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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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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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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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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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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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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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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By Mike G. Jamisola The highly anticipated orientation cum consultation dialogue by senior citizens group leaders with National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) finally took place here on Friday. The event rolled off to a rousing start with an awe-inspiring inspiring message by Naga City Vice Mayor Cecilia Veluz de Asis that touched on the robust state of older persons …
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday expressed grave concern over China Coast Guard’s (CCG) “excessive and unlawful actions” when it used water cannon against Filipino resupply vessels near Ayungin Shoal on Saturday. “One of our chartered supply boats was blocked and water cannoned by a CCG vessel yesterday (Saturday), August 5, while en route to Ayungin Shoal …
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