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  As the Land Transportation Office (LTO) faces continuing demands for greater efficiency, transparency, and accountability, the professional record of Atty. Noreen S. San Luis has drawn attention amid discussions about the agency's leadership. A lawyer, registered nurse, and Career Executive Service Officer (CESO) Rank V, Atty. San Luis brings more than 12 years of experience in land transportation governance, with a record spanning frontline service reforms, digital transformation, modernized traffic enforcement, and road safety advocacy. Atty. San Luis previously served as LTO Regional Director in Bicol and CALABARZON. She also held a national-level position as Director of the LTO's Traffic Adjudication Service, giving her experience in both regional operations and central-office policymaking. Her background includes public administration, regulatory enforcement, technology-driven reforms, and private-sector transportation management—areas directly relevant to the LTO's ...

Christmas takes on three distinct personalities this season at SM City Grand Central, SM City Valenzuela, and SM Center Sangandaan , where holiday centerpieces transform their atriums into colorful worlds of light, fantasy, and play. Part of SM Supermalls’ “SM Magical Sparkle” Christmas campaign, the installations offer different interpretations of the season while sharing one idea: turning the traditional Christmas centerpiece into an experience. At SM City Grand Central, “Venetian Wonderland” brings the romance of Venice to Northern Metro Manila, drawing inspiration from the colorful island of Burano. A 34-foot, multi-tiered Christmas tree takes center stage, surrounded by pastel façades, a glowing canal, a Venetian gondola, and a festive gondolier elf. Brick arch bridges, warm street lamps, Christmas greenery, and market-inspired stalls complete the scene, creating the feel of a European Christmas market. The gondola, canal, and colorful houses also serve as photo spots, adding to t...

Tanduay earned the Best Brand Immersion Experience award at the recent Whisky Live Manila 2026, capping a successful two-day showcase of its premium rums through spirit tastings, signature cocktails, engaging activities, and genuine Filipino hospitality.   “ Winning this award means a great deal to us, especially knowing that our guests supported and voted for what we brought to the event. We are very grateful that the experience we created resonated with them, from our cocktails, premium spirits, activities, and the overall experience with our Rum From the Islas booth ,” said Tanduay Management Specialist Luis Lico. Showcasing the Best of Tanduay Tanduay's colorful Rum From the Islas booth included a heat press station where visitors could personalize their pouches, an interactive claw machine, a cocktail bar, and a tidy tasting area. Long lines and consistent crowds are drawn to these attractions, and many visitors come back time and time again to try new drinks and disc...

  As Allianz PNB Life marks 10 years in the Philippines, the insurer posts 98% growth in new business while expanding financial solutions and sustainability partnerships that help Filipino families become more Panatag. At a media briefing titled “From Promise to Proof,” Allianz PNB Life (AZPNBL) commemorated ten years of serving Filipino families and demonstrated how its dedication to ensuring the future of Filipino families continues to translate into significant outcomes through business expansion, customer trust, creative solutions, and community impact. At the heart of AZPNBL’s success is the trust Filipino families continue to place in the company. Reflecting this trust and the strength of its growth strategy, AZPNBL ranked third in the Philippine life insurance industry in terms of consolidated New Business Annual Premium Equivalent (NBAPE) in the first half of 2026, according to the latest Insurance Commission data. The company recorded Php4.59 billion in NBAPE, a key measur...

There is a particular kind of joy in going to the mall without a real shopping list. For Gen Z, “tingin lang” can be a perfectly valid reason to head to SM Center Sangandaan. The plan might be to grab one thing, meet a friend, or simply spend an afternoon somewhere air-conditioned. But somewhere between browsing, discovering, and saying “ang cute nito,” the trip can take an entirely different direction. Call it the art of the budol. At KKV, the temptation find begins with a world of beauty, accessories, lifestyle essentials, and playful finds. It is the kind of place where browsing becomes part of the experience. A beauty essential catches the eye, a small accessory suddenly feels like the missing piece of an everyday look, and something completely unexpected finds its way into the basket filled with joys in one's heart. Then there is Miniso, where the charm lies in the sheer variety of things worth discovering. Cute everyday essentials, character-inspired pieces, personal care fin...

This coming yuletide season shopping countdown is officially on, and The SM Store at SM City Grand Central and SM City Valenzuela is turning October into a month of bigger savings, smarter shopping, and early Christmas wins. From irresistible SMACTOBER discounts and SMAC Points rebates to monster home deals and Christmas installment offer, there are plenty of reasons to make a shopping trip to The SM Store this month. Here are four promotions worth checking out. SMACTOBER: October Gets Even Better for SMAC Members October is shaping up to be a month of serious savings with SMACTOBER, giving SMAC members more reasons to shop and save. Running until October 31, 2026, shoppers can enjoy up to 50% OFF in-store when they shop with their SMAC at participating partners. It is a great opportunity to refresh the wardrobe, pick up everyday essentials, or start checking items off the Christmas shopping list while enjoying special deals available throughout the month.  SMAC POINTS REBATE PROMO...

From superhero makeovers and dance challenges to world cultures and Halloween adventures, SM Supermalls gives kids more reasons to play, explore, and discover what makes them super this October    Looking for something fun to do with the kids this October? Consider the family weekend plans officially sorted. The SM Super Kids Universe, a month-long celebration that places children at the center of enjoyment, exploration, and education, will come to life this October at SM Supermalls. Little ones can enter various worlds to move, play, create, explore, and just be themselves throughout SM malls.   Because in the SM Super Kids Universe, every kid is a Super Kid.   Whether your child dreams of becoming a superhero, loves dancing to their favorite songs, enjoys discovering different cultures, or is already counting down to Halloween, there is something to look forward to every weekend.   Week 1: Let Their Superhero & Princess Dreams Take Flight (Oc...