October, 2024

• 18 October

  Something’s wrong with our govt. regulators

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Chinese nationals, in the guise of business or investments, enter our shores and indulge in illegal operations for months, even years, before government regulators find out about their activities. Government’s actions and confirmations of their illegal operations come ever too late, to the point that they have entrenched themselves in resources-rich provinces and towns before …

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• 18 October

  2024 Spanish Film Festival recognizes Filipino short filmmaker

  

  By Boy Villasanta Filipino film artists are indeed world-class. This was proven again by director Kyla Romero who was recognized at the closing of the 2024 Spanish Film Festival at the Red Carpet Cinema in Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong City recently. Kyla presented her short film “Transients” during the duration of the 23rd Spanish film fest that ended last October …

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• 17 October

  Cherubic voices from Bohol receives CCP’s highest artistic honor

  

  ANTICIPATION filled the air as the Loboc Children’s Choir, represented by LCC musical director and conductor Alma Fernando-Taldo or Ma’am Alma, was called on stage to receive the Gawad CCP Para sa Sining award. Part of the center’s 55th anniversary, the Gawad CCP Para Sa Sining is the highest award given by CCP to artists or groups of artists in …

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• 17 October

  TecPlata handles Argentina’s 1st carbon-neutral container 

  

  TecPlata achieved a new milestone with its handling of the first carbon-neutral container in Argentina. The latest achievement marks a significant step forward in the company’s commitment to sustainability, reinforcing its position as a leader in innovative logistics solutions.  Through the collaboration with Petrocuyo, LOGIN, and Carbon+, TecPlata successfully implemented practices that prioritize environmental responsibility while ensuring operational efficiency. TecPlata’s …

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• 17 October

  Pampanga escapes Abra, reaches MPBL semifinals

  

  Kurt Reyson turned from probable goat to hero on Wednesday as Pampanga survived Abra’s challenge, 66-55, and advanced to the North Division semifinal round in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the Nueva Ecija Coliseum in Pasay City. The former Letran star flubbed his two free throws but got the offensive rebound for the deciding short jumper …

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• 17 October

  TECNO Partners with Billboard Philippines for Year One Anniversary Celebration, Showcases the latest SPARK 30 Series

  

  Reinforcing its presence in the country’s entertainment scene, TECNO has been named the official smartphone partner of Billboard Philippines’ highly anticipated “Mainstage – The Year One Anniversary” event, a celebration of music and entertainment. Held on October 15 at SM MOA Arena, the milestone event showcased local talent and brought together some of the Philippines’ top musicians, celebrities, and rising …

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• 17 October

  Big Apple-bound Uratex Dream seek glory in Red Bull Half Court World Final

  

  URATEX Dream is motivated to exceed expectations anew in their second go-round in the Red Bull Half Court World Final at the Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York this weekend. Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 stalwart Kaye Pingol believes that the Filipino crew is better equipped this time out after reaching the quarterfinals in Belgrade, Serbia last year. “We want to be …

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• 17 October

  Asian amateur MMA action gets off the ground – Tolentino

  

  Amateur mixed martial arts action (MMA) got going on Monday night with Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino vowing to help nurture the sport that will make its debut in the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) next year in Saudi Arabia. Tolentino heads the newly-established Nasyonal Mixed Martial Arts Pederasyon ng Pilipinas (NMMAPP)—the highest governing body for amateur MMA in the country—which …

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• 17 October

  Rice imports rise to 3.4-MMT as of mid-October

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Despite earlier  protestations of the Department of Agriculture on the rice import projections of the US Department of Agriculture of 4.9 million metric tons in 2024, actual arrivals as of mid-October already hit 3.4 MMT or 95 percent of actual shipments of 3.61 MMT in 2023.  Clearly, at this rate, the numbers suggest that by …

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• 17 October

  Concio draws with Grebnev

  

  World Cup veteran IM Michael Concio Jr. came through with another brilliant performance as he held top seed and defending champion GM Aleksey Grebnev of Russia to a draw in the fifth round of the Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships at the Knights Templar Hotel here Wednesday. Concio, the country’s highest-rated junior player but seeded only eighth in the …

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