All local government units now maintain their deposit accounts with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK). This enables LANDBANK to further expand its role as the biggest development partner of the LGU sector towards inclusive local development. LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo said, “LGUs are LANDBANK’s primary partners on the ground in promoting inclusive and sustainable growth. …
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The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) took home its 3rd Grand Anvil at the 57th Anvil Awards, specifically for its program that provided supplemental aid to 10 community pantries in Metro Manila. Organized by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), the Grand Anvil is given to a public relations program which stands out among the Gold Anvil winners. Considered …
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Quezon City, Dasmariñas City, Cavite, and Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya topped the list of nine local government units (LGUs) that were recognized for their outstanding achievement in issuing Safety Seals to business establishments. The three LGUs were cited during the Recognition of Best Performing Local Government Units in the Safety Seal Certification Program, VaxCertPH Program, and National Vaccination Day held last …
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PHirst Park Homes, Inc. (PPHI) – the first home buyer brand of Century Properties Group and Mitsubishi Corporation – kicked off its series of project launches in 2022 with the opening of PHirst Park Homes Naic, a 21.2-hectare development that offers 1,948 units with a total sales value of P3.5-B. Located along Governor’s Drive in Brgy. Halang, Sabang, and San …
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The Japanese embassy is calling on more Japanese companies to invest in the Philippines following the recent signing of a law that amends the Public Service Act (PSA), allowing full foreign ownership in major business sectors. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko lauded the signing of the PSA by President Duterte, saying the new law, together with the Foreign …
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For the longest time, side hustles have always been an integral part of the Filipino working culture. Most commonly known to Filipinos as ‘raket’, these are sideline jobs undertaken for extra income. You see them everywhere – from your neighbor offering personal care products, a co-worker selling goodies and snacks at the office, or your former classmate with an online …
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The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) executive board has suspended the national sports associations for athletics and tennis and will directly supervise the two federations’ national teams. Suspended for 90 days were the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa) and the Philippine Tennis Association (Philta). POC president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino hopes the suspensions will ensure the participations of pole …
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The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa) cited the lack of due process in the Philippine Olympic Committee’s (POC) decision to suspend it for 90 days. Patafa said it was not given a chance to dispute the charges against it, especially the allegation that it refused to endorse its athlete, EJ Obiena, in the World Athletics Indoor Championship and …
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The Philippine volleyball teams are gearing up for the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam in May by scheduling training in Qatar for the men’s squad and Brazil for the women’ squad. Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) president Tats Suzara revealed this during the contract signing of a partnership between the PNVF and PLDT. Suzara said the Philippine squad …
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Boxing legend and presidential candidate Manny Pacquiao expressed elation at the recent victory of his eldest son Jimuel in his amateur debut in the US. “Congratulations to my son Jimuel Pacquiao on fighting and winning his first U.S. amateur fight at junior welterweight! I’m so proud of you.” This was Pacquiao’s post on his social media page in reaction to …
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