The PR & Events Circuit

MORE Power President and CEO Mr. Roel Castro is finally seeing some positive development amidst the power crisis affecting the country.  With the recent pronouncement by the Bureau of Internal Revenue removing the VAT on systems loss, Castro welcomes this move even if it is just a portion of a percentage comprising the entire monthly bills of consumers.  "This is a welcome move by the government especially by the Bureau of Internal Revenue by removing the VAT on system loss. We have to understand, this is a certain percentage of a certain percentage. We have to be thankful that goverment acted on this quickly so consumers can realize the reduction as soon as possible,” says Castro.  But the systems loss is just a small chunk of the problem by the power industry. The daily monitoring of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines shows a decline in power supply from the power generators. Continuous lack of power supply would still result to higher power generation cos...

Taking another major step toward building one of Iloilo’s most complete master-planned communities, Megaworld subsidiary Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI) welcomes the opening of The Abba’s Orchard School, one of the country’s leading Montessori institutions, as a pioneering addition to the growing lifestyle ecosystem of its 173-hectare Sta. Barbara Heights. The new campus marks The Abba’s Orchard’s first-ever presence in Iloilo, bringing its distinctive Montessori education system to a one-hectare, tree-covered site at the heart of Sta. Barbara Heights. This much-anticipated milestone signals the evolution of Sta. Barbara Heights into a more complete, family-oriented community—one designed around where people live, but more importantly, how they learn, grow, work, and build their lives. For GERI, bringing a respected educational institution into the township is part of its broader vision of creating a fully integrated, future-ready lifestyle community that responds to the needs o...

Lalamove’s fast, reliable mobility and delivery services will soon be available in key cities across Mindanao and the islands of Panay and Negros   SEPTEMBER 2026, PHILIPPINES  — Leading on-demand delivery and ride-hailing platform Lalamove is expanding its footprint across the Philippines, bringing its services to key areas in Mindanao and further into the Visayas, beyond the island of Cebu.   True to its commitment to helping Filipinos move, the expansion reinforces Lalamove’s goal of providing fast, reliable, and accessible delivery and ride-hailing services that support businesses,  make everyday mobility more convenient, and  create  livelihood opportunities for its growing network of partner drivers.   The expansion marks Lalamove’s official entry into Mindanao, with services set to launch soon across key highly urbanized areas, including:   ●  Davao ●  Cagayan de Oro ●  General Santos ●  Bukidnon ●  Butuan ●  I...

September is bringing a whole lot more to look forward to at SM City Iloilo. From can’t-miss shopping deals and magical moments to travel inspiration, family celebrations, and food discoveries, the month brings together different ways to shop, explore, bond, and simply enjoy the season. At the most-loved mall in Iloilo, September is shaping up to be a month where different interests and generations come together. 3 DAYS. MORE REASON TO SHOP The SM City Iloilo 3-Day Sale on September 18, 19 and 20 brings up to 70% off on favorite finds, giving shoppers a chance to refresh their wardrobes, upgrade their essentials, or pick up something they’ve been eyeing. There’s another reason to shop: customers can get a chance to drive home a brand-new Suzuki Fronx GLX AT Hybrid. For every ₱1,000 purchase, shoppers receive one (1) e-raffle entry, with more purchases giving them more chances to win. The mall will be open until 11 PM on September 18 and 19, and until 10 PM on September 20. So whether y...

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier,  encourage d travelers to pack thei r hand   ca rry  items  efficiently as it held a fun-filled “recognition ceremony” on September 4 for passengers who complied with the airline’s  bagga ge   rules ,  underscoring how  packing smart  and following baggage policies  can   help  create  a smoother and more  enjoyable   travel  experience  for every Juan. P assengers o f  5J  971 bound for Davao were treated to a  “ BOARDING PASS ers Recognition Ceremony ”  at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3  after their hand   carry items fit in CEB’s new and improved baggage sizer . As part of the celebration,  the  “ BOARDING PASSers ”  received certificates  of recognition  from the “Baggage Regulation Commission”  and their very own  “ CEBlay ” —a symbol of honor and excellence for...