September, 2024

• 17 September

  BingoPlus gives three big swings for various golf tourneys

  

  BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country and provider of your favorite tongits, bingo, and perya games, swung into the golfing fun at three recent tournaments: the 8th Investment House Association of the Philippines (IHAP) Cup, the 3rd Annual Macario U. Te. Sr. Memorial Cup at the Manila Golf and Country Club, and the NextGen 2nd Play it Forward …

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• 17 September

  Think tank notes low-quality Phl growth

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Every country dreams of economic growth. Some manage to attain even minimal growth while most don’t because of obstacles like geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, weak currencies and other factors. The Philippines undoubtedly managed to grow this year– though a US-based think tank– Global Source Partners Country Analysts Diwa Guinigundo and Wilhelmina Manalac– called it a …

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• 17 September

  Phl is world’s most at risk to disasters for 3 straight years

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Even without a typhoon— high tides, habagat and steady rainfall during rainy season– much of Metro Manila and surrounding provinces go under flood because of changing climate and the fact that many parts of Manila and suburbs are below sea level. And for the third straight year, the country has remained the most at-risk from …

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• 17 September

  The sermon of the House

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Piqued by criticisms hurled by public officials of the meticulous scrutiny by the House at the ongoing hearings for the 2025 budget and how previous funds have been spent by national departments and state agencies, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez warned that the Chamber would adopt a zero tolerance for those who undermine accountability while conveniently …

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• 17 September

  SM Supermalls kicks off 100 Days of Christmas as a Santa to their Community

  

  SM Supermalls is ringing in the holiday spirit with its 100 Days of Joy countdown, spreading cheer and generosity all over the Philippines. Every day from September 16 to December 25, SM will be giving back to the shoppers and communities that have made the malls a joyful place all year round. With 86 malls nationwide, SM is proud to …

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• 17 September

  MR.DIY Brings Hope to Families Devastated by Typhoon Carina

  

  MR.DIY, your go-to store for big and small family needs has once again stepped up as a beacon of hope, extending its hand to families who have been severely impacted by Typhoon Carina.  With the devastation still fresh, MR.DIY, through its partnership with World Vision, has committed to providing much-needed relief to over 4,000 families in the hardest-hit areas of …

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• 17 September

  MR.DIY Launches FUNalo FAMILYhan Weekends: Shop and Win Exciting Prizes!

  

  MANILA, PHILIPPINES – MR.DIY is thrilled to announce its latest promotion, FUNalo FAMILYhan Weekends, designed to make shopping even more rewarding for families.  From August 9 to September 30, 2024, customers who spend a minimum of Php1,000 in a single receipt at any participating MR.DIY store will have the chance to win fantastic prizes through a fun pick-a-prize game. Turn …

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• 16 September

  Taho Story 3×3 triumphant in Yunnan 3×3 Stop 3

  

  TAHO Story 3×3 hoisted the country’s flag high and proud after ruling the 2024 Yunnan 3X3 Circuit-Dehong Stop 3 on Sunday. The quartet of Louie Vigil, Mikey Macaballug and American imports Marcus Hammonds and Billy Baptist ran roughshod over the 16-team field as they emerged as the champions in China. The Filipino club topped Pool A after winning two of their …

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• 16 September

  Holt leads All-Rookie team, Quinto is Mr. Quality Minutes

  

  STEPHEN Holt and Kier John ‘Bong’ Quinto get a share of center stage in the PBA Press Corps Awards Night for the first time as they will be bestowed with separate honors during the 30th edition of the event next week at the Novotel Manila Araneta City. The Barangay Ginebra sophomore leads members of the All-Rookie selection, while the Meralco …

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• 16 September

  Why an executive session for Alice Guo?

  

  By Rose de la Cruz The Senate holds an executive session so that the chamber can get the views of individual senators and to allow them to raise questions or concerns that they prefer not to express in public. This was the manifestation of Sen. Pia Cayetano in last Tuesday’s session. She said the chamber’s decisions on sensitive matters will …

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