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By Rose de la Cruz Confirming earlier reports (including those in this paper), Malacanang this morning said that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has accepted his resignation to return to the private sector. In a press statement, the Presidential Communications Office said the President accepted Pascual’s resignation from DTI in a meeting at the Palace. “His focus on micro, small, and …

Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the Philippines’ premiere gateway for foreign trade, has completed the commissioning of its three new quay cranes. This latest development underscores MICT’s commitment to providing the highest levels of port services and boosts the terminal’s capacity to handle the increasing demands of modern container shipping. “The acquisition of these new quay cranes represents a significant …

There are many ways we can take care of our septic tanks at home. One of which is availing of the desludging services offered by Manila Water at no additional cost. Manila Water underscores the importance of regular desludging to maintain the efficiency of the waste management system at home. As a septic tank’s primary function is to collect household …

​The Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved amended guidelines on the “Settlement of Electronic Payments under the National Retail Payment System (NRPS) Framework” as part of ongoing efforts to ensure integrity and efficiency of the payment system. Issued under Circular No. 1196 on 27 June 2024, the revised guidelines provide operational flexibility to Automated Clearing …

Angel’s Pizza, the fastest-growing pizza chain of the Figaro Coffee Group, is excited to announce a remarkable achievement in its mid-year business review. The company has achieved 1.2 Billion Pesos in sales on GrabFood during the first half of 2024, with over 925 thousand transactions. This impressive figure represents a year-to-year growth of 63%, showcasing the brand’s strong post-pandemic recovery …

BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country, celebrated its first BingoPlus Day outside Metro Manila with the theme “Cebu Carnival” on July 27, 2024.  BingoPlus Day Cebu Carnival was a two-part event that marked several major milestones for BingoPlus through a 10-million-peso donation from the BingoPlus Foundation to various communities affected by Typhoon Carina, the introduction of the country’s …

As part of its net-zero commitment by 2040, one of Asia’s leading real estate and property developers, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), partnered with global integrated energy company TotalEnergies for the installation of a 2 Megawatt-peak (MWp) Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Rooftop project in Pasay City. The partnership venture aligns with SM Prime’s efforts in expanding its renewable energy …

The SM Foundation activated its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE), a disaster response effort of the SM Group, to provide immediate relief to those affected by heavy rains and widespread flooding in parts of Luzon and Metro Manila. Through SM Group employee-volunteers, a total of 23,258 Kalinga Packs were distributed across Metro Manila, Bulacan, Bataan, Olongapo City, Pampanga, Rizal, and Cavite. …

It started as a Barangay Health Center under the Lagao RHU. Today, it is known as the Baluan Rural Health Unit and is the 78th community health center refurbished by SM Foundation. Located in Barangay Baluan, one of the 26 barangays that comprised General City, the RHU also hosts the 205th FTS Wellness Center. Through the years, the increase in …

The World of Safety and Security Expo (WOSAS) 2024, organized by Worldbex Services International (WSI), will once again serve as a premier platform for advancing safety and security. This distinguished event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals to converge and address the most pressing challenges in the safety and security industry.  WOSAS 2024 features brands like Activ8 Diversified …