By Rose de la Cruz The Supreme Court upheld the Manila Seedling Bank Foundation’s use of the property that had been given it by virtue of Proclamation 1670 issued by then President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos over 7 hectares of property owned by the National Housing Authority but which the QC government issued in 2003 a zoning ordinance reclassifying the property. …
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By Rose de la Cruz Had it not been for the Olympic golds won by the Philippines in France, legislators would continue to ignore funding sports, especially amateur sports competitions and athletes. In a statement, Rep. Bernadette Herrera suggested that the Philippine Sports Commission budget for amateur sports should be higher at least P2 billion, while the Paris Olympic euphoria …
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SM Foundation has acquired another mobile clinic to boost its medical and dental missions and assistance to its Operation: Tulong Express response program during calamities. The new mobile clinic brings the number of mobile clinics at the disposal of SM Foundation for its corporate social responsibility programs to six (6). The new mobile clinic has added features like the canopy …
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How do you snack right? Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world with 2023 net revenues of approximately $36 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids …
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First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos expressed her gratitude to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for donating a cargo flight loaded with assorted goods to the Philippines to assist those severely affected by Super Typhoon Carina and the ongoing Habagat season. “Thank you to the United Arab Emirates for their generous humanitarian aid for flood victims of typhoon Carina,” the First Lady …
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By Rose de la Cruz As Carlos Yulo is in euphoria over his hard-earned two gold medals– that brought pride and happiness to his countrymen– EJ Obiena expressed sadness and disappointment at not having delivered golds (just the fourth place) for his country in pole vaulting. Both in victory and in defeat, Filipinos back home showed pride for both Olympic …
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By Rose de la Cruz Food or grocery deliveries reach their peak during weather disturbances like typhoons and floods and this is when food companies jack up their prices, imposing a weather surcharge, which the companies and Grab share, but never the riders. Because of this, the National Union of Food Delivery Riders said companies must give them a cut of …
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday swore in the officers of the Association of Philippine Journalists-Samahang Plaridel Foundation Inc led by Evelyn Quiroz as President, Andy Sevilla as Vice President, Rowena Ocfemia and Joey de Guzman as Public Relations Officers, Carmelita Valdez as Auditor, Atty Hector Villacorta as Secretary, and Ramoncito Henares, Marc Anthony Reyes, Eduardo Andaya, Vito Barcelo …
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The Market Monitor proudly announces the addition of esteemed journalist, book author, and educator Nestor Cuartero to its editorial team as the new Lifestyle Editor. With an illustrious career spanning several decades, Cuartero brings a wealth of experience and a distinctive voice to the publication. Known for his insightful articles and engaging storytelling, he has garnered numerous accolades for his …
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By Rose de la Cruz With the friendship formally severed since the exit of Vice President Sara Duterte from the Cabinet, the Marcos administration has practically cut all defensive posturings and is now allowing entry of foreign probers here in relation to complaints against the former president and others concerning extra judicial killings and the violent war on drugs by …
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