By Rose de la Cruz The idea of removing labels like imported rice and premium or special tags in rice sold in all markets is just an affirmation of the lingering colonial mindset of Filipinos when buying products like food, specifically rice as it gives them an image of being well-off than the rest of the hoi polo in their …
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ArenaPlus, the country’s 24/7 digital sports entertainment gateway, gifted Filipino fans with a special experience on December 23, 2024. Lucky fans got to video call with Reaves and even more got to chat and ask their favorite basketball star questions on life in the league, his experience in the Philippines, and his partnership with ArenaPlus. Reaves gave out lots of …
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BingoPlus, the country’s premiere digital entertainment platform in the country, awarded one lucky player a brand-new car on November 22, 2024. The fortunate winner obtained the luxurious car during the BingoPlus Day campaign. A 5-month BingoPlus player finally had his moment of success, but still could not believe the moment he won the car. In a state of disbelief, the …
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LANDBANK reaffirms its financial strength and stability, following the Bank’s P50-billion contribution to the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), and remains fully committed to its mandate as a reliable partner to the national government’s inclusive development agenda. The state-run Bank has consistently met and exceeded the minimum requirements of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR)—a critical …
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By Rose de la Cruz With four days left before the year ends, the President is now hurdling the biggest challenge to his leadership– a flawed budget courtesy of the greedy members of the House of Representatives, which he must correct or face impeachment. At this juncture, it is anybody’s guess what motivated the members of HoR to cut the …
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SM Foundation continued its medical and dental missions across the country during the last quarter of the year to help ensure the well-being of beneficiaries in communities where SM businesses operate. From October to December, these medical and dental missions were conducted across the country in collaboration with local government units and partner organizations. Like prior SM Foundation medical and …
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By Rose de la Cruz The massive destruction caused by recent typhoons on corn farms of the country and the high cost of production would necessitate higher imports of corn for animal feeds of by 7.2 percent or 1.63 million metric tons for 2024-2025, according to the USDA-Foreign Agricultural Service in Manila. The USDA also sees corn production only growing …
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Aside from expanding its services and operations nationwide, J&T Express, one of the leading logistics and delivery service providers in the Philippines, continues to embody its care culture and Bayanihan spirit with the rollout of Christmas gift packages for its 60,000-strong service personnel this December. Following its string of activities supporting MSMEs and communities in need, the management spearheaded this …
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Senator Loren Legarda believes the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has enough resources to expand benefit packages and address gaps in public healthcare access despite the removal of the agency’s P74-billion government subsidy under the proposed 2025 national budget. Legarda made this assertion during a Senate hearing on December 18, as she urged PhilHealth to utilize its P150 billion surplus …
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) have solidified a partnership aimed at addressing critical urban traffic issues through the expanded use of GSIS properties. The agreement was signed on December 18 by GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso and MMDA Chairman Romando Artes, with MMDA General Manager Procopio Lipana as witness. Key …
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