April, 2024

• 15 April

  UnaCash launches Installment Loans

  

  UnaCash, an in-app and in-store financial solutions provider, announces its latest Installment Loans service, providing customers with access to loans amounting from ₱3,000 to ₱50,000, along with flexible repayment terms between two to 12 months. Installment Loans complements UnaCash’s current ‘buy now, pay later’ service that has since been upgraded to offer point-of-sale (POS) loans. Installment Loans are being offered …

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• 15 April

  Metro Distribution Center opens in Santa Rosa City

  

  Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI) celebrated a significant leap forward in its expansion endeavors with the inauguration of a distribution center in Santa Rosa City, Laguna. The ceremony marked not only the commencement of operations at the facility but also a defining moment for MRSGI’s Luzon growth initiative. Spanning a modern facility of three hectares, the Metro Distribution Center …

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• 14 April

  Alfie Alley Year 2 – The Ultimate Celebration of Street Culture, Art, Music and Drinks Returns with Alfonso Brandy 

  

  With the echoes of last year’s resounding success still reverberating, Alfonso Brandy is thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated return of Alfie Alley in its second year. This nationwide event is poised to ignite the streets of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao with the electrifying energy of street culture, music, art, and the unmatched taste of Alfonso Brandy.  In 2023, Alfie Alley …

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• 14 April

  Pagcor promotes photo contest with Pampanga media

  

  The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), represented by Information and Publication Officer II Jesse Ong and Creative Services Officer II Michaelangelo Tolentino, promoted the agency’s 2024 photography contest themed: “Harvest Time” during a recent guesting at the Capampangan in Media, Inc. (CAMI) Balitaan Forum in Clark, Pampanga. According to Ong and Tolentino, this year’s photo competition is a fitting …

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• 14 April

  UST sweeps PNVF U-18 Championship Pool A

  

  University of Santo Tomas (UST) walloped Maryhill College Lucena, 25-10, 25-15, and completed a group sweep in the 2024 Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Under-18 Championship on Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The Junior Golden Tigresses met little to no resistance from the Quezon Province spikers, needing only 45 minutes to score yet another easy win in the girls’ …

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• 14 April

  Bolick leads way in BPC race

  

  By Robert Andaya Robert Bolick of NLEX emerged as the runaway leader in the Best Player of the Conference (BPC) race in the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup. In his first full conference since his PBA comeback late in the Commissioner’s Cup, Bolick leads all players with 49.2 statistical points. The former San Beda University standout has a league-best averages …

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• 13 April

  Sarangani thwarts Mindoro, levels MPBL slate at 1-1

  

  Sarangani withstood Mindoro’s final assault and prevailed, 99-83, on Friday in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the Wes Arena in Valenzuela City. The Marlins pulled away, 79-56, before the third quarter ended, only to see the Tamaraws charge back furiously in the last 10 minutes. Led by Art Desiderio, the Tamaraws clustered 18 points to knot …

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• 13 April

  Jerusalem is PSA’s choice for the month

  

  Melvin Jerusalem pumped life back into Philippine boxing with his Easter Sunday feat in Nagoya, Japan. While the country was observing Lent, the pride of Bukidnon went about business on enemy territory and successfully wrested the WBC minimumweight belt from Japanese holder Yudai Shigeoka on ‘Resurrection Day.’ Jerusalem, 30, knocked down Shigeoka twice en route to a split decision verdict …

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• 12 April

  Pursuing education despite the odds

  

  These SM scholar alumi are now steps closer to their dreams In the Philippines, a significant number of students often face uncertain paths to higher education, especially those from low-income communities. Often, the pressing need to support their families leads them to consider skipping college altogether and entering the workforce straight out of high school. At one point, this could …

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• 9 April

  Jose Javier Reyes is now FDCP Chair

  

  By Boy Villasanta Filmmaker Jose Javier Reyes was appointed Monday, April 8, 2024 by the Office of the President as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). Reyes, better known as Joey Reyes in the film circle, replaced actor Tirso Cruz III whp resigned last month due to personal reasons,. …

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