THE CURACHA LIFE

  Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has clinched a string of awards for its hiring, employee growth and management programs that have made it still among Asia’s top workplaces. The company – one of the Philippines’ largest – was named one of Asia’s Best Companies to Work for by HR Asia for a third straight year. It also received top marks from an Asia-based talent and employer branding firm for its recruitment program, and was honored with two more awards for its use of technology and artificial intelligence in human resources management at the HR Excellence Awards Philippines 2025. URC’s President & CEO Irwin Lee said that these awards “affirm our dedication to fostering an environment where our people feel valued, empowered and connected to a shared purpose”. In being recognized as one of the best companies in Asia to work for, URC was lauded for its leadership programs that focus on equipping managers with skills to inspire teams, encourage collaboration and adopt agile ways of w...

  Davao City, October 1, 2025 –  Alsons  Development and Investment Corporation ( Alsons  Dev), in partnership with the Davao City Office for Culture and the Arts (OCA), the Conrado and Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc. (CLAFI), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), co-organized the first Davao City Culture, Arts, and Heritage Summit on September 26, 2025, at the Holy Cross of Davao College. A platform for cultural dialogue and collaboration The summit served as a platform for stakeholders to exchange diverse perspectives that underscored the vital role of culture, arts, and heritage in building inclusive, sustainable, and livable communities. Discussions were anchored on research and sector realities. Davao Historical Society President Luz Ilagan reflected on the cultural significance of the Kadayawan Festival. La Herencia Creative Director Rob Tañedo tackled the challenges and opportunities in ad...