Gracee's Lifestyle Journal

The  Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA)  is bringing together key players in the country’s housing sector for the 4th SHDA Golf Cup, set on March 26, 2026 at the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club in Mandaluyong City, where developers, investors, financial institutions, and industry partners will connect through a day of sportsmanship and collaboration. Entering its fourth year, the SHDA Golf Cup has evolved into more than a tournament. It has become an annual gathering where leaders from across the housing ecosystem come together to exchange insights on emerging industry developments and strengthen relationships that support the housing sector's continued growth. Anchored on the theme “Driving Developments Forward,” the event reflects how the strategy, focus, and discipline required on the golf course mirror the planning and long-term vision behind successful housing developments. It also underscores innovation and effective collaboration in advancing housing ...

 P.A. Properties and P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin are recognized by Security Bank and China Banking Corporation, reflecting a shared commitment to making homeownership more accessible for Filipino families. P.A. Properties and P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin continue to gain recognition from major banking institutions in the Philippines, highlighting their strong commitment to expanding access to homeownership through strategic financial partnerships. Kicking off the year with notable milestones, P.A. Properties and P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin was recognized as Top 3 Developers at the Security Bank Home Loan 2025 Top Developer Awards, presented on January 9, 2026. The prestigious recognition celebrates the group’s outstanding performance, achieving an impressive full-year booking volume of PHP 682 million in 2025. The award underscores the strong collaboration between the company and Security Bank, which continues to provide Filipino homebuyers with flexible financing options a...

In line with its commitment to empower clients with insights that fuel informed and confident decision making, East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) hosted a series of curated events in Pampanga and Metro Manila to usher in the Year of the Fire Horse with a forward-looking economic outlook for 2026. The sessions brought together clients from the bank’s Retail, Priority, and Corporate Banking, offering exclusive insights from experts to help them navigate the year ahead with confidence, enhance their wealth management plans, and support their long‑term financial well‑being. The gatherings featured economist and University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) professor Dr. Bernardo Villegas, who outlined emerging opportunities amid shifting local and global market conditions. He emphasized that despite a dynamic environment, the Philippines is poised for moderate yet steady growth. “While we celebrate today, we remain mindful of the fast-paced economic landscape. The local and global ma...

Industry-Education Collaboration. Joseph Tanbuntiong, CEO of Jollibee Group Philippines and Head of the Jollibee Global (4th from left), shakes hands with Director Marc Magsalin of the Department of Education (5th from right) to formally launch the Jollibee Group–DepEd partnership to co-develop a Senior High School Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) curriculum and Work Immersion Program. The collaboration aims to equip students with future-ready skills, strengthen employability, and deepen education–industry alignment in support of nation-building. The Jollibee Group has partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd) to co-develop a Senior High School (SHS) Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Tech Pro elective aligned with the Strengthened SHS Curriculum. The initiative was formally launched during the DepEd SHS QSR Curriculum and Work Immersion Workgroup Kickoff held on January 15, 2026, at Jollibee Plaza, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.  The DepEd–Jollibee Group QSR Curriculum and Work Im...

The Pod Network (TPN) , the country’s leading podcast network, announces it surpassed 50 million total listeners in 2025. This milestone reaffirms TPN’s dominance in the local podcast landscape, driven by high-engagement content and a rapidly expanding listener base. Beyond the 50 million total listenership, TPN reported robust growth in community loyalty, boasting 4 million accumulated followers across its Spotify portfolio and a steady baseline of 3 million weekly listeners. The network’s growth was fueled by a diverse content slate that resonated across demographics. TPN’s top-performing shows for 2025 included comedy show  The KoolPals ,  Wake Up With Jim and Saab ,  Ano Ba Talaga? with Kuya Kim ,  Sitio Bangungot - Pinoy Horror Stories for Sleep Podcast , and  Lecheng Pag Ibig ‘To . This mirrors the network’s 2025 data, which identified Comedy, Conversational Talk Shows, and Narrative Horror as the top-performing categories in the local market. TPN’s contin...

Popular Filipino content creator Boss Toyo has been named the lead ambassador for  Buenas Cares , the official charitable arm of PAGCOR-regulated gaming platform  Buenas PH . This partnership reinforces the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and community development beyond digital entertainment. Best known for his “Pinoy Pawnstars” persona, where he evaluates the value, integrity, and legacy of unique items, Boss Toyo brings the same philosophy to Buenas Cares. The initiative focuses on putting “real value” back into Filipino communities by channeling a portion of the platform’s profits into relief distribution, disaster response in far-flung areas, and sustainable livelihood programs among Buenas PH's charitable efforts. “Pumasok ako sa Buenas Cares kasi they told me they will support me sa mga charity work na isi-spearhead ko,”  said Boss Toyo.  “Alam naman natin na this is business, pero in return, mayo’n kasing sinusuklian, hindi ‘yong...