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In the run up to the holiday season, McDonald’s is launching its first-ever reusable cups with its Holiday Christmas Collection line that will have fans and collectors of all things McDonald’s excited.As an added bonus, these new McDonald’s cups are reusable, encouraging more Filipinos to shift to a more eco-friendly lifestyle, a press release from the firm said.Fans can have a first access to these starting October 30 to November 3 via the McDo App. Then, from November 4 to 15, McDonald’s stores nationwide will have these available via front counter dine-in, take-out, drive-thru, and McDelivery, it said.Every reusable cup is uniquely designed with McDonald’s iconography featuring bright and fun graphics that embody the brand’s feel-good personality. Perfect for both...

JCI Bacolod made an outstanding mark at the 44th JCI Philippines - Visayas Area Conference in Tagbilaran, Bohol on Sept 6 to 8.The chapter sent 11 delegates, securing over 10 prestigious awards, further solidifying its leadership in the region, a press release from JCI said.Among the chapters in the Area 4 of the JCI Philippines, JCI Bacolod was hailed as the chapter with the most bids submitted, with an impressive total of 31 entries.This exceptional achievement led them to secure 7 Quadro Awards, 3 Bana-ag Awards, and 9 nominations for Top 5 Bids, the press release said.The chapter also earned the titles of “Top 2” in the Top 20 Local Organizations in the Visayas and Chapter with the Most Bids Submitted.Rica Joyce Orense was named the Most Outstanding Regional Sk...

Resetting your modem can be a simple yet effective way to solve many common internet issues. Whether you’re experiencing slow speeds, or intermittent connections, or your WiFi just isn’t working as it should, a quick reset can often do the trick.To see if your modem needs a reset, check its lights. If the LOS or third light from the left is red, that means there’s no connection. If the PON or second light from the left is not on or is blinking, you may have connection issues. In both cases, a reset may do the trick to bring your modem back to life, a Globe press release said.Globe At Home shows you five easy steps to get your modem back in action:Step 1: Turn off and unplug your modemStart by turning off your modem. Most modems have a power button located on the back or si...

As music, art, and fashion from the ‘90s and 2000s have made a comeback and are experiencing a resurgence in popularity, McDonald’s Philippines releases new collectible glasses that are a timely tribute to these exciting and unforgettable decades.More than collector’s items, these glasses unlock some of our fans’ favorite McDonald’s memories, a press release from the firm said. .The glasses feature toy designs from its most iconic collaborations with Coca-Cola, Mattel, and Universal and its very own releases from years past. They include Shrek/Minions, Barbie/Hot Wheels, McDonald’s/Nanoblock, and McDonald’s/Coca-Cola.This unique collection is not just owning a piece of the past, but celebrating decades of McDonald’s history, with each glass capturing the essence of the ear...

As part of its commitment to internationalization, Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) celebrated the 57th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Day through a flag raising ceremony and fellowship night, on August 8.“This ASEAN Day is reminder of our shared history as Southeast Asian people,” CHMSU Vice President for Research and Extension Andrew Eusebio Tan said.The ASEAN Day celebration and festivities at CHMSU is an opportunity for students to learn more about our neighbors as well as appreciate their culture, customs, and traditions, Tan sai in a press release.The student leaders participating in the 6th RIPPLES Training Camp, DSWD Cash-for-Work Program workers, faculty, and staff showcased the traditional clothing of the ASEAN member-states.The...

Teleperformance through its corporate social responsibility arm, Citizen of the World (COTW), has contributed 1,500 volunteer hours during the Brigada Eskwela organized by the Department of Education that mobilizes various sectors of society to help with and volunteer for the preparation of public school facilities for the new school year.Dubbed "TP Dream Builder," the initiative drew 242 TP volunteers who have shown remarkable dedication by rolling up their sleeves to volunteer and refurbish school facilities nationwide. These efforts included cleaning up school grounds, re-painting classroom walls, and repairing classroom furniture.In Bacolod City, Teleperformance adopted Sum-ag Elementary School.“We are proud to see a continued increase in volunteer hours for this year’...

On the Fourth of July—U.S. Independence Day and Philippine-American Friendship Day—we look back on what the U.S.-Philippine partnership has achieved over the past twelve months. We’ve reached incredible milestones together as friends, partners, and allies, setting a bold agenda to build a more secure and prosperous future for our peoples.The Trilateral Leaders’ Summit among President Biden, President Marcos, and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida in Washington was a historic moment in a year of exceptional achievements.The leaders committed to advancing the security and prosperity of all three nations, the Indo-Pacific region, and the world through cooperation on economic growth, critical technologies, the digital economy, climate and clean energy, infrastructure, and peace and s...

Dr. Ryan Mark Molina, executive vice president and chief operating officer of STI West Negros University, and Dr. Dadi M. Si, rector of  the Universitas Galuh, (l-r)  sign the memorandum of agreement for a renewed partnership.*STI West Negros University and Universitas Galuh in Indonesia renewed their partnership through the signing of a fresh Memorandum of Agreement in Universitas Galuh, Ciamis in West Java on Tuesday, June 25.STIWNU also inked partnerships with four new academic institutions who belong to the consortium of UniGal.The new international partners of STIWNU are Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam, Universitas Subang Indonesia, Institut Bisnis Dan Informatika Kesatuan and Universitas Cipasung Tasikmalaya.STIWNU administrators and students with administrators...

The World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) recently recognized Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) as one of the top 100 academic institutions in three categories.CHMSU placed 26th in Crisis Management, 70th in Social Responsibility, and 93rd in Industrial Application, according to a WURI announcement on June 7, a press release from the university said.The WURI assesses higher education institutions' real contributions to industry and society, highlighting innovative education, research, and engagement to society.Using 13 categories, it encompasses innovation targets and methods, offering a comprehensive measure of institutions’ creative contributions to societal advancement, according to the WURI.Crisis ManagementThe university landed in 26th ...