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Visitors of the Upper Wright Park here were treated to a dazzling spectacle after the much-awaited Water Fountain Music and Lights Show was formally inaugurated at the Pool of Pines on September 8, 2023. The city’s newest attraction, whose project concept was approved by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), was funded by the Bloomberry Cultural Foundation, Inc. (BCFI) …
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September, 2023
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11 September
FSCC supports measures to enhance resilience of financial system
The Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC) approved a range of actions which will enhance the resilience of the country’s financial system and strengthen its ability to absorb risks. These actions cover a broad range, from communication to the capital and contingent markets, as well as having in place both the right tools and better data to pre-emptively manage possible contagion …
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11 September
Okada Manila offers authentic feels in latest brand campaign
An extraordinary staycation in a deluxe setting. A gustatory dining experience featuring a world of flavors. A wonderful celebration at the beautiful event venues. A relaxing wellness treatment at The Retreat Spa. An afternoon at the pool or PLAY at Okada Manila for the kids. A shopping escapade. A spectacular viewing experience at the iconic The Fountain. A lucky streak …
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11 September
Rediscovering local arts and culture (film, theater, lit etc.) in the grassroots
Lecturing on Theater Arts at the Leon Guinto Memorial College in Atimonan, Quezon these past few months was a refresher course indeed. It was also time to give back to the community as far as Atimonan and Lopez and other Fourth District towns in the province for the kindness they had extended to me in my youth. It was rediscovering, …
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11 September
Michelle Nikki Junia, the youngest CCP president ever
Take a look at the past presidents of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) since its inception and creation fifty four years ago: Jaime Zobel de Ayala, Lucresia Kasilag, Maria Theresa Escoda-Roxas, Francisco del Rosario, Jr., Baltazat Endriga, Armina Rufino, Nestor Jardin, Raul Sunico, Isabel Caro Wilson, Arsenio J. Lizaso and Margarita Moran Floirendo. During their appointments or elections, …
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11 September
Aicelle Santos: Heavy with childbut still sings to the world
Music knows no size of a woman. Whether one is big or small, music will always be an inspiration to the female specie to go on with life no matter her shape, literally and figuratively, especially with loving people around her. Such is the case of singer and actress Aicelle Santos. Despite her being heavy with child, Aicelle is making …
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11 September
Lovi Poe returns to “Batang Quiapo”; James Reid and Nadine Lustre cross paths
After tying the knot with British national Monty Blencowe at the historic Cliveden House in Berkshire, United Kingdom, Lovi Poe is back to the set of ABS-CBN’s “Batang Quiapo.” It’s the professional in Lovi that she has to honor her promise to go on cam immediately after the wedding. Without batting her eyelash, Lovi was in hurry to go back …
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11 September
Paris Olympics ticket high on Filipinos’ minds
By Robert Andaya The Philippines men’s basketball team’s dream of making it to the 2024 Paris Olympics is not over yet. Despite finishing with only a 1-4 win-loss record and missing the lone ticket as Asia’s representative, the Filipinos can still earn their place via backdoor. That’s because the Philippines will be one of the 24 countries given the chance …
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11 September
Germany, Serbia on top of the basketball world
By Robert Andaya There will be no gold medal game for five-time champion United States and first-time semifinalist Canada in the FIBA World Cup 2023. Instead, Germany – the only unbeaten team left in the tournament at 7-0 – and Serbia – the losing finalist in the 2014 edition in Spain – will dispute the championship in the world’s biggest …
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11 September
USA legend Sue Bird named Global Ambassador for FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026
As the most decorated FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup player ever, the iconic Sue Bird will now use her star power as the Global Ambassador for the 2026 edition in Germany. The USA legend is the only player to have won the women’s flagship event four times after accomplishing the feat by stepping out to land gold in 2002 in …
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