While election surveys largely depict prevailing emotional preference of poll respondents, results do not necessarily translate to votes on election day as some respondents may not be eligible voters. This is according to Dr. Guido David, fellow of Octa Research, and Atty. Aureli Sinsuat, executive director of Publicis Asia, who were guests at the resumption of in-person Kapihan ng Samahang …
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With travel restrictions easing up, resorts are getting ready to receive tourists itching to travel after almost two years worth of being cooped up at home. So called “revenge travelers” are already making plans, booking flights, and packing their bags as summer fast approaches. While most resorts are trying to get their facilities and staff into a pre-pandemic business-as-usual state, …
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How this award-winning program turned into a staple program amidst the pandemic What makes a thriving community? For SM Development Corporation (SMDC), it’s more than what meets the eye. SMDC has always been at the forefront of community building in the Philippines. And even when the COVID-19 crisis happened, this didn’t dampen SMDC’s spirit in creating activities that are aimed …
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With the soaring prices of gasoline and the intense driving conditions here in the Philippines, fuel efficiency seems far-fetched for Filipino car owners. But with the development of new and improved car engine oils, Mobil™ is here to save the day. From the makers of Mobil 1™, a new and improved range of Super™ products are launched today to deliver …
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SM Supermalls together with Girl Scouts of The Philippines launched Resbakuna Kids to vaccinate Girl Scouts (GSP) ages 5-17 and adult members for booster shots at SM Megamall’s Kids wonderland themed vaccination site. The event was attended by (names and position) , continuously collaborating for the betterment of the country against the pandemic.
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One issue that has been a major flash point in the news the past so many years have been the situation faced by our fisher folk in the disputed areas located in the West Philippine Sea. And because of the fishing ban imposed by China off the coast of Busuanga, the lives of our fishermen and those who reside in …
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Borzo Philippines, formerly Mr. Speedy organized the TropaMustahan Courier Forum where they met with Borzo riders from across the country to discuss their concerns and profound solutions for it. The forum was split into three segments: the KaTropa survey (Borzo’s regular monthly survey) which reflected on the riders’ current state or situation. From the data gathered, it showed 60% of …
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My sixth book, “SekSinema (Gender Images in Philippine Sex Cinema Enfolding Pandemia)” will finally be launched on-site on April 9, 2022 at 4 pm at the Cinematheque Centre of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) at 855 T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila. National Book Development Board (NBDB) Chairman Dante Ang II will be the in-person keynote speaker during …
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The positive impact of the Philippines’ free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is evident in the steadily increasing bilateral figures on total trade, exports, and imports with Norway. In a networking luncheon hosted by the Philippines Norway Business Council (PNBC) on 30 March 2022, Bureau of International Trade Relations (BITR) Director Angelo Salvador M. Benedictos …
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Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez committed assistance to the planned establishment of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) in the country, which will provide internet services in the Philippines using its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network constellation called Starlink. The constellation consists of over 1,600 satellites in mid-2021, and will eventually comprise of thousands more of mass-produced small satellites in LEO, which …
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