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Contecon Guayaquil (CGSA), Ecuador’s main port and subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), has signed a new commercial agreement for the Asia-South America (ASA) service, further strengthening Contecon Guayaquil’s connectivity with the Asian market.  The agreement brings back five shipping lines and their shippers’ customer base to the terminal: Wan Hai, Pacific International Lines, Cosco, Evergreen and Yang …

METRO MANILA – BingoPlus, the country’s most comprehensive digital entertainment platform, together with your 24/7 sports entertainment channel ArenaPlus and its game provider GameZone, culminates another year of success and partnership with media friends at the Annual Media Christmas Party, on Thursday, December 12, 2024.  This yearly media celebration is a bold expression of the brand’s gratitude and appreciation to …

Regional home improvement retailer MR.DIY Group has once again proven its leadership position, taking home its 7th consecutive win at the World Branding Awards [WBA].  At the 17th edition of the awards organized by the World Branding Forum, MR.DIY was named the “Top Home Improvement Retail Brand” in the Regional Award Category, celebrating its success across four markets: Malaysia, Thailand, …

FWD Group Holdings Limited (“FWD Group” or “FWD”) announced it has signed a cooperation agreement with Roche Diagnostics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (“Roche”) to leverage Roche’s navify® digital healthcare solutions and advanced diagnostic methodologies for innovation in FWD’s health insurance services in Asia.The collaboration will span an initial period of three years. It aims to bring to market health solutions …

by Boy Villasanta When there’s love, there’s sacrifice. Could this be the reason why Kate Yalung, the latest lesding lady in town in the biopic “Idol The April Boy Regino” has crrated a gala black suit for her leading man John Arcenas, the titular role in the film? During the premiere night of the movie at the ballroom of the …

The annual World Bazaar Festival organized by Worldbex Services International (WSI) has always been ready to serve something new on the table. For 24 years now, as the longest-running charity bazaar in the Philippines, it is truly anticipated by loyal bazaaristas with great anticipation. And this year, just as the event never gets any older, the World Bazaar Festival unveils …

The Philippines is intensifying efforts to strengthen trade ties with Canada and other member nations of the World Trade Organization (WTO). During a meeting with WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at Malacañang, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. shared the administration’s vision for bolstering trade and commerce partnerships. He stressed the pivotal role of trade in the country’s recovery from the …

Thirteen Filipino women have been sentenced in Cambodia for violating the country’s surrogacy ban, the Philippine Embassy in Phnom Penh reported. Initially handed a four-year prison term, their sentence was reduced to two years following mitigating arguments presented by embassy-appointed legal counsel. The women have been detained since September 23 at a medical facility and were tried by a Cambodian …

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has introduced the Local Government Unit Support System (LGUSS), aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s initiative to digitalize government services. According to a news release on Thursday, the LGUSS is an integrated platform designed to streamline local government operations and enhance the delivery of public services. The system includes the …

The Senate is preparing for a potential impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte as the complaint filed in the House of Representatives moves forward. Senator Ronald Dela Rosa acknowledged this possibility during a virtual press briefing on Friday, stating, “I am expecting the worst. Magkakaroon talaga ng (There will really be an) impeachment.” He emphasized that the Senate …