June, 2023

• 27 June

  Caltex sponsors big franchise show

  

  Caltex recently signed a contract with the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) to become a platinum sponsor at the International Franchise Expo set on Oct. 27-29. The expo is considered one of the biggest and largest running franchise shows in Asia and a one-stop shop for homegrown and international brands in the food, retail, and services sectors. Shown during the signing …

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• 27 June

  Successful 3rd Valenzuela Auto Show

  

  Valenzuela mayor Wes Gatchalian spearheaded the return of the Valenzuela Auto Show that showcased more than 100 meticulously curated cars last June Saturday at the parking lot of Puregold Valenzuela. Although it’s only a one-day show, Mayor Gatchalian insisted that it served its purpose of uniting all the car enthusiasts in the city into one major day of meeting up …

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• 27 June

  Another ride-hailing platform enters local market

  

  There is a new ride-hailing service platform entering the Philippine market soon and it is called the inDrive, a US-based global mobility and urban services platform which is looking to offer its services in Manila, Cebu, Davao, Bacolod and Baguio. The Global mobility and urban services platform inDrive wants to solve mobility challenges in the country and change the local …

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• 26 June

  Moscow mutiny – beginning of the end?

  

  There is now solid proof that not all in Russia support Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. A group of soldiers – called by state media as Wagner mercenaries – had vowed to take control of Moscow “in a march of justice” to denounce the conduct of the 16-month-long war in Ukraine. Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner mercenaries, said they …

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• 26 June

  Sustainable City Icons: Global Cities at the Forefront of Sustainable and Resilient Urban Developments

  

  The world is our oyster, and traveling is the greatest means to optimize what life may offer. From backpackers aiming for an independent journey to exchange students hoping to broaden their knowledge, each person travels across the globe with a specific goal stored in their luggage. As for architects with global visions, traveling helps them develop a more comprehensive understanding …

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• 26 June

  63% of Filipinos believe mental health as one of the most critical issues for 2023

  

  A recent global survey conducted by FWD Group Holdings Limited revealed that the ongoing economic challenges are among the top causes of mental health among Filipinos. The FWD Group survey in collaboration with Blackbox, an independent research company, interviewed more than 10,000 respondents across sixteen international markets and was one of the largest completed in Southeast Asia. As the prices …

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• 26 June

  NCSC, MOP launches biggest-ever online seniors’ database registration in Manila

  

  The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) in cooperation with a civic group based in Manila held the biggest-ever online database registration activity here on Friday.  More than a thousand senior citizens from the 5th District of Manila and adjacent barangays showed up at the venue to personally register online with the assistance of MOP encoders and NCSC team of …

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• 26 June

  FL Liza Marcos to make ceremonial serve in VNL

  

  First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos will make the ceremonial first serve to open the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Men’s Week 3 Pasay City leg on July 4 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Mrs. Marcos will make the serve before the 7 p.m. match between world No. 7 Japan and No. 25 China on opening day at the SM …

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• 26 June

  FEU, Lyceum clash in Mayor Asis Cup opener

  

  By Robert Andaya Games Tuesday:4 p.m. – All-Star Coaches vs LGU Bayugan6:30 p.m. – Bustamante Construction – Adamson vs Wingbe Apartelle & Adbio Medica OPC All-star8 p.m. – ARQ Builders-FEU vs Vincare Pharma-Lyceum  Defending champion ARQ Builders-Far Eastern University opens its title-retention bid against Vincare Pharma-Lyceum of the Philippines University at the start of the Mayor Kirk Asis Open Invitational …

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• 26 June

  Remolona appointed as next BSP chief

  

  President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Monetary Board Member (MBM) Eli M. Remolona as the next Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Chairman of the Monetary Board. This was announced recently by the Presidential Communications Office. MBM Remolona, 70, will serve a six-year term as Governor and Chairman of the Monetary Board starting 3 July 2023. …

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