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IRR issued for telecoms and internet infra development

The government has issued the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) to streamline the process of construction of telecommunications and internet infrastructure in the country, Malacañang announced recently. Executive Order (EO) 32 issued by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr last July 4, 2023, institutionalized a set of streamline guidelines for the issuance of permits, licenses, and certificates for the construction of telecommunications …

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Fashioning beautiful pieces of furniture, building materials out of waste

The Philippines currently ranks third in the world as a plastic polluter of the ocean.  This is due to lack of information and education, insufficient recycling systems, and scarcity of funds to properly address the problem. Plastic waste pollution continues to damage our ecosystem.  A lot of companies have shifted to infusing plastic waste into their products to create furniture …

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CAAP starts inspection of potential sites for first Dinagat Island airport

Representative Alan Uno Ecleo said experts from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) started to inspect potential sites in the province for the construction of first Dinagat Island airport. Ecleo said the experts made the ocular inspection last month as part of the technical study in conjunction with House Bill 3799, which establishes an airport in the district …

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President Marcos to grace Jail Decongestion Summit

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr is set to attend the first-ever National Jail Decongestion Summit on December 6 and 7. It will be held in Diamond Hotel. This was confirmed after a meeting in Malacanang with Marcos Jr and the Department of Justice to update the president on the plan to build 16 regional jails by 2028. Aside from the DOJ, …

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Construction industry posts 14% growth rate for Q3

Citing the construction industry as one of the drivers of the country’s gross domestic product, Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual lauds the industry as a significant contributor to the country’s economic growth. Pascual, in a statement, cited the 14-percent growth rate of the construction industry during the third quarter of the year. “Notably, achieving a 14-percent growth rate in …

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BPI Loans Marketplace Dynamic One-Stop Website

BPI proudly unveiled its one-stop shop for properties and cars for their clients to seamlessly browse and apply for loans with unprecedented ease through its cutting-edge Loans Marketplace Website. This is the first of its kind in the market and that the  https://loansmarketplace.bpi.com.ph is a dynamic platform that enchances customer convenience and accessibility.  BPI Loans Marketplace takes pride in partnering …

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Gadget galore in Caltex promo

Caltex Linggo Linggo Gadget Panalo Promo gives away iPhones, iPads, Samsung phones, Galaxy Tabs, and MacBooks every week with 36 winners walking away with various prizes.  A total of nine lucky winners will win an iPhone 14, while 12 people will be given a Samsung Galaxy S23, nine will get an iPad 10th Gen, another 12 will win a Samsung …

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Trading car for new Jetour

The Jetour Trade-In Road Show now gives you the chance to have your own brand-new Jetour by simply trading their old ones. One can choose from the Jetour lineup of vehicles such as Jetour X70, X70 Plus, Dashing and Ice Cream EV easier and hassle-free! The Jetour Trade-In Road Show starts making its rounds at select Jetour Auto dealerships in …

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Ford 9-month robust sales

Ford Philippines sustained its strong retail performance for the first nine months of the year, with the Next-Generation Ford Ranger, Territory and Everest pushing overall sales.  Retail sales rose 42 percent from a year ago to 23,091 vehicles sold while September also saw a record for its highest monthly retail performance since May 2020 with 3,391 vehicles sold. “These milestones …

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Linking Arca South to Skyway

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) have signed an integration agreement to connect the Arca South on and off ramps into the Skyway system via the soon-to-be built South East Metro Manila Expressway (SEMME) or Skyway Stage 4 project. SMC president and CEO Ramon S. Ang, Ayala Corp. president Cezar P. Consing, and ALI president and CEO …

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