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In a signing ceremony held at Solaire Resort Entertainment City, Bloomberry Resorts Corporation (Bloomberry) subsidiaries Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels, Inc. (BRHI), as borrower, and Sureste Properties Inc. (SPI), as surety and 3rd party security provider, signed with a group of banks the P72.0 billion Syndicated Refinancing Facility. The new facility replaces the existing P73.5 billion Syndicated Term Loan Facility obtained …

Get ready for an exciting journey with MR.TOY’s latest collection of adventure-themed toys, guaranteed to spark endless fun and countless adventures.  From fierce dinosaurs to epic battles, these toys are perfect for kids who love action, creativity, and discovery. Here are the must-have items that will turn every playtime into a thrilling adventure: Experience the thrill of a Jurassic adventure …

The Pampanga Caravan is the third and final leg of MR.DIY’s series of caravans aimed at bringing fun and excitement to customers in North and Central Luzon Continuing its commitment to community engagement and family fun, MR.DIY, in partnership with brand ambassadors Team Kramer, rolled out the third leg of the MERON DIYan! Caravan in Pampanga.  As the leading home …

By Rose de la Cruz Good, that 73 percent of Filipino voters won’t support or vote for pro-China candidates in the midterm polls, after seeing how China has been invading, encroaching and bullying our fishermen and government men over its claims in the West Philippines and the crimes (including espionage) of Chinese businessmen in the POGO operations. People now view …

Standings after three rounds: Boys3 points — A. Grebnev (Russia)2.5 — M. Concio (Philippines), K. Rohith (India), A. Uskov (Russia), M. Amilal (Mongolia), C. Arca (Philippines). 2 –Y. Bharadia (India), K. D. Dau (Vietnam), C. Manish (India), S. Aswath (India), S. Romualdez  (Philippines), A. Adireddy (India), A Dolorosa (Philippines), S. Akshat (India),  I. Alkhibay (Kazakhstan)Girls3 — A. Shukhman (Russia), H. …

The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), in partnership with the IESE Business School of the University of Navarra, Spain, hosted a symposium in UA&P on September 20 exploring a critical question: Is ESG worth the investment? Dr. Gaizka Ormazabal, a globally recognized expert on sustainability and governance, provided an international outlook on ESG (environmental, social, and governance) investing and …

Filipino fans of K-drama star Kim Ji-soo will see him again on the big screen as he made his Filipino comeback movie, “Mujigae,” which earned a PG (Parental Guidance) rating from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). He stars with Filipina actress Alexa Ilacad and child star Ryrie Sophia in the film reviewed by Board Members (BMs) …

FM Christian Gian Karlo Arca World Cup veteran IM Michael Concio and FM Christian Gian Karlo Arca swept their first two assignment to gain a share of the lead in the 2024 Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships at the Knights Templar Hotel here Monday. Concio, the country’s highest-ranked junior player with an ELO of 2368, swept No. 24 seed …

Figaro Innovation and Development Inc. (FIDI), a subsidiary of Figaro Coffee Group, is pleased to announce the signing of a Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at boosting local agricultural development and ensuring food security together with San Jose Workers’ Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SJWMPC), and the Batangas Organic and Natural Farming Agriculture Cooperative (BONFAC). The signing …

By Boy Villasanta Among the universities and colleges in the Philippines, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Faculty of Arts and Letters has remained one of the most prolific institutions to have produced and graduated outstanding multimedia practitioners in the country since its inception in 1965. To name only a few, there were National Artists for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera and …