SM Supermalls celebrated a meaningful bond, the millennium friendship between China and the Philippines. Through the years, SM Supermalls has witnessed the accomplishments of the two countries, all aiming towards a common goal: continuous development and steady progress for its citizens and its communities.
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The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that the country would experience more intense tropical cyclones, including the category 5 levels, if climate change continues to worsen. In the past decade, the country has witnessed an increase in the number and severity of weather-related catastrophes, resulting in multiple casualties as well as unprecedented property and economic losses. …
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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe M. Medalla (left) administers the oath of office to Department of Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno as President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s designated Cabinet member representative to the Monetary Board (MB). Secretary Diokno, who was previously the MB Chairman and Governor of the BSP, is the sixth member of the central bank’s policy-making body chaired by BSP Governor Medalla.
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Solaire Resort & Casino, the Philippines’ leading luxury integrated resort formally topped off its anticipated second property situated in Vertis North, Quezon City last July 25, 2022. Officially named “Solaire Resort North”, the addition to the Solaire brand aims to capture and cater to the northern and eastern markets of Metro Manila and the National Capital Region. Solaire Resort North …
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In this day and age of economic downturn and stark poverty, not only in the many parts of the world but in the Philippines as well because of the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and other woes, what and how does a museum contribute to bounce back a robust economy? Can artifacts and other relics of the past be …
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In the Philippines, diabetes is one of the leading causes of mortality. In 2021, diabetes mellitus ranked fifth on the list of causes of death in the country, according to a report released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This condition is caused by elevated sugar levels in the blood due to insufficient insulin production. If left unchecked, the chronic disease can result in …
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Since singing with the group The Minstrels (later renamed The New Minstrels) in the 1970s with first gen members Louie Reyes, Cesar de la Fuente, Eugene Villaluz, Annette Belen, Meiling Gozun Fuentes (who replaced Aida Balmaceda Surla who got married), Eileen Novak (nee Dolina) has been wearing other hats like acting and product endorsing. Aside from role playing in Australia’s …
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Students, public utility vehicle drivers, vendors, household helpers, farmers, fishers, and other unbanked and underserved Filipinos can now open a LANDBANK PISO account with just P1.00 as minimum initial deposit. The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) offers a new product to help bring more unbanked and underserved Filipinos—including students, public utility vehicle drivers, vendors, household helpers, farmers, and fishers—into …
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The ‘Marites’ story of Executive Secretary’s resignation may not be funny to Atty. Vic Rodriguez (who took it with a grain of vinegar) but as they say when there’s smoke, something’s something cooking. Barely a month into the new administration, various positions in the bureaucracy have not been filled up completely. As President Bongbong said again and again during the …
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Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) has expanded its partnership with remittance company PERA HUB, allowing individuals to conveniently send money to Metrobank account holders nationwide. With this service, individuals who need to send cash to Metrobank account holders simply need to: Head to the nearest PERA HUB branch;Accomplish their remittance form; and Show one (1) valid ID to the PERA …
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