a. An “original” of a document is the document itself or any counterpart intended to have the same effect by a person executing or issuing it. An “original” of a photograph includes the negative or any print therefrom. If data is stored in a computer or similar device, any printout or other output readable by sight or other means, shown …
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With the son of a member of the last Philippine basketball team to win the Asian Games title watching at ringside, Gilas Pilipinas subdued Jordan in the final on Friday, 70-60, to bring back to the shores the gold medal after 61 years. Dickie Bachmann, Chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission, was at courtside when the Nationals kicked off the …
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As part of a shared advocacy to support aspiring and existing micro-entrepreneurs, and enable them to pursue business ventures that are responsive to current challenges, BDO Foundation recently forged a partnership with LINK Center for the Deaf for a training initiative aimed at enhancing the capabilities of micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The memorandum of agreement was signed by …
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ArenaPlus, an online sports betting platform in the country, proudly announced its partnership this year with the men’s professional basketball league in the country, the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL), as its official sportsbook partner. MPBL, founded by sports legend Manny Pacquiao in 2018, aims to provide opportunities for homegrown basketball players to represent their cities and/or provinces and to …
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Junna Tsukii was evidently upset when her fight in the Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia didn’t go her way. Returning to the mat on a bigger stage, Tsukii is determined to stamp out every trace of that forgettable defeat here in the 19th Asian Games. “It was disappointing and I hope I can forget all about it with a win …
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By Robert Andaya IT was “Miracle in Hangzhou” as three-time PBA Best Import Justin Brownlee saved the day in Gilas Pilipinas’ dramatic, come-from-behind 77-76 win over eight-time champion China in the 19th Asian Games men’s basketball competition at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre in China on Wednesday. Brownlee scored 17 of his game-high 33 points, including five three-point shots, as …
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The Philippine men’s team reset its day-old national record in the finals of the 4×400-meter relay, but it was not enough to finish in the medal picture at the 19th Asian Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium here on Wednesday night. Umajesty Williams, Michael del Prado, Joyme Sequita and Frederick Ramirez ran a combined 3:04.89 in the finals …
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Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics promoting safe toys for kids and animals from harmful chemicals has sounded the alarm over the selling of squeaky plastic “pet” toys being sold in the market in time for the holiday season. The group managed to purchase a colorful squeaky “chameleon” toy, being sold for P100 pesos each in a store in Divisoria, Manila. …
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The SM Foundation recently marked the graduation of farmers who completed a 14-week training program in modern agricultural methods. The program, Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture Program (KSK-SAP), aims to help marginalized farmers in the Philippines improve their farming practices and economic opportunities. The SM group held graduation ceremonies in Tanza, Cavite, and Masinag, Antipolo, for Batches 260 and …
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A delegation of 17 Philippine business enterprises will return to the 2023 edition of China International Import Expo (CIIE) slated November 5-10 with the theme “Share the love for Philippine flavors.” Anchored on the increasing popularity that Durian is enjoying in China, the delegation will put a spotlight on Philippine Durian as the country’s key feature along with other fresh …
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