Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation Supports CBCP’s Church Heritage Efforts Through Proyekto Custodia

 

 Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation Inc. (CLFI) through Proyekto Custodia: The National Sacred Art and Church Heritage Initiative, is supporting the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) in its efforts to safeguard the country’s religious art.

As part of this program, more than 100 antique religious artworks, devotional icons, and ceremonial church objects from the collection of Cebuana Lhuillier Founder and Chairman, Philippine Ambassador to Spain and Andorra, H.E. Philippe J. Lhuillier, will be shared with selected churches across the Philippines.

Proyekto Custodia aims to help the CBCP care for the country’s religious and artistic legacy by bringing these objects to historic churches, missionary parishes, and rural chapels, where they can be appreciated in settings that reflect their religious significance.

Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier, said the project reflects the family’s desire to support the Church’s work.

“My father, Ambassador Lhuillier, has long appreciated how religious art serves as an avenue to showcase history. It is meaningful for us to share part of his collection with the Church and support the CBCP’s efforts to look after these pieces. Through Proyekto Custodia, we hope these artworks will find a home in churches where parishioners and visitors can learn about and appreciate their significance.”

Under the partnership, the CBCP will help endorse Proyekto Custodia to more than 100 heritage churches nationwide and guide the identification of suitable recipients.

In his message for the project, CBCP President Archbishop Gilbert Garcera emphasized that safeguarding religious art is a shared responsibility. “The preservation of our sacred heritage is not the responsibility of the clergy alone. It is a shared mission involving the Church, the laity, cultural institutions, private foundations, artists, historians, and local communities,” he said.

For Jo-Ann Tacorda, First Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Cebuana Lhuillier, coordination with recipient churches will be important to the project’s implementation: “We want each piece to go to a church where it can be properly cared for and appreciated. Working with the CBCP helps us understand each church’s needs and ensure that the artworks are placed in settings suited to their purpose and history.”

Through Proyekto Custodia, CLFI is supporting the CBCP’s efforts to care for the country’s religious art and keep these works part of church life across the Philippines.

TradingPRO Launches a Free Learning Hub for Traders at Every Level

 

TradingPRO has launched Learning Hub, a free, structured education platform built in-house and open to the public, covering trading from the basics through to advanced topics.

TradingPRO has announced the launch of the TradingPRO Learning Hub, a dedicated education page now live and accessible to all traders. The platform currently offers 7 courses made up of 115 lessons, developed by TradingPRO's in-house team and structured as a step-by-step learning path from basic to advanced modules.

The Learning Hub is designed to give traders, regardless of experience level, a clear and organised way to build trading knowledge. Rather than searching across scattered sources, learners can follow the modules in sequence and progress through concepts in a logical order, each lesson building on the one before it.

The courses are designed to work for different starting points. New traders can work through the foundational modules before moving forward. Those with some experience can use the middle modules to close gaps in areas like risk management or market structure. More experienced traders can work through the advanced content to refresh habits or revisit concepts they may have covered quickly earlier on.

TradingPRO recommends pairing each lesson with practice on a demo account, available on both MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, so that concepts can be tested in a risk-free environment before being applied to live markets.

The Learning Hub is free to access and available to both existing TradingPRO clients and members of the public.

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10 Reasons Singapore Should Be on Every Filipino Family Traveler's List

 

Planning a family getaway means finding more than just a place to visit. It's about choosing a destination where children can discover something new, parents can enjoy themselves too, and everyone comes home with memories worth sharing.

Singapore brings these experiences together, from wildlife encounters and hands-on activities to playful attractions, neighborhood discoveries, and dining spots that make the journey just as enjoyable as the destination.

Through their partnership, Philippine Airlines (PAL) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) invite Filipino families to experience full fun in Singapore — with plenty of ways to play, explore, eat, and make memories together.

If you're planning your next family getaway, here are ten specific experiences that make Singapore worth adding to your list.

1. Let the Kids Take the Lead at KidZania

At KidZania, children can explore different professions and try out real-world roles through interactive activities. It's an opportunity for younger travelers to take the lead, discover new interests, and enjoy an experience built around their own curiosity. For parents, it's a chance to see the kids engage with the world in a different way.

2. Get Closer to Wildlife at Mandai Rainforest Wild Adventure

For families who want to bring nature into their itinerary, Rainforest Wild Adventure offers a wildlife-focused experience with forest trails, educational talks, and thrilling activities that go beyond a typical city outing. Exploring the environment together gives children an opportunity to encounter nature up close, while parents can share in the excitement of discovering something new.

3. Make a Sweet Discovery at Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie

At Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie, families can explore the world of chocolate through its chocolate experiences and, where available, workshops. It's a delicious change of pace from sightseeing — and a chance to make the experience itself part of the memory.

4. Step Into a World of Play at the Museum of Ice Cream

The Museum of Ice Cream adds a colorful, playful stop to the family itinerary. Its themed environments offer opportunities to explore, take photos, and enjoy an attraction that feels different from a conventional sightseeing destination. It's a particularly fun option for families looking to add a little whimsy to their trip.

5. Explore the Wonders of the Singapore Oceanarium

A visit to the Singapore Oceanarium gives families a chance to discover marine life and explore the underwater world together. It's an experience that combines visual discovery with opportunities to learn, making it a worthwhile stop for curious kids and adults alike.

6. See Gardens by the Bay Through a Different Lens

At Gardens by the Bay, themed displays such as the Disney Garden of Wonder at Floral Fantasy offer a more whimsical way to experience one of Singapore's best-known attractions. It's a chance to bring a little fantasy into the itinerary while exploring the gardens, creating a different kind of highlight from the family's more action-packed activities.

7. Make Minion Land Part of the Adventure

For fans of the beloved animated characters, Minion Land at Universal Studios Singapore adds a playful, character-filled experience to the trip. The themed environment gives families another reason to explore the park together and makes it easier to build a day around the attractions and characters the kids already love.

8. Turn Lunch Into a Destination at Cavern

Located within the Mandai wildlife precinct, Cavern adds a distinctive dining stop to a day of nature and wildlife experiences. Rather than treating lunch as just a break between activities, families can make it another part of the outing — a chance to recharge before continuing the day's adventures.

9. Dine Surrounded by Greenery at Hortus

At Hortus in Gardens by the Bay, families can pair their visit to the gardens with a meal in a greenery-filled setting. It's a useful way to bring some downtime into an attraction-heavy itinerary, giving everyone a chance to sit back, enjoy the surroundings, and recharge together.

10. Let Curiosity Lead at Exploria

At Exploria, kids can dive into interactive, technology-driven experiences that turn curiosity into discovery. With hands-on activities and imaginative environments to explore, it’s an opportunity for young travelers to learn, play, and experience something new together as a family.

Make Your Next Family Getaway a Full Experience

From letting the kids take the lead at KidZania to discovering wildlife at Mandai, exploring playful attractions, and sharing meals at distinctive dining destinations, Singapore gives families plenty of ways to build a trip around the experiences they enjoy most.

Through their partnership, PAL and STB invite Filipino families to experience the destination beyond a checklist of tourist stops — making room for discovery, play, food, and memories shared across generations.

With Philippine Airlines, the experience begins with the journey. PAL's full-service offering, complemented by comfortable seats, inflight services, and signature Filipino hospitality, helps bring families closer to the experiences waiting in Singapore. Inflight services and amenities vary by flight.

Ten reasons to visit, countless moments to share, and a destination that makes it easy to find your own kind of family fun.

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Plan your next family getaway at philippineairlines.com.

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The Philippines prepares for the festive season. Imports play an important role in poultry meat supplies

 In the Philippines, the “ber months” mark the run-up to the festive season, when family gatherings, shared meals and celebrations take centre stage. Behind the products available in shops, restaurants and catering businesses is an extensive supply network in which imports also play an important role. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the Philippines imported 173,200 tonnes of chicken meat in the final quarter of 2025, the highest quarterly volume recorded that year.

Year-end: A key period for poultry supplies

The Philippines imported a total of 545,700 tonnes of chicken meat in 2025. PSA figures show that almost a third of this volume arrived during the final three months of the year. Imports in the fourth quarter were also 39.1% higher than in the same period in 2024. 

The European Union remained one of the sources of poultry meat supplied to the Philippine market. According to European Commission data, the EU exported approximately 67,300 tonnes of poultry meat to the Philippines in 2025, an increase of more than 63% compared with the previous year.

When products are sourced from different markets, availability is not the only consideration. The standards under which they are produced also matter. For importers and distributors, information on product origin, documentation and veterinary requirements is an essential part of international food trade. For consumers, knowing where a product comes from can be a starting point for understanding the standards behind its production.

Transparency throughout the supply chain

Poultry meat production in the European Union is governed by common regulations covering successive stages of the production chain, from poultry rearing conditions to slaughter, processing and distribution. These regulations cover areas such as food safety and hygiene, animal health and welfare, and the use of veterinary medicines. Compliance with these requirements is verified through official controls.

Traceability is a key part of this system. Food business operators in the EU must maintain information that allows them to identify who supplied their products and to whom they subsequently supplied them. 

The use of antimicrobials, including antibiotics, is another regulated aspect of livestock production in Europe. Under EU rules, antimicrobials cannot be used to promote growth or increase productivity, while their preventive use is restricted to exceptional circumstances. 

The responsible use of antimicrobials is also an important issue in the Philippines. The Philippine National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2024–2028 adopts a One Health approach, recognising the links between human, animal and environmental health. 

Does origin matter when choosing food?

The EU co-funded campaign “European Poultry – From Our Farms to Your Tables”, implemented in the Philippines, highlights the importance of product origin and the standards applied at different stages of production. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the European poultry sector and the standards covering poultry production, food safety, animal welfare and traceability.

During the “ber months”, these issues take on added significance as families prepare for festive gatherings and meals together. Knowing where food comes from may also play a part in choosing what to serve at the festive table.