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“Champoy” cast reunites for Cherie Gil

What are friends for if not to reunite when one of them is gone? This was how the cast and crew of the television comedy show “Champoy” remembered the loss of their kindred colleague Cherie Gil who recently succumbed to cancer. The still active and living members of the cast who were available on the reunion were around like Tessie …

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Home Away from Home’ for Filipino Migrant Workers

Savoy Hotel Manila & Belmont Hotel Manila New Campaign Is A Salute To Filipino Migrant Workers Savoy Hotel Manila and Belmont Hotel Manila have officially launched a heartwarming campaign that establishes its commitment to be the ‘home away from home’ for Filipino migrant workers. ‘’Belmont Hotel Manila and Savoy Hotel Manila have long been home to local and international travelers …

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Converge nets P3.9 billion in first half, up 21.5% Y-O-Y

Leading fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (PSE: CNVRG) booked a net income of P3.95 billion in the first half of 2022, a 21.5% growth over the same period last year, despite the challenging economic environment as it continues to roll out its high-speed broadband service to more cities and municipalities across the country and increased demand from businesses, …

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Finding Beauty in the Community

SMDC resident grateful for a community that supports her passion With a lot of things going on, life can often feel like a blur. Nowadays, it is rare to see beauty amid all the adversities. Not for this creative soul, though. “We are surrounded by beauty. Everything God has created is good and is beautiful,” said Dara Plan, a professional …

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First Rijeka–Czech Republic direct cargo rail service established

Emmanuel Papagiannakis, AGCT chief executive officer, commented:  “The Czech market is one of the most important markets in Europe with a significant manufacturing hub and consumer market. Currently, there are multiple regular weekly block trains between Rijeka, Serbia, Bosnia and Hungary with extensions for Slovakia. We appreciate that Maersk has launched this initiative adding direct rail services to Czechia. This also confirms …

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Megaworld sustains growth momentum as 1H profit soars 26% to P6.7B

Megaworld, the Philippines’ biggest developer of integrated urban townships, achieved a net income of P6.7 billion during the first half of 2022, 26% higher than the P5.4 billion registered during the same period last year. Attributable net income also recorded an 18% increase to P5.9 billion in the first half of this year from P5.0 billion during the first six …

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Porsche Design celebrates 50th anniversary honoring heritage at Okada Manila

“Besides the fact that I was pleasantly surprised with how jam-packed Okada was to celebrate the brand’s 50th anniversary, what made it special was the communal experience – the guests had a clear understanding of what the brand was all about,” Managing Director of Porsche Design Manila, Washington and Adrenaline Group of Companies, Hans Yao, shared.  Okada Manila was brimming …

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ICTSI launches suite of digital services with new app

ICTSI’s latest innovation grants port users real-time access to critical logistics data across ICTSI’s global operations. Using the app, port stakeholders can monitor trucks, containers and vessels, as well as view payment estimates from corresponding ICTSI terminals in advance. These services enable port users to optimize their shipping experience through ICTSI and reduce costs. “As the largest independent port operator …

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LANDBANK deploys Mobile ATM in quake-hit Abra

The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) quickly deployed a mobile automated teller machine (ATM) to the Municipality of Bangued, Abra starting 29 July 2022, to service the cash requirements of customers in the province in the aftermath of the recent 7.0-magnitude earthquake that badly hit parts of Northern Luzon. Stationed at the LANDBANK Bangued Branch, the LANDBANK Mobile ATM …

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