Joel Navarro who? Joel Navarro, the topnotch musician who was schooled abroad in choral conducting. Although he is a math wizard who graduated on a scholarship grant from the prestigious Philippine Science High School, Joel pursued his passion for music and became one of the most esteemed conductors among choirs in the Philippines. When he was in UP, he was …
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Aside from his forthcoming recognition as a recipient of the University of the Philippines’ Alumni Association’s Diamond Jubilarian in the celebration of the UP General Alumni Homecoming in 2025, National Artist for Music Ramon Santos will be the keynote speaker at the 2025 Palawan International Choral Festival (PICF) in Puerto Princesa City in Palawan on August 13 to 16, 2025. …
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The local media is again mourning with the passing of two icons in the field. Mario Garcia, a veteran broadcast journalist who worked with ABS-CBN, Radio Veritas. Channel 4 etc. for decades succumbed to heart attack early last week at St. Luke’s Medical Center. Digna Santiago, an indefatigable film producer of Premiere Productions died leaving behind a legacy of important …
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is gearing up to launch tough new rules aimed at shielding Filipinos from the growing risks of online gambling. In a statement on Thursday, the central bank revealed that the new framework will enforce strict identity verification measures — including facial recognition — to ensure that only eligible users can access gambling-related services using …
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The stars have aligned as BingoPlus Foundation shined together with GMA 7 at the Sparkle Gala 2025 held last August 02 at the Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom in Pasay City. BingoPlus Foundation, as the Diamond sponsor for the event, is fortunate to have been a part of this culmination that gave entertainment to the Filipino people nationwide. It was also …
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The Philippines’ foreign currency stash dipped slightly in July — but the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) assures it remains more than enough to shield the country from external economic shocks. Data released Thursday showed the country’s gross international reserves (GIR) stood at USD105.7 billion last month, a marginal decrease from the USD106 billion recorded at the end of June. …
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For a lot of Filipinos, owning or upgrading their home and car count among their biggest life goals and the best holiday gift they can give to themselves and their loved ones. This August, Metrobank begins the celebration of the holiday season early with a call to jumpstart Filipinos’ journey to financial mindfulness, as well as great deals to help …
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Globe AT HOME is boosting internet speeds for many of its loyal GFiber Plan postpaid customers at no extra cost. No sign-ups, no hidden fees, just faster, stronger, and reliable connectivity delivered straight to their homes. “We know our customers rely on us more than ever to stay connected, whether for work, entertainment, or everyday life,” said Abigail Cardino, Vice …
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Philippine National Bank (PSE: PNB) has teamed up with Japan’s Digital Wallet Corporation (DWC) — the brains behind the popular Smiles mobile remittance platform — to strengthen its international money transfer services for Filipinos worldwide. The strategic partnership, formalized on July 3, 2025, aims to make remittances faster, more affordable, and more accessible, especially for overseas Filipinos in Japan. “At …
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In a move that advances inclusive education and social responsibility, LANDBANK and the University of the Philippines (UP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 1, 2025, to roll out employee-funded scholarships, faculty development grants, and digital banking services across UP campuses. At the heart of the partnership is LANDBANK’s support for UP’s LINGAP-ISKOLAR Program, which will provide scholarships …
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