September, 2024

• 16 September

  Bohol lawmaker thanks PFM Jr. on behalf of state workers

  

  By Rose de la Cruz On behalf of state workers, particularly the over 800,000 contractuals and job order civil servants who retain their jobs for another year or  until December 2025, because of the April  order of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Bohol Rep. Kristine Alexie Besas Tutor thanked the Chief Executive on his birthday last Friday (Sept. 13). In a …

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• 16 September

  SM Foundation celebrates success of over 4000 college alumni

  

  The SM Foundation recently celebrated the achievements of over 4,000 college alumni from its scholarship program. Founded by SM Group Founder Henry Sy, Sr., the SM Foundation scholarship program has provided quality education to deserving students from vulnerable communities. Since its inception in 1993, the program has nurtured 4,214 college graduates and currently supports 2,550 scholars pursuing degrees in various fields. …

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• 16 September

  Sogo Cares: Bridging Gaps to Build Better Communities

  

  Sogo Cares started with a simple yet noble vision.  With Sogo Cares, Hotel Sogo proves that it is more than just a hotel establishment but a shelter for people who need care.   Since its establishment as HOTEL SOGO’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Sogo Cares has brought positive impact to thousands of Filipinos by providing programs that help them get …

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• 16 September

  GMA Network Wins Top Honors at ContentAsia Awards 2024

  

  Broadcast media giant GMA Network earned top honors for the Philippines at the ContentAsia Awards 2024, taking home four awards, including a Gold medal for “Secret Slaves: The Jessica Soho Special Report on Human Trafficking.” “Secret Slaves: The Jessica Soho Special Report on Human Trafficking,” won the Gold Award in the Best Current Affairs Programme Made in Asia for Regional …

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• 16 September

  Globe celebrates loyal customers with month-long G Day festivities

  

  Download the GlobeOne app, join Rewards, and transact online to earn points and enjoy surprises Get ready, Globe customers! This September, Globe is turning up the excitement with the grand return of G Day, our biggest and most rewarding celebration yet. Globe is not just saying thank you – we are showing it in a huge way with new offers, …

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• 16 September

  Here Comes the Boom: LG XBOOM Makes Its Powerful Debut

  

  Black Eyed Peas’ “Boom Boom Pow” global collaboration with LG XBOOM ignites a global party revolution with boundless beats LG Electronics proudly unveils its latest innovation in sound—the LG XBOOM speakers—during a high-energy launch event at Abenson Quezon Avenue. The highly anticipated lineup was introduced to an enthusiastic audience of media and music lovers, all eager to experience the bold, …

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• 16 September

  Bloomberry Resorts Corporation’s Solaire Resort Bags Prestigious IAG Academy Awards

  

  Solaire Resort is proud to announce its stunning success at the 2024 IAG Academy IR Awards, where it emerged victorious in three of the most prestigious categories: Best IR Gaming Floor for Solaire Resort Entertainment City, Best Regional Asia-Pacific IR for Solaire Resort Entertainment City and Best Overall Marketing Program – Bloomberry Resorts Corporation for Solaire. This incredible achievement reaffirms …

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• 16 September

  Karofi enters Philippines, launches the first store at Robinsons Magnolia

  

  Water from the faucet or tap in the Philippines is not safe for drinking, and the quality of the water does not meet the standards set by the national government, especially in urban areas. Data from the United Nations and Unicef showed that a majority, 53 percent of households in the Philippines do not have access to a safely managed …

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• 16 September

  TECNO grabs the no.1 spot in the TikTok Shop and Shopee 9.9 Super Sale blitzes

  

  TECNO captured the top spots in the recently concluded 9.9 Super Sale, ranking number 1 in GMV sales on TikTok Shop and number 1 in units sold on Shopee among all smartphone brands in the Philippines. This remarkable achievement was driven by the overwhelming success of TECNO’s newly launched SPARK GO 1, further solidifying the brand’s presence in the Philippine market. …

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• 16 September

  Speaker Romualdez warns agricultural cartels

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has issued a  stern warning against price manipulators and cartels engaged in large scale agricultural smuggling of stiff jail terms.  On Friday, Romualdez warned agricultural cartels, vowing that those involved in price manipulation and the smuggling of essential goods — acts considered economic sabotage (which could qualify as heinous crime as …

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