PBA legend Kenneth Duremdes emerged as the biggest winner in the 9th Samahang Plaridel Golf Cup 2025 at the Villamor Golf Club in Pasay City. Duremdes, who represented Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) of former Sen. Manny Pacquiao, posted a low gross score of 76 to clinch top honors in the 18-hole competition presented by Eighty Plus Coffee, San Miguel Corporation …
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The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced the addition of Chess.com, MOONTON Games and SNK for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), a landmark tournament where the best esports players in the world will compete for the honor of representing their countries. The ENC introduces national pride to the global esports stage in a recurring format and is the first event …
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VOTING for the PBA Season 50 All-Star game begins when action in the Philippine Cup resumes on Dec. 5. Fans can now vote on their favorite players to become part of the All-Star game to be held at the Candon City Arena in Ilocos Sur in March of next year. Voting can be made through online or in-game venues. The …
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All 10 sports scheduled to take place in the southern Thailand province of Songkhla for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games will now be held in Bangkok. The report of the sudden change of the venues came after the Thailand SEA Games organizing committee reported widespread damage due to relentless flooding caused by heavy rains for the past several days. Songkhla, …
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Isuzu Philippines Corporation celebrated the graduation of its Batch 24, composed of 19 scholars who completed a two-year Automotive Servicing Course at the Isuzu-TESDA Auto Mechanic Training Center in Tacloban, Leyte, all of which earned a National Certificate IV marking their readiness to enter the automotive workforce as skilled professionals. The IHSP is a long-running educational aid initiative spearheaded by …
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Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. celebrates its 35th anniversary this year with the holding of the 2nd ‘Honda Fest’ on Dec. 5 to 7, at the Promenade Parking, Festival Mall, Corporate Ave., Muntinlupa (Muji side) in a celebration of HCPI’s journey so far and a show of appreciation for the trust and support Filipinos have shown Honda over the years. A …
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After the success of “Nanay Bangis” and “Mga Anak ng Unos,” Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (Dulaang UP) returns to the stage by paying tribute to its founder and National Artist for Theater Antonio ‘Tony’ Mabesa. The tribute, titled “Para kay Tony: Tungo sa Ginintuang Alaala,” is a twin bill showcasing two productions that capture the spirit of Dulaang UP’s nearly five-decade history. The first …
Read More »Joining The Market Monitor team is Diego C. Cagahastian, former news editor of The Manila Bulletin and editorial writer of Malaya Business Insight. Cagahastian writes weekly columns in Opinyon Media Advocacies and The Chronicle. He lends his editorial skills in the Business Section of The Market Monitor starting this issue. Cagahastian also worked in the government — as Public Information Chief at Manila City Hall under …
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MANILA, Philippines—For many Filipinos, Christmas is the most anticipated time of the year. It is the season for long-awaited grand reunions, when families and friends finally come together after months or even years apart. It’s one of the most cherished traditions in the country. But not everyone is privileged to make these gatherings happen. Some spend the holidays away from …
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Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines has a new and innovative way of giving their customers a guaranteed and non-relenting aftersales support as they partnered with Bosch Car Service, the undisputed global leader in automotive technology and services, during the signing of memorandum of agreement last week in Bacoor, Cavite. Marc Zhang, the country director of OJPH, said that the strategic alliance …
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