Staying true to its mandate of helping those who are in need, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) conducted a series of relief and aid missions for hundreds of individuals and families around the country recently. On February 1, 2024, the state gaming firm distributed more than 400 food and non-food relief packs to hundreds of fire victims in …
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The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) continues to intensify its support to advance growth in the countryside, with outstanding loans to the entire agricultural value chain surging to P755.1 billion as of end-December 2023. The Bank expanded its loans to agriculture and rural development by 23% from P614.8 billion in the third quarter, driven by strategic financing for agriculture …
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In the case of Romulo Neri v. Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations, Senate Committee on Trade and Commerce, and Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, G.R. No. 180643, September 4, 2008, En banc the Supreme Court held: The phrase “executive privilege” is not new in this jurisdiction. It has been used even prior to the …
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SM Supermalls unveils Chan Lim’s 50th-anniversary art exhibit at SM Megamall, celebrating the Year of the Dragon with renewed hope, joyous beginnings, and prosperity. In the photo (L-R): SM Supermalls’ Assistant Vice President for Operations Ian Mathay, Senior Vice President for Marketing Jonjon San Agustin, and the Chan Lim Family of Artists and Students led by Jose Chan Lim, Lucio …
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“She’s vindicated,” exclaimed Filipino entertainment journalist Art Tapalla as Vilma Santos was adjudged Best Actress for the film “When I Met You in Tokyo” at the awards night Friday (US time) of the very first Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) held at the Directors Guild of America Theater Complex in Los Angeles, California. The ten official entries to the 2023 …
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As the Ad Interim President of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), Michelle Nikki Junia reported to the Filipino people the current stage of the rehabilitation of the Main Building of the Center at the Institutional Press Conference organized by the Corporate Communications Division held at the newly built huge Bahay Kubo-inspired pavilion at the newly installed Liwasang KaLIKHAsan …
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SM Development Corporation (SMDC) celebrated a significant milestone as Style Residences in Iloilo held its Turnover Ceremony and Property Blessing, coinciding with the annual Dinagyang Festival celebration. SMDC President Jose Mari Banzon addressed the gathering, expressing his excitement and gratitude for the successful completion of Style Residences. In his speech, he remarked, “Style Residences is the first project that we’re …
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Aligned with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision to ensure food security, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual, together with Department of Agriculture (DA) Chief of Staff Atty. Alvin John Balagbag, and National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Acting Chief Eduardo Eddie Guillen, inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish cooperation measures in the development and implementation of …
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LG Electronics Inc. (LG) announced its financial results for the year 2023, disclosing a consolidated revenue of KRW 84.2 trillion and an operating profit of KRW 3.55 trillion. This marks the third consecutive year of achieving record-breaking annual revenue. The operating profit is also solid, approaching levels seen during the prior period of pent-up demand. Despite challenging external factors such …
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TNT star Almond Vosotros is back in his old ways and led all scorers in Leg 5 of the PBA 3×3 Season 3 Third Conference. As he sparked the Triple Giga to their first leg win of the season-ending conference, Vosotros gunned down 57 total points spiked by 17 makes from beyond the arc en route to a leg-best 9.5-point …
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