June, 2022

• 3 June

  Donnie Nietes gets shot to reclaim world title in rematch vs Kazuto Ioka

  

  Filipino boxing star Donnie Nietes will face Japanese Kazuto Ioka in a rematch for the World Boxing Organization junior bantamweight title on July 13 in Tokyo, Japan. Probellum announced the renewal of rivalry as the Filipino fighter seeks to reclaim the belt he earned in 2018 that he relinquished soon after the fight. The former four-weight champion, who won world …

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• 2 June

  PAGCOR press statement on Okada Manila incident

  

  On May 4, 2022, PAGCOR received a letter from the Herrera Teehankee & Cabrera Law Offices informing PAGCOR of the Status Quo Ante Order (SQAO) issued by the Supreme Court in the case of Kazuo Okada vs. Tiger Resort, Leisure, & Entertainment, Inc. (TRLEI) et al., G.R. No. 256470. A copy of the SQAO was provided with the letter, which …

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• 2 June

  SM: Creating shared value through tech-voc education

  

  One of the flagship programs of SM Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the SM group, is its scholarship program. Aside from the college education offerings, the program also provides venues for students who would like to pursue a career in the skilled labor industry. The gradual reopening of economy not just in the country, but around the world, …

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• 2 June

  BSP Assistant Governor Amenah Pangandaman named incoming DBM Secretary

  

  Assistant Governor (AG) Amenah F. Pangandaman, who also serves as Chief of Staff to the Governor, Executive Offices Coordinator, and Concurrent Head of the Strategic Communication and Advocacy, has accepted the invitation of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to serve as the incoming Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). “It is my honor to serve the Filipino people during this critical …

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• 2 June

  Manila Water Foundation and Safeguard install 285 handwashing facilities in NCR and Rizal schools

  

  As in-person classes resume, the need to ensure the health and safety of learners and teachers is more crucial now than ever. Through its collaboration project #SafeWASH in Schools, Manila Water Foundation and P&G’s Safeguard Philippines aim to strengthen efforts to promote a safe and conducive learning environment. This entails the construction of 10-faucet, foot-pedal-operated hygiene facilities, distribution of hygiene supplies, provision …

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• 2 June

  South Cotabato co-op makes fruitful comeback thru LANDBANK

  

  T’BOLI, South Cotabato – The unexpected closure of its anchor firm and primary pineapple produce buyer pushed the Laconon 100 Multi-Purpose Cooperative (LMPC) to the brink of financial collapse in 2003. The cooperative struggled to recover and improve its operations in the years thereafter, forcing several members to pull their capital share out of the organization.  In 2017, LMPC was …

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• 2 June

  Kim Soo Hyun Officially Joins as Y.O.U Beauty Brand Ambassador

  

  Y.O.U Beauty officially announced its collaboration with famous South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun as the newest Y.O.U Beauty Brand Ambassador as of June 1, 2022. Kim Soo Hyun is the star of various series and films like My Love From The Star, It’s Okay Not To Be Okay and other highly acclaimed films and television shows. His outstanding work …

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• 2 June

  OKBet is the official partner of MPBL as it opens fourth season league

  

  OKBet, a company and one of the rising sports betting gaming platforms, recently announced its partnership as a title sponsor with the leading regional basketball league in the country, Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) for its fourth regular season league. As the company that aims to promote aspiring Filipino athletes, OKBet supports the whole season of MPBL by being the …

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• 1 June

  A day of family awareness

  

  By GEM SUGUITAN Did you know that there is a United Nations Declaration called Global Day of Parents? Yes, and it is celebrated every June 1st of each year. For 2022, the theme is “Family Awareness.”  We don’t really need a declaration to honor and appreciate our parents and be conscious or learn about our respective families but having one …

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• 1 June

  PAGCOR, PCSO ink circular operationalizing fund allocations for Universal Health Care

  

  Filipinos can now have more equitable access to quality and affordable healthcare services after the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) formally signed on May 30, 2022, a joint circular operationalizing their respective fund allocations for Universal Health Care (UHC). Said circular – which details the operational guidelines for both agencies to remit …

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