January, 2024

• 9 January

  SM Foundation spreads social good with 107th school building in La Union

  

  Overcrowding is a major challenge faced by public schools in the Philippines. With limited resources and a large student population, classrooms often become crammed, hindering effective learning and individual attention. The SM Foundation’s School Building program directly addresses this by providing much-needed classrooms, particularly in low-income communities. As a testament to its staunch advocacy in promoting quality education in the …

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• 9 January

  After Rainy Medina rules Formula V1 Challenge on to Formula 4

  

  Rising Filipino star driver Rainy Medina is looking far ahead in his aim to further boost his career in driving. He knows he has the ability and skills and 2024 is a very prospective year for him as tries to make driving a profession in the future. “My end goal is Formula 4. Formula V1 is the entry-level formula racing …

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• 9 January

  Mitsubishi launches ‘Taralets Pinas’

  

  Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) presents its “Taralets Pinas” campaign, a nationwide initiative celebrating the Filipino spirit of adventure and making every journey better with Mitsubishi vehicles. The campaign is a celebration of MMPC’s 60th anniversary and its unwavering commitment to making life better for Filipinos by supporting and cultivating their passion for travel and exploration. It aims to inspire Filipinos …

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• 9 January

  GAC hits 2023 target

  

  GAC Motor Philippines concluded the year by achieving its target of 2,000 units in retail sales in 2023. This is a substantial year-over-year growth of 378%, underscoring the brand’s growing popularity among car buyers in the Philippine market. The notable increase in sales can be attributed to the increasing demand for its product lineup, which includes the Empow, Emkoo, Emzoom, …

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• 9 January

  It’s Bosch Mobility Aftermarket now

  

  The business unit of Bosch Automotive Aftermarket will be realigned into “Bosch Mobility Aftermarket” as a vital part of the Bosch Mobility sector starting this month. Bosch is reacting to the changes in the market and is actively shaping the future of mobility in view of changing customer requirements. At the same time, “Mobility Aftermarket” reflects the idea of understanding …

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• 9 January

  Zachary ‘Zach’ David Moving Up

  

  International race car driver Zachary ‘Zach’ David is taking a major step up the motorsports ladder for the upcoming season as he announced his entry in both Formula Regional Middle East and Formula Regional European Championships for 2024, making it a very busy year ahead for the young Filipino driver. Formula Regional is positioned after Formula 4 and before Formula …

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• 6 January

  New multi-millionaire  vouches for authenticity of lotto draws

  

  A lone winner from Albay, who bagged the P571 million jackpot prize in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 drawn last December 29, 2023, said that the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) games and draws are authentic. The lucky lotto bettor correctly guessed the winning combinations 19-35-25-42-58-05 and claimed her winnings on January 2. “Ang masasabi ko lang sa mga nagsasabi na …

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• 6 January

  Airports, aviation facilities to undergo facelift with P7.5-B funding

  

  Some P7.5 billion in funding has been earmarked  for the upgrade of 22 airports and aviation facilities, including the one on Pag-asa Island. Makati City Rep. Luis Jose Angel Campos, Jr., Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, said that rehabilitation efforts will be carried out under the following budget breakdown: ·      P1.64 billion for Ninoy Aquino International …

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• 6 January

  P1-B allotted for development of bike lanes

  

  The 2024 National Budget has allocated at least P1 billion to speed up the development of protected bicycle lanes and pedestrian pathways. The 2024 budget is a huge jump from the original P500 million proposals for the Active Transport and Safe Pathways Programs (ATSPP), according to Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo. Rillo said the ATSPP assures Filipinos that cycling is …

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• 6 January

  DBM funds NKTI, MSU projects

  

  The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) last week released P550 million for the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI). In a statement, the DBM said that Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has approved the issuance of Special Allotment Release Orders (SAROs) amounting to P550 million to cover the funding requirement for the Out-Patient Department (OPD) Building of NKTI. The department explained …

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