October, 2024

• 15 October

  Pulse survey shows most Pinoys won’t support pro-China candiates

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Good, that 73 percent of Filipino voters won’t support or vote for pro-China candidates in the midterm polls, after seeing how China has been invading, encroaching and bullying our fishermen and government men over its claims in the West Philippines and the crimes (including espionage) of Chinese businessmen in the POGO operations. People now view …

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• 15 October

  Concio, Arca set up all-Pinoy duel in Asian Juniors

  

  Standings after three rounds: Boys3 points — A. Grebnev (Russia)2.5 — M. Concio (Philippines), K. Rohith (India), A. Uskov (Russia), M. Amilal (Mongolia), C. Arca (Philippines). 2 –Y. Bharadia (India), K. D. Dau (Vietnam), C. Manish (India), S. Aswath (India), S. Romualdez  (Philippines), A. Adireddy (India), A Dolorosa (Philippines), S. Akshat (India),  I. Alkhibay (Kazakhstan)Girls3 — A. Shukhman (Russia), H. …

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• 15 October

  UA&P & IESE examine ESG reporting and its impact on firm performance

  

  The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), in partnership with the IESE Business School of the University of Navarra, Spain, hosted a symposium in UA&P on September 20 exploring a critical question: Is ESG worth the investment? Dr. Gaizka Ormazabal, a globally recognized expert on sustainability and governance, provided an international outlook on ESG (environmental, social, and governance) investing and …

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• 15 October

  Local Film “Mujigae” earns PG rating; other films showing this week receive age-appropriate rating

  

  Filipino fans of K-drama star Kim Ji-soo will see him again on the big screen as he made his Filipino comeback movie, “Mujigae,” which earned a PG (Parental Guidance) rating from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). He stars with Filipina actress Alexa Ilacad and child star Ryrie Sophia in the film reviewed by Board Members (BMs) …

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• 15 October

  Concio, Arca share lead in Asian Junior

  

  FM Christian Gian Karlo Arca World Cup veteran IM Michael Concio and FM Christian Gian Karlo Arca swept their first two assignment to gain a share of the lead in the 2024 Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships at the Knights Templar Hotel here Monday. Concio, the country’s highest-ranked junior player with an ELO of 2368, swept No. 24 seed …

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• 14 October

  Figaro Forges Strategic Partnerships to Promote Sustainable Food Security

  

  Figaro Innovation and Development Inc. (FIDI), a subsidiary of Figaro Coffee Group, is pleased to announce the signing of a Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at boosting local agricultural development and ensuring food security together with San Jose Workers’ Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SJWMPC), and the Batangas Organic and Natural Farming Agriculture Cooperative (BONFAC). The signing …

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• 14 October

  60th UST Arts and Letters to gather alumni in multimedia for a showcase

  

  By Boy Villasanta Among the universities and colleges in the Philippines, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Faculty of Arts and Letters has remained one of the most prolific institutions to have produced and graduated outstanding multimedia practitioners in the country since its inception in 1965. To name only a few, there were National Artists for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera and …

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• 14 October

  DENR told to be more proactive on reclamations

  

  By Rose de la Cruz The Department of Environment and Natural Resources was told to be more proactive on reclamation projects evaluation and improve its oversight on such undertakings to mitigate the risk of flooding. Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano said the DENR should take the lead in reviewing such reclamations, particularly in the Manila Bay, which is being blamed from …

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• 14 October

  EO 62 blamed for P9-B in lost revenues

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Because of the reduction in import tariff on rice and electric vehicles– all aimed at taming inflation to ensure that the country reaches its growth targets– have instead led to foregone revenues of P9 billion since the imposition on July 5.  These foregone revenues would grow even more once all items covered by zero tariff– …

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• 14 October

  PSMBFI and Medicare Plus Inc. Sign Landmark Agreement to Provide Comprehensive Healthcare Plans for Members of the PNP

  

  In a significant move to support the health and well-being of the country’s law enforcement officers, the Public Safety Mutual Benefit Fund Inc. (PSMBFI) and Medicare Plus Inc. have signed a partnership agreement during a ceremonial contract signing held on October 10, 2024, at Discovery Suites Manila. This partnership is a special gift from PSMBFI to its members who have …

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