February, 2023

• 12 February

  PAGCOR revives nationwide photography contest with over P1.6 million in cash prizes

  

  After six years of hiatus, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is reviving its nationwide photography contest for amateur and professional photographers – but this time, with bigger prizes at stake. With the theme, “Sa’n Tayo Next?”, the PAGCOR Photography Contest 2023 aims to highlight the unadulterated, yet equally beautiful places in the Philippines with tourism potential.  The photography …

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• 9 February

  LANDBANK finances first ‘top-of-the-line’ rice mill in Iloilo province

  

  Over 10,000 rice farmers from Panay Island in Western Visayas are expected to benefit from the top-of-the-line rice mill plant of Restia Rice Milling Corporation starting June 2023, while also helping to improve rice production and provide post-harvest facilities in the Province of Iloilo.  To be located in Brgy. Calaboa in the municipality of Leganes, the 2,472-square-meter rice mill plant …

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• 9 February

  The 4th VP Choice Awards’ public voting, now open!

  

  The moment of thrill, fun, and excitement will come full circle to the Pipol as the 4th VP Choice Awards (VPCA) begin its voting period! VP Choice Awards is the country’s most engaged award-giving body produced by Red Entertainment, Inc. and Village Pipol.  The list of nominees was revealed in January, with nearly a hundred recognitions introduced under the travel, …

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• 9 February

  Contecon Manzanillo is Mexico’s first carbon-neutral port

  

  Contecon Manzanillo S.A. de C.V. (Contecon Manzanillo), a business unit of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) and concessionaire of the Specialized Container Terminal of the North Zone of the Port of Manzanillo (TEC-II), is the first organization across the Mexican port industry to be certified carbon neutral. The Carbon Neutrality UNE-14064-3:2019 certification recognizes Contecon Manzanillo’s commitment to global initiatives …

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• 9 February

  LANDBANK, Pryce Corp. ink P1.6-B loan for business expansion

  

  The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) and Pryce Corporation signed a P1.6-billion loan agreement to fund the expansion of the firm’s operations in real estate development and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution.  LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia Cayosa Borromeo, Pryce Corporation Chairman Salvador P. Escaño and President Efren A. Palma led the signing on 27 January 2023 at the …

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• 9 February

  Etiqa PH’s gadget insurance hailed as Best Insuretech Initiative in the Philippines

  

  Etiqa Philippines’ insurance plan for mobile phones and electronic devices won the International Finance Awards (IFA) Best Insuretech Initiative in the Philippines for 2022. Gadget Protection is Etiqa’s first venture into embedded insurance with major e-commerce platforms that protects smartphones and other electronic devices users from unexpected repair costs brought about by unwanted incidents. “We remain steadfast in our commitment …

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• 9 February

  Manila Water announces February 2023 desludging schedule

  

  Manila Water bares the February desludging schedule for its customers in the East Zone of Metro Manila and Rizal Province. The water and wastewater concessionaire also advises its customers to coordinate with their respective barangay offices for the exact schedule of this service with no added cost. Rizal Province residents in barangays Mahabang Parang in Angono; Mahabang Parang, Binangonan; and …

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• 9 February

  Ever Bilena comes full circle with newest nail polish line

  

  Known for its full line of trendy, affordable and accessible makeup, Ever Bilena has come to be associated with the “OG” two-way cakes, sturdy wooden German brow pencils, trusty matte lipsticks, viral lip and cheek tints, and BB creams.   Ever Bilena had its humble beginnings producing nail polish back in 1983. Denice Sy, Ever Bilena’s Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, …

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• 8 February

  Senate sub-committee convenes public hearing to clarify concerns of stakeholders on RCEP

  

  A Senate Public Hearing was convened on Tuesday, 7 February 2023 by the Committee on Foreign Relations (CFR) to extensively discuss concerns of agricultural groups regarding the Philippines’ ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement.  The hearing was facilitated by Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda and Senate President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri. Both have stressed at the …

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• 8 February

  8.7% January inflation impacts stocks, peso performance

  

  The local bourse’s main index declined anew on Tuesday partly due to acceleration in domestic inflation rate to 14-year high of 8.7 percent last January, and this performance was mirrored by the peso.  The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) shed 0.80 percent, or 55.35 points, to 6,881.26 points. All Shares followed with a decline of 0.52 percent, or 18.93 points, …

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