July, 2024

• 12 July

  Catching up for lost time on PPP

  

  By Rose de la Cruz After wasting six years on the infrastructure momentum of previous presidents since Ramos, the Philippines under President Marcos Jr. is catching up for lost time in terms of public private partnerships (PPs) that were suppressed by the Duterte administration, who favored only official development assistance (ODAs) for mega projects. Right now, the momentum is again …

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• 11 July

  Balancing Decorum and Free Speech at SONA

  

  The upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is drawing national attention and controversy.  House Secretary General Reginald Velasco recently announced a ban on guests wearing outfits with protest or derogatory statements, sparking debate.  Velasco argues this is necessary to maintain the event’s formality and decorum, though it raises questions about balancing respect for …

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• 11 July

  Worldbex Services International brings three premiere events to Iloilo City!

  

  Worldbex Services International (WSI) returns to Iloilo City to bring its premier events experience to Iloilo! These three expositions will take place starting today in one big venue! The Philippine Building and Construction Expo Iloilo 2024 (PHILBEX Iloilo 2024), the Travel and Leisure Expo Iloilo 2024 (TLEX Iloilo 2024), and the Iloilo Foods and Beverages Expo 2024 (IFBEX 2024) will …

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• 11 July

  What happens now to Benguet IPs after Lepanto?

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Now that bleeding Lepanto Consolidated Mining Corp. has lost its partner– Gold Fields– for its Far Southeast Gold REsources Inc. (FSGRI) project in Mankayan, Benguet and its uncertainty of obtaining the Free and Prior Informal Consent (FPIC) of the Mankayan Indigenous People to renew its expired Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (in 2015)– what would be …

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• 11 July

  Pascual soon out of DTI, Go eyed to replace concurrently

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Regarded as the Cabinet’s weak link because of his department’s lackluster performance, his tardiness in meetings (here and abroad) and his laziness, Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual is said to be on his way out and would soon be replaced by economic czar– the President’s first choice for the post– Frederick Go, Palace …

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• 10 July

  Revolutionary gaming entertainment platform lets you play with a game show legend

  

  PlayTime, the country’s fastest growing 24/7 online gaming entertainment platform by Playmate Leisure Solutions Corporation (PLSC), has just upped the ante for the online gaming industry.  With over 2,500 games to choose from—the largest game bank of its kind—PlayTime offers unparalleled excitement for its players. To make the one-of-a-kind gaming experience even more phenomenal, PlayTime officially announced the one and …

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• 10 July

  Becoming a ‘second home’ amidst adversity

  

  The 2013 Zamboanga siege threw the education of about 140,000 elementary students into disarray. Schools in DepEd Region IX’s Zamboanga Central District bore the brunt of the conflict, finding themselves at the epicenter of the chaos. Amidst the turmoil, Zamboanga Central School-SPED Center, then divided into two schools, opened its doors and stood as a haven for displaced Zamboangueños. School …

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• 10 July

  Win big as UnionBank extends AsenSSSo UMID Pay Card raffle promo

  

  If you haven’t upgraded your SSS UMID Card to the all-new UnionBank SSS UMID Pay Card, now’s the time to do it! Don’t want to miss out on the chance to win a brand new Nissan Navara pick up truck in the UnionBank SSS AsenSSSo Raffle promo extended until July 31, 2024! SSS members who have upgraded to the new …

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• 10 July

  Insular Foundation supports the release of Philippine Eagles in Leyte 

  

  Insular Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Insular Life (InLife), supported the milestone release of critically endangered Philippine Eagles in Leyte.   InLife President and CEO and Insular Foundation Vice Chairman Raoul Littaua said supporting the Philippine Eagle Foundation’s (PEF) research and conservation efforts resonates with the company’s mission to provide A Lifetime for Good. He noted that InLife and …

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• 10 July

  CJ calls for more vigilance vs. cybercrimes

  

  By Rose de la Cruz “Cybercrime threats and their perpetrators are constantly upgrading, and so must we and our tools. The crimes they commit continue to recognize no borders, and so our efforts in response must be as broad and expansive, with all due regard, of course, for the law and the rights of all.” Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo told …

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