July, 2024

• 30 July

  BPI hosts cybersecurity conference

  

  In response to the escalating threat of cyber fraud and scams in the country, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) continues to ramp up the nation’s cybersecurity strategies as it spearheads the BPI Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection Conference 2024 on July 31 at Fairmont Makati. With the theme “Securing Consumer Trust and Fortifying Cyber-Resilience in an AI World,” the …

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• 30 July

  Bermaz Auto Asia opens GAC Motor Sta. Rosa

  

  GAC Motor Santa Rosa, a partnership between Bermaz Auto Asia and Astara-led GAC Motor Philippines, is now open at the Auto Asia building along Santa Rosa-Tagaytay Road in Pulong Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, Laguna. The 2,300 sqm. facility is outfitted to meet GAC’s international showroom standards, ensuring a world-class, premium experience for everyone. It is a fully equipped 3S facility …

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• 30 July

  ‘Honda Helps’ inundated car owners

  

  Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. launched recently the ‘Honda Helps’ program to extend a helping hand to those affected by the recent super typhoon Carina. A 30 percent discount will be offered for select spare parts for units damaged by the typhoon and will be available at all Honda Cars Dealers that receive inundated units until Sept. 30. Honda aims to …

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• 29 July

  Sugar producers see no benefit from exporting raw cane to US

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Even as the Sugar Regulatory Administration declared, through Sugar Order No. 3 of July 26, that the Philippines is ready to resume exports of raw sugar to the US quota market, the Sugar Council– composed of three sugar planters federations– saw no benefit from exporting sugar to the United States just to fill in the …

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• 29 July

  Saving face by amending the SIM card law

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Recognizing the lapses and failures of the SIM card law that it produced during the Duterte administration, Congress is now looking to amend (and save its face) by amending the defective and ineffective law, which has failed its objective of preventing scams and digital criminals from victimizing mobile phone users. Text scams have proliferated even …

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• 29 July

  MR.DIY marks 600th Store Milestone with Super Anniversary Salebration

  

  The go-to ‘familyhan’ for big and small needs celebrates the opening of its 600th store with an exciting, all-out promo Leading home improvement retailer MR.DIY proudly announces the grand opening of its 600th store in the Philippines, located at Gaisano Grand City Central Bacolod.  This significant milestone comes as the company continues to expand its nationwide presence, offering variety, good …

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• 28 July

  Esteban faces greatest challenge in Paris

  

  MAXINE Esteban is all set for the greatest challenge of her fencing career so far.  The Filipino-Ivorian fencer faces Tokyo silver medalist Pauline Ranvier of the host nation in the round-of-32 of women’s foil in the Paris Olympics with a definite goal in mind: Make it to the top 20 of the world rankings.  “While living out the Olympic dream …

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• 28 July

  Tolentino: Spectacular opening for Paris Olympics

  

  The Paris Olympics opening ceremony pulled through with a flourish amid an unceremonious summer rain on the river Seine on Friday night with members of Team Philippines expressing undampened spirits for the 15 days of competitions ahead. “The heat of competition is on!” said Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino, who, like almost everyone else in the most-watched …

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• 28 July

  Sen. Tolentino to grace ROTC Luzon Qualifying Leg opening

  

  Sen. Francis Tolentino will be the guest of honor and speaker during the formal opening of the Luzon Qualifying Leg of the 2nd Philippine Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Games at the Cavite State University (CvSU) here Sunday. Sen. Tolentino, the “Father of the ROTC Games” for school cadets, will declare the official opening of the event. CvSU president Hernando …

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• 26 July

  PSC joins UNESCO’s Global Ministerial Sports Conference

  

  The Philippine Sports Commission, led by Chairman Richard Bachmann, participated in the “Change the Game: Global Ministerial Sports Conference” held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France to affirm the country’s solidarity in promoting an inclusive and safe sporting atmosphere. This conference precedes the opening ceremony of the Olympics in the French capital. The event brought together ministers, sports organizations, high-level …

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