Chris Layugan

YGG showcases new Web3 games and job opportunities at Web3 Community Summit

Yield Guild Games (YGG) brought together Web3 leaders, content creators, and community managers and members for a series of game demos & tournaments, upskilling workshops, and thought-provoking discussions in the recent Web3 Community Summit. The summit, which aimed to grow, support, and empower the country’s thriving Web3 community, had over a thousand people in attendance

Education campaign ‘My Dream in a Shoebox’ marks 15th year with return to face-to-face outreach, stronger commitment and partnership

After three years of giving ‘dream kits’ to select beneficiaries without physical contact, integrated marketing agency TeamAsia is kicking off its annual education campaign My Dream in a Shoebox (MDIAS) with a return to providing face-to-face outreach in its 15th year. The campaign, which seeks to support and provide Filipino children with their educational needs,

Joining BAYO’s Changemakers & Fashioning Change

Last May, I was invited by BAYO to join a photoshoot for their upcoming campaign. Little did I know that I was in for such a lovely time and that I would meet some truly amazing and inspirational people too, starting with my fellow models’ architect Rebecca Plaza-Ti and NGO founder Kara Rosas.    Rica, short

SM Cares continues to empower senior citizens, PWDs in emergency preparedness

SM Cares recently partnered with the Office of Civil Defense, Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), and the UP Resilience Institute for the return of its annual Emergency Preparedness Forum catering to senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs)–in line

Savor the taste of Thai cuisine with Conrad Manila’s Legendary Chefs Series

Conrad Manila launched its Legendary Chefs Series, which features international cuisines from three world-renowned master chefs, last June 21 at Pasay. First up in this lavish gastronomic celebration is Chef Juthakorn “Mink” Suraraksa from Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, who introduced diners’ palates to the distinct and diverse flavors of Thailand at the hotel’s award-winning all-day dining

UnionBank partners with Coins.ph to make cryptocurrency more accessible

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) and Coins.ph, a Web3 and digital assets services provider, announced their partnership that aims to “make crypto and other emerging asset classes more accessible to the open market,” the bank said in a release. The joint initiative was made official in a signing ceremony at the UnionBank Plaza in

Tackling Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in a Corporate Setting

(June 20, 2023) Last Saturday, I was invited as a guest in Inay Ko Po! This is a program of One PH, a 24-hour Filipino-language news channel in the Philippines that provides news, information, and public affairs programs. Part of Cignal TV, a direct-to-home satellite television service provider with 3.6 million subscribers, One PH features

foodpanda vows to end hunger, improve lives in its newest initiative

Leading online food and grocery retailer foodpanda has recently shown its dedication to battling hunger and advancing sustainability through its leading advocacy initiative, Let’s Do Our Pau-rt! (LDOP). Introduced late last year, this initiative’s priority programs include ending hunger, along with other objectives such as preserving the environment and promoting community development. In its 2021–2022