The ‘Eugene Torre Chess Museum’, the first chess museum in the country in honor of the living legend and famed Filipino Chess Player opened in Marikina City. Torre, a living legend and Filipino pride in sports was issued with a Postage Stamp recently in honor of his achievement in the international sporting arena. At the age of 22 years …
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By Alvin Fidelson THE Civil Aeronautics Board’s (CAB) decision to lower the applicable fuel surcharge rates for domestic and international flights is expected to be advantageous for guests who will be booking their flights from next month to later dates, as they will not have to bear any additional fuel surcharge costs. This Level 5 fuel surcharge is relatively lower …
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The success of more women in the wonderful world of sports in recent years should serve as an inspiration to all, regardless of age and stature. This was stressed by three-time Quezon City Councilor and leading women sports advocate Mayen Juico during her appearance in the recent E. Rodriguez Jr. High School Alumni Sportsfest 2023 at the Barangay N.S. Amoranto …
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The Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. was named the “Best Retail Bank” at the prestigious RBI Asia Trailblazer Awards 2023 for the third consecutive year. The RBI Asia Trailblazers Awards recognizes best-in-class retail banking and consumer finance institutions and individuals for their innovative service offering and commitment to customer excellence. The 14th RBI Asia Trailblazers Awards was organized in collaboration with …
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The country’s elderly population has all the reasons to rejoice and be thankful these days following the release of nearly P43 billion to cover the health insurance of 8.5 million senior citizens nationwide.Equally grateful and elated, the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) thanked and praised the present administration for its wisdom and genuine care for the general welfare of …
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Starting with Labor Day 2023 on May 1 onwards, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and SM Supermalls ink an agreement for 39 SM malls to hold DOLE Job Fairs in their event centers. Signing the memorandum of agreement for the 2023 Labor Day Job Fairs are From L-R: BLE Director Partick Patriwirawan Jr., DOLE Assistant Secretary Lennard Serrano, …
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IVY Lacsina and C. J. Woo, two of the leading stars of PVL All-Filipino third placer F2 Logistics Cargo Movers, will make special appearances during the 2023 ERJHS Alumni Sportsfest 2023 on Sunday, April 16 at the Barangay N. S. Amoranto covered court in Malaya St., Quezon City. Lacsina, the 6-1 middle blocker from Angeles City, and Woo, the 5-5 …
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By Robert Andaya Fil-Am Stanley Pringle rediscovered his old shooting touch to power Barangay Ginebra to a convincing 117-103 victory over TNT in Game 3 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Pringle, who was limited to only 16 points in the first two games of the series, scored 11 of his 22 points in the …
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ComClark Network and Technology Corp. (ComClark), the parent company of leading fiber internet provider Converge ICT Solutions, is making available a satellite communication solution suited for ocean-going vessels, emergency responders, and even the military. The need for reliable and secure internet connection on board sea-going vessels is driving demand for connectivity by the maritime sector and ComClark hopes to fill …
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BPI Foundation, the social development arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) recently launched the third branch of its social enterprise (SE) store, Sinag Sari-Sari at the Ayala Museum. A collaboration with Bayan Academy, in cooperation with Ayala Foundation, through the Ayala Museum, the 3rd BPI Sinag Sari-Sari Store is a dedicated marketspace for Filipino social enterprises that …
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