August, 2023

• 25 August

  Pagcor releases 1st tranche of aid to OVP

  

  PAGCOR turned over the first tranche of its financial grant to the Office of the Vice President (OVP) amounting to Php30 million during a simple ceremony held in Mandaluyong City, Wednesday, August 23, 2023. On August 2, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco and OVP Chief of Staff Atty. Zuleika Lopez signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) formalizing the agency’s …

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• 25 August

  Farmers in Mindanao complete SM Foundation agri training

  

  Following 14 weeks of training on modern agricultural practices, SM Foundation proudly marked the graduation of farmer beneficiaries from its Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture Program (KSK-SAP). The graduation ceremony was held in various locations across Mindanao, including Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, General Santos City, and Zamboanga. The farmer trainees of KSK-SAP underwent a series of comprehensive trainings …

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• 25 August

  Knorr Philippines Partners with GMA Kapuso Foundation for General Nakar Nutrition Program

  

  Knorr joins GMA Kapuso Foundation for its Give A Gift Feed A Child program, adopting over 300 school children in General Nakar Quezon for a 6-month feeding program While economic disparities can impact access to nutritious food, Knorr Philippines and GMA Kapuso Foundation are determined to make nutritious, delicious, and affordable meals accessible for Filipino families.   Knorr Philippines joined GMA …

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• 22 August

  Groups call for public health emergency in Batangas

  

  Several groups and individuals raised serious concern recently about the health impacts of liquefied natural gas (LNG) on the residents of Batangas City, as they urged the Department of Health (DOH) to declare a public health emergency and investigate the matter. Members of the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ), in partnership with the Asian People’s Movement of Debt and …

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• 22 August

  With Clarkson out, Gilas  loses to Mexico

  

  By Robert Andaya Filipino-American Jordan Clarkson took a much-needed rest after two hard-fought games against Ivory Coast  and Montenegro in their closed-door tune-up games before the  FIBA  Basketball World Cup 2023.  Reigning PBA MVP Scottie Thompson  took the opportunity to shine against Mexico. Thompson, who is still  trying to regain his playing shape  following  an injury, made  his presence felt …

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• 22 August

  Maybank new financing for Superbikes

  

  Maybank Philippines, a member of the Maybank Group (one of Asia’s leading banking groups Southeast Asia’s 4th largest bank by assets), recently launched its Super Bike Loans that offers great financing options for brand-new 2-wheels with an engine size of 400cc and up. This is Maybank newest product under its burgeoning auto loan program that offers from 1- to 3-year …

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• 22 August

  Ford ensures safety night-driving

  

  Being attentive and staying vigilant to your surroundings when driving is essential, but navigating roads becomes more challenging at night given the compromised depth perception and peripheral vision that darkness causes.   Leading automotive manufacturers like Ford understand this and have equipped their vehicles with driver-assist features and safety technologies which ensure a safer drive at night. Here are tips …

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• 22 August

  Isuzu Drive & Fly, VIP promos

  

  New Isuzu D-MAX and Isuzu mu-X owners will a get a chance to win a trip for two to Tokyo or trip for four to Boracay or Palawan through Isuzu Philippines’ Drive & Fly promo from Aug. 15 to Oct. 31. The customer must book a test drive at any Isuzu dealerships nationwide or at any Isuzu display & caravan …

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• 22 August

  Here’s comes the Omoda 5 EV

  

  The Omoda brand –  committed to environmental protection, green and sustainable development in the future – will officially launch the Omoda 5 EV in the fourth quarter of this year. The Omoda 5 EV –  with four major selling points such as crossover design, intelligent technology, EIC (motor, battery, and electric control) technology, and worry-free safety — will bring a …

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• 22 August

  Blue Chem assures clean, efficient engine

  

  Do you know that even before draining old oil in your engine, there’s a need to make sure that all dirt such as oil sludge and carbon residues must be dissolves in molecularly fine way? That’s easy with the use of an oil system cleaner or engine flusher. Tonyo Calado, the assistant vice president for sales and marketing of All-Inclusive …

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