March, 2023

• 6 March

  Ilagan to roll out red carpet for National Open

  

  Ilagan City, the “Corn Capital of the Philippines”, is ready to roll the red carpet for the staging of the  2023 Cel Logistics Inc.-Philippine Athletics Championships later this month. The event, also known as National Open, is scheduled to be held on March 21-26 at the Ilagan Sports Complex in Isabela. More than 1,000 athletes from all over the country …

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• 6 March

  MPL-Smart Play of the Year award to Echo

  

  The Land of Dawn had witnessed some of the thrilling, nail-biting and nerve-wracking moments and games last season but only few managed to leave a lasting mark to the MPL Philippines community. Browsing through the highlights, the best plays and most iconic duels in Seasons 9 and 10, the MPL Philippines Press Corps along with SMART picked the most noteworthy …

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• 6 March

  Bloomberry posts P5.1B income in 2022

  

  Bloomberry Resorts Corporation, whose subsidiaries own and operate Solaire Resort and Casino (Solaire) and Jeju Sun Hotel and Casino (Jeju Sun), reported audited consolidated financial results for the year ended December 31, 2022. Enrique K. Razon Jr., Bloomberry Chairman and CEO, said, “2022 was a positive year of recovery for Bloomberry as Solaire benefited from a strong rebound in local …

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• 6 March

  Globe, Yondu launch ops center for better cybersecurity management

  

  As part of the company’s steadfast commitment to protecting enterprises against constantly evolving security threats, Globe Business and its managed ICT services partner, Yondu, have officially launched a dedicated state-of-the-art Security Operations Center (SOC) last February 23 at Taguig City. The advanced technology and secure operations of this local SOC provides fortified cyber intelligence, enhancing the management and maintenance of …

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• 6 March

  Kaspersky foils over 300k ransomware attacks in SEA

  

  Digital kidnappers are after enterprises in Southeast Asia (SEA). Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky predicts the trend will continue this year and beyond, albeit in more sophisticated and targeted ways. Ransomware is a type of malware that locks one’s computer and mobile devices or encrypts one’s electronic files. To get the “decryption” key or to get your data back, a ransom …

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• 6 March

  UNIQLO and SM Foundation continue efforts for Paeng victims

  

  UNIQLO Philippines and SM Foundation recently collaborated to send additional aid to communities hit by Severe Tropical Storm Paeng. About 43 high-risk barangays in Zamboanga Del Sur, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, Pampanga, Bulacan, Isabela, and Cagayan received Emergency GoKit+, with the distribution led by SM employee-volunteers. An SM employee-volunteer from SM City Marilao prepares the Emergency GoKit+ for distribution. The …

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• 6 March

  Cebu Pacific Celebrates 27th Anniversary with Seat Sales

  

  Cebu Pacific passengers are in for a special treat as the Philippines’ leading airline launches its “March Pinabongga” month-long seat sale in celebration of its 27th anniversary. From 10 a.m. on March 1 until March 31, CEB travelers can book their flights and fly right away across the airline’s widest domestic network for as low as P199 one-way base fare, …

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• 6 March

  A festive night celebrating Davao in full bloom

  

  Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and the City Government of Davao hosted the #MICECON2023 Mayor’s Night Dinner featuring the 11 tribes of Davao at SM Lanang Premier. MICECon is one of the most sought-after events this year as it knits together all sectors involved in the MICE industry. Happening until March 3 at SMX Convention Center Davao.

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• 6 March

  Loan program launched to aid in production of affordable onions

  

  In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s commitment to attain food security for the country, the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) has launched the Agri-Negosyo (ANYO) Loan Program for Onion Farmers to provide local producers easy access to credit loans for facilities, machineries, and other equipment. The DA-ACPC’s loan program will pave the way for affordable yet …

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• 6 March

  Tribute to Filipino women

  

  Prominent Filipino women – some coming from indistinguishable family lineage – have been recorded in the annals of Philippine history, making their mark in various fields and throwing women power into the limelight through the decades. Starting with Filipinas who played important roles in the Katipunan – Gabriela Silang, Gregoria de Jesus, Leona Florentino, Teresa Magbanua and Marina Dizon – …

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