July, 2024

• 26 July

  Martinez back at Phuket Waves

  

  By Robert Andaya Defending champion Phuket Waves are looking to defend their crown in the Thailand Basketball League (TBL), which will kick off on Wednesday, July 31. Former PBA player-turned-playing coach James Martinez  is confident the Waves can do it again despite losing several notable teammates this year. Martinez, now 37,  said the team still boasts of  enough talented and …

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• 26 July

  MILO® and AAK Strengthen Partnership Anew to Nurture More Young Filipino Champions

  

  MILO® Philippines renews its partnership with one of its longest-running partners, the Association for the Advancement of Karatedo (AAK) in a partnership reinforcement ceremony held in Makati City, which will continue and scale its efforts to nurture more young Filipino champions through grassroots sports. The event was led by Veronica Cruz, Senior Vice President and Business Executive Officer for Beverages & Confectionary …

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• 26 July

  Pork, poultry imports to rise too

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Faced with a supply glut because of the falling demand from China for pork and poultry, suppliers from Europe, Brazil and the United States would look towards the Philippines, Japan and South Korea to sell their supply. And the Philippines– faced with a flat production of hogs and chicken alongside a sharp increase in demand …

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• 26 July

  SM Foundation sends aid amidst calamity in Metro Manila, nearby provinces

  

  As Metro Manila grapples with severe flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Carina and the Southeast Monsoon, SM Foundation has activated its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) to aid affected communities. The capital region was placed under a state of calamity on Wednesday, with several areas in Metro Manila and nearby provinces submerged due to overflowing rivers and dam releases. Employee-volunteers from …

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• 26 July

  “MICE Philippines: We Take Your Business to Heart” – A New Era in Global MICE Collaboration

  

  On the opening day of MICECON 2024, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines proudly unveils “MICE Philippines: We Take Your Business to Heart,” a transformative program and message designed to position the Philippines as a premier global destination for meetings, incentive travel, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE). This innovative initiative represents a collaborative effort between the TPB, the private sector, and …

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• 26 July

  GSIS earmarks P18.5 B in emergency loans for Typhoon Carina and Habagat victims

  

  The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has set aside P18.5 billion in emergency loans to assist 864,089 members and pensioners affected by Tropical Storm Carina and the southwest monsoon (Habagat) in Batangas, Rizal, and the National Capital Region (NCR). These regions have been declared calamity areas. Members and pensioners may apply for the loan from July 26 to October 28, …

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• 26 July

  BingoPlus Day, paving the road to 18M

  

  BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country and provider of your favorite online tongits, bingo, and perya games, joins action with DigiPlus Interactive Corp. and BingoPlus Foundation for the upcoming BingoPlus Day Cebu Carnival on July 27, 2024. BingoPlus is a known provider of fun and entertainment that also dedicates itself to creating lasting and positive change in the …

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• 26 July

  BingoPlus hands Lexus key to 100% Luck grand prize winner

  

  BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country and provider of your favorite online tongits, bingo, and perya games, recently awarded the grand prize winner of its 100% Luck campaign on July 23, 2024 at Lexus Manila. The winner, a 36-year-old woman from Manila, expressed excitement about being able to take home a brand new Lexus RX350h. In an interview, …

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• 26 July

  BSP eyes using its digital currency by 2029

  

  By Rose de la Cruz  The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said it is on track with the study and testing of its central bank digital currency– the first in the world– which it estimates to be ready for adoption in late 2029. “We’re already about to conclude proof of concept. This is an innovative payment instrument. In fact, there’s no …

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• 26 July

  Win Big with MR.DIY’s Cool School Craze! 

  

  Leading home improvement retailer MR.DIY is thrilled to announce its “Cool School Craze” promotion, offering customers the chance to win an educational fund just in time for the back-to-school season. From July 1 to 31, 2024, customers who visit MR.DIY stores can shop for participating back-to-school essentials and stand a chance to win an educational fund.  For a minimum spend …

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