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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual met with the Silicon Valley Technology companies and investors to discuss potential partnerships in harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) technology, particularly in upskilling Filipino workers. During the meeting on Nov. 15, Pascual chief highlighted programs and initiatives undertaken by the Philippine government to support the advancement of …

GCash and Maya are studying the impacts of waiving fees on micropayment on their balance sheet, a top official of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Friday.  The BSP earlier called for the removal of fees on small-value transactions to further promote the use of digital payments. “This is a big change so let’s give them time to …

Support for a UN Convention on inclusive and effective tax cooperation resounded in an international conference on tax justice held in Luxent Hotel, Quezon City as the Convention is being deliberated at the UN.  Independent experts and CSO leaders from the Philippines, Indonesia, Zambia, Argentina, Canada and other parts of the world, said that profit shifting and illicit financial flows rampant …

By Robert Andaya TERRAFIRMA Dyip rode on Javi Gomez De Liano’s career-high 31 points and Thomas De Thaey’s double-double performance of  23 points and 16 rebounds  to roll back NLEX, 113-112, in  the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. De Liano made  career game which included 10-of-15 shooting, five rebounds, two steals, and two assists in 37 …

By Robert Andaya PHOENIX Super LPG survived a late run by Rain or Shine to secure  a heart-stopping  99-98 victory and notch its second win in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Saturday. Johnathan Williams topscored  with  29 points despite a disappointing 9-of-22 performance from the free-throw line,and aside from 18 rebounds, and seven …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …