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Celebrating the exemplary performance of its registered business enterprises (RBEs) as the country gears towards full economic recovery, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has recognized the valuable contributions of its ecozone locators and developers or RBEs in its annual Investors’ Recognition Day held on 25 November 2022. The Investors’ Recognition Day is the biggest annual event of PEZA wherein …
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December, 2022
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5 December
Philippine’s longest, tallest bridge shines in blue on World Children’s Day
For the first time since it was opened to the public, the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX)—now the country’s longest and tallest bridge—was lit in color in symbolic stand and support for UNICEF’s celebration of the World Children’s Day. CCLEX is the first major infrastructure in the Philippines to light up in blue in support of UNICEF and the World Children’s …
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5 December
Capampangan contractor builds fortune on US soil
By Jesse C. Ong Proudly staring at the enormous establishments he built over the years on US soil, 69-year-old Orlando Cruz is still in disbelief that the once seemingly impossible dream of fashioning a lucrative construction business in the “land of milk and honey” has turned into huge reality. From his humble beginnings as a carabao-riding young boy tilling farmlands …
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5 December
Peso strengthens, but stocks index dips
The Philippine peso ended the week better against the US dollar after climbing to the P55-level, but the main equities index shed anew as investors continue to take profit following last week’s rally. The local currency ended the trading at P55.71 a dollar from P56.1 on Thursday. It opened the day at P56.2 a dollar, an improvement from its P56.45 …
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5 December
GSIS to pay P3.35 B in Christmas cash gift to pensioners starting Dec. 6
State pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is set to release a total amount of P3.35 billion in Christmas cash gift to more than 328,000 old-age and disability pensioners starting December 6. “Alam namin ang Christmas cash gift ay hinihintay talaga ng aming GSIS pensioners at ito ang makapagpapasaya sa kanila ngayong Pasko. Kaya simula December 6, na-credit na …
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1 December
Bohol boutique hotel captivates guests with hospitality, top-notch digital services
The province of Bohol is prominent as a haven of natural beauty, mouth-watering dishes, breathtaking tourist attractions, and locals known for hospitality and warmth to tourists. Recognized as the Jewel of the Philippines, cradling some of the country’s most precious wonders, this province boasts a thriving tourism industry which was then heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the industry …
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November, 2022
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30 November
MCT ramps up productivity with more equipment
Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) business unit in Misamis Oriental, has acquired a mobile harbor crane (MHC) to enhance capacity and boost productivity. The MHC will augment the terminal’s existing quay cranes to enhance overall vessel handling capability by enabling simultaneous handling of two longer ships. The MHC will be operational by December. Earlier in …
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30 November
BONIFACIO AND TIMELESS HEROISM
By Gem Suguitan Covid-19 pandemic at its height, elicited fear among the people. The future was uncertain. While the pandemic status has not yet been totally lifted, we can tell ourselves that we survived. What is in store in the future, no one can tell. But we can make do of the present to be worthy of living as citizens …
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29 November
“OTJ: The Missing 8” Best Film at 5th Eddys
Reality Entertainment’s “On the Job: The Missing 8” has proven once more its worth as the crème de la crème film harvests in 2021 when Eddys Awards of the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (Speed) named it Best Film in its 5th year awards night held at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila. Six out of nine categories were won by “OTJ: …
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28 November
SM partners with the Baguio Museum to advance cultural preservation initiatives
A city that is known for its diversity and creativity, Baguio has done an excellent job in showcasing the rich and vibrant heritage of the Cordillera region and its people. SM City Baguio, an avid supporter of the city’s commitment to the preservation of art and culture, has partnered with the Baguio Museum to further preserve and promote the city’s …
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