An operation headed by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on three warehouses in Manila led to the discovery of P400.2 million worth of suspected smuggled rice and other imported products. Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, in a statement Monday, said the goods discovered during the raid on Sept. 16 include P310 million worth of imported miscellaneous goods, such as children’s toys, …
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State-owned Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) said Friday it has remitted to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) its P50 billion contribution to the Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) as mandated by Republic Act No. 11954 which establishes the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF). In a statement, LandBank said the PHP50-billion investment to the MIF has already been settled with the …
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is in the process of transition towards becoming a purely regulatory body from its current dual role as both operator and regulator, Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said. Mr. Tengco made the remarks during the opening session of the IAG Academy Summit on September 13, 2023 at Hilton Manila where he was …
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Almost 500 athletes representing Team Philippines in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8 and the 4th Asian Para Games from October 22 to 28, are expected to turn up for the sendoff ceremony on Monday, September 18, at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Reception Hall in Pasay City. The 11 a.m. event, …
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Indang, Cavite – With the right blend of smarts and personality, Bicolana morena beauty Angel Brahms Malavega Bernarldez topped other entries to emerge as the Miss Reserved Officer Training Corps Luzon champion in the pageant held last Saturday night at the Cavite State University International Convention Center. A native of the fishing town of Rapu-Rapu, Albay and an ROTC Army …
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By Robert Andaya University of Santo Tomas relied on the trio of Angeline Poyos, Kyla Cordora, and Regina Jurado to beat University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, 25-12, 21-25, 25-15, 25-21, in their highly-anticipated rematch in the 2023 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Collegiate Pre-Season Championship Season 2 at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. Poyos, the super rookie who …
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The death of Ethel Ramos, the Dean of Philippine Entertainment Journalism wasn’t in vain. It truly wasn’t especially the outpouring of sympathies from all sectors of the biz. During her three-night wake at the Funeraria Nacional in Araneta Avenue in Quezon City, stars of all magnitude descended from heaven to pay their last respects to the well-loved veteran movie journalism …
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Evidence must have such a relation to the fact in issue as to induce belief in its existence or non-existence. Evidence on collateral matters shall not be allowed, except when it tends in any reasonable degree to establish the probability or improbability of the fact in issue. To illustrate the above section: 1. Case of annulment filed by wife. At …
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Hundred percent of verified micro rice retailers received cash assistance as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continue to conduct subsidy payouts to micro rice retailers across Caraga region. On 14 September 2023, a total of 38 eligible beneficiaries from Butuan City, Surigao City, Tandag City, and San Francisco in …
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SM Foundation recently marked the graduation of the beneficiaries of its Kabuhayan Sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture Program (KSK-SAP) farmers’ training in Laguna. Three batches of farmers from Brgy. Banlic, Calamba, Laguna, Brgy. San Lucas 1, San Pablo, Laguna, and Brgy. Tagapo, Sta. Rosa, Laguna has successfully completed the 14-week training in multiple facets of agriculture. Through collaboration of SM …
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