August, 2023

• 2 August

  PAGCOR grants P120 million for OVP’s socio-civic initiatives

  

  Vice President Sara Duterte and PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco pose for posterity after the MOA signing between the OVP and the state-run gaming and regulatory firm. The Office of the Vice President (OVP) will now be able to expand the reach of its social services after the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) formally committed P120 million in …

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• 2 August

  How’s Matt Ranillo III these days?

  

  Since former matinee idol Mat Ranillo III migrated to the United States of America years ago, we seldom hear news about him? What is Matt busy with at the moment? Is he still doing films even when he’s abroad? What is he like now? Will he still come back to the Philippines? These questions surely nag one’s consciousness. To think that …

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• 2 August

  Rain or shine, Alice Dixson’s b-day party goes on

  

  Typhoon Egay was pummeling its winds and rains but despite the threatening bad weather, actress Alice Dixson’s birthday party went on very well. Alice turned fifty three last July 28, 2023 in the middle of a stormy day and her guests didn’t mind crossing flooded streets and being slapped by gusty winds just to get to the special bash the …

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• 1 August

  High hopes for Pinoy fencers

  

  Former national coach Rolando “Amat” Canlas Jr. said behind the current crop of young fencers, there is a strong possibility of making it to the Olympics on a consistent basis. To do that, however, there should be a stable program starting at the grassroots level all the way to the national team to be able for Filipinos to compete in …

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• 1 August

  Rain or Shine to bring in new import

  

  Rain or Shine is bringing in one more import to bolster its campaign as the country’s representative to the coming 42nd Jones Cup. Head coach Yeng Guiao told the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum on Tuesday the Elasto Painters are tapping 6-foot-10 Nick Evans to team up with naturalized player Ange Kouame in reinforcingthe squad for the August 12-20 meet …

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• 1 August

  La Salle, Adamson clinch quarterfinals

  

  By Robert Andaya UAAP champion La Salle and Adamson demonstrated their dominance as they secured victories against their respective rivals to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2023 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitational at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan on Tuesday. Alleiah Malaluan of DLSU over Kat Inot and Vanessa Lou inoza of USPF. Photo courtesy of …

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• 1 August

  SALEBRATE with MR.DIY: Get up to 50% off deals and a Chance to Win a Trip to Hong Kong Disneyland!

  

  Five years of DIY excellence calls for a celebration like no other! MR.DIY, the leading one-stop shop for everyday needs, is thrilled to announce its 5th-anniversary milestone in the Philippines. To commemorate this, MR.DIY presents the Super Anniversary Salebration—a month-long shopping extravaganza featuring unbeatable discounts, exciting promotions, and a golden opportunity to win fabulous prizes, including a magical trip to …

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• 1 August

  President Marcos lauds student-athletes in Palaro

  

  By Robert Andaya “As you take part in your chosen sport, remember you are already champions. And now, you represent your respective schools and localities. Compete with excellence, fairness, and integrity.”      Thus said President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.  during the opening ceremony of the 2023 Palarong Pambansa at the Marikina Sports Center in Marikina City. Marcos encouraged the …

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• 1 August

  Maja Salvador and Rambo Nuñez are now one!

  

  Maja salvador and Rambo Nuñez (Photo Credit: Maja Salvador’s Instagram Photographer Pat Dy summed up the wedding between Maja Salvador and Rambo Nuñez as a dream wedding. “And they are one,” exclaimed Pat in his Instagram post after the matrimony. Maja and Rambo got married in a garden-like wedding in Bali, Indonesia on July 30, 2023. Before the momentous event, …

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• 1 August

  EastWest Visa gala unveils exciting products which promise greater rewards and convenience

  

  An abundance of rewards and convenience await consumers as universal bank EastWest unveils two products which will highly complement one’s discerning lifestyle—the EastWest Pay App and the enhanced EastWest Visa Platinum Card. Held at The Fifth at Rockwell, the exquisite gala was graced by Josephine Gotianun-Yap, President and CEO of Filinvest Development Corporation; EastWest Director and Former Philippine Ambassador to …

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