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“Sama-sama sa Angel’s Pizza” TikTok Singing Contest Grand Finals: A Resounding Success

The inaugural “Sama-sama sa Angel’s  Pizza” TikTok Singing Contest, an electrifying celebration of talent and creativity,  reached its pinnacle yesterday with the Grand Finals held at Viva Café in Cyberpark  Tower 1, Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City.  The contest, inspired by the catchy Sama-sama sa Angels Pizza Jingle conceived in  early 2023, garnered overwhelming participation, with over 100 contestants from …

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Bridging the Future of MIAS throughout the Years

The automotive industry in the Philippines is brimming with innovation and technology that has benefitted all. As the second fastest-growing vehicle market in the ASEAN region, the Philippines has continued to improve the automotive user experience for everyone, such as implementing road changes and building new roads to traverse. The industry is very adaptive and responsive to the many changes …

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Why export raw sugar to the US, when we lack supplies here

By Rose de la Cruz At a time when El Nino is battering sugar plantations in Negros Occidental (the sugar center of the country) and Batangas, the United States is enticing us to export our raw sugar when the country already face the specter of a looming sugar shortage. The export of class A sugar (or the quota for the …

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GSIS teams up with Maya to expand payment channels

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has teamed up with Maya, the country’s only end-to-end digital payments company, making it the newest online payment option for GSIS loan borrowers. “We are enhancing our digital payment platforms to provide convenience to our members and pensioners. Maya will further simplify the payment process, enabling borrowers to settle their loans conveniently anytime, anywhere,” GSIS …

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SB Finance’s loan facility earns key honors at Trailblazer Awards

SB Finance has won the “Best Loan Offering” award for its pioneering employee salary loan product, eSALAD, at the 15th Retail Banker International Asia Trailblazer Awards, held in Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore on March 14, 2024.  eSALAD was lauded for its customer-centric design and its substantial impact on the financial lives of its users.  The award …

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SM Group empowers young women with hygiene kit donations

From providing access to hygiene kits to eliminating societal taboos and misconceptions, the Philippines has been trying to break the silence surrounding women’s health and hygiene.   Through the SM Store and SM Foundation, the SM Group continues to empower young women in partner communities by distributing hygiene kits and promoting education on women’s health and wellness. “Malaking bagay ito dahil …

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PSA bravely projects record Q1 harvest amid El Nino

By Rose de la Cruz Regardless of an expected P1.23 billion losses to agriculture from El Nino, the Philippine Statistics Authority made its bravest projection that palay production for the first quarter would still hit 4.8 million metric tons, slightly higher than the 4.78 MMT for the comparative period in 2023. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council had …

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Suzuki Philippines Debuts the New XL7 Hybrid

Suzuki Philippines ushers in a new era of automotive innovation with the official launch of the Suzuki XL7 GLX AT Hybrid on March 18th. This momentous occasion heralds a breakthrough in hybrid technology, accompanied by an array of exciting features and highlights that redefine the driving experience for Filipino motorists. In celebration of this groundbreaking launch, Suzuki Philippines is thrilled …

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Global Comfort Group Corp and Hotelogix: Revolutionizing Sustainable Hotel Management

Global Comfort Group Corporation (GCGC), the renowned hotel management company overseeing leading brands such as Hotel Sogo, Eurotel, Apo View Hotel, Hotel DreamWorld, and Astrotel, forged a groundbreaking partnership with Hotelogix, a cloud-based property management system. The tie-up aims to transform hotel operations and sustainability initiatives. At a recently held press conference in Eurotel Vivaldi, these two companies showcased their …

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Chocolate Hills resort admits no ECC; closes temporarily

The manager of the viral resort situated in the vicinity of Bohol’s Chocolate Hills admitted they have not secured an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) prior to the resort’s construction but claimed it did not damage the famous landmark. Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort went viral through online clips where netizens discovered it was located inside the vicinity of the Chocolate Hills. Resort …

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