Agriculture department stops importation of live cattle/buffalo from Japan

To  protect local cattle and water buffalo from lumpy skin disease (LSD), the Department of Agriculture stopped the importation of live cattle and buffalo from Japan.  LSD is a viral infection which affects cattle and buffalo and can lead to severe health complications and death. Its symptoms include fever, skin nodules, weight loss, swollen lymph nodes, and fluid accumulation under …

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Merry Christmas for Batang Pier

By Robert Andaya It’s a Merry, Merry Christmas for NorthPort Batang Pier, after all. The Batang Pier ended the year 2024 on a high note, defeating Hong Kong Eastern, 120-113, and taking the solo lead in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Led by import Kadeem Jack and Arvin Tolentino, the Batang Pier recovered from …

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‘Kelra’ downplays historic performance in M6 championships

Duane “Kelra” Pillas is refusing to consider himself as one of the bests in the MLBB Esports even after a historic performance in the M6 World Championship that saw him become the first ever player to win Finals MVP in all major Moonton-sanctioned events. Already with Finals MVP award in MSC during his time with Execration, Kelra won the same …

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JGFP lauds 31 young golf achievers during Christmas Ball

The Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) commended the efforts of 31 young golfers that have won titles in local and international events by handing out trophies during a recent Christmas Ball held at the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club in Mandaluyong City. Rianne Malixi, the reigning U.S. Women’s Amateur and U.S Girls champion, led the achievers as …

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PISSA gets ready for World School Games

By Graham C. Lim Mary G. Ng, the president of the Philippine Inter-School Sport Association (PISSA), recently presented her program and activities for the organization which includes various national tournaments and international competitions. The PISSA is a national school federation in the Philippines that is recognized by the International School Sport Federation (ISF), which in turn is affiliated with the …

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Grab announces 3rd batch of GrabScholars

Grab Philippines has officially awarded full-ride college scholarships to six exceptional freshmen students through the GrabScholar program. These talented individuals, representing diverse regions of the Philippines, have been granted comprehensive scholarship packages to pursue their chosen courses in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and business at their chosen universities. The scholarship includes a monthly stipend to support essential expenses, such as …

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Isuzu produces IHSP Batch 22 scholars

Isuzu Motors Limited Japan (IML), in partnership with Tesda and World Vision, celebrated the graduation of Batch 22 scholars from the Isuzu Heart and Smile Project at the Isuzu-Tesda Auto Mechanic Training Center. The 18 graduates successfully completed the rigorous two-year automotive servicing course, achieving the NC IV certification, the highest qualification for the program. Since its establishment in 2008, …

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Jetour Iloilo soon to open

Jetour Auto Philippines Inc (JAPI) officially held its groundbreaking ceremony for the Jetour Auto Iloilo dealership, strategically located at R4, Jaro, Iloilo City.   The new dealership will provide easy access for residents of Iloilo City and Iloilo province to Jetour brand of SUVs, Crossovers, PHEVs and EVs. The dealership  can display up to 5 to 6 vehicles in its showroom …

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Ford going big on EVs

Ford Philippines managing director Pedro Simoes, who was formally introduced as the new chief of the company in the country, announced their big plans in 2025 in a year-end gathering recently attended by media partners. Simoes said that Ford Philippines will kick off its electrification journey with new vehicles that will boost its product portfolio and cater to the growing …

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Caltex powers long drives

Motorists are hitting the roads for long-distance trips to meet with their loved ones or enjoy a much-deserved vacation this Christmas. It is important to prepare thoroughly for your long-distance road trips so everyone onboard can drive further. Here are some tips you can use with the help of Caltex’s high-quality fuel products.  Plan your route – A smooth trip …

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