June, 2023

• 2 June

  Manila Water expands sewer services with additional 51-km sewer network

  

  Aside from implementing measures to ensure 24/7 clean water service to its customers, Manila Water is embarking on a massive sewer project to improve sanitation and promote a cleaner environment for Metro Manila communities. Called the Mandaluyong West–San Juan South–Quezon City South Sewer Project, this Php4.2-billion project forms part of the company’s mandate to provide quality sanitation to its growing …

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• 2 June

  California, Naga in Shakey’s volleyball final

  

  By Robert Andaya Games Saturday:2 p.m. – NU-NS vs Bacolod Tay Tung High School (bronze medal match)4 p.m. – California Academy vs Naga College Foundation (finals) It will be California Academy  versus Naga College Foundation in the final of the  2023 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (GVIL) at the San Andres gym in Malate, Manila. It will be underdog versus …

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• 2 June

  All eyes on table tennis star Arandia

  

  Andrew Kevin Arandia wasn’t expecting a podium finish when he debuted at the 2022 Asean Para Games held in Surakarta, Indonesia. But he did, winning the men’s singles Class 9 silver medal that proved he has a bright future in table tennis. “I was so happy when I got the silver medal in Indonesia. It inspired me to do better …

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• 2 June

  Labadan in rhythmic gymnastics finals

  

  Breanna Labadan advanced to the finals of two events – the individual all-around and ball – after the end of the qualifying rounds of the 14th Senior Rhythmic Gymnastics Asian Championships at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium yesterday. Based in Hungary in training, Labadan, 16, finished sixth overall in the individual all-around qualifiers with a total score of 107.90 points, counting …

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• 2 June

  SM City Bataan: Another growth center and gateway to the province

  

  SM City Bataan reflects the values of the local community with over 96% of the mall’s administration staff being Bataeños, including two in leadership roles. With a workforce of over a thousand across mall tenants—and still increasing, the mall proudly showcases the skills and expertise of the community. Congressman Albert S. Garcia, Bataan’s 2nd District Representative, joined thousands of Bataeños …

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• 1 June

  Villacorta named LTO OIC

  

  Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista has designated lawyer Hector Villacorta, an assistant secretary of the agency, as officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Land Transportation Office on Wednesday.  Villacorta replaces Jay Art Tugade who resigned on May 22, citing “differing methods” with Bautista.  Tugade’s resignation takes effect June 1.  Villacorta is the department’s Assistant Secretary for Communications and Commuter Affairs, a …

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• 1 June

  Victoria International Container Terminal welcomes COSCO’s ANE service

  

  Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s Australian operation and the first fully automated container terminal in Australia, received the inaugural call of COSCO Shipping Lines’ recently launched ANE service. The ANE service offers a direct connection between Australia’s southeastern coast and New Zealand, providing coverage up to Bell Bay in Tasmania. Catering to the speed-to-market requirement between …

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• 1 June

  TeaM Energy, Kratos RES Inc. sign power supply deal

  

  Officers of  TeaM (Philippines) Energy Corporation (TPEC), a subsidiary of TeaM Energy Corporation, and Kratos RES, Inc. (KRI) shown after both firms signed a two-year energy supply deal at the TeaM Energy corporate office in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Under the agreement, TPEC will provide the power requirements of several establishments under the  Villar group of companies including ALLHome, VistaMall, …

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May, 2023

• 31 May

  Domestic trade posts 46.7% growth in Q1

  

  The volume and value of local trade posted double-digit growth in the first quarter of the year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. Data released late Monday showed that the value of domestic trade amounted to P199.72 billion, up by 46.7 percent from the P136.18 billion a year ago. By mode of transport, almost all of the commodities were traded …

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• 31 May

  DMCI seeks 5 more infra projects under Marcos’ ‘Build Batter More’ program

  

  Premier contractor D.M. Consunji Inc. (DMCI) is eyeing to participate in at least five more infrastructure projects under the “Build Better More” infrastructure program of the Marcos administration. “Our participation would depend on the amount and type of work involved. We want to focus on projects where our core competencies can bring the most value for our country,” DMCI president …

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