The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Thursday confirmed that a minor glitch occurred during its 3-Digit game 2 PM draw on February 27, 2024 after one of its draw machines failed to capture one of the winning balls. The 3-Digit draw offers a top prize of P4,500 for each winning ticket. PCSO General Manager Mel Robles explained that their …
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Mark your calendars! The Philippines’ largest and most awaited event in building and design is back for its 27th edition. Get ready to propel greater heights and ascend boundaries as WORLDBEX 2024 takes place from March 14-17 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila and SMX Convention Center Manila. From local to international innovators, WORLDBEX delivers unparalleled leverage of advanced …
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As the pinnacle of genuine Korean dining in the Philippines, Samgyupsalamat proudly announces the much-awaited 3.3 Samgyupsalamat Day. This event stands as a beacon of our commitment to offering the most authentic samgyupsal experience, affirming our place as the heart of K-Good Time celebrations. This March 3rd, Samgyupsalamat invites everyone to dive deep into the soul of Korean cuisine with …
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College of Science (CS) Dean Giovanni Tapang held up a little white device as he finished his presentation. “This is a ₱150,000 component,” he described. “Isa lang gumagawa nito sa buong mundo, pero ang hirap pilitin sila na magregister sa PhilGEPS,” he continued, referring to the requirement that foreign companies must first register to the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System …
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Transactions on foreign investments registered with the BSP, through AABs, in January 2024 recorded net outflows of US$76 million resulting from the US$1.3 billion gross outflows and the gross inflows of US$1.2 billion for the month. The recorded net outflows are lower than the net outflows posted in December 2023 (US$205 million). The US$1.2 billion registered investments for the month …
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SM Foundation farmer-beneficiary now an agripreneur, draws inspiration from Henry Sy, Sr. Gone are the days when farming was viewed as a backbreaking profession with limited growth potential. With the advent of modern practices, agriculture is undergoing a transformation, emerging as a field ripe with profitability and positive impact. This was also the hope of visionary and SM Group founder …
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation said it has asked the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) for approval of salary step increments based on employees’ length of service to correct distortions caused by its new Compensation and Position Classification System (CPCS). In a letter to GCG Chairperson Atty. Marius Corpus dated February 22, 2024, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. …
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Manila Water Foundation, the social development arm of Manila Water Company, kicked off its month-long celebration of its 19th anniversary this February, spearheading several projects and programs to champion Water Access, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) across the Philippines with the theme “Celebrating Ripples of WASH.” MWF began a milestone partnership with the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF). A WASH …
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Acclaimed Broadway singer and actress Lea Salonga will be the featured guest artist on the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square’s tour to the Philippines. This is the second stop on the Choir’s world tour of “Hope” and the first visit by the Choir to the Philippines. Lea Salonga is a multiple award-winning actor and singer renowned across the world for …
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The MG One is newest compact crossover SUV and the first-ever MG vehicle equipped with smart tech that was introduced last week at the Glorietta Activity Center, Makati. The first model to be developed under the SAIC Intelligent global modular architecture platform, the all-new MG One boasts several sleek design elements that evoke its strong and athletic nature: sporty SUV …
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