SM Foundation marks graduation of Urban Gardeners The once niche practice of urban gardening is now gaining ground in various cities across the country through SM Foundation’s Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) on Sustainable Agriculture Program. Through the program, SM Foundation has successfully trained 27 farmers in SM City Urdaneta Central and 19 others in SM City San Lazaro on Urban …
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Philippines’ premier fiber company, Converge ICT Solutions Inc., has been honored with the prestigious Broadband Telecom Company of the Year (Philippines) 2023 award at the International Business Magazine (IBM) Awards held on November 4, 2023, at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai. The UAE-based business publication awarded Converge the Broadband Telecom Company of the Year award, recognizing the ICT company’s efforts in …
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Enchanted Kingdom (EK), the first and only world class theme park in the Philippines, brightens the holidays with An Enchanted Christmas Story starting with the Christmas Tree Lighting and launch of EK’s Giant Parol on November 26, Sunday. EK tapped renowned lantern maker from Pampanga, Eric Bondoc Quiwa, in the creation of the 22 foot parol to be installed at …
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WUSHU Federation Philippines secretary general Julian Camacho has been reelected member of the International Wushu Federation (IWUF) during the IWUF Congress on the occasion of the 16th World Wushu Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. A vice president of Wushu Federation of Asia and incumbent IWUF Ethics Committee member who drafted the IWUF Code of Ethics, Camacho was appointed vice chairman …
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BUOYED by the tremendous success of the Misamis Occidental Gov. Henry S. Oaminal 8-in-1 Chess Festival in Ozamiz City last Nov. 10-12, the Asenso Misamis Occidental Chess Association plans to hold not just one or two but three major chess tournaments next year. AGM Rey Urbiztondo, president of the organizing Asenso Misamis Occidental Chess Association, said Gov.Oaminal and Ozamiz City …
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By Robert Andaya LESSONS learned for San Miguel Beer and import Ivan Aska. Aska delivered a stellar performance with a double-double of 27 points and 13 rebounds as San Miguel bounced back from a heartbreaking overtime loss by securing a convincing 93-83 victory over the previously undefeated Meralco in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Beermen, …
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By Robert Andaya UNACCEPTABLE. WIth this word, PBA Deputy Commissioner Eric Castro handed out a suspension on the three referees who worked on the recent Manila Clasico game between Magnolia Chicken Timplados and Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Castro said referees Peter Balao, Mardy Montoya, Joel Baldago, and Julius Medillo committed late-game infraction …
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Autobot Offroad PG lit up the recent Manila Auto Salon when it presented businesswoman and construction magnate Lyn Macanas as its brand ambassador during the high successful event last weekend at the SMX Convention Center. “Madam L” as Macanas is fondly called, owns 15 tough-looking modified vehicles and cars some of which were presented by Autobot during the event. “I …
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Thousands of car enthusiasts once again trooped to the huge venue of the 27th Manila Auto Salon and the 28th Sports Truck Show for its four-day event at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Organized by the Tradeshow International, led by its CEO and president Sophie de los Santos, and primarily supported by Motul, the show opened Nov. 16 …
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The Autohub Group and MG Motor Philippines inaugurated its first MG dealership under the SAIC Motor Philippines and further strengthens MG’s presence in the country providing residents and visitors of Taguig City with access to world-class automotive experiences. MG Taguig boasts a modern and spacious showroom with a four-car display capacity and complements a cutting-edge service workshop featuring four dedicated …
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