May, 2023

• 29 May

  First learning center for coding and robotics opens in Manila

  

  Nullspace Robotics PH, the country’s first learning center solely dedicated to teaching coding and robotics, formally opened its inaugural branch at the 3rd Level Uptown Place Mall, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. It is the local franchise of Nullspace Robotics, the leading provider of robotics and coding education in Singapore.  Nullspace Robotics PH offers a variety of enrichment programs aimed …

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• 27 May

  Torre, Young urge youth to play chess, stay away from drugs

  

  Asia’s first GM Eugene Torre urged the youth to continue to get involved in sports, especially chess, and stay away from drugs and other vices to become better citizens. In his speech before student- participants in the “Isulong Mo with GM Eugene Torre and IM Angelo Young” simultaneous chess exhibition matches, Torre said playing chess will also provide the youth …

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• 26 May

  Nora Aunor celebrates 70th birthday in wheelchair

  

  No. It wasn’t at all a gimmick which Nora Aunor has been associated with, especially in the past controversies, if not outlandish gestures and pronnouncements. It was real as anything that Nora had to be wheelchair-bound because of her foot to get to the hall of the GSIS Theater where she would be feted with post-birthday celebration. “Ang sakit-sakit kasi …

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• 26 May

  Converge welcomes former Senior Associate Justice Perlas-Bernabe as newest Board member

  

  Philippine broadband and technology solutions provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (PSE:CNVRG) has appointed former Senior Associate Justice Estela M. Perlas-Bernabe as an independent non-executive director to its Board of Directors, following the elections held during its Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on May 26, 2023.  A respected member of the Supreme Court (SC) from 2011 until her retirement in 2022, the highest …

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• 25 May

  An eager dreamer dares to explore new horizons

  

  For some, dreaming is a mere act of visualizing one’s hopes in life. But for many young Filipinos who have lived in poverty, it’s more than a just vision.  For aspiring youth, daring to dream is a leap of faith. When they see a flicker of hope and open doors, they take action and courageously pursue opportunities that will allow …

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• 25 May

  Manila Water beefs up preparations for TC Mawar

  

  East Zone Concessionaire Manila Water has started necessary preparations to ensure service continuity with the expected onslaught of Tropical Cyclone Mawar (local name: Betty) this weekend, as the said weather disturbance continues to move towards the Philippines and is projected to bring heavy rains and strong winds in Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon. Manila Water has prompted all …

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• 25 May

  Piolo Pascual pays vocal coaches from his pocket for stage musical

  

  It is common practice among theater productions to employ or hire staff and crew to man and execute artistic tasks. In the case of Tanghalang Una Obra, it has assigned Jed Balsamo as musical director to attend to all his areas of concerns in the stage musical “Ibarra.” One of them is to specifically assist and monitor the developments in …

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• 25 May

  ICTSI Manila partners with Autosweep to improve gate process for trucks

  

  International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) is partnering with Intelligent E-Processes Technologies Corp. (IETC), the subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation that manages Autosweep RFID, to enable a faster, more seamless gate process for trucks at the Port of Manila. The partnership will enable RFID scanners at the terminal gates to read Autosweep tags and …

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• 25 May

  PNR chair Macapagal calls BBM railway president

  

  Michael Ted R. Macapagal was appointed chairman of the Philippine National Railways by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Macapagal took his oath of office before DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista, under whose authority the PNR operates, on May 2. He will, along with PNR GM Jeremy Regino, implement the construction of the 147.26 km North-South Commuter Railway Project from Clark in …

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• 24 May

  Ortiz assumes presidency of LANDBANK

  

  Seasoned banker Lynette V. Ortiz was sworn in today as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) following her recent appointment by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. She brings with her over 30 years of extensive experience in local and international banking.  Ortiz formally took her oath as the 11th President and …

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