October 16 is recognized as Global Cat Day. In celebration, Hard Rock Cafe Manila hosted a cat awareness, behavior, adoption and welfare seminar that was held from 1pm – 4pm with featured veterinarian speakers and feline experts.
The BingoPlus Foundation, the philanthropic arm of DigiPlus launched its P.L.U.S. (Pioneering Leadership and Uplifting Service) Factor Program – an initiative designed to transform the lives of scholars from across the Philippines. More than just a scholarship, the P.L.U.S. Factor Program is a comprehensive four-year journey that empowers scholars with essential leadership skills, resilience, and a commitment to service, equipping them to be the next generation of changemakers.
In response to the devastating impact of Typhoon Carina on Metro Manila and parts of Luzon, DigiPlus Interactive, through its social development arm, BingoPlus Foundation, mobilized significant resources to support affected communities and strengthen resilience in barangays amidst the typhoon season ahead.
Globe, SM Development Corporation (SMDC), and Scholars of Sustenance Philippines have united in a powerful alliance to combat involuntary hunger through the Hapag Movement. This collaboration aims to rescue over 110 tons of surplus food from SMDC developments, transforming it into 450,000 meals for 90,000 families over the next 18 months.
In the Philippines, rainy season is flu season. As PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration) officially declared the start of the wet season in the country, the Department of Health (DOH), on the other hand, is monitoring cases of influenza-like illnesses, as it may increase during this period.