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23 October

DITO Home WOWFi: Powering The Future of Digital Homes

DITO Telecommunity, the fastest-growing telco in the country, is driving the future of digital homes as it recently launched its newest DITO Home WOWFi, the first 5G RedCap WiFi in the world for home use powered by DITO’s true 5G network. According to Ms. Evelyn Jimenez, DITO Chief Revenue Officer for Consumer Business, this latest home broadband offering aims to …

23 October

The disconnect in local oil pricing

By Rose de la Cruz Fuel companies make a fool of their consumer all the time by reducing pump prices by a few centavos once and then jacking up the prices several times in bigger amounts the next.. Their usual excuse is that fuel prices follow global market pricing which is based on projected and actual production (always at the …

23 October

Phl. railway length to triple by 2030

By Rose de la Cruz By 2030, the Philippine railway system would have expanded threefold in length and nearly fivefold in train ridership with the completion of investment-approved projects, optimistically projected by the Department of Transportation. But this would all depend on how fast funding is raised and the extent of private participation in such infrastructure projects as the country’s …

23 October

TERNOCON KICKS OFF ITS FOURTH EDITION WITH THE SECOND MENTORING-WORKSHOP

For its fourth edition, TERNOCON, a national terno-making convention and competition for Filipino designers, continues its mission of preserving and promoting the Philippine dress. Ternocon announces the 12 finalists and 2 semi-finalists who will take part in the second workshop-mentoring slated on October 17-21, 2024 at the Bench Tower in BGC, Taguig. Chosen from 82 applications, the 12 finalists are: …

23 October

Benilde School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies announces new dean

The De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) recently announced Marian Patricia Bea Francisco, PhD as the new dean of the School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS) effective first term of the Academic Year (AY) 2024 to 2025. SDEAS is the leading Philippine Deaf education institution for the deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing leader-advocates since 1991. It …

23 October

Sparkle is bringing its world-class concerts to Japan this October!

Buckle up, Global Pinoys! Sparkle GMA Artist Center, the leading talent management agency in the Philippines, is finally bringing the Sparkle World Tour to the so-called Land of the Rising Sun, Japan! After the massive success of California, San Francisco, Calgary, and Toronto shows last April and August, Sparkle GMA Artist Center is leveling it up once more as it …

23 October

Counting down to a century of excellence: Mapúa celebrates 100 years of achievements

For a century, Mapúa University has cemented its position from being one of the country’s premier engineering and technological universities to becoming one of the world’s best schools. Recognized for research and its cutting-edge curriculum, Mapúa’s achievements are a testament to its unwavering commitment to academic excellence and innovation. As the university draws closer to its centennial, it continues its …

23 October

From scholars to changemakers

Reinforcing its mission to provide a launchpad towards scholars’ success, the SM Foundation opens career pathways within the SM Group for its scholar-alumni. Through dedicated job fairs coinciding with annual graduation ceremonies and active recruitment via digital platforms, SM scholars can explore employment opportunities across the organization’s diverse portfolio. Such is the journey of SM scholars-turned-SM employees Allen Bermejo, Cherry …

23 October

Comelec’s lofty dream of dismantling private armies

By Rose de la Cruz It could better be just a dream for the Commission on Election to aspire for dismantling private armies, which recent past elections have failed to achieve despite all the rhetoric to that effect.. Neither the help of the Philippine National Police nor the Armed Forces could dismantle such private armed groups of politicians, whose resources …

22 October

Showing of stage musical on Juan Luna halted by DepEd

By Boy Villasanta The Philippine Stagers Foundation (PSF) or Philstagers was caught flat-footed when members of the Department of Education (DepEd) came to the Skydome at the SM North EDSA Sunday afternoon where “Juan Luna Isang Sarsuela” was showing and tried to prohibit its playing. “DepEd came to stop our production,” exclaimed Vince Tanada, the producer, director, actor and writer …

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