The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) said it has tweaked its “Bingo for A Cause’’ program to help local government units (LGUs) and non-government organizations (NGOs) raise more funds for their socio-civic programs. PAGCOR Assistant Vice President Maria Teresa Ocampo said the state gaming agency has approved new packages that will allow LGUs and NGOs to earn as much …
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Unilever’s Kabisig Summit Empowers Filipino Sari-Sari Store Owners
Unilever Philippines is making waves with its Kabisig Summit, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting sari-sari store owners—an essential part of Filipino communities. With over a million sari-sari stores across the country, these micro-businesses are crucial to the nation’s economy, serving as hubs for daily essentials, social connection, and family livelihood. The Kabisig Summit offers both online and in-person training …
Read More »Lower budget deficit recorded in August
The national government’s budget deficit went down by 59.24 percent to P54.2 billion in August this year from P133 billion in the same month a year ago. Data released by the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) showed that the lower deficit during the month was due to the 24.40 percent growth in government revenues alongside a 0.68 percent contraction in …
Read More »Gov’t prepared to implement law to thwart economic sabotage
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has assured the public the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) are ready to fully implement the anti-agri economic sabotage law to end agricultural smuggling, profiteering, and hoarding. In a statement on Friday, Recto said Republic Act 12022 or the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on …
Read More »Phl one of fastest risers in Global Innovation Index over the past decade
The Philippines has leapfrogged 47 places over the past decade in the Global Innovation Index (GII) published by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO). The country ranked 53rd this year from 100th place in the 2014 edition of the report, making the country one of the fastest 10-year risers along with China, Türkiye, India and Vietnam. The Philippines also advanced …
Read More »SSS projects 4-5M new member registration in 2024
The Social Security System (SSS) is optimistic that new member registration could reach 4 million to 5 million this year. In a statement on Thursday, the SSS said its new member registration has already reached 2.4 million as of end-July, surpassing the agency’s 2 million target for this year. Macasaet said the new SSS members went up by 165 percent …
Read More »JETOUR Auto Cagayan De Oro opens doors to where northern Mindanaoans converge and prosper
JETOUR Auto Philippines Inc (JAPI) adds another key dealership location to its rapidly expanding nationwide network, this time at the heart of northern Mindanao, as JETOUR Auto Cagayan De Oro officially opened its doors to the citizens of one of the country’s most populous and busiest cities. JETOUR Auto Cagayan De Oro, strategically located along the Cagayan De Oro National …
Read More »MNL City Run’s Time 2 Run 4ward Concludes with a ‘Futuristic Frenzy Finale’
We’ve traversed the past legacy lane. We’ve shown our commitment to pursue the present. Now, we’re running into the future with a relentless spirit. Time 2 Run 4ward, MNL City Run’s first-ever running series, is set to conclude with a high-energy celebration — the Futuristic Frenzy Finale. Taking place on October 13, 2024, at the scenic Filinvest Events Ground, this final …
Read More »SMDC breaks ground on new residential projects in Cavite and Laguna
SM Development Corporation (SMDC), the residential arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, commenced construction on two new landmark developments: Turf Residences in Biñan, Laguna and Zeal Residences in General Trias, Cavite. These developments add to the company’s portfolio of more than 183,000 residential units across 67 residential projects – 20 of which …
Read More »World Travel Expo Year 8: The Ultimate Destination For Travel Enthusiasts
After the outstanding success of World Travel Expo Year 7, we are thrilled to announce the return of the most anticipated event in the travel industry – World Travel Expo Year 8, happening from October 18 to 20, 2024 at SPACE, One Ayala, Makati City. Following the footsteps of last year’s blockbuster event, which gathered thousands of travel enthusiasts and …
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