May, 2023

• 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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• 24 May

  4th Philippines-UK Economic Dialogue Joint Press Statement

  

  On Friday, 19 May 2023, the Philippines and the UK held their 4th round of bilateral Economic Dialogue chaired by Philippine Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo and His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils.  The Philippines and the UK signed a Partnership Statement on Trade, Investment and Economic Cooperation, which include the following commitments:   Grow bilateral trade, including …

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• 24 May

  Pagcor cancels accreditation of offshore gaming provider

  

  The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has cancelled the accreditation of offshore gaming customer relations service provider CGC Technologies Inc. (CGC). The cancellation of CGC’s accreditation came barely a week after PAGCOR issued a stern warning to its offshore gaming licensees and its accredited service providers who are involved in illegal activities. Investigations confirm that CGC, an accredited service …

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• 24 May

  Nicotine Pouches: A Reduced Risk Complement to Smoking?

  

  The popularity of nicotine pouches is rising in some European countries and the United States, with experts predicting considerable market growth for this product by 2028.  In the Philippines, adult smokers continue to seek alternative ways to smoke, leading to an increased demand for Reduced Risk Products such as e-cigarettes or vapes. With the market’s interest in products that lessen …

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• 24 May

  Enchanted Kingdom Brings Out the Perfect Treat for Mothers!

  

  Enchanted Kingdom, the country’s premier theme park, is delighted to announce its exclusive offering for Mothers: the Faerie Queen Mother Online Promo. Designed to give all mothers the royal treatment they deserve, this special promotion is available to all guests who wish to celebrate this joyous occasion in style. For the affordable price of Php 4,700, guests can enjoy a …

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• 23 May

  Bacoor, GenSan trounce MPBL rivals

  

  Bacoor and General Santos City asserted their superiority over separate rivals on Monday and keep their drive in the OKBet-MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Fifth Season going at the Baliwag Star Arena in Bulacan. The Bacoor City Strikers posted a wire-to-wire 86-69 victory over the Rizal XnetroMall Golden Coolers, while the GenSan Warriors kept on pounding till the end to …

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• 23 May

  Tolentino to Filipino athletes: Well done

  

  By Robert Andaya As far as Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is concerned, finishing a fighting fifth overall  in the recently- concluded Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia. Is enough reason to celebrate. That’s because the  840-strong Filipino delegation could have finished even better than its fifth-place finish. “To me  our fifth-place finish was already a strong performance,” said …

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• 23 May

  Basra Gateway reaches 4M-TEU milestone

  

  Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation at the Port of Umm Qasr in Iraq, has handled four million TEUs after nine years of operation in the country’s busiest port. The record volume was achieved during the recent unloading operation on the Yang Ming vessel YM Mutuality. BGT is the only terminal in Iraq to have handled four million TEUs. …

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• 23 May

  The Grandest Bonsai Exhibit at the SM Mall of Asia

  

  Get ready for the grandest bonsai exhibition in Asia, presented by SM Mall of Asia and the Philippine Bonsai Society which will be open on June 10 at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia. This year’s event is extra special as it features the first-ever joint convention of the Asia Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Convention (ASPAC) and the …

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• 23 May

  FORD ISLAND CONQUEST UNWRAPS FORD RAPTOR

  

  The sixth edition of the Ford Island Conquest late last week at the specially-designed off-road track at the Arca South in Taguig City proved to be an exhilarating experience especially to those Ford vehicle owners and soon-to-own Ford trucks and even to those guests who came for the test-drive. The four-day event surprised them on the ease of handling and …

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