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| The Climate Change Commission kicked off the 18th Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week with a tree-growing activity in the Caliraya–Lumot Watershed in Paete, Laguna, highlighting the importance of nature-based solutions for climate resilience. (Image Source: INQUIRER.net/Philippine Climate Change Commission) |
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the administration’s strong commitment to climate action in a video message delivered marking the observance of Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week (CCC Week) 2025. The President emphasized that the annual observance reflects the country’s shared aspiration to build “a climate-resilient and environmentally sound nation”. He underscored that the week-long event serves as an essential platform for policymakers, scientists, private institutions, and communities to align national priorities with global climate commitments and the broader sustainable development agenda.
President Marcos highlighted the vital role of all sectors in strengthening the country’s resilience through responsible resource use and the integration of climate intelligence in planning and decision-making, stating, “As Chairperson of the Climate Change Commission, I reaffirm our determination to confront the challenges of climate change with decisive action, especially now as we continue to recover from the impact of recent calamities.” He cited ongoing government initiatives — including the National Adaptation Plan, the Nationally Determined Contribution Implementation Plan, and expanded programs in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and climate finance — as key pillars in building a more secure and inclusive future for all Filipinos. With this year’s CCC Week theme Makabagong Kilusan Para Sa Klima At Kinabukasan, President Marcos urged Filipinos to actively support national efforts to enhance climate resilience. He called on citizens to view climate action not only as a responsibility but also as a path toward long-term prosperity, stating, “As we realize our vision of a Bagong Pilipinas, let us uphold climate governance, protecting the beauty and bounty of our land while ensuring the welfare of generations to come.”
Climate Change Commission (CCC) Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje thanked the President for his steadfast leadership and direction in strengthening the country’s climate agenda, stating, “We thank President Marcos for his continued guidance and commitment. Under his administration, we will continue to advance policies and actions that safeguard our people and secure our future.” Under the Marcos Administration, the CCC was able to complete key transformative climate policy frameworks and submissions to the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) including the Philippines’ first National Adaptation Plan, the Nationally Determined Contribution Implementation Plan, updated Greenhouse Gas Inventories, and the Philippines’ Biennial Transparency Report. President Marcos concluded with a message of solidarity and hope, encouraging all participants to pursue meaningful engagement throughout the week’s activities.
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Score Big And Get A Chance To Win A Trip To Australia With Midea’s ‘Discover, Shop, Fly’ Promo
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Who says chores have to be boring? This season, world’s #1 smart home appliances brand Midea is making everyday moments exciting with its Discover, Shop, Fly promo, inviting everyone to bring happiness home, find joy in chores, and score the ultimate football adventure! In partnership with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Midea brings everyday champions closer to rewarding deals and surprises. From now until January 15, 2026, shop for your favorite Midea appliances for a chance to win Midea products and a rewarding trip to Australia to cheer for the Philippine Women’s Football Team at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
From laundry to cooling, Midea’s smart and reliable appliances not only upgrade and simplify your life, but also let you enjoy more value from your hard-earned money with their exciting rewards. Five lucky winners will each get a chance to win Midea appliances including a 10/7kg Front Load Combo Washing Machine, 19.6 cu.ft Tweed Side by Side Refrigerator, a 60cm 4-burner Silver Gas Range, 1HP Celest Split-Type Air Conditioner, and a Top Loading Water Dispenser with Pet Bowl. But that’s not all – we’re taking the excitement up a notch! Two grand prize winners will score a marvelous sports experience as they’ll get to fly to Australia to watch and cheer for the Philippine Women’s Football Team live at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in March 2026. They’ll get to enjoy an all-expense paid trip for two, including round-trip flights, hotel accommodations, meals, tour packages, and visa processing. Customers with purchases worth Php10,000 and above in a single receipt are eligible to have one raffle entry for the Lucky Draw. The raffle draw happens on January 27, 2026 with the winners to be announced on February 18, 2026 on Midea Philippines’ Facebook page and will be notified via registered mail and e-mail.
Promo is valid for in-store purchases from the participating dealers nationwide. For the complete list of participating stores, please visit midea.com/ph/discover-shop-fly. To learn more about the complete list of participating dealers and Midea’s latest home solutions, visit www.midea.com/ph, follow @midea_philippines on Instagram and on TikTok @mideaphilippines, subscribe to Midea Philippines Official on YouTube, and like @MideaPhilippines on Facebook.
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Timezone Redefines Fun With A New Social Entertainment Destination At Glorietta 4
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For generations, “mag-Timezone tayo” has been a mantra for social connections — a call that has brought families and friends together to play, laugh, and make memories that last a lifetime. The much-anticipated relaunch of Timezone Glorietta 4 invites Filipinos to level-up that joy through a space that reimagines fun for all generations. Roughly the size of five basketball courts or 1,350 sqm, the biggest Timezone in Makati will feature more than 120 games and attractions that are specifically selected to provide maximum fun for audiences of all ages.
Timezone Glorietta 4 takes play to the next level with immersive new experiences like VR Hologate, VR Star Ride, and Social Bowling where guests can enjoy interactive bowling with no special shoes required. Classic favorites like ClawTime, Billiards, and the Music Zone return alongside an upgraded Prize Shop and Party Rooms for birthdays, reunions, and celebrations that can host up to 48 guests. Parties are hassle-free with well-trained party hosts taking care of all the details so celebrants can relax and enjoy the moment. Whether you’re after nostalgia or new adventures, every visit offers something for everyone, in any generation. “Playing together is at the heart of creating connections and lasting memories. Timezone Glorietta 4 is a social entertainment destination where people reconnect, celebrate, and make new memories with friends and family,” said Timezone Philippines President and General Manager Raffy Prats Jr.
Timezone Philippines brand ambassador, popular local cosplayer and streamer, and actress Myrtle Sarrosa added, “For me, Timezone has always been about togetherness. I grew up coming here with my family. The new Timezone Glorietta 4 venue brings that nostalgic energy back, bigger, brighter, and more exciting than ever. It’s where fun becomes the centre of shared moments.” From barkadas competing in games to families celebrating milestones, Timezone Glorietta 4 stands as the ultimate destination for social fun and shared experiences, proving that no matter the generation, fun never goes out of style.
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Puregold Taps Into Experiential Retail With First Hakot Relay Run
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| Puregold Price Club Inc. President Vincent Co led the first wave of runners at the first-ever Puregold Hakot Relay Run in Luneta. (Image Source: Starmometer/Puregold Price Club Inc. via running photographers) |
Puregold recently transformed a fun Filipino activity into a large-scale community engagement platform with the launch of the Puregold Hakot Relay Run at Burnham Green Park in Luneta. Held last November 22, 2025, the event prompted a strong turnout with participants numbering in the thousands, demonstrating the retailer’s continued focus on community-building initiatives that are aligned with its long-term brand and customer growth strategy.
Blending fitness, entertainment, and Puregold’s iconic “hakot” experience, the three-kilometer relay introduced an innovative twist to the traditional fun run format. Teams of three joined the race not for speed but for strategy, competing in a hakot segment wherein runners grabbed grocery items and filled their sling bags before tagging the next team member. The ensuing scenario was a vibrant and adrenaline-filled activity that brought families, barkadas, and communities together in a uniquely Puregold way. Puregold also staged a Sunset Concert at the venue where OPM and P-Pop performers such as KAIA, G22, Press Hit Play, and the Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition big winner duo BREKA (Brent Manalo and Mika Salamanca) filled the park with live music and turned the relay into an afternoon celebration for families and fans alike. All participating runners were winners as they took home a Puregold Hakot Relay Finisher’s Medal, an official race singlet, and a grocery sling bag made exclusively for this inaugural event.
The Puregold Hakot Relay Run is reflective of the company’s broader goal to uplift Filipino communities and celebrate everyday wins. Puregold Price Club Inc. President Vincent Co, who led the first wave of runners, said, “Wins come in many forms. This is a new one for us, as Puregold tries to create moments where families, friends, and communities can connect. This Hakot Relay Run gave us a chance to do exactly that.” The tremendous success of Puregold’s first-of-its-kind relay affirms the potential of more creative, community-driven initiatives to strengthen brand affinity while deepening customer loyalty.
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We Are Sports: Cignal Powers Team Philippines' Journey In 33rd SEA Games
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Cignal, the Philippines’ premier multi-platform media company, is raising the bar once again as the official broadcaster of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand on December 9-20, 2025. True to its award-winning “We Are Sports” mantra, Cignal promises another comprehensive coverage with dedicated on-ground teams chronicling every step of the Filipino athletes in Bangkok, Chonburi, and Songkhla.
Sports and Team Philippines fans can witness these travails with the network offering a fully unified broadcast across free TV on One Sports, RPTV, plus real-time updates on TV5, One PH, and One News; pay TV on One Sports+; and its OTT platforms, the top sports streaming app in the country Pilipinas Live and Cignal Play. Moreover, two more pop-up channels devoted to bringing the biennial meet will also be launched for the millions of Cignal subscribers where round-the-clock live broadcasts, highlights, and updates will be delivered. It’s all true to Cignal’s commitment that every Filipino everywhere will have a way to watch and cheer for Team Philippines on any device or any platform. “Cignal is honored to stand alongside our athletes and fans once again. We reaffirm our pledge to deliver world-class coverage that unites the nation with every heartbeat, every cheer, and every victory as we pray for our athletes to reap more gold medals,” said MediaQuest Holdings Inc. and Cignal TV Inc. President and CEO Jane Jimenez-Basas.
This also marks the renewal of Cignal’s rock-strong partnership with the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) following the successful collaboration during the 2024 Paris Olympics. This renewed partnership with POC highlights Cignal’s steadfast support for Team Philippines as they strive toward greater triumphs on the international stage. Cignal continues to live out its promise, to elevate every moment, empower every athlete, and bring every Filipino closer to the action, anytime and on any screen. Indeed, in Cignal, We Are Sports.
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MLW World Championship To Be Defended For The First Time In Thailand
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Major League Wrestling (MLW) will make history on December 13, 2025 when the MLW Women’s World Featherweight Championship will be defended in Thailand for the first time ever as current champion Shoko Nakajima will put the title on the line against Singapore Pro Wrestling (SPW) standout Alexis Lee as part of the “TJPW (Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling) LIVE in Bangkok” event taking place at The Circus Studio, G Village, Bangkok, Thailand. A landmark moment in the league's global expansion, the bout showcases MLW’s growing presence across Asia and reinforces the league’s commitment to elevating its champions on the world stage.
Nakajima, who captured the Women’s World Featherweight Title last April at MLW's Battle Riot VII in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. with trademark speed, ferocity, and unshakable fighting spirit, now enters Bangkok aiming to further solidify her run as one of the most dynamic champions in MLW history. Standing across from her will be Alexis Lee — an international competitor whose power, striking, and relentless drive have made her one of Southeast Asia’s most respected and dangerous athletes. With the championship on the line in front of a passionate Bangkok crowd, both competitors aim to leave an enduring mark on a groundbreaking night.
“This is what Major League Wrestling is all about. Our champions aren’t just fighting for belts — they’re carrying the banner of Major League Wrestling to new destinations, new cultures, and new fans around the world. Seeing a world title defended in Thailand for the first time speaks to the momentum and global reach of what we’re building,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer. The event marks yet another international milestone for MLW as it continues forging partnerships, expanding its footprint, and elevating the sport across continents.
