Is award-winning and controversial Filipino actress Dolly de Leon really teaming up with Hollywood star Nicole Kidman in a screen project? Was it only yesterday when the good news broke out that internationally renowned de Leon would star with Australian-bred Kidman in a movie that would explore a chemistry between them? In no time at all, the wonderful news fizzled …
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There are lots of websites with tempting offers of quick and easy money working from home. But in reality, they’re likely to be from scammers looking to get gullible users to work for them for free and advertise their “business.” This article from Kaspersky demonstrates the operation principle of several such schemes and gives tips on how to avoid falling …
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The MHT service resumed calls to MCT on 3 August, marked by the arrival of the vessel Wan Hai 231. Wan Hai’s weekly service will call MCT every Saturday, connecting Subic, Cebu and Mindanao to the bustling trade hubs of Hong Kong and Taiwan. “The return of the MHT service is a significant development in our efforts to strengthen regional trade connectivity …
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By Robert Andaya After months of uncertainty, Gilas Pilipinas is finally complete. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Al Panlilio said NBA prospect Kai Sotto and Barangay Ginebra star Scottie Thompson have already joined the Gilas Pilipinas with less than two weeks left before the start of the 2023 FIBA World Cup on August 25. Panlilio provided an update on …
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The price of premiums for non-life insurance products have been inching upwards fueled by the hardening reinsurance rate and the country’s poor risk rating. In a press briefing last August 9, at the Hexagon Lounge of the RCBC Plaza in Makati, Malayan Insurance Co. Inc. weighed in on the impact of reinsurance and other key factors on the non-life insurance …
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“Iti Mapukpukaw,” a story of a young boy who is stricken with grief and trauma on the death of his uncle won the Best Film award in the Full-Length Feature category at the 19th edition of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival awarding ceremonies held at the lobby of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on Sunday night. …
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The Geely GX3 Pro is finally introduced to the local market and is now targeting the young generation of car enthusiasts who wanted to experience a subcompact crossover SUV that is full-packed with cutting edge features. “This model holds a strategic significance for Geely as it aims to capture an entirely new customer base particularly Gen Z. With its …
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Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) celebrated its 60th year as one of the leading automotive company in the Philippines with a grand expo last week at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Top Mitsubishi officials from the Philippines and Japan welcomed various political and business personalities and other VIPs during the opening ceremonies at the said venue. A plethora …
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The search for a major electric vehicle (EV)manufacturer that can supply its need for its fast-growing “future-of-mobility ecosystem” is finally over for Ayala Corporation as it finalized a deal to be the official Philippine distributor of BYD, the world leader in hybrid and pure electric vehicles. Ayala has been prioritizing the electric mobility vehicles as the enabler of Ayala’s ecosystem. …
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A whopping 186 brand-new Hino 200 Series Rescue trucks have been delivered recently to the Batangas provincial government for its ongoing efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and ensure the safety and well-being of its residents. The contract was successfully closed by Hino Batangas with the valuable support of Hino Motors Philippines Corporation and the ceremonial contract signing was held at …
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