January, 2025

• 27 January

  ACMobility to drive Makati’s EV Revolution with 74 fully-operational charging points

  

  ACMobility, the mobility solutions arm of the Ayala Group and a leader in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, is set to expand its charging network across Makati, one of the leading sustainable cities in Metro Manila.  By the first quarter of 2025, Makati will host 74 fully-operational charging points across 18  locations, including offices, malls, condominiums, and more. This expansion aims …

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• 27 January

  Healthcare Waste Project drives zero waste practices in hospitals

  

  The Philippine Healthcare and Mercury Wastes Management Project (HCW Project) celebrated  International Zero Waste Month, highlighting the need to promote zero waste practices and principles in the healthcare sector and address challenges in implementing sustainable waste management solutions. The event, dubbed “Zero Waste for Health: Advancing Sustainability in Healthcare Facilities,” was conducted simultaneously in three regions where the HCW Project …

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• 27 January

  Contecon Guayaquil unveils Ecuador’s first on-dock cold storage facility

  

  Contecon Guayaquil is enhancing Ecuador’s banana export capabilities with the launch of its first on-dock cold storage facility within the Port of Guayaquil. The Guayaquil Banana Gateway is the first on-dock cold storage facility in the country, which remains as the world’s top banana exporter.  Developed in partnership with Cool Carriers, the facility ensures uninterrupted cold chain preservation from cargo …

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• 27 January

  Kaspersky Security Network underscores need to strengthen cyber defenses

  

  As the Philippines enters 2025, the rapid growth of its digital economy has made it a lucrative target for cybercriminals.  Recent data from the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) reveals that between October and December 2024, over 26.8 percent of Filipino users faced web-borne cyberattacks, placing the country 17th globally for web-related threats.  These statistics underscore the urgent need for robust …

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• 26 January

  Philippine movie queen Gloria Romero dies

  

  By Boy Villasanta Philippine cinema has lost another gem of an actress. Gloria Romero, dubbed as Queen of Philippine Movies, died yesterday, January 25, 2025. Gloria, Gloria Anne Borrego Galla in real life, was a well-loved luminary in Philippine movies. According to showbiz fixture Marie Cusi, Romero passed on the Feast of Saint Paul. Gloria was survived by her only …

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• 26 January

  Lito Atienza: PH Congress not an investigative body

  

  PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero He refuses to reveal his age, preferring to allow the flaming red gumamela flowers on his shirt to speak volumes about his zest for life, beauty and youthfulness. “If I reveal my age, I might lose my many friends who are female,” he laughed. A second revelation: Mr. Atienza has amassed too many floral shirts that have …

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• 26 January

  Group honors agri-science luminaries

  

  Chemist and philanthropist Pinky Tobiano, president of the Association of Veterinary and Agri-Quality Assurance Laboratories of the Philippines, Inc. (AVAQAL), recently led the organization in honoring agriculture luminaries in handing out prestigious Haligi ng Agri-Siyensya Awards. Tobiano emphasized AVAQAL’s commitment to elevating quality assurance standards in the agricultural sector. The well-attended gathering not only highlighted AVAQAL’s accomplishments, but also reaffirmed …

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• 26 January

  DigiPlus, BingoPlus Foundation stresses responsible gaming via ‘Pusta de Peligro’ short films

  

  DigiPlus Interactive and its social development arm, BingoPlus Foundation, have officially launched the Pusta de Peligro Responsible Gaming campaign with the premiere of three compelling short films. Held at Gateway Cinema, the event highlighted DigiPlus’ steadfast commitment to responsible gaming, advocating for prevention, education, and intervention to ensure that gaming remains a safe and enjoyable form of entertainment. At the …

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• 26 January

  ‘Love, Sessionistas’ extended

  

  Excitement for Love, Sessionistas: A Pre-Valentine Concert, has been nothing short of extraordinary. With all tickets for the February 8, 2025 show officially sold out, the Sessionistas are adding a Day 2 show on April 4, 2025, at The Theatre at Solaire. Prepare for another night filled with music, nostalgia, and heartfelt performances from Ice Seguerra, Nyoy Volante, Sitti, Duncan …

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• 26 January

  Cantilan-Madrid bypass road to ease traffic congestion in Surigao

  

  The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed another segment of the Cantilan-Madrid Bypass Road Project to provide a vital alternate route and ease traffic congestion along the Surigao-Davao Coastal Road (SDCR) in the municipality of Cantilan, Surigao del Sur. DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Region XIII OIC-Director Alex B. Ramos, said that …

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