As if the setback it suffered from the massive non-compliance by hog traders/retailers of the maximum suggested retail price for pork, the Department of Agriculture is now expanding its MSRP experiment on eggs and garlic in the hope of better results. By now, the DA must realize that even with rice and other items before, it had miserably failed in …
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The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has reaffirmed its readiness to implement contingency measures to safeguard overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan as tension with China escalates. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac stated on Friday that the DMW is maintaining close coordination with Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) Chairperson and Resident Representative Cheloy Garafil to ensure a swift …
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By Robert Andaya Ten more basketball greats, led by eight-time MVP winner June Mar Fajardo of San Miguel Beer and 2021 MVP awardee Scottie Thompson of Barangay Ginebra, will be added to the list of “50 Greatest Players of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Fajardo, nicknamed the “Kraken” and Thompson will be formally bestowed honors during the 50th anniversary celebration …
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Defense did it for University of Perpetual Help System Dalta. The Altas flaunted their defensive prowess when it mattered most to pull the rug from under host CamSur Express, 77-73, and capture the first-ever Cam Sur Cup invitational basketball championship at the Fuerte Sports Complex in Pili, Camarines Sur. LA Casinillo, who was named as Most Valuable Player (MVP) of …
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Byron Scott is not just any other visitor to the Philippines now. Unlike his past visits, the former NBA Coach of the Year is here for a different cause, this time coaching Fil-Am Nation Select USA in its title defense bid in the 2025 Smart-NBTC National Finals. “We want to do back-to-back. We have a bunch of guys who love …
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Elizabeth Alchin and Georgia Johnson of Australia overcame a nervy finish against Japan’s Asami Shiba and Reika Murakami, 21-17, 17-21, 15-11, to claim the bronze medal in the Rebisco Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Tour Nuvali Open on Saturday in the City of Santa Rosa, Laguna. The Australians recovered from a tough second set that Japan won using several mini-runs, …
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Environmental advocates are urging lawmakers and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to immediately suspend the permitting process for the planned 150MW expansion of Aboitiz Power’s Therma Visayas, Inc. (TVI) coal plant in Toledo City, Cebu. The Save Tanon Strait Network emphasized the urgent need for congressional action and an investigation into the expansion, citing health hazards after …
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Gateway Motors Group’s Good and efficient services to the Mitsubishi enthusiasts and vehicle buyers are being felt as far South with the existence of its Mitsubishi Gateway Matina showroom in Davao. Conveniently located at the Km 3 Gen. McArthur Highway in Davao City, right in front of the Davao Global Township, Mitsubishi Gateway Matina sits on a 5,000 sq-meter lot …
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Isuzu Philippines Corporation introduced a new president together with the unveiling of the 2025 Isuzu mu-X, its latest model that redefines luxury, comfort, performance, and safety, on a glittering Friday night at the Shangri-la Hotel Makati. Mikio Tsukui takes over the helm of the Isuzu Philippines operation vice Tetsuya Fujita, who went back to Japan main office. He will be …
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Great Wall Motor Philippines held an exclusive media preview of what to expect in its upcoming grand presentation at the Manila International Auto Show 2025 from April 10 to 13 at the World Trade Center by presenting a new and dynamic lineup of vehicles together with a new set of marketing officers. The highly anticipated GWM Cannon and the flagship …
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