"Life-Ready" Smart Devices: Alcatel GO PLAY & GO WATCH!

Are you too conscious of your gadgets such that you miss-out on the real fun? Life is too short and epic moments too fleeting to let the frailty of your devices impede your dynamic lifestyle!

Alcatel GO PLAY

AIA Awards Philippine Philam Life Financial Advisor

Raquel Nestle Co, a Unit Manager from Monteverde Associates and Philam Life Financial Advisor was recently recognized for her outstanding performance during AIA's Corporate Solutions (CS) Master Awards held in London, England. 

(From left) AIA Regional Chief Executive Gordon Watson, Philam Life Advisor Raquel Nestle Co and AIA CEO for Group CS Peter Crewe during the CS Master Awards held in London, England

Department of Health Secretary Janette P. Loreto-Garin, MD, MBA-H

One of the Department of Health programs that I really appreciated being implemented for kids was the Dengue Vaccine for the Grade 4 public school students through the DOH school-based immunization program. Just recently, my 9 year old daughter had her first shot of the dengue vaccine. Hopefully, she will be able to complete the 3 doses of the vaccine so that I will not worry much about this fastest spreading mosquito-borne viral disease. This is just one of the innovative health program of DOH Secretary Janette P. Loreto-Garin that she introduced recently over a million 9-year old Grade 4 public school students in NCR,Regions III and IV-A. 

That is why, I was delighted when I was invited to have a talk with the current DOH Secretary Janette P. Loreto-Garin. The talk was held last May 14 at Outback Steakhouse, Glorietta 4, Makati City. I had the chance to know more of her, being a physician, a national legislator, a leader, and Health Secretary. 

Health Secreatry Janette Garin is a physician and a national legislator for nine years, leading the Magna Carta and Reproductive Health Law, Amendment to the Physicians Act and other key health measures in the Philippines Congress. Her capacity as a natural leader was bravely honored and tested in the Congress, having become among the youngest Representatives who held various senior leadership post while effectively helping in the guiding of critical legislation and bringing up productively that characterized the 13th and 15th Congress.

A Seafarer’s Dream Fulfilled

Leonito La–Anan is a veteran seafarer, who like other overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), sacrifice working away from their families just to provide them a better life. 

Philam Life fulfills A Saefarer's Dream

Genesis by Philam Life: The Start of Something Great

In the beginning was life, and there was Philam Life. Just as "Genesis" pertains to new things, Philam Life is also at a stage where new developments and new things are in the pipeline, starting with Philam Life Genesis. 

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony @ Genesis by Philam Life

AirAsia Runway Ready Designer Search 2016 Soon!

The AirAsia Runway Ready Designer Search (AARRDS) goes regional this year with the competition expanded to include the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia to provide a platform for young aspiring designers from around the region to showcase their talents and help catapult them into the fashion industry.

AirAsia Runway Ready Designer Search 2016

KAYA Seals Historic AFC CUP Home Game

There couldn’t have been a more dramatic finish to KAYA’s first ever home game in the AFC Cup. With virtually the last kick of the match, Jose Elmer Porteria sent the Rizal Memorial Stadium into pandemonium with a strike that sealed a hard earned 1–0 victory over Maldivian side New Radiant.

KAYA FC in AFC Cup

British School Manila International Evening 2016

The British School Manila, a highly regarded co-educational British international school established in 1976, is ecstatic and full of gratitude to all its supporters and sponsors of the recently concluded International Evening 2016!

British School Manila International Evening 2016

Heart's Day Alert: TOTAL Fuel discounts on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is coming in less than 24 hours and there's one more reason to gas up at TOTAL. Got anything red in your car? A rewarding experience is waiting for you in select TOTAL service stations to avail of discounts on fuel products!

TOTAL Valentine's Promo

Gringo Honasan, as a Father, a Husband, and a Filipino

We met with Senator Gringo Honasan a few days ago for a Bloggers' Press Conference at the New Horizon Hotel in Mandaluyong City. It was an intimate gathering and the objective was to know the lighter side of his character beyond the Gringo Honasan we generally perceive him to be as a public political figure. 

Vice-Presidential Candidate & Senator Gringo Honasan

British School Manila's Ebenezer Junior a Success!

The recent holiday season in British School Manila was filled with creativity and excitement as their final week of Term 1 featured the Key Stage 2 extravaganza Ebenezer Junior, an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol.  

British School Manila's Ebenzer Junior!

Senatoriable Francis Tolentino Focuses on Increased Local Government Empowerment

In an interview a few weeks ago, independent senatorial candidate Francis Tolentino laid his platforms highlighting his intentions to empower local government units in the Philippines.

Senatoriable Francis Tolentino

Domex 1M Clean Toilets Photo Contest Winners

Domex Philippines

Good News Manila supported the 1 Million Clean Toilets  advocacy towards a cleaner and healthier toilet environment. To help reach that objective, and in cooperation with Domex Philipines, we hosted an online photo contest recently.

Mederma Joins POGS Run 2015 Run for Moms

Yesterday morning, November 21, 2015, me and my wife went to Camp Aguinaldo to witness the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (POGS) Run 2015, in partnership with Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy, called "Run for Moms" - a run specially dedicated to MederMoms.

Mederma & POGS Collaborate for Run for Mom

Contest: I Support #1MCleanToilets on World Toilet Day

Today, November 13, is "World Toilet Day" and Good News Manila is supporting the advocacy towards a cleaner and healthier toilet environment. To help reach the 1 Million Clean Toilets around the world, we would like to encourage the public to do the same through a simple online contest.

1 Million Clean Toilets Movement

443 Million School Days Missed due to Toilet Sanitation Problem

Did you know that globally, toilet sanitation problem leads to 443 million missed school days a year? This was revealed in a study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighting poor sanitation and hygiene practices, including using unsanitary toilets, causing the problem. 

Global toilet sanitation problem leads to 443 million missed school days

The Philippine Red Cross Experience: Rising from Haiyan

Yesterday, super typhoon Haiyan (locally known as Yolanda) was commemorated since it struck the Philippines and wrought havoc 2 years ago - November 8, 2013. It was considered the strongest storm to ever make landfall in world history.

Philippine Red Cross

New Don Bosco - GROHE Dual Tech Training Facility opens in the Philippines

GROHE is a brand known around the world as a leading provider of sanitary fittings. But this article is not just about Grohe and its business, it's also about philantrophy and the good news that comes with it!

Father Gaudencio Carandang,Jr. (Rector/TVET Director, Don Bosco)  Michael Mager (Executive Board, Grohe AG), Alpha Ang (General Manager, LWT/Grohe Philippines), Thomas Ossowski (German Ambassador to the Philippines), Father Anthony Paul Bicomong,  Provincial Superior - Don Bosco

OFW News: Sailing to New Wealth Horizons

OFW Christopher Cervantes was only 21 yrs old when he left his family to travel the world and work on an oil and chemical tanker ship. 

Christopher Cervantes

900 Stores, 900 Smiles

Jollibee, the #1 fastfood chain in the Philippines, successfully opened their 900th branch in Palo, Leyte last October 1, 2015.

Jollibee 900th store opening in Palo Leyte

Lighting the Way with GK & Schneider Electric's Solar Home System

Good news! It is heart-warming to know that over 3,000 families from the Visayas are set to benefit from a sustainable lighting project ushered by the Gawad Kalinga (GK) and Schneider Electric Philippines.

Let There Be Light. Gawad Kalinga volunteers are learning about how the new solar lamps from Schneider Electric can help in the rehabilitation of typhoon-stricken communities.

TV5's 'Bllang Plllplno 2016' Multi-Platform Coverage Launched

In a grand launch attended by top honcho Manny V. Pangilinan,  TV5 yesterday launched its electrons coverage campaign,called "Bilang Pilipino 2016". It aims to deliver unparalleled engagement with Filipino voters via data~driven content pushed over broadcast, digital, mobile, and social platforms in partnership with PLDT, Smart, Cignal, Philippine Star, BusinessWorld, Radyo Singko, lnterAksyon.com, and Bloomberg Philippines.

Bilang Pilipino 2016

Search for the Happiest Pinoy 10 Finalists Named

The 2014 Search for the Happiest Pinoy is down to the Top 10 finalists! Celebrating the values of optimism, resilience and hope among Filipinos, the competition aims to find a Filipino who has a positive outlook in life, was able to rise above life’s challenges and had a positive impact in the lives of others.

The Search for the Happiest Pinoy grand finals will decide who among (standing, from left) Randy Halasan, Richardson Navor, Cyprian Jade Basa, Rodolfo Mendoza, Eduardo Hernal, Jr., Julia Marquez, Johnny Medrano, Rustie Quintana, (seated, from left) Don De Vera and Naprey Almario will take home the P1 million cash prize.

Elica: Sweet Dreams for Mom & Kid

They say moms know best. But when it comes to their children's health, we have to consult a physician for a professional advise. This is what celebrity mom Cheska Garcia-Kramer discovered when she consulted her daughter Scarlett's skin rashes to their physician - her doctor recommended Elica (mometasone furoate).

Sweet Dreams with Elica

Interested in Growing with Money Tree?

Philam Money Tree

There are too many get-rich-quick schemes nowadays. We almost forgot about the essence of hard work and proper investments.

Moreover, many Filipinos – particularly young urban professionals – are highly prone to the “one day millionaire” mentality, wherein their monthly salary vanishes in the aftermath of a spending spree. While there is nothing wrong with enjoying your hard-earned cash, smart money management stipulates that a good percentage of your income be set aside for savings and investments.