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BingoPlus, having been a big supporter of the Philippine sports community, brought Filipino dreamers closer to their sports dream. Last October 15, Future Ace candidates had a world-class experience when they played with international and local professional golfers at the Asian Development Tour set to determine the final top three who will advance to the Future Ace Program.  The Asian …

Leading fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is loading its all-in-one set-top box – Xperience Hub – with original Filipino content through entertainment powerhouse Viva Communications Inc. to further elevate the viewing experience of its nearly three million subscribers. Together with Reliance Broadcasting Unlimited (RBU), Viva will make available hundreds of original Filipino shows from the most …

Civic leader Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia has denounced the alleged plot to harm President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his family, calling it “a cowardly and un-Filipino act that endangers not just one man, but the entire nation.” The information surfaced online after blogger Pebbles Cunanan claimed that certain groups linked to supporters of the previous administration were allegedly discussing …

The sparkle of the crown meets the spirit of play. PlayTime, the most innovative online entertainment platform in the Philippines, proudly announces its role as Major Sponsor and Official Journey Partner of the Miss Universe Organization for the highly anticipated Miss Universe 2025 international pageant. This milestone signals a new era for pageantry partnerships – with Miss Universe enduring prestige …

The provincial government of Northern Samar has completed the ₱31-million three-storey Allen municipal building under the 2023 Supplemental Appropriation.  Northern Samar Representative Edwin Marino Ongchuan said the project began in 2019 under former local officials and was finished through provincial funding support.  The new municipal hall features a 250 KVA generator, CCTV system, air-conditioning, a lift elevator for PWD accessibility, …

Malacañang has appealed to the business community to trust ongoing government investigations into corruption in public projects, assuring that those involved will be held accountable.  Palace Press Officer Claire Castro cited progress by the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI), which is pursuing the forfeiture of ₱5 billion in assets and pushing graft charges against 18 individuals over the ₱289.5-million flood …

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will begin filling nearly 2,000 vacant positions, prioritizing the promotion and regularization of long-serving contractual or job order employees.  Public Works Secretary Vivencio “Vince” Dizon announced the move as part of efforts to restore integrity and morale in the agency, emphasizing that “deserving, honest, and hardworking” personnel will be the first to …

The Move As One Coalition urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to prioritize completing short-term projects like bike lanes and pedestrian walkways to ease travel for millions of commuters. The group, composed of about 150 NGOs and individuals, is pushing for a ₱3-billion annual budget for active transport, citing that it can deliver faster and more inclusive benefits than large-scale …

MANILA— Foundever® in the Philippines is intensifying its efforts to bridge the nation’s critical skills gap, aligning with recent government initiatives designed to strengthen the Filipino workforce and prepare it for the future of work.  The move comes at a crucial time, as recent data from the Philippine Statistics Authority reveals a rise in the unemployment rate to 3.7% in …

by Boy Villasanta Not only because of one’s gigantic contributions to arts and culture but an immense life devoted to humanity that people and institutions are bestowing memorial honors to a man of aesthetics and filial pride. The binary is the wellspring of a posthumous homage of fellowmen and cultural entities to a unique individual who had succumbed to heart …