At the Cashless Expo 2023 held at the World Trade Center, Director for agricultural digitalization Glenn Estrada of the National Rice Program, stressed the importance of electronic wallets to farming communities as catalysts for inclusive and sustainable agriculture. In a speech delivered for Agriculture Undersecretary for Rice Industry Development Leocadio Sebastian, Estrada said the expo is a remarkable confluence of …
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SM Megamall has partnered with Peanuts Worldwide to bring Snoopy and friends to life through a unique and interactive exhibit. The exhibit will feature the first-ever biggest and largest inflatable in the Philippines. SM Megamall invites everyone to a year-long Mega Adventure with the beloved Peanuts gang starting November 17. Hit the road to fun and excitement by visiting the Snoopy …
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FOR carving out history in the last Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Gilas Pilipinas will have a special moment in the PBA Press Corps Awards Night on Monday (Nov. 20) at Novotel Manila Araneta City. Coach Tim Cone and his fearless group of players are going to be honored with the President’s Award by the men and women who cover …
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THE rich cultural heritage of Filipino minorities will once again be put in the limelight as the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) organized Indigenous People’s (IP) Games to unfold Saturday at the well-maintained Ramon V. Mitra Sports Complex in Palawan. Over 200 indigenous members from nine tribes of Molbog, Palaw’an, Tagbanua Central, Tagbanua Tandolanen, Tabuana Calamianen, Batak, Cuyonon, Agutaynen and Cagayanen …
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For the first time in their lives Grade 10 (Junior) High School students of Salawang National High School in Dasmarinas Cavite had a taste of what it is to grow and harvest palay right at the heart of Rizal Park in Manila, during the Ceremonial harvest as part of the annual National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) every November. Undertaken jointly …
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By Robert Andaya There’s life for Barangay Ginebra after Justin Brownlee. Without Brownlee, Tony Bishop and Christian Standhardinger combined for 59 points to power the Ginebra Kings to a smashing 100-86 victory over winless Converge FiberXers in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. last Friday. Bishop, who is taking the place of the suspended Ginebra resident import …
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The Glittering Gala Recognizing Outstanding Achievements Across outs Asia December 8, 2023 – The stage is set, the excitement is building, and the countdown has begun for the most anticipated recognition event of the year – the Southeast Asian Premier Business and Achiever Award 2023. Organized by the esteemed La Visual Corporation and Sirbisu Channel, this gala celebration is scheduled …
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For 21 years, the Philippine Rice Research Institute has been managing a 300-square meter irrigated rice garden at the Luneta Park, where an annual ceremonial manual harvesting is done to educate students and urban dwellers on the science and art of rice cultivation in an urban setting. The ceremonial harvesting is part of the yearly celebration of the National Rice …
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Section 15. Peculiar signification of terms. – The terms of a writing are presumed to have been used in their primary and general acceptation, but evidence is admissible to show that they have a local, technical, or otherwise peculiar signification, and were so used and understood in the particular instance, in which case the agreement must be construed accordingly. (14) …
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Of the 1,400 known bat species in the planet, the Philippines has the largest bat known as the Golden-crowned Flying Fox (Acerodon jubatus) . reputed for its immense size and weight. Locally known as kabog, it is endemic or found exclusively in the Philippines. Strikingly patterned with a golden cap, reddish fur and chocolate-brown wings, adults weigh over a kilogram …
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