March, 2022

• 14 March

  Alcantara, Patrombon, Eala to play tennis in SEAG

  

  The country will field defending doubles champion Francis Casey Alcantara and Jeson Patrombon, as well as junior sensation Alex Eala, in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam this May. National team coach Chris Cuarto revealed the roster that also includes veterans Ruben Gonzales and Treat Huey, Eric Olivarez, Khim Iglupas, Marian Capadocia and Jenaila Rose Prulla. “It’s a …

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• 14 March

  Jimuel debuts in San Diego fight

  

  Jimuel Pacquiao, eldest son of Manny Pacquiao, will see action in a three-round amateur bout at The House of Boxing today in San Diego, California. Sean Gibbons, who runs the Pacquiao-owned MP Promotions, said Jimuel’s opponent will be Andres “The Thorn” Rosales of Rain Cross Boxing Academy of Riverside, California. Fighting out of Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Boxing Club of …

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• 14 March

  World-class volley unfurls in June

  

  The Philippine National Volleyball Federation will bring world-class play in in June when the country hosts the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Nations League’s men and women pool matches at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Week 2 of the top-level women’s preliminary round of the top level Volleyball World action will be played from June 14 to 19. After a day’s break, Week …

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• 9 March

  Manila Water takes full ownership of Davao water company

  

  Manila Water Philippine Ventures, a wholly owned subsidiary of Manila Water Company, Inc. takes 100 percent ownership of Davao Del Norte Water Infrastructure Company, Inc.  (Davao Water) after the acquisition of all shares of iWater Inc. Prior to the purchase, the Manila Water firm held 51% while iWater held 49 percent equity interest in Davao Water. The acquisition is in …

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• 9 March

  SUNSHINE PLACE ONLINE OFFERS WEARABLE ART WORKSHOP

  

  Spruce up your wardrobe this summer in a fun and unique way! Learn Shoes & Bag Acrylic Painting at Sunshine Place on Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 9:00 am-12:00 noon.  The Wearable Art workshop will be conducted by Beth Robles of Playcrafts Ph. She will guide participants through painting their own shoes and bags. The results are truly stunning and …

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• 9 March

  POC decries exclusion of Obiena from SEAG team

  

  Ernest John “EJ” Obiena was not on the list of athletes that the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) intends to send to the 31st Southeast Asian Games to be held in Vietnam in May. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said it is one gold medal lost for Team Philippines. “I can only shake my …

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• 9 March

  Rita Avila travels miles to southern tip of Tagalog region for free

  

  That’s how progressive and instinctive actor Joel Saracho described the enthusiasm and commitment of actress Rita Avila on her political views and moves. “Wala talaga siyang bayad. Accommondation lang at food. Tapos, ‘yon, sinusundo lang sila at inihahatid ng sasakyan (She’s not paid. It’s only accommodation and food. Then, they are fetched and sent home by a vehicle),” expounded Joel when asked if the presence …

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• 9 March

  RAIN MAN CONQUERS 2022 PHILRACOM 3YO MAIDEN STAKES

  

  Pre-race favorite Rain Man and rider Jeff Zarate dug deep into their bag of tricks to just get past longshot Sir William in the P1.2-million 2022 Philracom 3YO Maiden Stakes held recently at the Metro Manila Turf Club in Malvar, Batangas. As the gates opened, a battle for the lead ensued between longshots Dr. Rap and Sir William which went …

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• 9 March

  ICTSI continues Manila flagship expansion with new berth

  

  International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) continues to expand capacity of its flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) with the ongoing development of another berth — Berth 8. The construction of the new berth, which will be done in two phases, will allow MICT to handle increasing volume demand and serve new-generation container ships that can carry up to 18,000 …

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• 9 March

  LANDBANK accounts opened online tops 2-million mark

  

  The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has recorded a total of 2.12 million accounts opened online through its award-winning Digital Onboarding System (DOBS) as of end-December 2021, driven by the continued rise in demand for safer digital banking services. “This new DOBS milestone underscores LANDBANK’s steadfast commitment to deliver accessible and innovative digital solutions as we respond to the …

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