Under the guidance of Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor Mendoza II has ordered the deployment of sufficient numbers of personnel to assist in road security and assistance for the country’s hosting of FIBA World Cup 2023. Mendoza said the focus of the deployment are the roads leading to and from …
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PAGCOR turned over the first tranche of its financial grant to the Office of the Vice President (OVP) amounting to Php30 million during a simple ceremony held in Mandaluyong City, Wednesday, August 23, 2023. On August 2, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco and OVP Chief of Staff Atty. Zuleika Lopez signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) formalizing the agency’s …
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Several groups and individuals raised serious concern recently about the health impacts of liquefied natural gas (LNG) on the residents of Batangas City, as they urged the Department of Health (DOH) to declare a public health emergency and investigate the matter. Members of the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ), in partnership with the Asian People’s Movement of Debt and …
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The move for water security and climate change mitigation for a sustainable future continues as more of Manila Water’s operating units in the Non-East Zone lead tree-planting activities under the Pasibol: Puno ng Pag-asa program. Manila Water’s operating unit in Calbayog City, Samar, Calbayog Water Company, in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Protected Area Management …
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation is taking legal action against 33 offshore gaming licensees, including some who have left the country, for unpaid fees amounting to P2.02 billion, according to Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco. PAGCOR records show that the operators, who were given licenses during the previous administration, have not paid their license fees for over a year …
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There are lots of websites with tempting offers of quick and easy money working from home. But in reality, they’re likely to be from scammers looking to get gullible users to work for them for free and advertise their “business.” This article from Kaspersky demonstrates the operation principle of several such schemes and gives tips on how to avoid falling …
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By Mike G. Jamisola The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) paid a visit to senior citezen leaders Biñan, San Pedro and Los Baños on Friday. Highlighting the day-long talking tour/visit was an orientation and presentation of NCSC programs with LGU officials, leaders of senior citizens group in Los Baños. In his inspirational message, NCSC Chairman Franklin Quijano shared the …
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Four electric vehicles (EVs) are now joining Manila Water’s fleet. The acquisition of EVs is part of the company’s big push towards its Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) and sustainability goals. Joining Manila Water’s fleet are two BYD (Build Your Dream) Dolphin hatchbacks and two DongFeng EV Rich 6 pickup trucks. Manila Water’s pilot EV fleet was delivered in July …
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Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), thru Thai Trade Center in Manila participated in World Food Expo (WOFEX) 2023 under the booth name “Think Rice, Think Thailand.” Held at booth 1075 in hall 4, SMX Convention Center Manila from August 2-5, 2023, the event aimed to increase an awareness of Thai Rice, actively …
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It’s curtain call for one of local silver screen’s finest actors. Veteran and award’winning stage, television and film thespian Robert Arevalo, Robert Ylagan in reak life, died at 10:17 am Thursday morning. This was announced by his daughter Anna Ylagan on her Facebook wall. According to Anna, her dad was a very loving and compassionate father who would never cease …
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