The Shari’ah Supervisory Board (SSB) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) held its historic inaugural meeting on 15 December 2023 at the Dusit Thani Manila in Makati City. This is pursuant to the joint circular among its founding agencies composed of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Department of Finance (DOF), National Commission on Muslim Filipinos …
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El Niño may have brought the threat of dry spells and water scarcity, but farmers’ rather than succumbing to adversity have embraced the challenge as an opportunity by trying to learn new techniques and innovative practices to combat El Nino’s effects while getting additional income. By practicing a water-saving technology called Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD), farmers in Gabaldon, Science …
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By Rose de la Cruz (with reports from DA-AFID) To address the perennial boom and bust cycles in food supplies, the Department of Agriculture plans to build more cold storage facilities at the Food Terminal Inc. in Taguig, which had been originally built for such purpose but had been converted into industrial estate in recent decades with the emasculation of …
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Step into the heart of Sinulog excitement at SM Seaside, your front seat to the ultimate #AweSMFestival experience. The mall is buzzing with Sinulog energy as it transforms into a vibrant festival destination with lively and colorful gigantic art installations for an all-around visually stunning experience and as the perfect backdrop for unforgettable Sinulog celebration with family and friends. default …
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Formal credit options have been more accessible for eight out of 10 Filipinos in 2023, according to a new survey commissioned by consumer finance company Digido. Of the 80%, 42% say there are no changes to the degree of accessibility and claim to be usually approved when applying for formal credit, while the remaining 38% say their access to formal …
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Initially, Richard Gomez–now Representative of the 4th Congressional District of Leyte Province–signified his confirmation of joining the collective art exhibit of artists in show business dubbed as “Screenscapes.” It was 1982 Binibining Pilipinas-Universe and actress Maria Isabel Lopez who sent a press advisory of the complete and confirmed participants in the show with Richard singularly addressed as Congressman. In an …
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It’s official. Young Filipina actress Mara Lopez is marrying her American fiance Chandler Booth in an idyllic wedding in El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines in November. Mara and Chandler have been engaged for one year. This Mara’s younger brother Ken Yokohama knows too well. Ken–the youngest son of actress and 1982 Binibining Pilipinas-Universe Maria Isabel Lopez and former husband, …
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Honda recently unveiled the “Honda 0 Series,” a new EV series Honda will launch globally starting in 2026, with the world premiere of two concept models — Saloon and Space-Hub — at the CES 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Honda also presented the world premiere of the new H mark to be used exclusively for the next-generation EV models …
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Dr. Rolly Cinco and Atty. Steve Pastor became the two new owners of the brand new Jetour Ice Cream electric vehicles after winning in the raffle in the 20th APT Cup last Nov. 29. The two cars were initially for hole-in-one prizes in the tournament among close comrades and colleagues of tournament sponsor and former Department of Transportation secretary Art …
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Move It celebrated the hard work and dedication of its partner community by recognizing their pivotal role in 2023 during the Move It Year-End Festival that was attended by thousands of Move It rider-partners. “Nakagagalak ng puso na makasama namin ang aming mga libu-libong tapat at masisispag na rider-partners sa Move It Year-End Festival 2023. Naisasakatuparan ng Move It ang …
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