July, 2022

• 1 July

  Sidelights of Marcos Jr.’s inauguration

  

  By Riza Lozada The inauguration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. was secured by some 2,300 personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine National Police who ensured a smooth ceremony that Marcos Jr. wanted to be simple. The new President’s mother and former First Lady, Imelda, was clearly delighted to see street sweepers …

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June, 2022

• 30 June

  FM Jr. vows to serve all Filipinos

  

  By Riza Lozada During his inaugural address, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. commits to come up with comprehensive plans that would improve the lives of the Filipino people. “Ang pangarap nyo ay pangarap ko,” he said. The President said these plans will be inclusive, centering on the improvement of the agriculture sector. He said the country’s agriculture had long been …

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• 30 June

  Marcos Jr. takes oath as Philippines’ 17th President

  

  By Riza Lozada The Philippines’ 17th President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr. took his oath of office exactly noon of June 30 before Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, witnessed by Marcos’ wife and children. The formal oath-taking was preceded by Senate President Vicente Sottto III reading part of Senate Resolution that officially proclaimed the president and vice president. The dispositive …

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• 27 June

  Hotel 101 Group launches 101 Stay Green initiatives

  

  Hotel 101 Group officially launched its sustainability campaign, 101 STAY GREEN, led by the Hotel 101 Group Green Team, and signed Sustainability Agreements with the Pasay City Government and the Philippine Coast Guard respectively. Hotel 101 Group General Manager Gel Gomez welcomed everyone. “Today is a big win for the environment as we have gathered everyone for the launch of …

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• 27 June

  Redeem life-enabling GCash vouchers via the new GlobeOne app!

  

  Don’t know what to do with your Globe Rewards points? Good news!  You can now use them to redeem life-enabling GCash vouchers via the new GlobeOne app. Easily redeem GCash Pay QR vouchers to enjoy bill discounts with partner merchants like Generika Drugstore and Shell.  You can also save money with the P20 GCash Buy Load voucher to top up …

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• 27 June

  “BOYS DON’T CRY,” BUT THEY DO, ACTUALLY

  

  By GEM SUGUITAN Back in 1980, there was a song. Back in 1999, a movie. “Boys Don’t Cry” the movie, was not just a hit at the box office when it was shown, but critically acclaimed. After a decade, the film was preserved at the Library of Congress for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” This year, it was shown …

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• 27 June

  Action star Derek Dee inspired to help Hepa C patients

  

  While waiting for bigger breaks in the movies and television, action star Derek Dee is into an outreach program billed as HepCured, an online advocacy to help Hepatitis C patients recover through fast, easy, manageable treatment and reasonable and affordable prices of medicine. “This is my fight today after fighting hoodlums onscreen,” quipped Derek in an exclusive interview over the …

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• 27 June

  Isuzu Travis hits 10k sales mark

  

  Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) achieves another milestone this month as it posted its 10,000-unit sales for the popular Isuzu TRAVIZ lightweight truck. Launched by the end of 2019, the Isuzu TRAVIZ quickly became a popular choice for business owners nationwide, as it provides the best solution for their last-mile delivery operations.  Cornering 32% of the Cab & Chassis market on …

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• 27 June

  Honda, Sony to produce EVs

  

  Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that they have signed a joint venture agreement to establish a new company to engage in the sale of high-value-added electric vehicles (EVs) and provide services for mobility.  The announcement is the result of discussion of a strategic alliance in the mobility field between the parties as announced in the joint …

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• 27 June

  Vios Cup 2022 is on

  

  Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) recently launched the 2022 season of its premier one-make-race series, the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Vios Cup. After its series of virtual programs for the 2021 season where racing fans watched the live racing action via TMP’s online channels, this year’s edition of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup is once again welcoming the passion and …

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