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Casino Plus Leads Innovation: 41 Million Peso Baccarat Jackpot Creates Three New Multimillionaires!

Casino Plus once again makes waves in the gaming industry! Dedicated to improving the lives of Filipinos, Casino Plus has pioneered the introduction of the Jackpot into the classic Baccarat game. This innovative move not only offers players a brand-new experience but also marks a milestone in the history of the Philippine gaming industry. On September 26th, three lucky players …

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BingoPlus Day 6, the MassKara Music Festival 2024 is on the horizon

BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country, commemorates the MassKara Festival in Bacolod with a fun-filled music entertainment featuring our country’s top artists for its BingoPlus Day 6 tagged as MassKara Music Fest. The event is set to happen on October 20, 2024 in the City of Smiles, Bacolod at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC). A Pre-show is …

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Victoria International Container Terminal welcomes enhanced Wallaby Service

Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), a fully automated container terminal and International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s business unit in the Port of Melbourne, Australia, received the inaugural call of the enhanced Wallaby service last September.  Operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the Wallaby service offers a faster and more direct connection between Australia, New Zealand, and North Asia to provide customers with improved …

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DITO Home WOWFi: Powering The Future of Digital Homes 

DITO Telecommunity, the fastest-growing telco in the country, is driving the future of digital homes as it recently launched its newest DITO Home WOWFi, the first 5G RedCap WiFi in the world for home use powered by DITO’s true 5G network.   According to Ms. Evelyn Jimenez, DITO Chief Revenue Officer for Consumer Business, this latest home broadband offering aims to …

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Counting down to a century of excellence: Mapúa celebrates 100 years of achievements

For a century, Mapúa University has cemented its position from being one of the country’s premier engineering and technological universities to becoming one of the world’s best schools.   Recognized for research and its cutting-edge curriculum, Mapúa’s achievements are a testament to its unwavering commitment to academic excellence and innovation. As the university draws closer to its centennial, it continues its …

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From scholars to changemakers

Reinforcing its mission to provide a launchpad towards scholars’ success, the SM Foundation opens career pathways within the SM Group for its scholar-alumni. Through dedicated job fairs coinciding with annual graduation ceremonies and active recruitment via digital platforms, SM scholars can explore employment opportunities across the organization’s diverse portfolio. Such is the journey of SM scholars-turned-SM employees Allen Bermejo, Cherry …

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5-year Australia-Phl development partnership plan launched

The Australian Embassy in the Philippines launched on Thursday a five-year development partnership that is set to be implemented nationwide until 2029. Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Secretary Jan Adams, together with Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyong Yu, officially introduced the Australia-Philippines Development Partnership Plan 2024-2029 during a ceremony in Makati City. The partnership aims …

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Gov’t ramps up effort to strike bilateral deals as Phl falls behind RE target

The Department of Energy (DOE) is ramping up its efforts to secure bilateral energy cooperation agreements as the Philippines strives to catch up on its renewable energy targets. DOE Secretary Raphael Lotilla recently led an energy mission to Saudi Arabia, where the Philippines signed its first memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salam Al Saud.  Joining …

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Reforms pushed to streamline mining application process

The government is pushing for key reforms aimed at streamlining the mining application process, officials said on Thursday. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary for Integrated Sciences, Carlos Primo David, announced during a forum organized by the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) that the DENR has introduced a digital application system in three regions. “We’ve rolled …

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CIP gets pre-development ECC for offshore wind energy project

Danish firm Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has received its pre-development Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for its 1-gigawatt San Miguel Bay Offshore Wind Project in Camarines Sur, marking a significant milestone for offshore wind energy in the Philippines. The Royal Danish Embassy in Manila announced Friday that this project is the first of its kind to secure a pre-development ECC from …

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