Asia’s first GM Torre to hold chess simul

ALL chess roads lead to Quezon City as Asia’s first GM Eugene Torre holds simultaneous exhibition chess matches with select students and alumni of E. Rodriguez Jr. High School in Mayon Ave., Quezon City on May 22. Torre will join ERJHS Alumni Sports Hall of Fame awardee IM Angelo Young in the special simultaneous exhibition matches organized by the ERJHS …

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Bachmann all praises for Filipino athletes in SEA Games

Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Richard “Dickie” Bachmann was all praises of Filipino athletes who fought tooth and nail to keep the country’s colors afloat in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games that’s about to end in Phnom Penh. “I am proud of our athletes,” Bachmann said on Tuesday. “I saw how they worked hard—with my own eyes—while preparing for the …

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The DTI and Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. rejoin for the Go Lokal! Bayanihang Metro Caravan

Experience the culture of the Visayas and Luzon as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) kicks off the summer festival season with their continued collaboration for Go Lokal! in Bayanihang Metro Caravan. Building upon the resounding success of the previous Bayanihang Metro Caravan x Go Lokal! collaboration in 2021 to 2022, the …

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2023 Miss U PH Michelle Dee doesn’t mind being tagged beauty contest veteran

There are nasty and smear campaigns being thrown to winners of the recently concluded 2023 Miss Universe Philippines recently held at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena. The hurting words count the major winners as beauty contest “veterans.” Or the taunt “always a bridesmaid, never a bride.”  They included Michelle Dee, the newly crowned 2023 Miss Universe PH who has …

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Building bridges to better health

In a world where collaboration holds immense power, the impact of partnerships is truly remarkable. It is in the collective effort of individuals and organizations that we witness transformative changes unfold, especially for those often overlooked by society. Amidst the ever-evolving landscape, SM Foundation and UNIQLO Philippines have stood as steadfast partners, united in their mission to create positive social …

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ICTSI Cameroon boosts productivity with eco hoppers

Kribi Multipurpose Terminal (KMT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Cameroon, has seen a significant increase in productivity after introducing eco hoppers in its operations earlier this year.  Since January 2022, KMT has handled 21 dry bulk vessels along with roughly 600,000 tons of raw materials including clinker, gypsum, limestone and petcoke, which are used for cement production. …

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LANDBANK okays P272-M fund for San Jose school buildings

The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has granted the City Government of San Jose a P272-million loan for the construction of new public school buildings, towards providing accessible and quality education for San Joseños. The San Jose LGU will use the funding to build 18 new public school buildings, 15 of which are allotted for elementary schools, two for …

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MR.DIY introduces Team Kramer as new brand ambassadors

Doug, Cheska, Kendra, Scarlett and Gavin are the new faces of MR.DIY in its ‘Family Store for Everyday Needs – Meron DIYan’ campaign. Team MR.DIY is getting bigger! THE COUNTRY’s favorite one-stop-shop for family and home improvement introduced its new brand ambassadors, Team Kramer, for its ongoing MR.DIY ‘The Family Store for Everyday Needs – Meron DIYan’ campaign during a …

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Cebu Landmasters fully sold out Phase 1 of its first Palawan project, launches new tower

Leading developer in VisMin Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) introduces Tower 4 of Casa Mira Towers Palawan, following the remarkable sales performance of its first three towers that sold out in less than a year after market introduction. Located at the heart of Puerto Princesa, the seven-tower Casa Mira Towers Palawan with a sales value of Php 6.4 billion serves as …

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NCSC finally meets 123-year-old “supercentenarian” in Kalibo, Aklan

After learning the mind-blowing news of what could be the oldest living person on earth at 123-years-old, two NCSC Commissioners flew in from Manila to Aklan and met ‘Lola Rading’ in the flesh here in Bgy. Tigayon in Kalibo, Aklan on Saturday. Radigondes Sendon Burnasal, fondly called “Lola Rading” has been regarded and believed in this small village to be …

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