December, 2024

• 16 December

  Our duty is to love our country, head of Fil-Chinese org says

  

  Speaking like an enlightened pastor, Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) president Dr. Cecilio  K. Pedro urged his audience of media persons to focus only on good news, celebration of love and grace not only during this Christmas season but throughout our lives. “It is our duty to love our country, to help improve it. …

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• 16 December

  Kim Atienza: ‘Live for more’

  

  Having survived a life-threatening condition some years back, Kim Atienza stands as a perfect poster boy for advocates of healthy living and wellness. The veteran broadcaster walks the talk. He swims, he runs, he bikes, he lifts weights. He takes care of his health by taking health supplements. On top of all that, he enjoys life to the fullest with …

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• 16 December

  Filipino chef suggests ‘Bringhe’ as Noche Buena centerpiece

  

  Chef Paul John Pamaran Zamora Planning to include the all-time favorite Spanish paella in your Filipino-themed Noche Buena? Chef Paul John Pamaran Zamora of Lulu’s Pie recommends Bringhe, a classic Filipino dish from Pampanga usually made with sticky rice, chicken, vegetables, and, of course, gata.  Chef Paul, who promotes Filipino culture, hospitality, and warmth through food whenever he can, shares …

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• 16 December

  Sy family to build 14 MyTown dorms near BGC

  

  By Jinky Jorgio Recognizing the worsening traffic situation in the metropolis, the idea of living close to work has become more than just a convenience, it’s an economic necessity. Recent data from the TomTom Traffic Index highlighted Metro Manila’s position as one of the most traffic-congested cities globally, with commuters spending an average of 25 minutes and 30 seconds to …

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• 16 December

  Ayala Land raised P2.78B in sales of its AREIT shares

  

  Ayala  Land, Inc. (ALI) has raised P2.78 billion through the sale of 75 million shares in its real estate investment trust  unit, AREIT, Inc. In a regulatory filing, ALI said the shares, priced at ?37 each, represent approximately 2.33 percent of AREIT’s total outstanding shares. The offering was arranged by BPI Capital Corporation and UBS AG Singapore Branch, with demand …

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• 16 December

  Phl, Japan reaffirm strong partnership

  

  The Philippines and Japan reaffirmed their strong partnership in advancing infrastructure development and exchanging expertise in innovative road and tunnel technologies during the 3rd Workshop on Technical and Business Cooperation for Road Construction and the Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of Road Tunnels and Related Facilities. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, together with Ministry …

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• 16 December

  Manila Water, PPA sign sustainable energy consumption program

  

  Manila Water signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with solar power company MSpectrum at Manila Water’s Main Office in Quezon City, early this month in pursuit for a sustainable energy consumption program. The PPA — which involves MSpectrum installing the Phase 2 solar power project of Manila Water at 10 facilities — is part of the water company’s efforts to …

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• 16 December

  DPWH completes P49-M flood control project in Aurora

  

  The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently built a protective slope structure intended to safeguard the riverside of Barangay Culat in the Municipality of Casiguran, Aurora, from potential flood risks. This P49-million flood control project spans 266.10 linear meters, completed with sheet piles, grouted ripraps, and ramps with concrete pavement. According to a report to DPWH Secretary Manuel …

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• 16 December

  Quo Vadis, “It’s Showtime” in 2025?

  

  By Boy Villasanta “It’s Showtime” has been on air for fifteen years and it has celebrated its feat recently by a collective reminiscences of its hosts’ memorable experiences in the show. The show started at ABS-CBN but moved in to free TV, namely Zoe Broadcasting Corporation’s A2Z Channel 11, and eventually simulcasted on TV5 but beamed in all digital platforms …

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• 16 December

  Missing my Market Monitor family Christmas party

  

  Mea culpa. I was prepared to attend The Market Monitor family Christmas party last week. As a matter of fact, I planned to do a chami (a Fil-Chinese concoction of flat miki—a variety of locally made yellow noodle mixed with veggies, meat and innards of beef, chicken or pork and sauteed in oyster sauce) to bring to the table of …

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