August, 2024

• 14 August

  UP works with AFP on research, training and publications

  

  By Rose de la Cruz The University of the Philippines clarified that its recent “declaration of cooperation” with the Armed Forces of the Philippines is not violative of academic freedom but is consistent with the UP’s mandate as a premium institute of higher learning. In a press statement, UP president Angelo Jimenez asserted this to quell the uneasiness and concerns …

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• 14 August

  Lubang celebrates ‘Pandanggo sa Ilaw’ festival

  

  Lubang  celebrated its cultural heritage with “Pandanggo sa Ilaw 2024” on August 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bulwagang Bayan ng Lubang. Organized by the local government and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the event featured traditional dance, music, and community pride. Derived from the traditional folk dance, Pandanggo sa Ilaw, which originated in Lubang, Occidental …

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• 14 August

  Discover homegrown myths, folklore in Southeast Asian Film Festival at Shangri-La Plaza

  

  Southeast Asia has always been an abundant trove of folklore, owing to the region’s vibrant traditions and cultural heritage. Passed on generation after generation, these narratives are ingrained deep into the heart of these cultures and the psyche of the people. Whether they involve mythical creatures or great sultans and legendary heroes, many legends persist to convey moral lessons, a …

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• 13 August

  SM Foundation extends help to Bataan community amid oil spill

  

  SM Foundation, in partnership with employee volunteers from SM City Bataan, distributed 300 Kalinga packs on August 9 to families affected by an oil spill in Barangay Lamao, Limay, Bataan. The aid distribution was carried out under Operation Tulong Express (OPTE), a social good program by SM Foundation in collaboration with SM Supermalls and SM Markets. The recent distribution in …

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• 13 August

  Juan Karlos, ALLMO$T to Headline Tanduay Bacolod Rum Festival 2024

  

  Bacolod City is gearing up for another exhilarating Tanduay Bacolod Rum Festival, set to take place from August 10 to 18 at the Bacolod City Government Center. As Tanduay Distillers, Inc. celebrates its 170th anniversary, this year’s festival promises to be the most memorable yet. Now in its fourth installment, the Tanduay Bacolod Rum Festival is a vibrant testament to …

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• 13 August

  Composting made more fun by Filipino Youtube Series, “Miming and Friends”

  

  Mondelēz International, in collaboration with locally-made animated YouTube series “Miming and Friends,” continues its commitment to promoting Sustainable Snacking and waste management practices. With the launch of Episode 3 supported by the Company and Save Philippine Seas, the animated characters in the mini-series aim to make composting fun and understandable for kids and their families.  Miming and Friends is the …

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• 13 August

  Ford Ranger, Ford Everest Achieve MILESTONES

  

  Ford Philippines’ top-selling vehicles – Ford Ranger and Ford Everest — have achieved sales milestones since it was launched in 2022 even as Ford’ Freedom Deals bring bigger savings and better deals for customers for the whole monthof August. The Ford Ranger breached the 25,000 sales milestone, with year-to-date sales of 28,218 units sold while the Ford Everest achieved the …

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• 13 August

  Vinfast VF

  

  VinFast, the newest electric car maker from Vietnam, offers an innovative idea in selling their newest VF 5, a compact electric SUV. One can choose to buy the car with the battery or subscribing to it separately.  VinFast’s battery subscription program offers customers greater purchasing flexibility, empowering them to choose the option that best suits their needs. In addition to …

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• 13 August

  Jetour ‘Triple Sure’ assurance

  

  Jetour Auto Philippines Inc. has made it “triple sure” that owning a Jetour vehicle will make you stay happy throughout your ownership journey through its aftersales services –  Availability, Affordability, and Accessibility – for your journeys to start and end with a smile. The sole and official distributor of world-class Jetour SUVs, MPVs, EVs in the country guarantees that every …

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• 13 August

  Suzuki PH helps flooded cars

  

  Suzuki Philippines is extending assistance for flood-damaged Suzuki vehicles by offering a 30 percent discount on select parts and 10 percent off on labor. The discounted vehicle parts and labor can be availed at any of the participating Suzuki dealerships in NCR and Luzon. The Suzuki flood assistance initiative provides a 30 percent discount on the following parts: Engine Control …

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