May, 2023

• 17 May

  Converge strengthens foothold in VisMin

  

  Two years after its fiber network reached the shores of Visayas and Mindanao, leading fiber internet provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc., continues to secure its position with its further expansion into the regions, particularly entering into high visibility and density areas such as Boracay. “Nationwide expansion and making sure we reach Filipinos’ homes is a long game. This is why …

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• 17 May

  The medal haul will speak for itself – POC head Tolentino

  

  Finishing fifth place but with more medals from last year was mission accomplished for Team Philippines at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games that officially came to a close on Wednesday evening. “The medal haul will speak for itself,” said Philippine Olympic Committee President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino, referring to the 58 gold, 85 silver and 117 bronze medals won in Cambodia—numbers …

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• 17 May

  Asia’s first GM Torre to hold chess simul

  

  ALL chess roads lead to Quezon City as Asia’s first GM Eugene Torre holds simultaneous exhibition chess matches with select students and alumni of E. Rodriguez Jr. High School in Mayon Ave., Quezon City on May 22. Torre will join ERJHS Alumni Sports Hall of Fame awardee IM Angelo Young in the special simultaneous exhibition matches organized by the ERJHS …

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• 17 May

  Bachmann all praises for Filipino athletes in SEA Games

  

  Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Richard “Dickie” Bachmann was all praises of Filipino athletes who fought tooth and nail to keep the country’s colors afloat in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games that’s about to end in Phnom Penh. “I am proud of our athletes,” Bachmann said on Tuesday. “I saw how they worked hard—with my own eyes—while preparing for the …

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• 17 May

  The DTI and Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. rejoin for the Go Lokal! Bayanihang Metro Caravan

  

  Experience the culture of the Visayas and Luzon as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) kicks off the summer festival season with their continued collaboration for Go Lokal! in Bayanihang Metro Caravan. Building upon the resounding success of the previous Bayanihang Metro Caravan x Go Lokal! collaboration in 2021 to 2022, the …

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• 17 May

  2023 Miss U PH Michelle Dee doesn’t mind being tagged beauty contest veteran

  

  There are nasty and smear campaigns being thrown to winners of the recently concluded 2023 Miss Universe Philippines recently held at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena. The hurting words count the major winners as beauty contest “veterans.” Or the taunt “always a bridesmaid, never a bride.”  They included Michelle Dee, the newly crowned 2023 Miss Universe PH who has …

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• 17 May

  Building bridges to better health

  

  In a world where collaboration holds immense power, the impact of partnerships is truly remarkable. It is in the collective effort of individuals and organizations that we witness transformative changes unfold, especially for those often overlooked by society. Amidst the ever-evolving landscape, SM Foundation and UNIQLO Philippines have stood as steadfast partners, united in their mission to create positive social …

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• 17 May

  ICTSI Cameroon boosts productivity with eco hoppers

  

  Kribi Multipurpose Terminal (KMT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Cameroon, has seen a significant increase in productivity after introducing eco hoppers in its operations earlier this year.  Since January 2022, KMT has handled 21 dry bulk vessels along with roughly 600,000 tons of raw materials including clinker, gypsum, limestone and petcoke, which are used for cement production. …

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• 17 May

  LANDBANK okays P272-M fund for San Jose school buildings

  

  The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has granted the City Government of San Jose a P272-million loan for the construction of new public school buildings, towards providing accessible and quality education for San Joseños. The San Jose LGU will use the funding to build 18 new public school buildings, 15 of which are allotted for elementary schools, two for …

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• 16 May

  MR.DIY introduces Team Kramer as new brand ambassadors

  

  Doug, Cheska, Kendra, Scarlett and Gavin are the new faces of MR.DIY in its ‘Family Store for Everyday Needs – Meron DIYan’ campaign. Team MR.DIY is getting bigger! THE COUNTRY’s favorite one-stop-shop for family and home improvement introduced its new brand ambassadors, Team Kramer, for its ongoing MR.DIY ‘The Family Store for Everyday Needs – Meron DIYan’ campaign during a …

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