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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 …

On 03 July 2023, DTI Secretary Fred Pascual, together with Board of Investments (BOI) Managing Head Ceferino Rodolfo, and Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI) President Dr. Dan Lachica, met with Dr. Gunther Kegel, President of the German Electronics and Digital Industry Association (German: Verband der Elektro- und Digitalindustrie or ZVEI), and CEO of Pepperl+Fuchs. During …

Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival is no stranger to Dennis Marasigan, Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Vice President and Artistic Director. Dennis has been a Cinemalaya alumnus having directed two films in the previous editions of the fest—“Sa North Diversion” (2005) and “Vox Populi” (2010). But during the press conference for the annual event jointly mounted by CCP and …

For more than four decades, veteran entertainment broadcaster Mario V. Dumaual had not only dismantled and showed to the public the hidden secrets and true personal colors of entertainment stars but objectively reported their diverse thoughts and actions as well. Sadly, the table has been turned around when Mario is now the one being reported when he recently passed on. …

Today marks another milestone for Livestock Philippines as it opens its door for the biggest and grandest 6th edition with the special guest of honor – no less than His Excellency Ferdinand Marcos Jr., at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, in Pasay City.  Invited dignitaries and officials from the Department of Agriculture, together with Informa Markets, the organizer of …

Five major combat sports make up the coming Laro ng Lahi-Ifugao set in the municipality of Lagawe over the weekend. Boxing, wushu, wrestling, weightlifting, and taekwondo will be featured in the all-women event set July 8-9. A total of 400 participants are seeing action in the two-day meet to be held at the Lagawe Town Plaza and Village Park. “The …