The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business
FIBA and Ganten have agreed to extend their strong collaboration until 2027 and the FIBA Basketball World Cup, which will take place in Qatar. The extension of the partnership was marked with a special ceremony during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Semi-Final game between Serbia and Canada at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila. Asia’s leading natural mineral …
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September, 2023
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8 September
First in the PH: Bench Introduces Hang Tags Made of Soap
Shop, wash, and wear with less waste. Homegrown fashion brand, Bench, recently unveiled a groundbreaking innovation that is nothing short of genius—being both sustainable and practical: a hang tag that also serves as a detergent for your clothes’ first wash. “We are consistently looking for ways to improve every aspect of our business,” shares Ben Chan, Chairman of Bench. “This …
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8 September
Pinay physicist investigates exotic subatomic particles
Building on Albert Einstein’s work, a Filipina physicist and an international team of researchers recently discovered that a special class of subatomic particles can be described using concepts from the famous scientist’s Theory of Relativity. UP Diliman College of Science National Institute of Physics (UPD-CS NIP) associate professor Dr. Gennevieve Macam and her colleagues were investigating Weyl fermions, exotic subatomic …
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7 September
Pagcor Chief welcomes raps over alleged PHP75M missing cash bond
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman Alejandro H. Tengco today said he welcomes the reported filing of charges against him and previous members of the PAGCOR board of directors over the alleged disappearance of a Php75 million performance bond posted by an e-sabong company. The PAGCOR chairman and chief executive officer said that while the alleged disappearance of the …
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6 September
Lalamove, MMDA join forces in solidifying road safety support through donation of driver training equipment
Lalamove, the leading on-demand delivery platform, aligned with their goal of prioritizing partner drivers’ safety, recently teamed up with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and turned over driving equipment, including a brand-new Honda Click motorcycle from Lalamove’s Panalomove Partner Agribank, an insulated Lalabag, a Lalamove helmet, and a Lalajacket, alongside a first-aid kit. Lalamove Philippines Managing Director Djon Nacario gladly …
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5 September
Angkas rewards 50 loyal, dedicated bikers with life-changing packages
In recognition of its bikers’ loyalty and invaluable contributions to the success of Angkas operations in the country, the moto taxi company awarded last night at least 50 of its riders with life-changing packages that included a house and lot, and brand-new motorcycles. Dubbed as Tagumpay Night: Gabi ng Parangal Para sa mga Liga ng Lodi, the event was held …
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5 September
Malaysia Embassy in the Philippines Commemorates National Day with Flag Raising Ceremony
The Embassy of Malaysia in the Philippines commemorated its National Day on August 31, 2023 with a flag-raising ceremony at Rumah Malaysia, the official residence of the Ambassador in Makati. The ceremony was led by Ambassador of Malaysia to the Republic of the Philippines His Excellency Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Anthony. It was attended by the Malaysian community and …
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5 September
Inter-agency monitoring team conduct market visit to ensure compliance on E.O. No. 39
Following the effectivity of Executive Order No. 39 s. 2023 today, 5 September 2023, which sets price ceiling for regular-milled rice at PHP41.00/kilogram and well-milled rice at PHP45.00/kilogram, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) led the joint monitoring of compliance with the imposed rice price ceiling. Together with DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos, the price monitoring team composed of DA …
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5 September
Momentum on Gilas’ side after win over China — Tolentino
By Robert Andaya The Philippines’ 96-75 win over Asian rival China, as well as its 24th-place finish in the FIBA World Cup 2023, is a big boost to the morale of the country in the coming 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino also said the victory of the Jordan Clarkson-led Filipinos …
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5 September
RAISING A MESSAGE
Senators Miguel Zubiri, Joel Villanueva and Ronald dela Rosa proudly don patriotic shirts printed with the words “WEST PH SEA” when they watched the Gilas vs China FIBA Workd Cup game recently at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. REYMUNDO G. NILLAMA
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