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ArenaPlus, your 24/7 sports betting app, joins with countless Filipinos across the globe in celebrating the “HIStoric” double gold medal win of its official brand ambassador, Carlos Yulo, in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Having sent Yulo off to the Olympics with a loud cheer of support last June 2024, ArenaPlus is now ready to welcome home the country’s golden boy …
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August, 2024
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8 August
ArenaPlus launches Austin Reaves as its newest brand endorser
ArenaPlus, your 24/7 sports betting app, recently welcomed Austin Reaves as its newest brand endorser and celebrated the partnership with various activities on August 3, 2024 at Shangri-La the Fort. The brand, known for supporting athletes in their endeavors, had expressed excitement at bringing Reaves into the fold. The partnership was described as a big milestone for ArenaPlus, showing how …
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7 August
Tanduay Holds on to World’s Number 1 Rum Ranking for 7th Year, Selling 23.4M Case Liters in 2023
For seven consecutive years, Tanduay has remained the top-selling rum around the world, according to Drink International Magazine’s The Millionaire’s Club. The Philippine rum brand sold 23.4 million case liters in 2023 to retain its position as the World’s Number 1 Rum for that year. Its nearest competitors were Bacardi (20.6 million) and Captain Morgan (12.1 million). Tanduay also ranked …
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7 August
Pinoys proud of the feat of two Olympic victors
By Rose de la Cruz As Carlos Yulo is in euphoria over his hard-earned two gold medals– that brought pride and happiness to his countrymen– EJ Obiena expressed sadness and disappointment at not having delivered golds (just the fourth place) for his country in pole vaulting. Both in victory and in defeat, Filipinos back home showed pride for both Olympic …
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7 August
Riders’ union asks for share in weather surcharge
By Rose de la Cruz Food or grocery deliveries reach their peak during weather disturbances like typhoons and floods and this is when food companies jack up their prices, imposing a weather surcharge, which the companies and Grab share, but never the riders. Because of this, the National Union of Food Delivery Riders said companies must give them a cut of …
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7 August
Manila’s biggest ChiMac Festival is happening at Solaire Resort Entertainment City
Catch the Hallyu wave at Solaire Resort Entertainment City and immerse yourself in the finest of Korean culture and cuisine with a week-long celebration of live music, games, and entertainment. Savor Korean comfort food with ChiMac, a combination of “chicken” (chi) and “mac” (beer) in Korean. Watch out for the ChiMac Festival happening on September 7 at the Grand Ballroom …
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7 August
‘FIESTA IN AMERICA 2024’ IN FULL SWING, SET ON AUGUST 17-18 IN NEW JERSEY, USA
‘Fiesta In America,’ the longest-running trade and multi-cultural event in the United States East Coast, has announced that Philippine business operators and LGU’s are welcome to join the special event if they want to take advantage of the many opportunities awaiting them in the wide American market. Fernando Mendez, president and founder of Fiesta in America, says over 10,000 Filipino-Americans …
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7 August
TANDUAY BACOLOD RUM FESTIVAL KICKS OFF AUGUST 10 WITH FOOD, MUSIC, AND LOTS OF DRINKS
By NESTOR CUARTERO Bacolodnons love a good party, one that’s filled with food, music, pageantry, lots of drinks, most especially rum. Mediacon panelists, city councilors Edzel Ty and Em Legaspi-Ang, themselves said so at the media conference hosted by Tanduay Distillers Inc. July 30 at Century Park Hotel in Manila. Ms. Ang, Chairman of Bacolod City History, Culture, and Arts Committee, said …
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7 August
Mindanao Container Terminal welcomes new China-PH service
Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s operation in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, recently received the inaugural call of SITC’s new China-Philippines Express 7 (CXP7) service. The new service caters to the increasing export volume of fresh produce from Bukidnon such as pineapple and banana, providing exporters from Mindanao with a reliable and efficient transport solution for enhanced …
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7 August
THE PASSAGE OF TIME WITH MAESTRO YOSHINAO OSAWA
On August 10, 3pm, it will definitely be a night of nostalgia as Japanese conductor Yoshinao Osawa returns to the Philippine stage and once again conducts the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra in a special concert, titled Nostalgia: Music from MOVIE MUSICALS and More! This special concert at the Aliw Theater is FREE and open to the public. With a program that …
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