BINI Jhoanna plays a cameo role in Puregold’s heartwarming tribute to sari-sari store owners

Puregold carries on with its heartfelt tribute to Filipino sari-sari store owners or micro-entrepreneurs with its Sari-Sari Stories video series, the newest installment of which features a special cameo from BINI’s Jhoanna. “The Witness” is a short film that tells a tender, coming-of-age love story, one that unfolds across the years, shaped by change, constancy, …

From Mountains to Cities, Filipinos Turn to Solar for a Cleaner Future

As electricity bills rise and calamities worsen, communities from Rizal to Navotas are proving that solar brings both savings and security to Filipino families.  Manila, Philippines – For many Filipino families, electricity bills can eat up as much as 30 to 40 percent of their monthly income, while frequent brownouts due to worsening calamities make …

Planning Your Next European Trip? Why Portugal Tops the List

This is a guest post by Anya Verma, a travel writer focused on slow exploration, cultural context, and destination-led storytelling. Her work explores how history, geography, and daily life shape meaningful travel experiences. Portugal has a way of getting under your skin—often when you least expect it. You might arrive thinking it’ll be a quick …