The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) MIMAROPA Region’s provincial Valentine’s Day fairs made a return on February 14, 2023, assisting cacao farmers and student entrepreneurs in Romblon and Marinduque. In partnership with the local government unit of Odiongan in Romblon, DTI organized a multimodal mini-bazaar promoting the cacao industry in the province. Local chocolate and other baked dessert entrepreneurs …
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Oil firms will reduce prices of diesel and kerosene on Tuesday. In separate advisories, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil and Shell said they will slash diesel prices by PHP2.20 per liter. Caltex, Seaoil and Shell will also cut kerosene prices by PHP2.50 per liter. On the other hand, there will be no movement in prices of gasoline this week. …
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As part of the agenda of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to make food accessible and affordable to all Filipinos, the Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to install accredited KADIWA retail stores in select Metro Manila dry and wet markets within the first quarter of 2023. The said plan, bared by DA Assistant Secretary for Consumer Affairs and Spokesperson Kristine …
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What was just a bold and creative digital design to create its own database has come to a solid realization and looks like there’s no stopping the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) from completing it. From a measly 31,241 registrants in its seniors’ online data collection on Dec . 11, 2022 – NCSC set a new …
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Preference for premium rums and customization is a growing trend, with consumers favoring personalizing their drinking experience. Tanduay Senior Brand Manager and International Business Development Manager Marc Ngo said that the shift is led by the Generation Z market, who want more quality spirits, value individuality, and consider their choices as part of their self-expression. “They are willing to explore …
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On 10 February 2023, a Signing Ceremony of Business Agreements was held as part of the 5-day Official Visit of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to Japan. The ceremony was witnessed by President Marcos. Jr. which covered the signing of 35 business agreements, including a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) between the Philippines and Japan, awarding of Certificate of Gratitude to the …
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After six years of hiatus, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is reviving its nationwide photography contest for amateur and professional photographers – but this time, with bigger prizes at stake. With the theme, “Sa’n Tayo Next?”, the PAGCOR Photography Contest 2023 aims to highlight the unadulterated, yet equally beautiful places in the Philippines with tourism potential. The photography …
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The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) and Pryce Corporation signed a P1.6-billion loan agreement to fund the expansion of the firm’s operations in real estate development and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution. LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia Cayosa Borromeo, Pryce Corporation Chairman Salvador P. Escaño and President Efren A. Palma led the signing on 27 January 2023 at the …
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Manila Water bares the February desludging schedule for its customers in the East Zone of Metro Manila and Rizal Province. The water and wastewater concessionaire also advises its customers to coordinate with their respective barangay offices for the exact schedule of this service with no added cost. Rizal Province residents in barangays Mahabang Parang in Angono; Mahabang Parang, Binangonan; and …
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The local bourse’s main index declined anew on Tuesday partly due to acceleration in domestic inflation rate to 14-year high of 8.7 percent last January, and this performance was mirrored by the peso. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) shed 0.80 percent, or 55.35 points, to 6,881.26 points. All Shares followed with a decline of 0.52 percent, or 18.93 points, …
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