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Lalamove Philippines opened its new one-stop center for both its existing and potential partner drivers at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) that functions as an all-around facility designed to accommodate everything related to Lalamove’s partner drivers. “The Partner Driver Center is the realization of Lalamove’s mission to continuously empower our partner drivers, our Lalamove Bossings, who are among the …

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., will personally present the cash incentives to more than 500 medalled national athletes on July 20 at the Malacañang Palace, recognizing their outstanding achievements at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) and 12th ASEAN Para Games (APG) in Cambodia. “We are grateful for President Marcos’ decision to personally award the incentives to Team Philippines, an …

By Robert Andaya The Metro Manila Turf Club (MMTCI) reaffirms its commitment to uphold the highest standards in the horseracing  industry and maintain a strong relationship with all stakeholders. The assurance came as the MMTCI continues to address the issue surrounding the collection of Documentary Stamp Taxes (DST) and shed light on the recent complaint made by “other stakeholders” in …

By Mike G. Jamisola  The culmination of the two-day orientation workshop on the proposed NCSC gender and development (GAD) program and strategic planning for the 2023 Elderly Filipino Week (EFW) celebration ended on Saturday at the Luxent Hotel at Timog Ave. in Quezon City. National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) Chairman Franklin Quijano led a complete cast of the commission’s …

The Lamudi Property Fair 2023, co-presented by IKEA and Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), opened its doors to the public this July 7, 2023, at the TriNoma Activity Center, Quezon City. Property seekers and real estate professionals flocked to the kickoff day of the biggest property festival in the country.  The Lamudi Property Fair 2023 is a three-day real …

The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has joined hands with the BDO Capital & Investment Corporation (BDO Capital) in arranging a P5-billion syndicated corporate notes facility with other domestic banks, to support ASA Philippines Foundation, Inc.’s (ASA) credit expansion for underserved women. The state-run Bank has a significant participation in the syndicated transaction, the proceeds of which will be …

THE Philippine Esports Organization furthered its commitment to uplifting the esports industry in the country by opening its new headquarters at the LaunchPad in Mandaluyong City. PeSO, joined by Jane J. Basas, President, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Media Guest Holdings, raised the curtains on its new headquarters at the TV5 Media Center recently. It was a momentous event, …

There’s now a one-stop sports shop at the Clark Freeport Zone. Asiatraders Corporation, a leading distributor and retailer of multi-brand sports equipment, apparel, gear and accessories in the Philippines, opened the Icon Golf and Sports store at the Clark Cityfront Mall in Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City, Pampanga on June 30, 2023. The store carries premium international brands such as …

International master Idel Datu underscored the need to provide good scientific training and regular exposure to student-players “ while they are still young and interested to learn and play.” In a speech before participants of the “Learn and Play Chess with IM Idel Datu ” program at the E. Rodriguez, Jr. High School along Mayon Ave., Quezon City, Datu stressed the importance of giving …

Swimming’s international federation approved Kayla Sanchez’s change of nationality from Canada to the Philippines effective Thursday (July 6). “The World Aquatics has approved the request for the sport nationality’s change of the Athlete [Sanchez], born on 7 April 2001, in the Aquatics sports of Swimming, from Canada (CAN) to Philippines (PHI),” said World Aquatics Legal Counsel Loic Loutan in a …