First Monching Awards launched; JCI Manila honors legacy while challenging excellence

As JCI Manila formally presents its 2026 Board of Directors, the organization also marks a historic milestone with the launch of the first-ever Monching Awards—a premier internal recognition platform designed to elevate purpose, performance, and brotherhood within Asia’s first and premier JCI chapter. More than an awards program, the Monching Awards reflects JCI Manila’s renewed... Continue Reading →

BINI’s Jhoanna makes special cameo in Puregold short film honoring sari-sari store owners

Puregold continues to spotlight Filipino sari-sari store owners and micro-entrepreneurs through its ongoing Sari-Sari Stories video series, with its latest installment featuring a special cameo from BINI leader Jhoanna. Titled “The Witness,” the short film presents a gentle coming-of-age love story that unfolds over the years, shaped by life’s changes, enduring routines, and the quiet... Continue Reading →

Mayor Maan Teodoro approves full tax relief for sari-sari stores, carinderias; grants RPT amnesty to delinquent payers

The Marikina City government has approved sweeping tax relief measures to help residents and small businesses manage rising costs, including a 100 percent tax exemption for sari-sari stores and carinderias for tax year 2026, as well as a complete amnesty on interests and surcharges for delinquent real property taxpayers. The measures were signed into law... Continue Reading →

Cory Aquino’s anti-corruption strategy cited in 2011 UP study led by future Duterte Cabinet official

A study released in 2011 by public administration scholars from the University of the Philippines pointed to the anti-corruption strategy of the administration of former President Corazon Aquino as an effective framework that could still be applied in future efforts to combat corruption. The research examined how the Aquino administration addressed corruption issues and concluded... Continue Reading →

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