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   Sun Life HR team led by Michelle Cordero-Garcia, Chief Human Resources Officer of Sun Life Philippines   Sun Life Philippines was recognized at the recent HR Excellence Awards, receiving Gold for Excellence in Hybrid Working and Bronze for Best HR Team, underscoring the company's continued commitment to fostering a workplace where employees can thrive and perform at their best.   The awards highlight Sun Life's people-first approach, which focuses on creating an environment that enables employees to collaborate effectively, grow professionally, and maintain flexibility in how they work. By cultivating a positive employee experience, Sun Life aims to empower its people to deliver meaningful impact to the advisors, clients, and communities they serve.   "These recognitions are meaningful because they reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where our people feel supported, empowered, and connected," said JJ Moreno, Country Head and CEO of Sun Life Phil...

   Keeping pace with modern city living means navigating days that are always in motion, rain or shine. From rush-hour commutes to  marathon meetings to late-night socials, the dynamic tempo calls for refined, versatile, and functional everyday wear for seamless shifting, which is exactly what UNIQLO  delivers with its 2026 Fall/Winter Collection.  The latest LifeWear lineup was recently introduced at an exclusive press event, featuring an assortment of colors, textures and silhouettes inspired by modern city living. Combining thoughtful craftsmanship with everyday practicality, the collection reimagines wardrobe essentials to meet the evolving demands of today’s lifestyles.  This Season, City Classics Take Over the Streets  The new collection showcases reimagined everyday essentials that deliver comfort, functionality, and timeless style, whatever the forecast, wherever the day takes you. The collection’s Bottoms come in a variety of styles and cuts t...

   A temple dancer’s devotion. A warrior’s divided heart. A priest’s consuming desire. Their story moves between passion and betrayal, life and afterlife. This August, Ballet Manila brings its PRIMA Season to a grand conclusion with the rare full-length staging of Marius Petipa’s timeless classic, La Bayadère, at the Aliw Theater on August 14 at 8 :00 p.m., and August 15 and 16 at 5:00 p.m. Set against the backdrop of ancient India, La Bayadère tells the story of Nikiya, a temple dancer bound by love, and Solor, the warrior torn between passion and duty. Their fates intertwine with Gamzatti, the rajah’s daughter, and the High Brahmin, whose desires ignite betrayal and tragedy. The ballet unfolds across opulent courts and sacred temples before dissolving into the ethereal Kingdom of the Shades. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the return of Ballet Manila founder and artistic director, Lisa Macuja Elizalde to the Philippines from Russia where her most notable achievement ...