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Even if veteran and award-winning actress Angie Ferro was already cremated and gone to the great beyond, and her ashes were brought home for homage, her family still carries burdens of her loss. In the afternoon of paying our—with entertainment journalist Art Tapalla—last respects to the dead at the St. Peter Chapels along Scout Chuatoco in Quezon City, it was …

Under the guidance of Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor Mendoza II has ordered the deployment of sufficient numbers of personnel to assist in road security and assistance for the country’s hosting of FIBA World Cup 2023. Mendoza said the focus of the deployment are the roads leading to and from …

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) continues to help strengthen rural banks (RBs) which promote countryside development by financing productive activities and supporting inclusive economic growth. BSP Deputy Governor (DG) Francisco G. Dakila Jr. highlighted this during the Post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) Philippine Economic Briefing (PEB) on 11 August 2023 in Cebu City. He said the BSP launched …

PAGCOR turned over the first tranche of its financial grant to the Office of the Vice President (OVP) amounting to Php30 million during a simple ceremony held in Mandaluyong City, Wednesday, August 23, 2023. On August 2, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco and OVP Chief of Staff Atty. Zuleika Lopez signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) formalizing the agency’s …

Following 14 weeks of training on modern agricultural practices, SM Foundation proudly marked the graduation of farmer beneficiaries from its Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture Program (KSK-SAP). The graduation ceremony was held in various locations across Mindanao, including Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, General Santos City, and Zamboanga. The farmer trainees of KSK-SAP underwent a series of comprehensive trainings …

Knorr joins GMA Kapuso Foundation for its Give A Gift Feed A Child program, adopting over 300 school children in General Nakar Quezon for a 6-month feeding program While economic disparities can impact access to nutritious food, Knorr Philippines and GMA Kapuso Foundation are determined to make nutritious, delicious, and affordable meals accessible for Filipino families.   Knorr Philippines joined GMA …

Several groups and individuals raised serious concern recently about the health impacts of liquefied natural gas (LNG) on the residents of Batangas City, as they urged the Department of Health (DOH) to declare a public health emergency and investigate the matter. Members of the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ), in partnership with the Asian People’s Movement of Debt and …

By Robert Andaya Filipino-American Jordan Clarkson took a much-needed rest after two hard-fought games against Ivory Coast  and Montenegro in their closed-door tune-up games before the  FIBA  Basketball World Cup 2023.  Reigning PBA MVP Scottie Thompson  took the opportunity to shine against Mexico. Thompson, who is still  trying to regain his playing shape  following  an injury, made  his presence felt …

Maybank Philippines, a member of the Maybank Group (one of Asia’s leading banking groups Southeast Asia’s 4th largest bank by assets), recently launched its Super Bike Loans that offers great financing options for brand-new 2-wheels with an engine size of 400cc and up. This is Maybank newest product under its burgeoning auto loan program that offers from 1- to 3-year …

Being attentive and staying vigilant to your surroundings when driving is essential, but navigating roads becomes more challenging at night given the compromised depth perception and peripheral vision that darkness causes.   Leading automotive manufacturers like Ford understand this and have equipped their vehicles with driver-assist features and safety technologies which ensure a safer drive at night. Here are tips …