August, 2024

• 6 August

  RCEF extension is vital to farming

  

  By Rose de la Cruz With farmers having lost an estimated P15.30 billion from El Nino and the coming La Nina (which brings heavy rains and subsequent floods that would soak farms and destroy more crops), it is necessary to extend the life of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) if only to sustain the livelihood of rice farmers and …

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• 6 August

  Reaves, Arena Plus team up to provide inspiration to Filipinos

  

  By Robert Andaya LOS ANGELES Lakers superstar Austin Reaves has one advise to aspiring Filipino basketball players. “You got to follow your dream. Pursue it. You can’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. If you don’t, one day you’ll come back and wish that you did,” said Reaves, who was formally introduced as the newest ambassador of …

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• 6 August

  Govt trying to address food inflation, food security

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Food inflation inched up slightly last June from 6.5 percent to 6.7 percent owing to higher prices of meat (4.8 percent from 3.1 percent); corn (17.5 percent from 13.1 percent); fruits (8.4 percent from 5.6 percent); eggs and dairyt products (1.8 percent from 1.3 percent) and ready-made food products (6 percent from 5.9 pecent) even …

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• 6 August

  Top adult plain vitamin C brand pays it forward on its 50th

  

  To celebrate 50 years of supporting Filipinos’ varying Vitamin C needs and to thank its customers for their continued support, the top Vitamin C brand (adult, plain category) Ascorbic acid (Poten-Cee) Vitamin C,¹ launches its milestone campaign, Fifty, Fortified, and Forging Forward.    Poten-Cee, proudly from PascualLab, one of the top pharmaceutical companies in the Philippines,¹ traces its humble beginnings to …

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• 6 August

  FROM KIDAPAWAN TO MANILA: A TEACHER’S COMMITMENT TO CINEMALAYA 

  

  By Nestor Cuartero There are approximately 1,108 kilometers between Kidapawan and Manila. And Julius Cervancia, a Media Arts teacher from Kidapawan National High School, would cover the long distance, riding the bus and taking the RoRo for more than a day, just to be part of Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival and watch the featured films.  The long journey for …

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• 6 August

  Jennylyn’s the face of Beautéderm’s top-tier face serums

  

  Actress Jennylyn Mercado is the newest face of Beautéderm, joining the list of A-list celebrities who endorse the leading beauty and wellness brand. She officially endorses Beautéderm’s top-tier face serums — Cristaux Retinol (anti-aging), Cristaux Vitamin C (brightening), and Cristaux Hydra-Beauty (anti-acne).  During the official launch and contract signing on July 18 in Solaire, Quezon City, Beautéderm founder Rhea Tan …

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• 6 August

  Kubo House brings Filipino culture to life

  

  GMA Network, through its digital and technology arm GMA New Media Inc. (NMI), brings Filipino culture to life with a fresh, fun spin for children on its YouTube Channel: Kubo House! Kubo House blends captivating and eye-catching 3D animation with catchy music while providing children with educational and engaging content. The interaction of generative AI technology and digital storytelling makes …

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• 6 August

  Train spotlight on Yulo’s triumph, not on his personal drama

  

  The nation is in a euphoric state following Carlos Yulo’s historical double gold medal victory at the Paris Olympics. This remarkable achievement has placed the Philippines on the global gymnastics map and has inspired countless young athletes across the country.  However, instead of solely basking in this monumental success, public attention has been diverted to an unwarranted drama involving Yulo’s …

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• 6 August

  Gateway Motors Group presents 2025 Black Series Mitsubishi Montero Sport

  

  Mitsubishi Montero Sport enthusiasts may rejoice now that the newly minted 2025 series are now available in all Gateway Mitsubishi dealerships all over the country. Yes, the Gateway Motors Group, the biggest multi-brand car dealership company, has made it sure that the 2025 models of the very popular Mitsubishi Montero Sport are available in all their 11 showrooms from Luzon …

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• 6 August

  Terrafirma unveils Hero motorcycles

  

  Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, is now in the Philippines and it promises to give the local buyers a delightful motorcycles experience that makes it No. 1 in the world. Terrafirma Motors Corporation (TMC), a part of the Columbian Group of Companies that is one of the leading and most experienced automotive groups in the …

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