June, 2023

• 9 June

  SMFI’s farmer’s training kicks off in Rizal

  

  SM Foundation continues to expand the reach of the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture Program (KSK-SAP) to help build empowered farming communities across the Philippines.  Joined by its partners, Moca Family Farm, TESDA, DSWD, DA, DOST, DTI, DOT, SM City Masinag and continuing the recent launches in multiple locations across Calabarzon and other regions in the country, the recently …

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• 9 June

  Converge garners ‘A’ rating for MSCI ESG

  

  Leading fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. scored higher on Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics being tracked by global investment research firm MSCI in its latest review, reflecting its resilience to ESG risks and cementing its reputation as a highly investable and financially viable company.  Converge received a rating of ‘A’ (on a scale of AAA – CCC) …

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• 7 June

  NAIA privatization

  

  The proposed privatization of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is proceeding with help from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) which is advising the Department of Transportation (DOTr) how best to turn over the country’s main gateway to a private concessionaire. ADB was contracted by DOTr last February to give technical advice on the project. They have since conducted a …

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• 7 June

  MIF vs. food stamps

  

  While the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) awaits review and the President’s signature, the Privatization Council (PC) is preparing to dispose of P2.5-billion worth of non-performing assets “to raise much-needed revenues for priority projects,” according to Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno. The PC would bid out initially six properties worth P152.8 million, including a bank – the Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of …

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• 7 June

  PNR to field buses when trains stop operation

  

  The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has instructed the Philippine National Railways (PNR) to provide an alternative means of transportation for the thousands of commuters who are set to be affected when the trains stop operation on July 2 to make way for the construction of the P873.62 billion North-South Commuter Railway. PNR Chairman Michael Ted Macapagal said that on orders …

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• 7 June

  Phl, Japan forge stronger economic ties

  

  Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual met  Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) following their participation at the ASEAN-Japan Business Week 2023 held on 5 June 2023, in Tokyo, Japan. In the said meeting, they agreed to further deepen Philippines-Japan bilateral relations   especially with the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive …

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• 7 June

  3-Day NCSC-WHO PPASC Write Shop ends on a highly successful note

  

  The 3-day Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (PPASC) Write Shop has lived up to expectations as it ended successfully here in the “air conditioned” City of Tagaytay on Wednesday. The highly-anticipated event aimed at laying down the foundation of a solid plan of action for the country’s elderly to ensure that programs and services are in place and …

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• 7 June

  Dr. Pacifico Eric Eusebio Calderon: The Time is Now to Bring Back Humans in Doctors

  

  During his first decade as a medical professional, Dr. Pacifico Eric Eusebio Calderon has taken a path less traveled by his contemporaries. He is working to advance the ‘human side’ of medicine—practicing, teaching, and doing research on how to ‘bring back humans’ in doctors. The 38-year-old physician and medical ethicist (a medical professional focusing on supporting patients, doctors, and the …

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• 6 June

  Team PH adds 3 more golds in ASEAN Para Games

  

  Team Philippines bagged three more gold medals, including two in swimming, at the 12th ASEAN Para Games here on Monday. Gary Bejino came up with another record-breaking performance, this time in the  men’s 200-meter freestyle S6 event at the Morodok Techo National Stadium’s Aquatics Center. He clocked 2:38.55 to erase the old mark of 2:45.99 set by Myanmar’s Aung Myint …

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• 6 June

  Bornea ready to rumble vs Martinez

  

  By Robert Andaya Ready to rumble. That’s  how undefeated super flyweight sensation Jade Bornea described himself more than two weeks before his scheduled title fight against IBF super flyweight world champion Fernando Martinez  inMinnesota, United States on June 24. Bornea, one of Sanman Promotions’ leading boxing contenders, holds an impressive record of 18 wins, including 12 by knockouts, and no …

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