It’s all systems go for Prime Waste Solutions Pampanga Inc. (PWS Pampanga) as it begins servicing businesses within the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zones starting yesterday, October 6. “Our large-scale Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Porac is ready to serve clients and partners both within and outside of Clark and Pampanga,” said PWS Pampanga President Cara Peralta. “We look …
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Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista categorically denied allegations by online news portal Bilyonaryo that singularly reported NAIA’s increase in fees were not approved by the Cabinet. Sec. Bautista said the NAIA Public-Private Partnership project was presented to the Cabinet thrice, updating President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on the progress of the privatization of NAIA. Included in the presentations were …
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In a striking display of unity, former senior government officials from various administrations have come together to call on Finance Secretary Ralph Recto to halt the impending transfer of P89.9 billion in excess funds from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to the national treasury. This move, they argue, underscores a dangerous precedent: prioritizing political maneuvering over the pressing health …
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By Rose de la Cruz The youth won’t go into farming unless technology will be introduced to make work easier. This was the conclusion reached at a recent media forum of the Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCARRD) that discussed agricultural innovations designed to combat climate change while appealing …
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Persistence in developing agricultural products like coconuts and avocados does not just add value to the crop but also enhances its marketability and ultimately its sustainability as a business. With this, Czarina J. Sevilla, founder and CEO of Avocadoria.ph was chosen as the EY (Ernst & Young) Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Philippines. A program of the SGV Foundation, Inc. …
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President Marcos is pleased that prices of milled rice are dropping, which would provide a relief on inflation that has stayed on the upside in several months this year and caused growth to slow down a bit. In a news release, Malacanang said President Marcos is optimistic that the cost of rice would stabilize consistent with current prices in Southeast …
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Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. will hold monthly dialogues with farmers, businessmen and traders of agricultural commodities to find out how best to improve their output and markets. The monthly meetings would help the DA better attend to the needs of every industry. “There’s many of them (agricultural commodities). We really need to focus, and DA must …
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By Robert Andaya Buoyed by the success of its inaugural season, the PBA Esports Bakbakan Dota 2 tournament kicks off on October 24 with all 12 member-teams seeing action. Reigning champion Converge will lead teams set to compete in the Dota 2 second edition and fifth overall installment of the PBA Esports Bakbakan being held in partnership with Dark League …
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Indian players are coming in full force with seven boys and six girls to compete in the Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships starting October 11 in Tagaytay City. The Indian players are inspired by their recent double victory at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. Leading the Indian charge is second seed International Master Krishna Rohith, rated 2474. …
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Toledo Trojans made their presence felt by posting back-to-back victories in the 2024 PCAP-GM Wesley So Cup “Clash of North and South” chess team championships last Wednesday. Toledo shocked defending champion Pasig Pirates, 13-8, and San Juan Predators, 11-10, in a pair of heart-stopping battles pitting the best teams from the South and North Divisions in this prestigious tournament sponsored …
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