The 0.4 percent growth of the agriculture sector in 2023 was driven mainly by rice, poultry and the livestock sector, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority on January 31. The value of agriculture and fisheries production rose to P1.76 trillion versus its level in 2022 of P1.757 trillion. For the last quarter of 2023, the value of …
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The significant investment that the International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is poised to inject for the development and management of the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex (ICPC) will reinvigorate the economy and establish Iloilo as an international gateway, as envisioned by former Senate President Franklin M. Drilon, a strong advocate or the privatization of the Iloilo port. This move, according …
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Except for “Rewind,” a film he starred in with reel and real-life partner Marian Rivera directed by Mae Cruz Alviar for Star Cinema, Dingdong Dantes missed their other competing films at the recently concluded 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival. This time, Dingdong promised to see the other entries not in Manila but in the United States of America (USA) where …
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BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment and amusement platform and the first online Bingo app in the country, honors the biggest and most popular festival in Cebu City, the Sinulog. The Sinulog Festival is an annual celebration held every third Sunday of January in Cebu. The festival is also known for its street parties, which happen during the night. It is also …
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MR.DIY, the renowned home improvement and lifestyle retail chain, made a vibrant addition to the Sinulog 2024 festivities, captivating attendees with their engaging participation and community-centric initiatives. From January 16 to 21, 2024, MR.DIY’s presence illuminated the celebration, fostering a spirit of excitement and camaraderie among festival-goers. Throughout the festivities, MR.DIY delighted attendees with interactive activities at Plaza Independencia. From …
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After years of waiting, employees of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation should have their salaries aligned with other GOCCs after the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) committed to issue an Authority to Implement (ATI) for PAGCOR’s new Compensation and Position Classification System or CPCS. PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said that the GCG commitment to issue an …
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East Zone concessionaire Manila Water bares the schedule of its monthly desludging caravan for February. Residential customers from Barangay Botocan, Malaya, Socorro, and Vasra in Quezon City; Sta. Cruz and Bambang in Pasig City; Bagong Silang and Harapin ang Bukas in Mandaluyong City; Rizal in Makati City; and Cupang in Antipolo City may coordinate with their respective barangay councils or …
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Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) officially unveiled the all-new Triton during a 3-day grand festivities last weekend at the Bridgetowne Destination Estate Right. The official launch was held on the first day last Jan. 26 for VIP guests and was viewed live on MMPC’s official Facebook page, and it continued up to last Sunday. “The Triton is not only a …
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Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), the nation’s leading provider of trucks, continues to maintain the No. 1 position in the truck segment for 24 consecutive years, underscoring its commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction in the automotive industry. Last year, IPC secured a ”Triple Crown” finish by topping all truck categories from CAT III, IV and V after selling a …
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Suzuki Philippines, the country’s pioneer compact car distributor, unveiled the New Jimny 5-door last Jan. 25, 2024 at The Cove in Okada Manila. Suzuki Philippines president Koichiro Hirao expressed excitement in the new evolution of a beloved icon and added that the Jimny has become a symbol of adventure and innovation for Filipinos. “The Jimny, deeply rooted in a rich …
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