UST’s Henry Sy Sr. Hall to boost health education

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Pursuing its objective of driving Philippine social development by fostering the youth and the culture of excellence through education, the Henry Sy Foundation, Inc. (HSFI) recently inked a partnership with the University of Sto. Tomas (UST) Research and Endowment Foundation to construct a building that elevates health education in the country.

Named in honor of the late SM Founder, the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall of UST will rise on the main campus in Manila to respond to the needs of digital medical education.

The Hall will feature technologically advanced facilities and equipment that complement UST’s teaching, learning, and research practices. Focused on interdisciplinary collaboration in medical studies, it will also house the simulation and research facility of the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (UST-FMS).

Paragons with passion

Fr. Richard Gaw Ang, OP, Rector of UST, thanked the Sy family as they work together to provide the best education to future physicians and increase UST’s research productivity to fill the gaps where communities are disadvantaged.

“Your family consists of industry leaders who have visions for the Filipino community. Your choice to support this endeavor of the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery is a significant stamp of approval to the work and tradition of this medical institution,” Fr. Ang said in a letter to the Sy family.

“Your family’s Patriarch, Henry Sy, Sr., had principles in life that we, as an institution, give our best to also follow. We aim to lead as paragons with passion, integrity, far-reaching and optimistic vision, sensible priorities, and discipline. At the core of this is a deep sense of charity for God, the church, and the nation,” Fr. Ang added.

UST’s future Henry Sy, Sr. Hall

Rising as an intellectual hub for future physicians, the building has a dedicated floor for the Faculties of Medicine and Surgery Research Center and the Medicine and Surgery Graduate Programs and Ethics Review Board. Here, medical education research and various medical-related specialty research will be reviewed and conducted.

The building will include specialized centers, rooms, and laboratories, such as Medical Simulation Centers and Care Ultrasound Institute, and Otorhinolaryngology Laboratory. These will be equipped with cutting-edge tools and technology to develop medical students’ competencies in multiple simulated healthcare settings crossing the human lifespan.

The HSFI is a non-stock, non-profit organization inspired by SM founder Henry Sy, Sr.’s desire to aid educational institutions to drive Philippine social development. Its projects are undertaken in partnership with the SM group and its foundations to honor the SM founder by supporting educational institutions in promoting academic excellence as a key to a brighter future for the youth. Through the years, the foundation established and supported several academic infrastructures, such as the Henry Sy Sr. Primary School Building in Xavier School, Nuvali Laguna; Henry Sy Sr. Innovation Center in Miriam College, Quezon City; NU Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna; NU Nazareth School in Manila; and a Henry Sy Sr. Hall each at Immaculate Conception Academy, San Juan City, and Assumption College.

Leaders of Henry Sy Foundation Inc. (HSFI), led by the Sy family (L-R: Harley Sy, Hans Sy, Elizabeth Sy, Debbie Sy, Tessie Sy, Henry Sy Jr, Engr. Ramon Gil Macapagal (extreme right)) , formalize its partnership with the University of Sto. Tomas (L-R: UST Rector Fr. Richard Gaw Ang, OP, Dr. Ma. Lourdes Domingo, Fr. Angel Aparicio, OP, Fr. Maximo Gatela, OP)

Thumbs up! Leaders of the Henry Sy Foundation Inc. (HSFI) and the University of Sto Tomas during the Henry Sy Sr. Hall partnership signing.

Designed by C.A. Ventura & Partners, the upcoming Henry Sy., Sr. Hall in UST is envisioned to propel the health education of future physicians in the country.

How Can Filipinos Become Santa Claus for their Loved Ones This Christmas?

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With inflation on the rise, Lista’s new Personal Budgeting tool helps people effectively set aside the money they have in line with their goals in life

The holidays have always been a busy time for Filipinos. As the Christmas season draws near, for many of us, the rush begins to attend year-ender parties, family reunions, and to go out and buy gifts for ourselves and our loved ones.

With gift-giving and time with family and friends such integral parts of the Christmas season, it’s no surprise that many of us want to go the extra mile to ensure our loved ones get the gifts they’ve always wanted, and that our celebrations are both merry and bright.

In a recent media event held on November 23, 2022, Lista, the fastest-growing financial management app in the Philippines, revealed their findings on the kinds of gifts Filipinos save up for leading up to the holiday season. Motorbikes topped the list at an average target budget of P54,000, followed by new phones at P25,000, travel at P23,000, and Christmas celebration needs at P17,000.

However, with forecasts pointing to inflation rising through the holidays, will the increasing cost of living dampen festivities and keep us from playing Santa Claus for the people we care about the most?

Just in time for the Christmas rush, Lista has unveiled a powerful and simple tool to help all Filipinos get their finances in order. The new Personal Budgeting feature housed within the Lista app was created to empower people to become more proactive in reaching both personal financial targets and long-term value investments.

“Being aware of how we spend is one of the best ways to utilize money. Through Personal Budgeting on Lista, we envision every Filipino to easily gain financial clarity through the help of technology,” said Aaron Villegas, Co-Founder of Lista. “With the holidays coming up, whether you’re planning to buy gifts or a spread for your Christmas celebration, Lista makes it easy to see where your hard-earned money goes, and helps you maximize your budget to help you give more to what’s most important in your life.”

The Personal Budgeting feature on Lista is easy to use and navigate. Users can set a budgeting cycle from weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly periods. Users then list their expenses and get reports on their spending plus additional insights and tips for better budgeting.

For users in need of a little more help when it comes to creating a budget, Lista can suggest one guided by the 70-20-10 principle that segregates income into three buckets: Needs (70%), Savings (20%), and Wants (10%). While this method can be ideal for people learning how to manage their income, a user’s budget can also be further personalized and adjusted at any time.

“Lista was created to help every Filipino raise their quality of life, one step at a time. Beyond the holidays, budgeting is a great way to gain control over your income, which is why we’ve made it easier for Filipinos to create a budget, stick to it, and use it as a tool to gain greater financial freedom,” said Khriztina Lim, Co-Founder of Lista PH.

After over two years lost to the pandemic, Filipinos are more careful about where their money goes. With expenses sure to rise as the festive season draws near, by managing your budget and finances with Lista, it’s possible to celebrate Christmas the way you want it – ensuring happy holidays for you and the people you care about.


Lista is available to download from The App Store and Google Play Store.

Level Zero II: Concert Party and Raffle for a Cause

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Happening on December 11, 2022, at Amoranto Sports Complex – Filed Oval Featuring Al James, Pricetagg, Jp Bacallan, the Maneuvers/Street Boys /UMD Selection, DJ Jennifer Lee, Urban Crew, V2 sisters, King Murph with 1008 With 100 Models and Influencers Plus Surprise Guests. VIP productions will provide the car and bike show

Tickets for the raffle is PHp 100.00 and 2 tickets can already get you in at the venue with 2 raffle tickets already that you can buy using Yogo.ph. Part of the proceeds of the concert is for the benefit of “the gift 6, #alaykapuspalad2022” to purchase basic needs for the less fortunate families and indigent communities all over the Philippines in cooperation with the Fraternal Order of Eagles Philippines.  Eagles is the first-born fraternal socio-civic organization in our country. Raffle prizes to be won are brand new sedan car, 30 motorcycles, more than 100 units of smart watches, phones, laptops, and other gadgets, 200 JVE device with pods , and 10 winners of 5,000.00 cash.

Level zero is set to be nationwide event with 20 key cities already signed up including a grand celebration in March 2023 at the Philippine Arena

Presented by LZ Media and produced by Master J. For more information about the Level Zero event:

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