For many Filipino mothers, making sure their children get the right nutrition is a daily priority. Milk remains a dietary staple for growing children, an essential source of vitamins and minerals. But today, choosing the “right” milk is no longer as simple as it used to be. Supermarket shelves are now filled with a wide range of options, from flavored milk drinks to highly processed formulations. For parents, this abundance can lead to decision fatigue especially when some products contain added sugars or undergo multiple processing steps that may affect their nutritional quality. Amid this growing complexity, nutrition science is pointing to a surprisingly simple principle: keep it fresh and natural. The Science of Freshness and Nutrient Absorption Research shows that milk kept closer to its natural state helps protect important nutrients, making them easier for children to absorb. When milk undergoes excessive heat or multiple processing steps, its natural […]

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For many parents, mealtime can feel like a daily negotiation, balancing nutrition with what their children are actually willing to eat. AceKid Activegro the milk brand of dairy company FEIHE, are helping make that balance easier, earning international recognition at the Superior Taste Awards by the International Taste Institute, proving that nutritious food can also be genuinely enjoyable for kids. Often dubbed the “Oscars of the food industry,” the Superior Taste Award is a globally respected certification based in Brussels, Belgium, where products undergo a strict blind-tasting process by an independent jury of taste experts. The award recognizes products that excel in flavor, texture, and overall sensory quality. AceKid Activegro received recognition at this year’s awards with  a one-star rating, acknowledging it as a quality product with high taste appeal within its category. The Superior Taste Award is based on strict testing across several sensory criteria, where AceKid Activegro scored […]

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Mindanao’s push toward digital governance earned national recognition at the 5th GCash Digital Excellence Awards (GDEA) on February 19th at the Grand Hyatt Manila, with five institutions, including a groundbreaking honoree from Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), cited among 45 awardees nationwide for measurably improving how citizens access and pay for public services. Carrying the theme “Recognizing Digital Pioneers: Empowering the Public Sector for a Modern, Inclusive Philippines,” the GDEA gathered local government units and national agencies that have gone beyond policy commitments to deliver measurable change, modernizing how communities pay fees, access utilities, and engage with public services. For Mindanao, where distance and uneven infrastructure have long complicated service delivery, that change carries particular significance. Honorees include the Municipality of Manolo Fortich, the Davao City Water District, Valencia City in Bukidnon, the City Government of Davao, the Ministry of Human Settlements and Development – BARMM, and the […]

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Level up your home entertainment experience with unlimited access to today’s biggest Steam games – now part of your Fiber plan! Imagine gaining instant access to over 200 of today’s most popular PC games, whether it’s the most-awaited AAA titles or highly regarded indie projects. It’s easily worth tens of thousands of pesos, but it can now be unlocked with no additional cost for one full year. This is the game-changing value that PLDT Home Life is bringing to every Filipino family of gamers with the IGV Game Pass, which is now free with PLDT Home Fiber Plans 1699 and above. Forget the hassle and expense of buying games one by one, and that all-too-familiar hassle and pain of dropping at least P2,000 on a new PC game. Through the IGV Game Pass, you as a subscriber can now experience hundreds of games on Steam without spending more, turning home […]

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