• Digital PSA Certificate
    WELLNESS & PERSONAL MUSINGS

    The Digital Advantage: Introducing the PSA E-Certificate Service Powered by PSAHelpline.ph

    The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), in collaboration with its authorized online channel, PSAHelpline.ph, is pleased to announce the modernization of vital records access through the PSA E-Certificate Service. This service represents a significant step forward in the digital transformation of public services, ensuring that authenticated copies of civil registry documents are secured and shared with maximum efficiency and security. This initiative delivers an official, authenticated, digital copy of your civil registry document, offering a secure and immediate method for handling essential paperwork from your computer or mobile device. Designed for convenience across the Philippines, the PSA E-Certificate acts as a readily available, verifiable version of documents like Birth, Marriage, and…

  • Book Nook 2025
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    Book Nook 2025: Building Iloilo’s Reading Culture

    Over 80 reading space advocates, storytellers, and educators across the Philippines gathered for the annual Book Nook Conference 2025, organized by the National Book Development Board (NBDB), in Iloilo City. The conference, held from August 20-22, aimed to consolidate the best practices as well as challenges faced by area coordinators for The Book Nook Project, a flagship program by the NBDB which aims to address the country’s reading crisis by setting up reading and storytelling spaces across the Philippines. Themed Sug-álaw: A Grand Encounter of Stories, Cultures, and Communities, the three-day event discussed the best sustainability practices and community-building tips to ensure book accessibility in different regions of the country.…

  • Cetaphil National Healthy Skin Mission 6 years
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    Cetaphil Marks 6 Years of the National Healthy Skin Mission with Anne Curtis

    When it comes to sensitive skin, most people think they’ve got it figured out: until they don’t. What many still don’t realize is that sensitive skin is no longer just about occasional redness or dryness. It has evolved. Today, it’s triggered by a complex mix of stress, pollution, lifestyle choices, and climate change, making symptoms harder to decode and manage. While skincare advice is everywhere, the overload of information can often do more harm than good, especially for skin that’s already compromised. This year, Cetaphil National Healthy Skin Mission (NHSM) returns with a bold reminder: “There’s More to Your Sensitive Skin.” Now in its sixth year, the campaign in collaboration…

  • PSA Authorized person to receive
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    PSA Online Delivery now comes with an Authorized Person to Receive option

    PSAHelpline.ph offers a streamlined approach to obtaining civil registry documents. By offering a convenient online ordering process and secure home or office delivery, it eliminates the need for in-person visits to Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) offices. Customers can easily place their orders online, choose their preferred payment method, and await the delivery of their certificates. To ensure the integrity of the delivery process, PSAHelpline.ph requires the physical presence of the certificate owner upon delivery, along with a valid government-issued ID. This strict verification process safeguards the confidentiality and authenticity of the documents. However, there will be times when the person who requested the certificate is not available during the scheduled…

  • a man cooking using a wok
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    Khao Khai Brings Thai Street Food to BGC

    The Thai diner concept Khao Khai “Thai Chicken House”, which introduced the authentic and unbeknown flavors of Northern Thai cuisine in the Philippines, has recently unveiled its 7th branch in Metro Manila located at 2/f Crossroads, BGC. First opened in Poblacion, Makati in 2019, Khao Khai has expanded into a portfolio of several branches all through the course of the pandemic – the most challenging years in the restaurant industry. Owned and operated by Making Fine Group, the same F&B group behind Tiger Sugar, Gram Cafe & Pancakes, and Chunky Boss, its growth is being driven by the warm reception of the local dining crowd to some of the least…

  • Air fryer modern kitchen partner
    TASTE & CULTURE

    The Stoveless Kitchen: Modern Solutions for Modern Problems

    Being in charge of your own place may be both rewarding and difficult at times. Finding the ideal balance between making the most of available space and making it practical for daily living can be a real challenge for anyone living in a modern apartment or condo setup where every square foot is valued. It’s because of this need that so many multi-functional and space-saving household essentials shot in popularity in recent years. But how effective are they for other parts of the home where we usually spend a lot of time doing manual work and prep? Case in point: our kitchens. Modern problems, modern solutions Years ago, a regular…

  • Painting at the Art Fair Philippines 2023
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    Art Fair Philippines 2023 will see renewed support from BPI

    BPI, a staunch advocate of Philippine Arts, supports visual artists through partnerships  and art lovers through the provision of greater access to artworks in art events such as Art Fair Philippines, which is coming back face-to-face from a three-year hiatus. “As we appreciate the value of artists and their works, we also see the significance of collecting and keeping great artworks, which is why we at BPI continue to provide our support as well to art lovers who, time and time again, visit Art Fair Philippines and acquire valuable artworks,” said Jenelyn Z. Lacerna, the Group Head of BPI Unsecured Lending and Cards, Product and Sales. Art Fair Philippines 2023,…