August, 2023

• 11 August

  Afan looking good for World Combat Games and studies

  

  Fierre Afan is eyeing to represent the country in the highest tournament abroad as he’s bracing for the upcoming 2023 World Combat Games on October 21 to 30 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia while pursuing his study in sports science at University of the Philippines (UP). “It’s very tiring after training because I have to attend my class in UP for …

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• 11 August

  Manila Water Non-East Zone recognized for unwavering support to DENR’s environmental programs

  

  The Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-CALABARZON recently recognized Manila Water Non-East Zone operating unit Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV) for its active support to the agency’s initiatives in implementing the Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. During DENR’s “No to Waste: Advancing Circular Economy to Beat Plastic Pollution” …

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• 11 August

  Bloomberry maintains strength in 2Q2023, pushes net income up 160% in first six months

  

  Bloomberry Resorts Corporation (“Bloomberry”, “the Company”), whose subsidiaries own and operate Solaire Resort Entertainment City (Solaire) and Jeju Sun Hotel & Casino (Jeju Sun), reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2023.  Enrique K. Razon Jr., Bloomberry Chairman and CEO, said, “During the quarter, all our business segments continued to deliver growth …

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• 10 August

  Adamson one win away from Shakey’s title

  

  By Robert Andaya Games Saturday(Filoil EcoOil Centre, San Juan)2 p.m. – UST vs UPHSD4 p.m. – DLSU vs Asamson ONE down, one to go for Adamson University. The Lady Falcons leaned on Lucille Almonte, Ayesha Juegos,  Sharya Nicole Ancheta, Lorene Toring and rookie Red Bascon to bring down reigning UAAP champion La Salle, 22-25, 25-17, 17-25, 27-25,16-14 in Game 1 …

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• 10 August

  Rez Cortez hopes to unite the two actors’ groups, AKTOR and Actors Guild

  

  As a film and television industry leader, Rez Cortez is optimistic the two organizations of actors, the Katipunan ng mga Artista ng Pelikulang Pilipino at Telebisyon (KAPPT) or Actors Guild of the Philippines groups and AKTOR or League of Filipino Actors. In the wake of the prep-up of the Film Commission of the Philippines of which Rez is an active …

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• 10 August

  SM Investments net income grows 32% to PHP36.5B in H1 on strong consumer confidence

  

  SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments) reported a consolidated net income of PHP36.5 billion in the first six months, up 32% from PHP27.7 billion in the same period last year.  Consolidated revenues rose 18% to PHP286.3 billion in the January to June period from PHP242.6 billion in the same period last year.  “SM delivered strong results in the first half, driven …

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• 10 August

  WOCEE and WOSAS 2023: Enter a New World of Innovations and Safety

  

  The country’s biggest and most innovative technology and safety expositions are finally back at the SMX Convention Center Manila. Today, the 5th edition of WOCEE and WOSAS officially launched, showcasing more innovations and safety features than ever before. This year’s themes for both events highlight how these events will take you away to a new and never before seen place. …

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• 10 August

  Block Dojo and nChain Illuminate The Future of Blockchain in The Philippines: VIP Launch Event Unveiled

  

  It was a night to remember in the heart of Manila, leading business owners, investors, venture capitalists, and political figures, gathered at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, to celebrate the launch of Block Dojo in Asia. The VIP evening was hosted by Block Dojo, a renowned incubator fostering blockchain entrepreneurship, in partnership with nChain, a leading global technology company, offering software …

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• 9 August

  Jobless rate drops in June

  

  The number of unemployed Filipinos went down to 2.33 million in June from 2.99 million in the same month last year, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. Preliminary results of the June 2023 Labor Force Survey released on Wednesday showed that the unemployment rate during the month was at 4.5 percent, down from the 6 percent estimate in …

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• 9 August

  PEZA welcomes proclamation of 3 new ecozones

  

  Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Tereso Panga remains positive on the increase of economic zones approval during the term of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as PEZA welcomed last week the proclamation of additional three new economic zones.  “We remain committed in our overarching goal of spurring countryside development through the creation of more ecozones seen to facilitate growth …

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