March, 2024

• 26 March

  Judges for Henry Ford Awards

  

  Ford Philippines announced its esteemed panel of judges for the 23rd Henry Ford Awards (HFA) for the two-phase judging process. Now on its 23rd edition, the HFA introduced this year two new video categories that will recognize journalism excellence through a social-first lens and captures the most popular way audiences today consume content — Automotive Short-Form Video of the Year …

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• 26 March

  2 Honda dealerships to open

  

  Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. held the groundbreaking ceremonies in the construction of its two new dealerships —  Honda Cars Paranaque and Honda Cars Tacloban – early this month that will not only expand but strengthen HCPI’s current network of 37 Honda Cars Dealerships nationwide. The new Honda dealerships will sport a new visual identity with a refreshed look and new …

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• 26 March

  IPC honored as top Laguna taxpayer

  

  Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has been awarded as one of Laguna’s most outstanding taxpayers by the Department of Trade and Industry and the Laguna provincial government during 2024 Anilag Festival held in Sta. Cruz, Laguna which underscored IPC’s pivotal role in the economic prosperity of the region. The awarding was graced by Laguna Gov. Ramil Hernandez, who personally handed the …

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• 25 March

  Higher senior, PWD discount on basic goods begins today

  

  The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) targets to publish today the new joint administrative order (JAO) on higher discount on basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). In a press conference in Makati City Thursday, DTI Assistant Secretary for Consumer Protection Group Amanda Nograles said the higher discount rate will be effective …

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• 25 March

  Army urged to bolster cybersecurity capabilities, adopt new technology

  

  President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday called on the Philippine Army to give special attention to boosting its cybersecurity capabilities and adopting new technologies through increased collaboration with other major services of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the country’s foreign defense counterparts. “Our ability to counter cyber threats is also of great importance. Given this emerging threat, …

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• 25 March

  Google Philippines lauds amazing growth of Phl economy under current administration

  

  Giant technology company, Google Philippines, lauded last week the robust and “amazing growth” of the Philippine economy under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. “Our reports reflect a lot of what you mentioned about the growth potential and the amazing growth that we’ve seen in the Philippines,” Google Philippines Country Manager Jackie Wang said. Wang made the remarks …

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• 25 March

  Separating economics, politics key to addressing geopolitical issues—Pres. Marcos

  

  President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. underscored the importance of separating politics and the economy in order to continue the economic growth and maintain the political stability in the Philippines. In his fireside interview during the World Economic Forum (WEF) at the Malacañan Palace last week, President Marcos said the only way to response to geopolitical issue is to separate politics …

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• 25 March

  NFA assures full cooperation in probe on alleged anomalous rice buffer stock sale

  

  The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured Friday that the National Food Authority (NFA) shall provide all information needed for the investigation of the alleged improper sale of rice buffer stock. The DA made the remark following a report that an unnamed NFA official allegedly intended to withhold documents amid the investigation of the Office of the Ombudsman. “Nag-utos na rin …

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• 25 March

  Phl, US join hands to combat TB

  

  The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH), announced P1.15 billion ($21 million) in additional funding to combat the persistent threat of tuberculosis (TB) in the Philippines.   With more than 737,000 estimated new TB cases in 2022, the Philippines has one of the highest burdens of TB in …

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• 25 March

  Recto appeals for fairness in stories from economic journalists

  

  Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto called upon economic journalists to uphold the principle of fairness in their reporting of economic and fiscal affairs, recognizing their key role in shaping public understanding and better policymaking. “Call us out if we are wrong, and on times we have done something good, write about our wins––just the facts, no add-on praises needed. Because …

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