Wednesday, August 27, 2025
A visual companion set in the haze of a late-night club, the MV follows Jewel Owusu navigating the crowded dance floor, barely keeping up with the frenetic energy and the people around her.
According to Owusu, the video evokes the sensory experience of being in a club but completely alienated from its lively, bustling vibe. “It’s one of those nights where you show up, but you’re not actually having a good time. You’re caught in your own head while everyone else around you is on a completely different wavelength. It feels as if you are moving through space in an alternate reality.
A notable motif woven throughout the music video is the recurring imagery of a mouse—a symbol Owusu has revisited across her work.
“To me, it symbolizes feeling small, finding ways to survive, and moving quietly through spaces—themes that often reflect my experiences,” shares the Australian-based electro-pop newcomer. “Lately, people have even been saying that mouse girl winter is in full swing, which I love because it shows that the idea has grown beyond me and taken on a life of its own.”
With “spark,” Jewel Owusu continues to carve out a distinct voice in contemporary electro-pop, one that thrives on vulnerability and refusal to conform to expectation.
“spark” will be part of Jewel Owusu’s upcoming new EP, set to be released sometime this year. Late last year, she captivated audiences with the propulsive but minimalist track “Time Machine,” which features acclaimed Filipino singer-songwriter and producer ena mori.
About Jewel Owusu
Jewel Owusu has always felt like she lives in the space in between—between sounds, between cultures, and between versions of herself that are constantly shifting.
As a Filipino-Ghanaian artist and producer, she’s forging a new path in alternative electronic pop—one that’s as unfiltered and dynamic as she is.
Born in Hong Kong and raised in New Zealand, Jewel’s music is a melting pot of influences. Combining elements of electronic, dance, indie pop, rock, and more, her sound blends every experience that inspires her.
Now based in Melbourne, Australia, Jewel has been garnering eyes through international shows, showcases at SXSW Sydney and Music Matters in Singapore, national tours, and an overflowing headline show.
She has been recognized as an artist to watch, won Triple J Unearthed's collaboration competition, and caught the eye of major outlets such as Rolling Stone, Complex, Colors Studio, MTV, Triple J, and TikTok.
In Jewel’s world, music and visuals are more than just art—they are spaces for transformation and self-expression, where imperfection is not only welcomed but celebrated.
PAGEONE Group reaffirmed its commitment to advancing education and empowerment for Filipino girls by partnering with World Vision Philippines in the 2025 #GirlsCan Campaign, held on August 19. The event gathered corporate partners, beauty queens, influencers, and advocates to celebrate milestones in girls’ empowerment and to strengthen ongoing efforts to break barriers faced by young women in vulnerable communities.
This year marks the seventh run of World Vision’s 1000 Girls sponsorship drive, continuing under the #GirlsCan banner. Rooted in the organization’s Child Sponsorship initiative, the campaign seeks to address the pressing need for equal access to quality education for girls: a key driver of personal development, leadership skills, and economic opportunities. In the Philippines, many girls still face challenges such as early marriage, limited educational resources, and gender-based discrimination.
Opening the program, Sharon D. Mesias, Public Affairs and Brand Engagement Manager of World Vision Philippines, underscored the scope and impact of the campaign.
“#GirlsCan is more than a campaign. It’s a movement to ensure every girl has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed,” Mesias said. “Through the support of partners like PAGEONE, we can give thousands of girls the tools to change their own future.”
The program featured presentations on the impact of previous #GirlsCan initiatives, highlighting stories of sponsored girls who have excelled in academics and become role models in their communities. Attendees also witnessed a video presentation by PAGEONE and Wildfyre bloggers, showcasing creative content that amplified the campaign’s reach across social media platforms.
For Vonj Tingson, President and COO of PAGEONE Group, the partnership with World Vision is a natural extension of the company’s corporate social responsibility.
“Supporting #GirlsCan is part of PAGEONE’s purpose-driven mission,” Tingson shared. “We believe in using our platforms and networks to advocate for equal opportunities in education because when girls are empowered, entire communities thrive.”
One of the afternoon’s highlights was the participation of Binibining Pilipinas 2025 titleholders, who shared personal advocacies for empowering young women. Katrina Anne Johnson, Binibining Pilipinas International 2025, delivered a powerful statement:
“#GirlsCan is not just a campaign, it is a movement. Because when we uplift our girls, we’re strengthening the foundation of our families, our communities, and of our nation. I grew up being told “I can’t” rather than “I can” and that really impacted my mindset. I constantly doubted myself, and that’s also the future that I don’t want other girls to have for themselves. I want them to grow up welcoming their potential and opportunity that will come.”
World Vision ambassador Joyce Pring-Triviño, a TV personality and mother of two, gave a heartfelt message emphasizing the importance of community involvement.
“The reason why I’m so passionate even more as a World Vision Ambassador is because I have my own children. And I see just how vulnerable and how much potential, joy, and hope they hold, especially if we harness and they’re taken care of.” Joyce said.
Pring also shared her own personal child sponsors where the ambassador got emotional “I have these girls plastered on our refrigerator door, and my children and I see it every day in the morning. I’m getting emotional just talking about it because when you have your own children, and you see how comfortable and blessed they are, and then you see the contrast that the lives of other children in the Philippines are living, my heart aches.”
Closing the event, Jun Godornes, Resource Development Director of World Vision Philippines, acknowledged the collective effort that drives the campaign forward.
“The success of #GirlsCan is a testament to the power of collaboration. Together, we can ensure that every girl, no matter her circumstance, has the chance to write her own story of success. To know more about how you can take part, you may visit www.worldvision.org.ph. With your support, we hope to sponsor 1,000 girls by October 11, the International Day of the Girl.”
By blending data, personal testimonies, and strong advocacy voices, this year’s #GirlsCan event demonstrated the growing momentum behind the movement to champion girls’ education and empowerment in the Philippines.
The event brought together advocates, partners, and influencers to celebrate milestones in World Vision’s #GirlsCan movement, which continues to provide vulnerable girls with access to quality education, mentorship, and opportunities.
Among the speakers were Katrina Anne Johnson (Binibining Pilipinas International 2025), and Dalia Varde Khattab (Binibining Pilipinas 2025 1st Runner-up). Each queen expressed their solidarity with the campaign, underscoring how empowering girls uplifts families and strengthens communities.
Katrina Anne Johnson shared an impassioned statement:
“Campaigns like this [#GirlsCan] are so important because, of course, when we invest in our girls, we’re showing them their voices matter and their dreams bear weight, and most of all that Girls truly can.”
Dalia Varde Khattab spoke about the importance of visibility and representation:
“I truly hope that with more collaboration, we could bring this conversation face-to-face to little girls who deserve to hear. Because it’s one thing to talk about women, about empowering women, but it's another thing to look at a little girl and tell her that you can be a leader.”
The queens’ participation drew praise from PAGEONE Group President Vonj Tingson, who noted that their voices help amplify the movement’s message and encourage more people to take action, strengthening the advocacy shared between PAGEONE and World Vision.
The afternoon also featured messages from World Vision leaders, a special video collaboration with PAGEONE and Wildfyre bloggers, and moving testimonies of how sponsorships have changed the lives of girls in vulnerable communities.
Through this collaboration, PAGEONE and World Vision continue to prove that when advocates from all walks of life come together, from corporate leaders to beauty queens, the message of empowerment resonates stronger and farther than ever before.
PAGEONE Group, in partnership with World Vision Philippines, highlighted girls’ empowerment during the 2025 #GirlsCan Campaign gathering on August 19. The event brought together corporate partners, beauty queens, influencers, and advocates, with World Vision Ambassador and media personality Joyce Pring-Triviño delivering an impassioned message on the urgent need to create opportunities for young girls to thrive.
Joyce, a long-time advocate for education and equal opportunities, has seen first-hand how a single act of generosity can change a child’s life. As a World Vision Ambassador and child sponsor for 10 years, she has witnessed the impact of ensuring vulnerable girls receive access to education, mentorship, and a supportive community.
“To be part of this advocacy, to be using your own platforms, your own stories, your own talents that God has given you, to share this knowledge, and to beckon people to be part of this movement, is to care for these girls that are not just numbers. They are real human beings, real people, real girls—with hopes, dreams, and aspirations that we now have the opportunity to protect, to provide for, to encourage, and to help blossom.” Pring shared in her speech.
Her message resonated with the audience, reinforcing the heart of the #GirlsCan movement: that when girls are supported, they are capable of leading, achieving their dreams, and creating change in their communities.
The event also featured presentations on the campaign’s milestones and impact, inspiring testimonies from Binibining Pilipinas 2025 titleholders, a special video collaboration between PAGEONE and Wildfyre bloggers, and a message from PAGEONE President Vonj Tingson, who underscored the company’s commitment to championing causes that uplift communities.
Through partnerships like this, World Vision and PAGEONE are amplifying the call to break barriers for girls, proving that collective action can transform individual lives and strengthen entire communities.
Monday, August 25, 2025
MANILA, Philippines -- Hanabishi Appliances recently donated livelihood starter kits to 10 nanaypreneurs (women who manage small karinderya (small eateries)) and 2 health coordinators in their communities as part of its newly launched Kapartner sa Kabuhayan corporate social responsibility (CSR) program.
“At Hanabishi, we believe in empowering mothers who not only serve as the light in their homes but the backbone of their communities as well. By providing them with the appliances they need through our Kapartner sa Kabuhayan, we hope to enable their small businesses to grow and thrive and thereby support Filipino families in building sustainable livelihoods,” said Cherish Ong-Chua, Hanabishi Appliances VP for Finance and Marketing.
The donation was conducted in partnership with Kabuhayan sa Ganap na Kasarinlan Credit and Savings Cooperative (K-COOP) as part of its Project Karinderya, a collaborative initiative focused on supporting karinderyas and low-income families in the Philippines.
“Partnering with K-COOP allows us to help both the food providers and the families they serve, creating a cycle of nourishment and livelihood,” Ong-Chua said.
The beneficiaries were identified through K-COOP and come from Camarin and Bagong Silang in Caloocan, and Lagro in Quezon City. Each of them received a Hanabishi Karinderya Starter Kit, which includes a Hanabishi electric fan; gas stove or oven toaster; rice cooker or pressure cooker; water dispenser or hand mixer/blender; and coffee maker or airpot.
A Collaborative Effort
Hanabishi’s support was made even more impactful with the help of partner-organizations like SEAOIL and BiotechJP. SEAOIL provided SEAGAS LPG tanks and BiotechJP donated Ready-to-Eat Rice (Rice to GO).
“We are grateful to our partners for supporting us in this project. Having like-minded organizations with us allows us to provide more help to those in need,” said Ong-Chua.
The turnover took place on August 4, 2025 and we personally handed out the items to all 12 beneficiaries, with representatives from Hanabishi, K-COOP, and SEAOIL present. BiotechJP provided their ready-to-eat rice products at the K-COOP Camarin branch.
More About Hanabishi’s Kapartner sa Kabuhayan
At the heart of Kapartner sa Kabuhayan is Hanabishi’s commitment to empowerment, sustainability, and collaboration. The program is built on the belief that when small business owners are equipped with the right tools, training, and support, they can create lasting change for their families and their communities. By working together with K-COOP, SEAOIL, and BiotechJP, Hanabishi hopes to build a stronger network of resilient and independent nanaypreneurs across the country.
“Hanabishi is actively exploring further collaborations with K-COOP for livelihood and community development programs. Beyond this, Hanabishi is planning more initiatives under the Kapartner sa Kabuhayan campaign to benefit micro-entrepreneurs across different regions,” Ong-Chua said.
Learn more about Hanabishi’s various CSR initiatives at www.myhanabishi.com.
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Hundreds of young leaders, innovators, and advocates gathered at SM Center Pulilan on August 22, 2025 for the Global Youth Summit (GYS) 2025, a nationwide initiative of SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, in partnership with the Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Philippines.
The event brought together an estimated 200 participants from schools, organizations, and communities across Bulacan to engage in inspiring discussions and collaborative activities that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This year’s program featured Atty. Nikki Manuel S. Coronel, OIC-Head of Provincial Youth and Sports Development Office, Atty. Julius Victor C. Degala, Department Head of Bulacan Environment and Natural Resources Office, and Atty. Mildred F. Ople, Managing Partner of Ople Law Office who shared their experiences and insights on topics such as Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities, and Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.
“We are proud to be one of 17 SM Malls nationwide celebrating the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. And together with the Global Peace Foundation, we will continue to support events like this—helping young leaders like you stay ahead and make real impact.” said Alvin De Galicia, Assistant Mall Manager of SM Center Pulilan.
The Bulacan leg of GYS 2025 is part of a series of summits held across 17 SM Malls nationwide, which started at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Each leg serves as a platform for young changemakers to network, learn from experts, and collaborate on projects that support the SDGs.
SM Cares and GPF remain committed to empowering the next generation by providing them with spaces and opportunities to lead initiatives that create positive change in their communities.
Friday, August 22, 2025
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