By Rose de la Cruz To ensure a smooth transition and continuity in the delivery of services in the Department of Trade and Industry following the recent resignation of its head Alfredo Pascual, President Marcos named Undersecretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque as acting DTI chief. The Presidential Communications Office said the President appoint Aldegues-Roque in recognition of her dedication and leadership in the …
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A collaborative effort between SM Foundation, Phoenix Publishing House, and the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is rewriting the narrative for Senate President Neptali A. Gonzales Integrated School (SPNAGIS), Mandaluyong’s youngest public school. The collaboration for social good helps address the book shortages that have long hampered both students and teachers, promising to enhance the quality of education …
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Makati City, July 31, 2024, Marks a historic day for the country’s Financial Inclusion Imperative. FedCenter, a leading social enterprise is dedicated to improving Financial Acumen through training and development, is launching the first ever app-based Financial Literacy platform that’s free and easy to use. This marks a significant milestone in democratizing financial literacy across the Philippines, leveraging mobile technology …
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Carlo Paalam promised not to relax or lower down his guards even as he has got past the top favorite in their weight category in the Paris Olympics. Paalam is keeping a mindset that there’s no easy bout in the Olympics and he’d rather focus on the task at hand. “Lahat ng nandito naka-prepara, gagawin ko lang ang best ko …
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The Philippines’ Nesthy Petecio battles it out against hometown bet Amin Zidani in the Round of 16 of the women’s 57-kilogram Paris Olympics boxing competition at the North Paris Arena on Friday at 8 p.m. (12 midnight, Saturday, Philippine time) with a quarterfinal seat at stake. Petecio is expected to encounter a stiff challenge from Zidani, who will undoubtedly be …
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Carlo Espinosa of La Concepcion College-Bulacan lived up to his illustrious family name as he bagged the gold medal in boxing on another eventful day in the Philippine Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Games Luzon/NCR leg at the Tagaytay Combat Sports Center here Thursday. Espinosa, who is hoping to follow the footsteps of his uncle, former world boxing champion Luisito …
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By Rose de la Cruz Even as 22 senators have stated support for a resolution seeking to suspend the government’s jeepney modernization program to stop jeopardizing the livelihood of drivers and other stakeholders, the Department of Transportation passed a 100-page letter to Senate Presdient Francis “Chiz” Escudero dated July 29 to reconsider suspending the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program. …
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By Rose de la Cruz Confirming earlier reports (including those in this paper), Malacanang this morning said that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has accepted his resignation to return to the private sector. In a press statement, the Presidential Communications Office said the President accepted Pascual’s resignation from DTI in a meeting at the Palace. “His focus on micro, small, and …
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Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the Philippines’ premiere gateway for foreign trade, has completed the commissioning of its three new quay cranes. This latest development underscores MICT’s commitment to providing the highest levels of port services and boosts the terminal’s capacity to handle the increasing demands of modern container shipping. “The acquisition of these new quay cranes represents a significant …
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The Philippine campaign at the Paris Olympics remains strong and steadfast despite Eumir Felix Marcial’s emotional exit in men’s boxing on Tuesday night. “Full speed ahead,” said Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino on Wednesday. “The campaign for medals, especially gold, is hot on track.” Tolentino described Marcial’s setback as an “extremely emotional loss” considering the sacrifice and dedication …
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