I was in Tagaytay City a few days back to cover the two-day Age-Friendly Forum and Planning Workshop hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO). Held at the fabulous Casiana Hotel in the scenic Tagaytay, the two-day event was jointly organized by Paranaque City and WHO Western Pacific Regional Office. The event was aimed at sharing Paranaque barangays’ best practices and …
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Insurance industry veteran Rico Bautista was recently reelected as President of Philippine Life Insurance Association Inc. (PLIA). Currently the President and CEO of Etiqa Philippines, Bautista will continue for a second term in PLIA, the country’s umbrella organization of all life insurance companies, collectively promoting the growth of the life insurance industry and its contribution to socio-economic development. “Being entrusted …
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Global port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has outlined a significant proposal for the expansion of the Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), its 100 percent owned subsidiary in the Port of Melbourne, Australia. The proposal would dramatically increase efficiencies and pave the way for larger ships to berth at Australia’s pre-eminent port. ICTSI could invest over AUD500 million …
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Manila Water’s social flagship program Tubig Para sa Barangay (TPSB) continues to provide service improvements to 1.8 million Filipinos in urban poor communities in the East Zone of Metro Manila. The program, which aims to provide sustainable water to low-income households, racked up a total of 899 projects since its launch in 1998. In 2022 alone, TPSB completed 29 projects …
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Consistent with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to safeguard the welfare of Filipino farmers and fishers and make locally grown agricultural produce more competitive, the Department of Agriculture (DA) continues with the campaign against agricultural smuggling. In January alone, a total of P202.5 million (M) worth of agri-fishery products contained in 24 container vans consigned to Asterzenmed …
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The Department of Agriculture (DA), under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., reaffirmed its commitment to stop the spread of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in the country by reinforcing disease control measures. For 2023, the DA-Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI) has allotted a P177.78 million in funds for the government’s Avian Influenza Protection Program that …
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For four Saturdays starting February 25, 2023, Mr. Marc Tomas will conduct a face-to-face workshop on Ikebana-Sogetsu inspired flower arrangement for beginners (Part1) at the Sunshine Place. The workshop will serve as introduction to participants who want to learn the basics of the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Tomas, former president of Ikebana International Manila Chapter 108 and member of Sogetsu …
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Photography Contest 2023 officially starts on February 15, 2023. Registration is now open. This year’s theme, “Sa’n Tayo Next?”, aims to showcase the unadulterated, yet equally beautiful places in the Philippines with tourism potential. Photo entries must depict underrated or not-so famous spots in the country with the potential to become major tourist …
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) MIMAROPA Region’s provincial Valentine’s Day fairs made a return on February 14, 2023, assisting cacao farmers and student entrepreneurs in Romblon and Marinduque. In partnership with the local government unit of Odiongan in Romblon, DTI organized a multimodal mini-bazaar promoting the cacao industry in the province. Local chocolate and other baked dessert entrepreneurs …
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Oil firms will reduce prices of diesel and kerosene on Tuesday. In separate advisories, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil and Shell said they will slash diesel prices by PHP2.20 per liter. Caltex, Seaoil and Shell will also cut kerosene prices by PHP2.50 per liter. On the other hand, there will be no movement in prices of gasoline this week. …
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