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After six years of hiatus, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is reviving its nationwide photography contest for amateur and professional photographers – but this time, with bigger prizes at stake. With the theme, “Sa’n Tayo Next?”, the PAGCOR Photography Contest 2023 aims to highlight the unadulterated, yet equally beautiful places in the Philippines with tourism potential.  The photography …

Over 10,000 rice farmers from Panay Island in Western Visayas are expected to benefit from the top-of-the-line rice mill plant of Restia Rice Milling Corporation starting June 2023, while also helping to improve rice production and provide post-harvest facilities in the Province of Iloilo.  To be located in Brgy. Calaboa in the municipality of Leganes, the 2,472-square-meter rice mill plant …

Contecon Manzanillo S.A. de C.V. (Contecon Manzanillo), a business unit of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) and concessionaire of the Specialized Container Terminal of the North Zone of the Port of Manzanillo (TEC-II), is the first organization across the Mexican port industry to be certified carbon neutral. The Carbon Neutrality UNE-14064-3:2019 certification recognizes Contecon Manzanillo’s commitment to global initiatives …

Etiqa Philippines’ insurance plan for mobile phones and electronic devices won the International Finance Awards (IFA) Best Insuretech Initiative in the Philippines for 2022. Gadget Protection is Etiqa’s first venture into embedded insurance with major e-commerce platforms that protects smartphones and other electronic devices users from unexpected repair costs brought about by unwanted incidents. “We remain steadfast in our commitment …

Manila Water bares the February desludging schedule for its customers in the East Zone of Metro Manila and Rizal Province. The water and wastewater concessionaire also advises its customers to coordinate with their respective barangay offices for the exact schedule of this service with no added cost. Rizal Province residents in barangays Mahabang Parang in Angono; Mahabang Parang, Binangonan; and …

A Senate Public Hearing was convened on Tuesday, 7 February 2023 by the Committee on Foreign Relations (CFR) to extensively discuss concerns of agricultural groups regarding the Philippines’ ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement.  The hearing was facilitated by Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda and Senate President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri. Both have stressed at the …

In another collaboration for social good, SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) and UNIQLO Philippines simultaneously turned over new handwashing through the Balik Eskwela Program last January 24, 2023. Advocating hand hygiene and safe resumption of in-person classes, the initiative commenced on December 6, 2022 in 10 schools: Caritan Norte Elementary School in Tuguegarao, Joaquin Smith Elementary School in Baguio, Masamat Elementary …

Whether you’re single but not going solo, in a committed relationship, or just happy and in love with the fam, SM Supermalls will give you the sweetest Valentine’s Day ever!  SM Supermalls has got a slew of activities coming up for you from February 1 to 14. So if you are looking for ways to celebrate the sweetest valentine, look …

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) posted another record-breaking feat after its total income for 2022 reached P58.96 billion, a 66.16% increase compared to its P35.48 billion total income in 2021. The biggest contributor to PAGCOR’s revenue achievement was its income from gaming operations which reached P55.05 billion. This amount is 68.71% higher compared to the P32.63 billion earnings …

The P181-billion Service Improvement Plan of East Zone concessionaire Manila Water anchored on the four pillars of sustainability perfectly aligns with the thrust of government to build more infrastructure that are climate resilient, support conservation and reduce risks brought about by disasters. Included in Manila Water’s Service Improvement Plan, which will be implemented from 2023 to 2027, are the construction …