June, 2024

• 3 June

  Government seizes P25-M worth of illegal vapes in first five months of 2024

  

  The government has confiscated more than P25 million worth of illegal vape products in the first five months of the year, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported on Saturday. The DTI seized P25,874,175 worth of illegal vape products, surpassing the agency’s total illegal vape seizure for the entire 2023, amounting to P5,453,852. Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual attributed these …

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• 3 June

  Online sexual abuse affect 302-M children yearly– study

  

  One in eight children in the world have been victims of non-consensual taking, sharing and exposure to sexual images and video in the past 12, according to a study of the University of Edinburgh. The Agence France Presse citing the study said this number based on the data of the university’s Childlight Global Child Safety Institute which did the study. …

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• 3 June

  PBA: Meralco to challenge San Miguel in Philippine Cup

  

  By Robert Andaya The results:Game 1 – Ginebra 92, Meralco 88.Game 2 – Meralco 103, Ginebra 91.Game 3 – Meralco 87, Ginebra 80.Game 4 – Ginebra 90, Meralco 71Game 5 – Ginebra  89, Meralco 84.Game 6 – Meralco 86, Ginebra 81Game 7 – Meralco 78, Ginebra 69.(Meralco wins semifinal series, 4-3). SORRY PBA fans, but there’s no San Miguel Beer-Barangay …

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• 3 June

  High hopes for POSF

  

  TWO major international tournaments are in the offing for the Philippine Obstacle Sports Federation (POSF) including the OCR World Championships in Costa Rica this August. POSF head Atty. Al Agra announced in Tuesday’s Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum a total of 18 athletes will be competing in ninja races, obstacle course short, and obstacle course long in both the world …

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• 3 June

  Two share World Slasher Cup crown

  

  Two top entries emerged victorious at the end of the second edition of this year’s World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Mulawin entry of multi-titled derby champion Frank Berin and the combined entry of Mike Romulo and Owen Medina (GITT Tonio) shared the coveted WSC title after 8-1 win-loss record at the finale of …

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• 3 June

  Gilas sweeps FIBA Asia Cup SEABA qualifiers

  

  BY sweeping the FIBA Under-18 Women’s Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers recently, the Gilas Pilipinas U18 team took the first steps needed to regain Division A status. Next comes the big leap. Putting on a masterful performance in Ratchaburi, the Philippine squad, coached by Julie Amos, swept the four-team field, routing host Thailand 103-58, Malaysia 100-68, and Indonesia 73-37. “Winning it …

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• 3 June

  PPA to build new ports to boost trade and travel

  

  The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is finalizing plans to build ports across the archipelago to improve inter-island trade and travel. PPA said it is ready to spend P32.39 million to hire consultancy services for the development of feasibility studies and master plans for around 10 select ports. The ports included in the contract will be built in Davila, Pasuquin, Ilocos …

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• 3 June

  DPWH expedites completion of Mindoro road project

  

  The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) MIMAROPA is fast-tracking the construction of the Victoria-Sablayan road project to provide easier accessibility between Oriental and Occidental Mindoro. DPWH MIMAROPA Regional Director Engr. Gerard Pacanan, during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas recently, said the project is one of the priority projects of the government as it will make transportation to and …

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• 3 June

  DHSUD says more firms express interest in building housing projects

  

  The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said more private firms have expressed interest in building affordable housing through the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) program. In particular, DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar said Megawide Construction Corporation has committed to undertake the 4PH project in Imus City, Cavite. Acuzar said the participation of reputable private contractors like …

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• 3 June

  Painting the BGC red

  

  Budget hotel Red Planet has just opened its 14th branch at Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig City last May 30. Red Planet Executive Officer Florent Humeau said the branch is the first affordable hotel in BGC, which is projected to become a revenue earner for the company. Humeau also boasts the property’s significance of connectivity and entertainment during one’s …

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