September, 2024

• 30 September

  Power Mac Center TriNoma opens as 7th APP store in PH

  

  Power Mac Center (PMC) celebrates the reopening of its store in TriNoma in Quezon City as the latest Apple Premium Partner (APP) store in the country. The highest classification of Apple reseller stores globally, an APP store is distinctively minimalist, modern, and contemporary in design, in line with the global brand’s aesthetic. It also offers the complete experience—from retail to …

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• 30 September

  Billionaires’ lessons on humility, gratitude

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Two of the country’s billionaires– one is renowned as among the wealthiest woman in Asia and the other a self-made man of hardwork and fortune– showed us all lessons on humility and gratitude despite their awesome power and wealth. Tessie Sy Coson, vice chair of the country’s biggest universal banks and active and hardworking heiress …

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• 30 September

  Global Pickleball Coach Elevates Philippine Talent in Groundbreaking Clinic

  

  On August 3, 2024, Standout Pickleball, a leading name in the sport, made waves with a key international partnership. Team Captain and Head Coach Ludovica Sciaky, the No. 1 pickleball player in Italy and a top player in Australia, traveled from Australia to the Philippines for a highly anticipated clinic. As co-founder of Six Zero Pickleball and now the CEO …

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• 30 September

  The good deeds continue with MR.DIY Philippines’ “The Good Bag” campaign 

  

  In a move to bring its advocacy closer to customers, leading home improvement retailer MR. DIY reinforces its commitment to making a positive impact through “The Good Bag” Campaign.  This initiative encourages customers to bring their reusable bags or opt for The Good Bag instead of using plastic or paper bags.  For every Good Bag purchased for P7.00, MR.DIY will …

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• 30 September

  BingoPlus adds newest game Super Ace Jackpot

  

  BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country, proudly launches its newest game offer that will surely add fun and excitement to the BingoPlus experience, the Super Ace Jackpot. Super Ace Jackpot as a popular game for Filipino Super Ace Jackpot, inspired by the thrilling world of casino slot games, has quickly gained popularity among Filipino leisure seekers looking for …

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• 30 September

  Mindanao’s longest bridge formally opened

  

  President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday inaugurated the 3.17-kilometer Panguil Bay Bridge, the longest sea-crossing bridge in Mindanao, aimed at boosting connectivity and spurring economic growth in the region. The P8.026-billion project, spearheaded by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), connects Tangub City in Misamis Occidental with Tubod town in Lanao del Norte.  The construction of the …

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• 30 September

  Congress assures timely passage of proposed 2025 nat’l budget

  

  Senate President Francis Escudero and Speaker Martin Romualdez assured the timely passage of House Bill 10800, the General Appropriations Bill (GAB), which outlines the proposed P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025. Romualdez, during a Palace briefing, confirmed that the GAB would be submitted for third and final reading by Wednesday night (last week), making it ready for swift transmission to the …

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• 30 September

  Inclusion of 10 EMBO villages in two Taguig districts gets Comelec nod

  

  The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has given the green light for the inclusion of 10 Enlisted Men’s Barrios (EMBO) barangays in the two legislative and councilor districts of Taguig City. In a resolution issued on September 25, the Commission en banc approved recommendations from the Election Records and Statistics Department (ERSD) and the Office of the Deputy Executive Director for …

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• 30 September

  Marcos keen on creation of water resources department

  

  President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is advocating for a reorganization of water management in the country through the establishment of a Department of Water Resources. “It’s a department because we aim to reorganize everything. Initially, we intended to overhaul the entire water management process in the Philippines. However, due to the pressing challenges posed by climate change, we must focus …

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• 30 September

  DFA appeals anew for release of MV Galaxy Leader crew

  

  The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) renewed its appeal recently for the immediate release of the MV Galaxy Leader crew, who have been held captive by the Houthi group since November 2023. The call coincided with the observance of the 2024 World Maritime Day, emphasizing the crucial role that Filipino seafarers play in promoting “global peace and prosperity.” “We take …

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