ready. Set. Redeem!” launch event and mall takeover at Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong City on October 27, 2025. The interactive event showcased the Bank’s latest innovation designed to make earning and redeeming rewards easier, faster, and more meaningful for its credit cardholders. BetterBanking Rewards is the Bank’s flagship digital platform for credit card rewards and rebates, offering customers a real-time, fully automated experience for viewing, managing, and redeeming their points. The event featured interactive booths with product demonst...

Six Hidden Features You Probably Didn’t Know the realme 15 Series 5G Could Do

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Beyond style, performance, and cameras, the realme 15 Series 5G packs innovative, practical features for smoother everyday moments. While the realme 15 Series 5G is best known for its impressive camera system, sleek design, and powerful performance, there's a lot more happening beneath the surface. Tucked inside its clean interface are handy, lesser-known tools that quietly make everyday moments smoother, whether it’s shaking the phone to launch the camera in a flash, adjusting brightness for clearer outdoor viewing, or turning notifications into a soft pulse of light. These are the kinds of features that may not always make the spec sheet, but make everyday life a little easier when the situation calls for it. Below are some of the ‘hidden features’ of the realme 15 Series 5G that not everyone knows, but definitely should. 1. Shake to Launch: Light or Camera in a Flash A simple double shake is all it takes to instantly open the camera or flashlight – perfect for quick moments, fro...