March, 2024

• 18 March

  NCRAA: Blue Hawks, Patriots sustain winning ways

  

  Defending  champion Immaculada Concepcion College rode on the “Dynamic Duo” of Totoy Ramirez and  Alfred Flores to take down Emilio Aguinaldo College-Cavite, 99-74,  in  the 30th NCRAA basketball tournament at Bestlink Gymnasium in Quezon City. Ramirez scored 18 of his 27 points in the first half, and added  seven rebounds and five assists, while Flores contributed 24 points, seven rebounds, …

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• 15 March

  Public Invited to Tour New Urdaneta Temple

  

  The public is invited to tour the new Urdaneta Philippines Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This new house of worship is the third Latter-day Saint temple in the country and the first in Northern Luzon. “This city, this locale, this property, this province, and the entire nation of the Philippines will never ever be the …

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• 14 March

  Celebrate the Art of Writing at the 2024 Manila Pen Show:A Tribute to Sun, Sky, and Shore

  

  The Manila Pen Show (MPS), the premier destination for enthusiasts of fine writing instruments, ink, and paper in the Philippines, is thrilled to announce its upcoming event on March 16-17, 2024, at the Holiday Inn and Suites Makati, 5F. The show opens its doors from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on both days, promising a weekend filled with discovery, learning, …

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• 14 March

  MICT handles 50 million TEUs

  

  Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), International Container Terminal Service, Inc.’s (ICTSI) flagship terminal, celebrates another milestone with the handling of its 50 millionth twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU). MICT unloaded the 50 millionth TEU container from MV Seabreeze, operated by Ocean Network Express (ONE). The shipment is owned by HRD Singapore PTE Ltd. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, MICT has been at the …

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• 14 March

  FSCC highlights continued vigilance as market developments unfol

  

  The Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC) held its 38th Executive Committee meeting. Held soon after the launch of the 2023 Financial Stability Report (FSR), the Council assessed the development in the early part of 2024 against the trends of the full year of 2023 as reported in the FSR. FSCC Chairman and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, …

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• 14 March

  Smart toy vulnerabilities could let cybercriminals video-chat with kids

  

  Vulnerabilities in a popular smart toy robot could make children potential targets for cybercriminals, Kaspersky researchers have discovered. The weaknesses could enable hackers to take control of the toy’s system and misuse it to secretly communicate with kids through video chat without parental consent. The risks associated with the robot system’s application extend to dangers that sensitive details such as …

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• 14 March

  WORLDBEX 2024 underway

  

  The much-anticipated WORLDBEX 2024 commenced on March 14, 2024 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Distinguished guests and industry leaders from around the world gathered to witness the unveiling of the premier event in the building and design industries. Amidst the buzzing atmosphere, esteemed VIPs graced the occasion with their presence, adding to the prestige and allure of …

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• 13 March

  FinTech Visionary to Tax & Investment Leaders: Collaboration is a Must

  

  The Founding Chairman of FinTech Alliance.PH, addressed top financial leaders at the 2024 International Tax and Investment Conference themed “Breaking Barriers in Digital Economy,” stressing the imperative for collaborative strategies to enhance the country’s digital infrastructure and invest in Filipino technological capabilities to accelerate digital transformation. Lito Villanueva spotlighted the Philippines’ rise in the 2023 Network Readiness Index during a …

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• 13 March

  Gas hydrates are good alternative energy source, but harmful for the environment

  

  By Rose de la Cruz With global warning attributed mainly to greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, adding to carbon emissions like alternative fuel laden with CO2 harmful to the environment.Just as carbonated drinks are water infused with carbon dioxide, so are gas hydrate that are mostly ice infused with methane are good as fuel but dangerous to the environment.  Gas …

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• 13 March

  SM Foundation, partners kick off medical mission in Cagayan, Isabela

  

  SM Foundation recently conducted its medical and dental mission in Sta. Ana, Cagayan Valley, and Santiago, Isabela, continuing is mission of providing healthcare access in underserved communities.  In collaboration with BDO Network, JCI Cauayan Bamboo, and the Local Government Unit of Isabela and Cagayan, the initiative in Cagayan saw volunteers, including doctors and healthcare professionals, provide over 600 vital services—from …

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