June, 2024

• 3 June

  Climate change workshop held

  

  An agency under the NEDA– the Public Private Partnership Center– and the Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) completed a two-day hybrid workshop entitled “Integrating Climate Change Considerations and Disaster Risk Resilience in PPP Projects” last May 27 and 28 at the Center’s Board room and via Zoom. The objective of the activity is to foster understanding and assist national and …

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May, 2024

• 30 May

  Cha-Ching’s One Million in Philippines: Building Resilient Communities through Financial Education

  

  Award-Winning Financial Literacy Programme Cha-Ching Reaches One Million Students Nationwide Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm in Asia and Africa of Prudential plc, Pru Life UK’s parent company, in partnership with Junior Achievement Philippines, celebrated one million students nationwide who have been taught basic money management skills through the financial literacy programme Cha-Ching. Beneficiaries and co-advocates joined the milestone event …

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• 30 May

  DENR optimistic on SnK adoption

  

  Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga is optimistic over the effective implementation of the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) Act with the launch of the “Sukat ng Kalikasan” (SnK) framework and toolkit during the International Day for Biological Diversity last May 22. The PENCAS law will serve as a tool for determining the …

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• 30 May

  RCI calls out Nasugbu Mayor for spreading ‘Malicious Disinformation’

  

  Through official correspondences, Roxas and Company, Inc. (RCI) censured Nasugbu Mayor Antonio Jose Barcelon for issuing inaccurate and “malicious” statements against the publicly-listed firm, and notified him about the possibility of facing legal action for doing so.   In two separate letters addressed to the mayor’s office, RCI refuted Barcelon’s earlier claims that were posted on his official social media accounts, …

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• 29 May

  Shop, Chill, and Bring Your Furry Friends to MR.DIY!

  

  Step into MR.DIY, shop, and chill with your furry friends in our pet-friendly stores!  1. A Community of Pet Lovers Pets are integral to the MR.DIY experience. Witness adorable pups nestled in carts and gentle giants strolling down our aisles, where our staff warmly greet your four-legged buddies. We offer a variety of pet products to ensure their happiness.  While …

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• 28 May

  MAFBEX 2024 is serving a plate full of surprises!

  

  Eat’s Here! The Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) is back this 2024 to bring you a more exciting food experience in the country! For the past 17 years, MAFBEX has delivered the best food experience to visitors who want to have a taste of great food and refreshing drinks. Now on its 18th year with the theme “Eat’s Here!”, …

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• 28 May

  Century-Strong UTCI (Uy Tit & Company Inc) Introduces DELI TOOLS

  

  Revolutionizing the Philippine Hardware Market UTCI (Uy Tit & Company Inc) celebrated a significant milestone with the grand launch of DELI Tools in the Philippines last May 16, 2024. The event themed on “Founding for Success”, held at Sheridan Mandaluyong, showcased an extensive range of DELI Tools, marking a new chapter in UTCI’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the …

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• 28 May

  Business and journalism

  

  As a young Filipino-Chinese kid who spent my childhood years staying in my paternal grandparents’ store during school breaks in Binondo, Manila, I personally witnessed how a measly 25 or 50-centavo profit from every item they sold was enough to put a smile on their faces. Back then, I didn’t understand that it was my grandparents’ ploy to lure repeat …

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• 28 May

  Subic container terminal gets new China service

  

  Subic Bay International Terminals (SBITC), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation at the Port of Subic Bay, has added a new service that offers a direct link between the Philippines and China. Operated by Macrocean International Shipping, the CX1 service makes weekly calls to SBITC and Manila International Container Terminal to provide manufacturers and traders in Northern and Central …

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• 28 May

  LANDBANK delivers P2.5-B loans in support of rice farmers

  

  Amid the devastating impact of El Niño on local harvests, Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) remains aggressive in extending financial support to rice farmers as total loans released through the Expanded Rice Credit Assistance under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ERCA-RCEF) reached P2.5 billion as of 30 April 2024.  In partnership with Department of Agriculture (DA), LANDBANK has been …

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