For those who have been in the shadows of hardships, a chance—a single spark—could be enough to illuminate the path to a brighter future. For thousands of deserving students from vulnerable communities, like Fritz Mendez, the SM Foundation Scholarship Program is exactly that–a spark that ignited his will to live for a better tomorrow. Fritz’s journey to where he is …
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By Rose de la Cruz Since unemployment rose to a three-month high in April to 2.04 million, up by 41,000 unemployed in March., National Statistician and Undersecretary Claire Dennis Mapa blamed this on the unemployment in the agriculture sector as a result of the El Nino phenomenon. The Philippine Statistics Authority said on Thursday the unemployment rate climbed to a …
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By Rose de la Cruz Sen. Sherwin T. Gatchalian advised the Marcos administration to look after the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) based in Chinese territories like Macau, Hongkong and China amid the growing tension with Beijing in the West Philippine Sea. Gatchalian told a news briefing that the Marcos administration should also ensure that exports will not be …
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By Rose de la Cruz So much for the race to becoming an upper middle income (UMI) economy, the Philippines has to grapple with around 2 million Filipino children under 5 years old living in severe food poverty and malnourishment. In fairness to the Philippines, food poverty stalks at least 20 countries, many of them now gripped by conflict and …
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The event on May 29, 2024, at Manila House in Bonifacio Global City marks the launch of the Credit Risk Academy, a comprehensive six-week online course designed to enhance understanding of credit scoring practices. This initiative by FinScore in collaboration with FinTech Alliance Ph, Credit Information Corporation (CIC), and Credit Information Bureau (CIBI), aims to benefit both individuals and financial …
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Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Nigeria, handled KOTA CEMPAKA – the largest container vessel to conduct full operations in Eastern Nigeria. Operated by Pacific International Lines (PIL), the 300-meter, 6,660-TEU capacity ship loaded and discharged a total of 2,000 TEUs during its call at OMT. PIL plans to deploy vessels of similar size …
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Converge ICT Solutions, a solid supporter of the UP Men’s Basketball Team (UPMBT), turned over two shuttles to the Fighting Maroons for their mobility needs. Converge Brand and Marketing Head Orange Ramirez and Senior Marketing Services Specialist Joven Quintana handed over the keys to the shuttles to UP officials led by President Atty. Jijil Jimenez, UP Diliman Chancellor Atty. Carlo …
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Bacolod Tay Tung survived tough resistance from Kings’ Montessori School in the third set before eking out a 25-18, 25-14, 25-23 win to book a gold medal match ticket in the 2024 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League Thursday at the Paco Arena. Rhose Almendralejo sparked the Thunderbolts’ comeback from five points down early in the third frame and …
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Kaya FC-Iloilo continued to impose its will as the country’s best women’s football team after beating Manila Nomads, 4-1, in the women’s final of the AIA 7’s Football League Season 9 on Sunday night, June 2, at the Atleta 63 Football Field inside the Bridgetowne Complex here. Anicka Castaneda struck first for Kaya Iloilo with a close-range strike in the …
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The Philippine Collegiate Championship (PCC) is gearing up for a bigger and broader second season as it unveiled a new format for its National League and introduced key partners for its Next Gen program during the official launch at the Highgrounds Cafe in Quezon City on Thursday, May 30. Riding the momentum from a successful first season that was culminated …
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