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 teach ..read more

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 fam ..read more

In solidarity with earthquake-hit countries Türkiye and Syria, SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI) sent aid through the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) last Feb. 27, 2023. Represented by SM Foundation Health and Medical Programs Executive Director Connie Angeles, SMFI handed 200 units of gasoline generators to PRC to provide power to the quake-stricken Türkiye and Syria. Additionally, the social good arm of SM also donated Php5 million to help address the needs of earthquake victims. The aid comes after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southeast Türkiye and northwest Syria. The disaster was followed by a magni ..read more

  The years of the pandemic have brought a lot of uncertainty, anxiety, and worries to most people and family. Our family was not spared from these as well. But, as they say, it is important to always see the silver lining in every situation. Our silver lining during this time was an opportunity to start a business online. Oh Korean Mart: Our Online Business We started our online business by selling Korean goods like Kimchi, Noodles, Samgyup meat, and other Korean items. It was very timely as most people had the time and escape using Kdrama and Kpop. A lot of our friends patronize our pr ..read more

It was during one of our slow days when my husband and I got a chance to talk about our retirement fund. It started with the conversation on where we would settle in our old age since we are just renting our house in Manila. Of course, we wanted a peaceful and comfortable life when we’re old. We also talked about how we wanted our children to have a life of their own without worrying about us. What was a slow day, instantly became exciting as we were thinking about where to retire, what to do there, and all sort of other things we would do in our old age together. With this thought in mind, we ..read more

  Your all season laundry essential is here with Sharp providing the best solution to your laundry needs, while providing comfort and convenience for all lifestyles. With a lot of challenges arising due to changing weather conditions especially the occurrence of rainy season, Sharp is here to provide the best quality of life to its customers, uplifting daily households and providing a life of ease through its reliable products. Sharp remains to be one of the top brand in market share for washing machines in the Philippines with its wide range of high quality and innovative offerings from ..read more

Sharp Corporation celebrates its 110 th year anniversary. In its celebration, Sharp has introduced a new management system to realize transformation to give emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and raise its social value and revitalize its brand for sustainable growth. Its introduction of ESG shows the companies’ vision of providing better health, sustainable environment, and innovative solutions for the people while providing a conducive environment to grow. On September 15, Sharp Corporation (hereinafter “Sharp”) commemorates its 110th anniversary. It started when Founder ..read more

Sharp Corporation celebrates its 110 th year anniversary. In its celebration, Sharp has introduced a new management system to realize transformation to give emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and raise its social value and revitalize its brand for sustainable growth. Its introduction of ESG shows the companies’ vision of providing better health, sustainable environment, and innovative solutions for the people while providing a conducive environment to grow. On September 15, Sharp Corporation (hereinafter “Sharp”) commemorates its 110th anniversary. It started when Founder ..read more

To all the hardworking ladies and gents out there, and our dearest BNBaes – this is your ULTIMATE sign to add this to your shopping cart! This Pay-Day Sale, the hottest product barenbliss has to offer: The Peach Makes Perfect Lip Tint can now be yours for a discounted price. From PHP 399 it is now available for only PHP 376 on Shopee and Lazada’s PAYDAY SALE!  September is not yet over but you truly deserve to reward yourself on the 15th! If you want to talk about longevity and efficiency, the barenbliss Peach Makes Perfect Lip Tint is perfect for you. Aside from having 4 different uniqu ..read more

Imagine that your favorite or go-to appliance at home goes above and beyond your expectations. As a result of the pandemic’s present issues, more individuals are interested in functional products that offer excellent value for money. Sharp strives to make products that not only fulfills their intended function but also provide customers with an outstanding experience that oozes quality, dependability, and durable goods.  Sharp is widely recognized for producing high-quality products that meet or exceed expectations. Among these are its cutting-edge small appliances, which are created to o ..read more