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Pilipinas Shell Corporation President and CEO Lorelie Quiambao-Osial at the recent Philippine Digicon 2022, where she was recognized as one of the country’s top women leaders who have made impactful contributions within their industries through their daring leadership. Pilipinas Shell Corporation President and CEO Lorelie Quiambao-Osial shared the key strategies that helped the company navigate the pandemic at the recent …
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December, 2022
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29 December
‘Kakang Pidyang’
This week’s column is devoted to 97-year-old Elpidia Concepcion-Santiago from Pandi, Bulacan, also known as ‘Kakang Pidyang’ and her unrelenting faith, willpower and discipline that never cease to amaze and inspire many. But before I proceed with her story let me first tell you how our family decided to spend Christmas celebration in a more meaningful way – not only …
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29 December
Contecon Manzanillo starts Phase 3 port expansion
Contecon Manzanillo (CMSA), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) subsidiary in Mexico, recently commenced its third phase expansion project, which will increase its capacity from 1.4 million to more than two million TEUs within the next five years. CMSA Chief Executive Officer José Antonio Contreras led the project inauguration together with Colima Governor Indira Vizcaíno Silva, Commander Rubén Alfonso Suárez of the 10th Naval Region, Admiral José Rafael …
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29 December
Pagcor warns public against playing in illegal online gambling sites
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reiterates its call to the public not to patronize or engage in illegal online gambling to avoid being scammed, falling prey to identity theft and credit card fraud. Betting on illegal gambling activities is not only a criminal act; it also takes away from the government billions of pesos in revenues which can …
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29 December
SM Foundation, Watsons team up to spread social good
To help uplift the health and wellness of communities before the year ends, Watsons and SM Foundation recently collaborated on a medical mission in Calamba, Laguna. Partnering for the Alagang Pangkalusugan medical mission, Watsons and SM Foundation assisted over 400 patients. Beneficiaries received free doctors’ consultations, medicines, blood pressure monitoring, ECG, blood glucose monitoring, uric, hemoglobin, and cholesterol tests, skin …
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29 December
Business Name Registration reach all time high in 2022 – DTI
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced recently that a total of 932,097 business names (BNs) were registered this year, surpassing the highest record reported in 2020. “The rising number of sole proprietors registering their business names is indeed a positive sign that the Filipino entrepreneurial spirit is alive and recovering from the pandemic. We are pleased that more sole …
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22 December
Air Intellipure Donation
Air Intellipure, Inc is donating over 100 units of Intellipure air purifiers to the University of the Philippines (UP) under its Healthy Places and Workspaces initiative. UP President Danilo L Concepcion (second, right) and Air Intellipure Chairman, Nick Gitsis (second from left), recently signed the Memorandum of Agreement together with UP Vice President Elena E Pernia (far right) and Air …
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21 December
ICTSI signs new 30-year lease for Baltic Container Terminal in Gdynia, Poland
In a ceremony held in Gdynia, on 19 December 2022, a new 30-year lease was signed into life by International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) and the Port Authority of Gdynia SA for the Baltic Container Terminal (BCT). The new lease will run until 2053. The new lease, for which ICTSI was declared preferred bidder, effectively extends the tenure of …
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21 December
The Holiday Staycations You’ve Been Dreaming Of
With gifts, feasts, and time spent with loved ones, the happiest day of the year is finally here. Make the most out of it and with your friends and family as you plan the staycation of your dreams. This season, leave the holiday rush behind and book an unforgettably luxurious stay at two of Metro Manila’s finest hotels, Discovery Suites …
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21 December
Coins.ph granted EPFS license by BSP
Coins.ph announced that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has granted it an Advanced Electronic Payment and Financial Services (EPFS) license covering the operation of the Coins Pro exchange. The said license is a key enabler for Coins Pro. Coins Pro users can buy and sell digital currencies at larger volumes and for lower fees. Users can place market, limit, …
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