Xpress, a mobile super-app delivering transportation solutions in Metro Manila which is backed by Cebuana Lhuillier, extended its appreciation to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for its unwavering support of mototaxi operators. Mototaxis have emerged as a preferred mode of transportation for commuters seeking efficient, cost-effective, and convenient travel options, particularly in Metro Manila. As a regulatory …
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The Philippines must take all precautions against money laundering (or dirty money obtained illegally and intended for criminal syndicates) or it might forfeit all its hard work to exit the ‘gray list’ of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF’s) jurisdiction under its increased monitoring for dirty money. The Philippines has been on the ‘gray list’ since June 2021. Gaming resorts– …
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The expanded second edition of the Philippine Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Games unfolds Sunday with the Visayan qualifying leg ushered in by a simple opening ceremony graced by Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos early morning to be held at the Panaad Park and Stadium here. Abalos is expected to formally declare the 2024 Philippine ROTC Games open in the …
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The Zamboanga Valientes booted out Guangdong leg champions Macau Black Bears, 90-82, to secure the second seed in Group B and punch their ticket to the semifinals of the second leg of The Asian Tournament, Friday, at the City of Passi Arena in Iloilo. The Valientes almost crumbled in the end but managed to pull out all the stops needed …
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Manila subdues Binan as Slaughter delivers, Davao, Rizal hurdle rivalsManila paraded Greg Slaughter and emerged triumphant over Binan, 79-63, on Friday in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the Alonte Sports Arena in Binan, Laguna. The 7-footer Slaughter delivered 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to negate 5 turnovers and was chosen best player on his …
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Recent international student assessments have highlighted areas where Filipino students can strengthen their skills and knowledge in reading comprehension, mathematics, and science. The results from these assessments provide insights for social good initiatives to develop targeted support programs to empower students to gain subject knowledge and cultivate critical thinking skills essential for tackling real-world challenges. Recognizing the importance of providing …
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By Rose de la Cruz For the longest time, the public schools are being used as evacuation centers during calamities (natural or man-made). Thus, classes are disrupted and in the end students suffer, which is why we now have a learners’ crisis syndrome in the country. The Department of Education has made clear at the last meeting of the National …
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By Rose de la Cruz Royalties are only fed information by those around them. But not Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, who is conducting field visits and meeting with top economic officials and the President to work for wider financial inclusion and better financial health of all people. The Queen, as United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development …
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By Rose de la Cruz Following the numerous visits and attendance to top level meetings in the United States of President Marcos and his economic team, the United States Trade and Development Agency has approved the release of funds to help the modernization and buildout of electricity transmission and distribution networks in the Philippines. The USTDA announced the grant at …
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