November, 2024

• 12 November

  ABS-CBN Foundation and Worldbex Services International: A Legacy of Giving

  

  Worldbex Services International (WSI) and ABS CBN Foundation Inc. shared a commitment to building dreams and shaping the future together for two decades, creating lasting positive change for our nation. Together with Bantay Bata’s vision of becoming the Philippines’ most trusted foundation, where partners work together for the common good of our nation, these two organizations are committed to create …

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• 12 November

  DA delays sugar imports to May

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Just when milling of sugarcane is starting to peak this month, the decision to import sugar from abroad has been put on hold to prevent local prices from plunging just like in recent years. The Department of Agriculture said sugar importation has been held until May 2025 following the conclusion of the current crop year’s …

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• 12 November

  Pointless to make DA import rice directly

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Another myopic bill– that granting the Department of Agriculture the task of directly importing rice just because the substantial reduction on tariffs on rice imports did not lead to reduced retail prices of the staple– is being eyed at the Lower House, which could lead to a split personality for the DA. The DA is …

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• 12 November

  UnionBank collaborates with Benilde for ‘Innovation Garage’ project

  

  To advocate modernization and industry partnership, the Union Bank of the Philippines teamed up with the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) to equip young Filipino innovators with a progressive skillset on cutting-edge technology required to succeed in this digital age. Under the UBPXcellerator Program, UnionBank launched the Innovation Garage Project in accordance with its Tech Up Pilipinas campaign …

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• 12 November

  PHILPOP HIMIG HANDOG RELEASES TOP 12 FINALISTS’ MUSIC VIDEOS

  

  The top 12 songs of Philpop Himig Handog songwriting festival have premiered their respective music videos on ABS-CBN Star Music’s YouTube channel. The music videos of Ice Seguerra’s “ATM,” Ferdinand Aragon’s “Buhi,” Jolianne’s “Dili Na Lang,” KHIMO’s “Ghostwriter,” Maki’s “Kurba,” Geca Morales, Lyka Estrella, and Annrain’s “Langit Lupa,” VXON’s “MHWG,” Moira Dela Torre and Johnoy Danao’s “Papahiram,” Kurt Fick’s “Salamat …

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• 12 November

  DITO Powers Up Clark International Airport with High-Speed Wi-Fi

  

  DITO Telecommunity, in partnership with Luzon International Premiere Airport Development (LIPAD) Corporation, elevates the digital experience at Clark International Airport with a PHP 50 million investment in high-speed Wi-Fi services for the next two years. This collaboration aligns with the airport’s vision of becoming a world-class air gateway by providing passengers and stakeholders with reliable high-speed internet connectivity powered by …

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• 11 November

  Phl eyes stronger ties with US under Trump

  

  The Philippine government is eager to boost its alliance with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo announced last week. Manalo expressed his enthusiasm to collaborate with Trump’s incoming administration, emphasizing the Philippines’ commitment to bolstering its longstanding partnership with the U.S. “The Philippines reaffirms its commitment to continue working with the United States to …

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• 11 November

  Marcos vows to make roads safer for Filipinos

  

  President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. pledged on Thursday to making the country’s roads safer for all Filipinos, announcing that the Philippines will participate in the upcoming Ministerial Conference for Road Safety in Morocco. “We welcomed UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, Mr. Jean Todt, back to Manila to discuss the progress we’ve made and the steps ahead to enhance …

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• 11 November

  Harvard survey says Pinoys now more disaster-ready

  

  Under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s leadership, the Philippines has achieved notable progress in disaster preparedness, with new data revealing significant improvements. A recent survey by the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) shows that Filipinos are now considerably more equipped to handle disasters than in past years. The survey indicates a 42 percent increase in self-reported disaster preparedness among Filipinos over …

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• 11 November

  Lawmakers file bill to seize illegal, foreign-owned real estate

  

  A group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Thursday filed a bill authorizing the government to seize illegally acquired real estate properties owned by foreign nationals, particularly those linked to illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr., Deputy Speaker David Suarez, and House Quad Committee chairs Robert Ace Barbers, Dan Fernandez, Bienvenido Abante …

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