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8 February

LANDBANK bags 5 Quill Awards for communication excellence

The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) garnered five (5) recognitions at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards for its exemplary communication campaigns and initiatives that effectively convey the Bank’s pivotal role and contributions to national development. The state-run Bank received the honors on 23 January 2024 for both the Communication Management and Communication Skills categories, recognizing LANDBANK’s strategic communication efforts …

8 February

Sen. Win wants accountability from TEIs’ for failing to train teachers well

By Rose de la Cruz Sen. Win Gatchalian, chair of the Senate committee on basic education, wants teacher education institutions (TEIs) to be accountable for their failure to produce teachers properly, which manifested in the dismal performance of the Philippines in the 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The Philippines joined …

8 February

InLife wins Gold Anvil Awards

Insular Life’s (InLife) program for its most valued clients, as well as employee engagement program won Gold Anvils during the 59th Anvil Awards. The Amorsolo Circle, which won under the PR Programs – Investor Relations Category, is InLife’s exclusive program for its most valued policyholders. It has redefined customer experience through privileges, financial updates, and exclusive events. Members are treated to …

8 February

Rice inflation is still the headache of Marcos admin

By Rose de la Cruz Though officials of the Marcos administration announced an easing of inflation in January 2024, it could not dismiss its headache – elevated rice inflation reaching 22.6% last January from 19.6% the month prior. This is because of the continuing rice prices around the globe, caused by fears of a supply lack due to El Nino …

8 February

56K rice farmers, kin complete TESDA training

By Rose de la Cruz The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority reported it had provided over 56,000 rice farmers with the proper skills and education to ensure the sustainability of agriculture and help the country attain its self-sufficiency targets taster. In a statement, TESDA Secretary Suiharto Mangudatatu said the rice farmers and their family members completed various agriculture and …

6 February

January Inflation Drops Further to 2.8 Percent

Headline inflation dropped further to 2.8 percent year-on-year in January 2024 from 3.9 percent in December 2023. This is at the low end of the BSP’s forecast range of 2.8-3.6 percent for the month and within the Government’s inflation target range of 3.0 percent ± 1.0 percentage point for the year. On a month-on-month seasonally adjusted basis, headline inflation declined …

6 February

Manila Water’s Calawis Water Supply System Project in final stages of testing

Manila Water’s P8.2-billion Calawis Water Supply System Project (WSSP) which was physically completed in June 2023, is already supplying clean and potable water to some areas in Antipolo including the Antipolo Government Center. After the testing stage on May 2024, the Calawis WSSP is expected to provide up to 80-million liters per day (MLD) of additional treated water to 919,784 …

6 February

World-Class fans make Manila Hustle 3×3 Season 2 a rousing success

AOI Katsura made no qualms of her desire to return to the Philippines and got rewarded with a championship. The Japanese star captained Zoos Tokyo to claim the Manila Hustle 3×3 Season 2 crown before a packed crowd at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on Sunday. “We really wanted to come back so bad. We’re very happy that we …

6 February

MPBL welcomes Pangasinan, Abra, allows more ex-pros

A wild scramble for experienced talents is projected following the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League’s decision to relax its rules regarding the hiring of former pros by the teams competing in the MPBL’s 2004 Season starting on March 16. Unlike last year, when each of the 29 teams was allowed to have only seven pros, now they can field as many …

6 February

PNSA takes best shot at Paris Olympics berths

THE Philippine National Shooting Association is taking its best shot in the remaining qualifying tournaments for the Paris Olympics. PNSA secretary-general Iryne Garcia made the assurance Tuesday during the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Garcia said the PSNA is trying to send the top Filipino shooters to each of the qualifying tournaments lined up for the …

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February, 2024