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Senator Pia S. Cayetano joined sports officials and national athletes at the groundbreaking ceremony of the future seven-storey Athletes’ Dormitory at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex on September 12, 2024. Senator Cayetano, a former national volleyball player and student-athlete, has been instrumental in funding this milestone infrastructure project. As Senior Vice Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Finance, she has …
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September, 2024
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16 September
September to remember for Tropang Giga in the PBA
By Robert Andaya Standings Group A W LTNT 6 1Meralco 5 2Magnolia 4 3Northport 3 4Converge 3 4Terrafirma 0 7 Group BGinebra 5 2San Miguel 5 2Rain or Shine 5 2NLEX 3 4Blackwater 3 4Phoenix 0 7 Games Tuesday(Ninoy Aquino Stadium) • 5:00 P.M.Rain or …
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16 September
Unforgettable days in August
August 2024 will forever be remembered as the time Carlos Yulo took his place in the pantheon of greats. The two-time gymnastics world champion from Leveriza Street in Malate, Manila carved his name in history when he flipped, twisted and tumbled to Olympic gold in Paris in two of his pet events – the floor exercise (15.000) and vault (15.116). …
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16 September
Carlos Yulo gets another P10-million from ICTSI
Carlos Yulo received another P10 million windfall this time from the International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) for the vault and floor exercise gold medals the gymnast won in the Paris 2024 Olympics. On hand to present Yulo his bonus was Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and Christian Martin Gonzalez, who represented ICTSI chairman and CEO Enrique K. …
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16 September
Bolick, Fajardo get scribes’ nod
Robert Bolick, June Mar Fajardo, and the thrilling Game 6 of the Philippine Cup finals between Meralco and San Miguel are among those to be cited in the 30th PBA Press Corps Awards Night set Sept. 24 at the Novotel Manila Araneta City. Bolick, the prolific shooting guard of NLEX, is hailed as the Season 48 Scoring Champion, Fajardo will …
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16 September
PAGCOR kicks off modernization push with acquisition of new gaming machines
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco announced recently that nearly 2,000 units of new and modern slot machines for Casino Filipino gaming venues will be delivered mid-September as part of the agency’s modernization program. During the opening of the IAG Academy Summit at the Hilton Manila, Mr. Tengco said the delivery of the new machines will level up the …
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16 September
Phl to boost role in global trade security
The Philippines is committed to bolstering its role in ensuring global trade security and preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque. This commitment was reaffirmed during the Philippine Strategic Trade Management Summit held on September 9. “As our bid for a non-permanent seat in the UN …
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16 September
CIRCLE Alliance grants funding for campaigns against plastic waste
The Catalyzing Inclusive, Resilient, and Circular Local Economies (CIRCLE) Alliance has opened grant for organizations with programs and solutions in combatting plastic waste in the country. Founded by Unilever, the United States Agency for International Aid and Ernst and Young Global Ltd., CIRCLE Alliance is also extending the funding to organizations in other countries in South Asia and Southeast Asia …
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16 September
Converge Unlocks Next-Level Hospitality with Converge Concierge with SkyTV
Converge ICT Solutions Inc., the Philippines’ leading fiber broadband and business solutions provider, unveiled its groundbreaking product, Converge Concierge with SkyTV, set to transform the Philippine hospitality sector. This innovative all-in-one smart tv solution promises to streamline hotel operations and to elevate guests’ experiences, marking a new era in hospitality technology. Converge Concierge with SkyTV integrates world-class cutting-edge technology with …
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16 September
Funding from ADB to be used for social services, infra development
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. plans to use funds from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to improve social services and infrastructure in the country. Speaking at the launch of the ADB Philippines Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) 2024-2029 in Malacañang on Thursday, President Marcos emphasized the importance of turning ADB’s multi-billion funding commitment into concrete outcomes. “The task before us is …
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