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Get ready for world-class expositions headed to Iloilo City!

Iloilo City, Philippines – Worldbex Services International is proud to bring back its expos to Iloilo for the second time! ILOILO TRIO: The Philippine Building and Construction Expo Iloilo 2024 (PHILBEX Iloilo), the Travel and Leisure Expo Iloilo 2024 (TLEX Iloilo), and the Iloilo Foods and Beverages Expo 2024 (IFBEX) are all returning this 2024! Iloilo City continues to evolve …

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Legislator worried about Seniors’ security in Jollibee data breach

By Rose de la Cruz Senior Citizen Partylist Rep. Rodolgo Ordanes expressed deep concern over the recent data breach of the system of Jollibee Foods Corp. which exposes the personal information of the elderly to identity theft and subsequent crimes against their properties and even lives. In a statement, Ordanes said he is deeply concerned about “the potential use of …

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BingoPlus and ArenaPlus, one with the PBA in the celebration of 48th Season PBA Philippine Cup success

BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country, together with your 24/7 sports gaming app, ArenaPlus, celebrates with the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for successfully concluding the 48th season PBA Philippine Cup. As the official sports entertainment gateway and the official bingo entertainment partner of PBA, the brand is fully committed to bringing fun and entertaining PBA experience for all …

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ArenaPlus announces its Paris Olympics 2024 Ambassador Carlos Yulo and Eumir Marcial

ArenaPlus, your 24/7 sports betting app, holds a press conference on June 20, as the brands grandly opened the Paris Olympics 2024 season with the announcement of the ArenaPlus ambassadorship of gymnast and olympian Carlos Yulo and boxer Eumir Marcial. ArenaPlus has been known for making every major sports event fun and entertaining. This season, the brand creates a truly …

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SM Scholar now a resident engineer

The human spirit thrives on passion. It’s the fuel that ignites creativity, drives innovation, and propels us towards fulfilling lives. But for many, the path to pursuing their passions is riddled with various life constraints.  This was once the story of SM Group founder Henry Sy Sr. Familiar with the hurdles of life and how education can break down barriers, …

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BSP hold Tech Forum for rural banks

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) underscored digitalization as key to enhancing rural bank operations during the Rural Bank Strengthening Program (RBSP) Technology and Innovation Forum, held at the BSP Head Office in Manila on 31 May 2024. In a recorded message, BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. explained that the forum aimed “to understand the opportunities and challenges as …

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DTI and MINDA launch trade education and advocacy campaign to capitalize on free trade agreements

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the Mindanao Development Authority (MINDA), kicked off its first international trade forum: the Trade Education and Advocacy (TEA) Campaign. With the theme: “Empowering Philippine Export Industries of Northeastern Mindanao,” the campaign aims to optimize the benefits offered by the country’s free trade agreements (FTAs) such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic …

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SM Foundation holds medical missions in Batangas anew

SM Foundation, the social good arm of the SM Group, recently conducted two successful medical missions in the municipalities of Looc and Ibaan, Batangas.  The initiative, which aimed to provide accessible healthcare services to vulnerable communities, served approximately 700 patients. During the two-day event, residents of Looc and Ibaan received a wide range of free healthcare services. These included medical …

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BSP circular on fund transfer kinks

By Rose de la Cruz Given the relative newness of digital banking, esp. fund transfers in the country, hitches like delayed reporting or confirmation or constant downtime in connectivity among banks and financial institutions (FIs) are to be expected. So, because of mounting complaints among bank clients, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas was forced to intervene and Issue a circular …

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Celebrate Father’s Day with MR.DIY’s Ultimate Gift Guide for Every Dad

Father’s Day is the perfect time to show your appreciation with a thoughtful gift! Whether your dad likes doing home projects, a tech whiz, a green thumb or a car aficionado–leading home improvement and lifestyle retailer MR.DIY has something special for every kind of dad!  Check out this ultimate Father’s Day gift guide, featuring items you can find in MR.DIY!  …

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