The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has successfully secured the conviction of six individuals involved in an investment scam operated by GDM Finance SARL, marking the 22nd conviction for violations of the country’s securities law. In a joint decision dated April 17, the Pasig City Regional Trial Court Branch 158 found Anita E. Armada, Milany P. Cabrera, Josephine D. Maranan, …
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The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) underscored the need for strategic national investments to promote human and social development in rebuilding a resilient, post-pandemic health sector. During a high-level meeting between the Philippine government and the World Bank on Health Sector Rebuilding, held on September 5, 2023, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa presented the DOH’s …
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With assistance from the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center, the National Power Corporation (NPC) conducted on September 7, 2023 its market sounding activity for its Accelerated Hybridization Project (AHP), which it intends to undertake through private sector participation. The activity was conducted at the Fiesta Hall of the National Power Corporation Building in Quezon City. The AHP, which will utilize renewable …
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Visitors of the Upper Wright Park here were treated to a dazzling spectacle after the much-awaited Water Fountain Music and Lights Show was formally inaugurated at the Pool of Pines on September 8, 2023. The city’s newest attraction, whose project concept was approved by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), was funded by the Bloomberry Cultural Foundation, Inc. (BCFI) …
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The Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC) approved a range of actions which will enhance the resilience of the country’s financial system and strengthen its ability to absorb risks. These actions cover a broad range, from communication to the capital and contingent markets, as well as having in place both the right tools and better data to pre-emptively manage possible contagion …
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An extraordinary staycation in a deluxe setting. A gustatory dining experience featuring a world of flavors. A wonderful celebration at the beautiful event venues. A relaxing wellness treatment at The Retreat Spa. An afternoon at the pool or PLAY at Okada Manila for the kids. A shopping escapade. A spectacular viewing experience at the iconic The Fountain. A lucky streak …
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Lecturing on Theater Arts at the Leon Guinto Memorial College in Atimonan, Quezon these past few months was a refresher course indeed. It was also time to give back to the community as far as Atimonan and Lopez and other Fourth District towns in the province for the kindness they had extended to me in my youth. It was rediscovering, …
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Take a look at the past presidents of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) since its inception and creation fifty four years ago: Jaime Zobel de Ayala, Lucresia Kasilag, Maria Theresa Escoda-Roxas, Francisco del Rosario, Jr., Baltazat Endriga, Armina Rufino, Nestor Jardin, Raul Sunico, Isabel Caro Wilson, Arsenio J. Lizaso and Margarita Moran Floirendo. During their appointments or elections, …
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Music knows no size of a woman. Whether one is big or small, music will always be an inspiration to the female specie to go on with life no matter her shape, literally and figuratively, especially with loving people around her. Such is the case of singer and actress Aicelle Santos. Despite her being heavy with child, Aicelle is making …
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After tying the knot with British national Monty Blencowe at the historic Cliveden House in Berkshire, United Kingdom, Lovi Poe is back to the set of ABS-CBN’s “Batang Quiapo.” It’s the professional in Lovi that she has to honor her promise to go on cam immediately after the wedding. Without batting her eyelash, Lovi was in hurry to go back …
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