June, 2024

• 18 June

  Thousands attend Grab, Move It training

  

  Thousands of Grab and Move It driver-, rider-, and delivery-partners participated in the ‘Drive Safe: Takbong Swabe, Safe Palagi!’ road safety training program in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, and Cagayan De Oro that focused on critical aspects of road safety, such as defensive driving, vehicle maintenance, and traffic rules and regulations. They also launched two new safety features on the …

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• 18 June

  Honda launches City Hatchback

  

  The hatchback segment of the local auto market is getting to be exciting these days as Honda Cars Philippines entered its New City Hatchback that now boasts updates to its interior and exterior and now also comes with Honda Sensing last week at the Bonifacio Amphitheater in Taguig. “Its predecessor has been so popular in the Philippines that it previously …

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• 15 June

  Moonton, Qiddiya join hands

  

  International gaming developer and publisher, MOONTON Games, and Qiddiya City, a global destination for entertainment, sports, and culture, today announced an extension of their partnership to bring elevated experiences to the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) tournaments to audiences worldwide. This extension further strengthens Qiddiya’s commitment to help grow the esports ecosystems of one of the world’s most popular mobile …

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• 15 June

  Strong Group-Pilipinas Completes Lineup with Dave Ildefonso

  

  Dave Ildefonso will complete Strong Group-Pilipinas in their campaign at the upcoming 43rd William Jones Cup, scheduled from July 13 to 21, 2024, in Taipei, Taiwan. Ildefonso’s addition completes a formidable lineup that includes notable players such as Kiefer Ravena, Angelo Kouame, Rhenz Abando, Jordan Heading, and RJ Abarrientos. Also part of the team are DJ Fenner, Chris McCollough, Caelan …

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• 15 June

  Palay prices rise 30.2% in May

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Palay farmers definitely had it good last May when farmgate prices (or some call it producers’ prices) rose 30.2 percent to P24.81 per kilogram, based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority. They deserve every bit of that increase because they were the ones that tilled and took care of the crop during the severe …

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• 15 June

  Mindanao Railway– An Off again, On Again Project

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Just when things looked bright for the Mindanao Railway Project during the Duterte administration, but turned sour with Chinese funding withdrawn, the project is currently being overhauled and reviewed by the Department of Transportation, this time to prioritize the development of a modern and environment-friendly rail system in the southern Philippines. The plan to put …

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• 15 June

  BSP circular on fund transfer kinks

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Given the relative newness of digital banking, esp. fund transfers in the country, hitches like delayed reporting or confirmation or constant downtime in connectivity among banks and financial institutions (FIs) are to be expected. So, because of mounting complaints among bank clients, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas was forced to intervene and Issue a circular …

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• 15 June

  Celebrate Father’s Day with MR.DIY’s Ultimate Gift Guide for Every Dad

  

  Father’s Day is the perfect time to show your appreciation with a thoughtful gift! Whether your dad likes doing home projects, a tech whiz, a green thumb or a car aficionado–leading home improvement and lifestyle retailer MR.DIY has something special for every kind of dad!  Check out this ultimate Father’s Day gift guide, featuring items you can find in MR.DIY!  …

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• 14 June

  Make Your Pinoy Dad Smile with foodpanda Deals for Their Personality Type

  

  Pinoy dads are known to be really good at MATH—as in, merienda, almusal, tanghalian, and hapunan! To celebrate tatay’s love for good food, drink, and more, foodpanda is offering a wide range of deals that will fit your dad’s unique personality. Treat your dad to the celebration he deserves this Father’s Day! For the “cash na lang” dad Sometimes our lives get too busy that finding the …

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• 12 June

  G7 leaders urged to deliver climate finance

  

  Philippine climate activists marched to the U.S. Embassy on Monday to call on the leaders of the Group of 7 (G7) to deliver climate finance to developing countries in anticipation of the 50th G7 Summit on June 13.  The march was conducted as part of a series of protests across South and Southeast Asia and led by the Asian Peoples’ …

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