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NCSC visits SCs in 2 cities, 1 municipality in Laguna province

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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Manila Water adds electric vehicles to its fleet as part of its GHG reduction program

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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Thai Rice Triumphs at WOFEX 2023, Paving the Way for Stronger Trade and Cooperation with the Philippines

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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Final curtain falls on actor Robert Arevalo

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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Manila Water Non-East Zone recognized for unwavering support to DENR’s environmental programs

The Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-CALABARZON recently recognized Manila Water Non-East Zone operating unit Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV) for its active support to the agency’s initiatives in implementing the Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. During DENR’s “No to Waste: Advancing Circular Economy to Beat Plastic Pollution” …

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Jobless rate drops in June

The number of unemployed Filipinos went down to 2.33 million in June from 2.99 million in the same month last year, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. Preliminary results of the June 2023 Labor Force Survey released on Wednesday showed that the unemployment rate during the month was at 4.5 percent, down from the 6 percent estimate in …

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PEZA welcomes proclamation of 3 new ecozones

Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Tereso Panga remains positive on the increase of economic zones approval during the term of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as PEZA welcomed last week the proclamation of additional three new economic zones.  “We remain committed in our overarching goal of spurring countryside development through the creation of more ecozones seen to facilitate growth …

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2023 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos named

EACH AWARDEE TO RECEIVE P1 MILLION PRIZE Ten Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos comprised of four teachers, three soldiers and three police officers are recognized for going beyond their call of duty and making a difference in the community.  Recipients of this year’s career-service award for Filipino exemplars in the academe, military, and police sectors were presented to the public on …

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PAGCOR pours aid to typhoon-battered areas in Central Luzon

After the onslaught of Typhoon Egay and Typhoon Falcon in various parts of Central and Northern Luzon, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) came to the aid of more than 31,000 families in typhoon-hit areas of Bulacan and Pampanga. From August 5 to 7, 2023, PAGCOR delivered food and non-food packs that include rice, canned goods, bottled water, and …

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Martin Diño, ex-DILG usec, dad of Liza Diño-Seguerra dies

by Boy Villasanta It’s a bleak Tuesday for the country and the four corners of show business. Former undersecretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Martin Diño died early this morning. Martin, also known as the father of Liza Diño-Seguerra, erstwhile chair of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), passed away quietly in a …

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