July, 2023

• 7 July

  Datu chess clinic at ERJHS ‘a big success’

  

  International master Idel Datu underscored the need to provide good scientific training and regular exposure to student-players “ while they are still young and interested to learn and play.” In a speech before participants of the “Learn and Play Chess with IM Idel Datu ” program at the E. Rodriguez, Jr. High School along Mayon Ave., Quezon City, Datu stressed the importance of giving …

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• 7 July

  World Aquatics approves Sanchez’s change of nationality

  

  Swimming’s international federation approved Kayla Sanchez’s change of nationality from Canada to the Philippines effective Thursday (July 6). “The World Aquatics has approved the request for the sport nationality’s change of the Athlete [Sanchez], born on 7 April 2001, in the Aquatics sports of Swimming, from Canada (CAN) to Philippines (PHI),” said World Aquatics Legal Counsel Loic Loutan in a …

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• 7 July

  DTI meets Germany’s ZVEI, explores opportunities in manufacturing services outsourcing

  

  On 03 July 2023, DTI Secretary Fred Pascual, together with Board of Investments (BOI) Managing Head Ceferino Rodolfo, and Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI) President Dr. Dan Lachica, met with Dr. Gunther Kegel, President of the German Electronics and Digital Industry Association (German: Verband der Elektro- und Digitalindustrie or ZVEI), and CEO of Pepperl+Fuchs. During …

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• 7 July

  Dennis Marasigan: 2023 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, a public event

  

  Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival is no stranger to Dennis Marasigan, Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Vice President and Artistic Director. Dennis has been a Cinemalaya alumnus having directed two films in the previous editions of the fest—“Sa North Diversion” (2005) and “Vox Populi” (2010). But during the press conference for the annual event jointly mounted by CCP and …

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• 7 July

  Veteran entertainment broadcaster Mario Dumaual dies

  

  For more than four decades, veteran entertainment broadcaster Mario V. Dumaual had not only dismantled and showed to the public the hidden secrets and true personal colors of entertainment stars but objectively reported their diverse thoughts and actions as well. Sadly, the table has been turned around when Mario is now the one being reported when he recently passed on. …

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• 6 July

  Livestock Philippines 2023 Celebrates its 6th Edition – Focuses on Food Security, Safety, and Sustainability

  

  Today marks another milestone for Livestock Philippines as it opens its door for the biggest and grandest 6th edition with the special guest of honor – no less than His Excellency Ferdinand Marcos Jr., at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, in Pasay City.  Invited dignitaries and officials from the Department of Agriculture, together with Informa Markets, the organizer of …

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• 6 July

  Laro ng Lahi set in Lagawe

  

  Five major combat sports make up the coming Laro ng Lahi-Ifugao set in the municipality of Lagawe over the weekend. Boxing, wushu, wrestling, weightlifting, and taekwondo will be featured in the all-women event set July 8-9. A total of 400 participants are seeing action in the two-day meet to be held at the Lagawe Town Plaza and Village Park. “The …

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• 6 July

  J&T Express shares tips and hacks to avail of its big shipping discounts this 7.7!

  

  J&T Express, one of the leading and fastest-growing delivery service providers in the Philippines, continues to give the best deals for its customers with its latest promo and services. This 7.7, customers can enjoy the lowest shipping rates for as low as PHP 36 when they download the J&T Express mobile app. The promo is offered to all customers–most especially …

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• 5 July

  ICTSI unveils new initiative to drive decarbonization efforts

  

  International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is making significant progress towards a more sustainable future with the launch of its Climate Change Action Initiative. This undertaking underscores ICTSI’s efforts to decarbonize and contribute to global efforts in addressing climate change. Recognizing the urgent need to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the initiative will develop a comprehensive …

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• 5 July

  SM group, Mastercard join forces to empower women SM scholars in STEM

  

  In a collaboration for social good, SM Store, Mastercard, and SM Foundation came together to provide educational support to female SM scholars pursuing education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. The partnership culminated with the check turnover ceremony held on June 14, 2023. The partnership underscores the companies’ commitment to fostering equal opportunities for women and girls in …

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