May, 2024

• 28 May

  Tanduay and Skull & Crown Create Tiki Magic in Hawaii

  

  When one envisions Hawaii, pristine beaches, majestic mountains, and a laid-back island lifestyle typically come to mind. However, amidst the lively mix of people and cultures in its historic Chinatown, a hidden gem lies, adding a new dimension to the island’s allure – the hip tiki bar known as Skull & Crown.

 Rum enthusiast Joseph Chiong, also the National Sales …

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• 28 May

  BSP statement on reports regarding six employees

  

  The BSP is sharing the following information to clarify and respond to recent news  reports on six employees on the staff of certain Monetary Board members. We  hope this clarifies, within the bounds of confidentiality and fairness due to ongoing  proceedings, the steps the BSP has taken since first receiving reports on the issue,  to ensure that any erring employee …

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• 28 May

  Phl saw 243% jump in web threats in 2023

  

  Global cybersecurity giant, Kaspersky, reported that the Philippines had the highest increase in web threats in 2023 jumping by 243 percent, compared to its neighbors in Southeast Asia, or from 492,567 incidents in 2022 to 1.69 million in 2023. Singaporean businesses experienced an 86-percent rise from 889,093 in 2022 to 1.65 million in 2023 while Thai companies saw a notable …

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• 28 May

  Gateway offers great electric mobility Nissan Leaf

  

  I feel excited when the Gateway Group, the biggest multi-brand car dealership company that operates in key cities in the Philippines, offered me to try and test-drive the Nissan Leaf. The second-generation Nissan Leaf that was loaned to me for almost a week is my first fully electric car driven so far despite a number of EVs that are already flooding …

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• 28 May

  Cleanfuel-Go Traktora tieup

  

  Cleanfuel, one of the fastest growing oil companies in the country known as selling “quality fuel for less,” and Go Traktora, distributor of well-known tractors in the country, officially signed up for a collaboration to help mostly farmers in Central Luzon get their cheap but quality fuel. The tie-up will mean that the clients of the Tarlac-based Go Traktora, which …

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• 28 May

  AC Mobility powers up Cebu

  

  ACMobility, the mobility arm of the Ayala Group, recently launched two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Ayala Center Cebu located on basement 1 of the parking lot with the two charging stations rated 22KW AC and are available for use by all EV owners whose vehicles carry a CCS2 and GB/T charging standard. The charging stations are a first …

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• 28 May

  Autohub opens GAC Sumulong

  

  Leading mobility company Astara Philippines welcomes the Autohub Group to its growing family of dealer partners with the grand opening of GAC Motor Sumulong Highway.   The new dealership is along Sumulong Highway in San Isidro, Cainta, Rizal and outfitted to meet GAC’s international showroom standards, ensuring a world-class, premium experience for all its customers as a fully equipped 3S …

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• 28 May

  Xpress appreciates LTFRB support

  

  Xpress, a mobile super-app delivering transportation solutions in Metro Manila which is backed by Cebuana Lhuillier, extended its appreciation to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for its unwavering support of mototaxi operators.  Mototaxis have emerged as a preferred mode of transportation for commuters seeking efficient, cost-effective, and convenient travel options, particularly in Metro Manila. As a regulatory …

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• 27 May

  Gaming as a major recipient of laundered money

  

  The Philippines must take all precautions against money laundering (or dirty money obtained illegally and intended for criminal syndicates) or it might forfeit all its hard work to exit the ‘gray list’ of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF’s) jurisdiction under its increased monitoring for dirty money. The Philippines has been on the ‘gray list’ since June 2021. Gaming resorts– …

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• 25 May

  DILG Sec. Abalos to open 2024 ROTC Games

  

  The expanded second edition of the Philippine Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Games unfolds Sunday with the Visayan qualifying leg ushered in by a simple opening ceremony graced by Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos early morning to be held at the Panaad Park and Stadium here.  Abalos is expected to formally declare the 2024 Philippine ROTC Games open in the …

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