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Bloomberry Resorts Corporation (“Bloomberry”, “the Company”), whose subsidiaries own and operate Solaire Resort Entertainment City (Solaire) and Jeju Sun Hotel & Casino (Jeju Sun), reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2023.  Enrique K. Razon Jr., Bloomberry Chairman and CEO, said, “During the quarter, all our business segments continued to deliver growth …

By Robert Andaya Games Saturday(Filoil EcoOil Centre, San Juan)2 p.m. – UST vs UPHSD4 p.m. – DLSU vs Asamson ONE down, one to go for Adamson University. The Lady Falcons leaned on Lucille Almonte, Ayesha Juegos,  Sharya Nicole Ancheta, Lorene Toring and rookie Red Bascon to bring down reigning UAAP champion La Salle, 22-25, 25-17, 17-25, 27-25,16-14 in Game 1 …

As a film and television industry leader, Rez Cortez is optimistic the two organizations of actors, the Katipunan ng mga Artista ng Pelikulang Pilipino at Telebisyon (KAPPT) or Actors Guild of the Philippines groups and AKTOR or League of Filipino Actors. In the wake of the prep-up of the Film Commission of the Philippines of which Rez is an active …

SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments) reported a consolidated net income of PHP36.5 billion in the first six months, up 32% from PHP27.7 billion in the same period last year.  Consolidated revenues rose 18% to PHP286.3 billion in the January to June period from PHP242.6 billion in the same period last year.  “SM delivered strong results in the first half, driven …

The country’s biggest and most innovative technology and safety expositions are finally back at the SMX Convention Center Manila. Today, the 5th edition of WOCEE and WOSAS officially launched, showcasing more innovations and safety features than ever before. This year’s themes for both events highlight how these events will take you away to a new and never before seen place. …

It was a night to remember in the heart of Manila, leading business owners, investors, venture capitalists, and political figures, gathered at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, to celebrate the launch of Block Dojo in Asia. The VIP evening was hosted by Block Dojo, a renowned incubator fostering blockchain entrepreneurship, in partnership with nChain, a leading global technology company, offering software …

The number of unemployed Filipinos went down to 2.33 million in June from 2.99 million in the same month last year, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. Preliminary results of the June 2023 Labor Force Survey released on Wednesday showed that the unemployment rate during the month was at 4.5 percent, down from the 6 percent estimate in …

Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Tereso Panga remains positive on the increase of economic zones approval during the term of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as PEZA welcomed last week the proclamation of additional three new economic zones.  “We remain committed in our overarching goal of spurring countryside development through the creation of more ecozones seen to facilitate growth …

The City Government of Zamboanga has tapped anew the services of the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) to accelerate its shift towards digitalizing local government transactions.   Through the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal, the Bank’s web-based payment facility, residents of Zamboanga City’s 98 barangays now have an online payment option to settle fees, dues and charges to the LGU, which includes real …

Kinetix Lab is a premier strength and conditioning gym, offering specialized training programs and services for those who look to improve their fitness, athletic performance, and overall health. With Kinetix Lab focusing on functional training and personalized coaching, anyone can reach their full potential and achieve their fitness goals.  Launching the “Time To Flex” campaign, Kinetix Lab shares and celebrates …