October, 2024

• 28 October

  Unique finds at a Samar-Leyte trade expo

  

  Like many Filipino entrepreneurs,   Joseph Pepito, Jr. is continuing a tradition set by his parents, notably his mother, who started making smoked fish, locally known as tinapa. Mother called her venture, Calbayog Tinapa, a well-known brand using only fresh alumahan fish in their Samar hometown. In an effort to modernize and reach out to a wider market, Joseph and …

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• 28 October

  ‘Eduksine’ goes to USA

  

  By ISABELLA E. CUARTERO Independently-made Filipino films can now find their way to the vast American market by way of EdukSine. The popular all-Filipino streaming platform makes its way abroad after having officially registered as a Delaware C Corporation with a virtual address on Wall Street, New York City. It shall henceforth be known as EdukSine USA Corporation. This milestone …

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• 28 October

  Benilde honors board topnotchers

  

  De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) celebrated the achievements of leading board examination passers at the inaugural Topnotchers’ Night held at the Hotel Benilde Maison De La Salle in Manila.   The initiative, organized by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academics, marks a new tradition in the institution. The event was filled with an atmosphere of pride, …

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• 28 October

  Government set to forfeit illegally acquired properties

  

  By Jinky Jorgio Chinese nationals accused of fraudulently acquiring properties in the Philippines are facing legal action, according to reports by the Office of Solicitor General (OSG) Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra said the OSG  is  set to review the documents provided by the House Quad committee and  coordinate with other government agencies to gather additional evidence and build the case. …

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• 28 October

  Quezon City to host new transport hub

  

  Quezon City will soon have its own transport hub similar to that of the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX). The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) said its three-hectare property located at the corner of Elliptical Road and Commonwealth Avenue in QUezon City   is expected to rival the size of  PITX. “Our property in Quezon City is centrally located and …

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• 28 October

  Ayala Land eyes new hotel brand

  

  Ayala Land Hospitality, the hospitality arm of property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), is eyeing a new hotel brand as part of its continuing efforts to build up its hospitality portfolio. Although more details will only be  provided once the plans are finalized, Ayala Group is known for providing  accommodations that range from world-class, luxury brands to modern, urban lifestyle …

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• 28 October

  Filipino- themed hotel to rise in Quezon City

  

  The first Filipino-themed five-star hotel  that will showcase the filipino culture  will soon rise in Quezon City. Gokongwei Group President and CEO  Lance Gokongwei announced they will build the first Filipino-themed five-star hotel, Fili, at the Bridgetowne commercial complex in Quezon City. Fili is  the newest property under the Robinsons Hotels and Resorts portfolio, according to Gocongwei. The construction is …

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• 28 October

  Mati moves toward waste upcycling

  

  The local government of Mati in Davao Oriental has teamed up with the Alpha District Development Solutions, Inc to adopt a systematic, comprehensive, and ecological solid waste management program to establish a waste upcycling facility. A Memorandum of Agreement between Mayor Michelle Nakpil Rabat and Alpha Development Solutions, Inc. Executive Vice President Michelle Bautista-Tanada dubbed as Gawaing Matino at Wasto, …

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• 28 October

  An “uninvited” account on the announcement of the last five entries to the 2024 MMFF

  

  I knew all the while that the announcement of the last five official entries to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival would be on October 22, 2024 when Water Plus Productions’ Marynette Gamboa, producer of “Idol The April Boy Regino Story” posted on the Facebook wall of Marynette and Efren with 10-million strong, the invitation of the MMFF activity at the …

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• 28 October

  April Boy Regino biopic to premiere ala-Hollywood

  

  I was prepared for the decision of the Selection Committee of the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival. If ever we wouldn’t make it, I had Plan B,” exclaimed Marynette Gamboa, producer of Water Plus Productions, the company that submitted the finished product of “Idol The April Boy Regino Story” to the MMFF possible inclusion in this year’s derby. Unfortunately, the …

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