August, 2024

• 17 August

  CCP ART COLLECTION GOES TO BENCAB MUSEUM

  

  The Cultural Center of the Philippines in partnership with the BenCab Museum launches two new exhibitions: Visions on Paper and Chronicles in Ink: Philippine Printmaking through the Decades, opening at the BenCab Museum’s Sepia Gallery and Gallery Indigo, respectively, on view until September 2024. Both traveling exhibitions aim to showcase significant works of Filipino visual artists from the CCP 21st Century Art Museum …

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• 17 August

  GMA Kapuso Foundation: A Lifeline for Filipinos in Times of Need 

  

  Driven by an unwavering commitment to serve fellow Filipinos, GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) has become a beacon of hope for those affected by alamities and disasters across the Philippines. Over the years, while expanding its focus to include programs in health and education, GMAKF has remained steadfast in its core mission: providing immediate relief and assistance to those in need …

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• 17 August

  Explore the fantastic world of Filipino folklore at REP’s Jepoy and the Magic Circle

  

  Meet a friendly and enchanting troupe of tikbalang, kapre, and engkanto as they fight for their home and discover the fantastic world of Filipino folklore as Repertory Theater for Young Audiences (RTYA) presents Jepoy and the Magic Circle starting October 5. This production is the first-ever Repertory Philippines (REP) show to be staged at its new home, REP Theater at …

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• 17 August

  RLC Residences hosts IRONKIDS Davao 2024, Cliches 3rd Place in IRONMAN Davao

  

  It was a full-packed yet highly successful weekend for RLC Residences as the real estate developer and Sunrise Events, a part of IRONMAN Group, hosted the Davao leg of IRONKIDS 2024 while their IRONMAN female relay team became a podium finisher of IRONMAN 70.3. RLC Residences IRONKIDS Davao 2024 More than just a competition, RLC Residences IRONKIDS Davao is also …

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• 17 August

  ‘The power of we’ critical in achieving good governance in all sectors

  

  Invoking the ‘power of we,’ the Institute of Corporate Directors Philippines (ICD Ph) described the critical synergy between the public and private sectors in advancing good governance to foster pro-poor and inclusive growth and fighting corruption and fraud. In a press briefing to launch the Global Governance Summit on September 19 with the theme, “Leading the Future, Strengthening Unity, ICD …

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• 17 August

  Your Best Life Unveiled at Le Pont Residences by RLC Residences

  

  RLC Residences marked the second half of the year with the eagerly awaited showcase of the final tower of Le Pont Residences.  Le Pont Residences, French for “The Bridge,” has connected Filipinos to an elevated lifestyle and valuable investment opportunity within the 31-hectare master-planned Bridgetowne Destination Estate (BDE) in Pasig City. This premium high-rise property by RLC Residences debuted its …

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• 16 August

  GSIS maintains ISO 9001 certification

  

  Pension fund embarks on further enhancement of management processes Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) maintains its ISO 9001:2015 certification following a successful revalidation audit conducted by TÜV Rheinland Philippines, Inc. The pension fund started its ISO certification bid in 2015 for its loans processing system. Over the years, it has achieved and maintained certifications for various other processes, including membership administration, …

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• 16 August

  Ely Buendia marks triumphant comeback with new single “Bulaklak Sa Buwan” 

  

  His latest track serves as his first solo release since 2021’s “Metro” Ely Buendia enters a new era of his solo music career with the release of “Bulaklak Sa Buwan.” The fuzzy, alt-rock number serves as the first single off his upcoming sophomore album, Method Adaptor, which will be out on November 8, 2024, via Sony Music Entertainment and Offshore …

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• 16 August

  NEDA cites need to revisit the prescribed controversial food bundle 

  

  By Rose de la Cruz While expressing undeserved optimism about the improving poverty situation in the country, the National Economic and Development Authority took cognizance of the need to revisit the controversial prescribed food bundle that has come under fire from most senators during the deliberations on the 2025 budget. NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, in a statement yesterday said, “part …

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• 16 August

  POPE FRANCIS SUGGESTS SHORTER HOMILIES

  

  By NESTOR CUARTERO How would you like your homilies rendered and heard? A common complaint among Catholic mass goers is the often longish, over-extended homilies by officiating priests. Comes now Pope Francis who, for the second time, reminded priests to keep their homilies short (and sweet), 8 minutes the longest. “Or ‘people will fall asleep,” he warned. A report by …

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