Month: July 2023

PBBM cites need to keep PH ‘an asset’ in global maritime industry

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | July 20, 2023 PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged the new graduates of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) to help his administration retain the Philippines’ good standing in the global maritime industry. During the PMMA’s 200th commencement exercises, Marcos hailed the graduates of the institution’s “Madasiklan” Class of… Read More PBBM cites need to keep PH ‘an asset’ in global maritime industry

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SM CARES launches emergency preparedness forum for PWDs, seniors

IN celebration of National Disaster Resilience Month, SM Cares recently launched this year’s Emergency Preparedness Forum for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). The first of eight forums was held last July 5, Wednesday, at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay City. Prior to the forum, a pledge of commitment signing… Read More SM CARES launches emergency preparedness forum for PWDs, seniors

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BIR cancels permit of 2 cigarette makers in Subic Freeport

Story and Photos by HENRY EMPEÑO SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Friday canceled the license of two cigarette manufacturers in this free port following findings that they engaged in unregistered activities, including illegal sales of cigarettes and printing of packs of unregistered foreign brands of cigarettes without prior permit.… Read More BIR cancels permit of 2 cigarette makers in Subic Freeport

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Zambales 2nd District gets P6.99-B funds for dev’t projects

BOTOLAN, Zambales | July 15, 2023 — Ten towns that comprise the Second Legislative District of Zambales received hefty allocations totaling P6.99 billion in just one year with Representative Doris “Nanay Bing” Maniquiz sourcing funds for crucial infrastructure projects like flood-control dikes and roads. Maniquiz, in her “Ulat sa Pangalawang Distrito ng Zambales” last Monday,… Read More Zambales 2nd District gets P6.99-B funds for dev’t projects

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Cebu Pacific partners with Airlink for disaster resiliency and response 

MANILA – Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, is joining the roster of international airlines and logistic partners that provide airlift, logistical solutions, and support to disaster nonprofit Airlink (www.airlinkflight.org) in its mission to help communities respond to and recover from disasters. Airlink is a global nonprofit organization that delivers critical aid to… Read More Cebu Pacific partners with Airlink for disaster resiliency and response 

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SM City Baguio set to convert rainwater to potable water

BAGUIO CITY – SM City Baguio launched on July 10 the first of its kind in a mall-setting facility that will convert rainwater to potable water and help contribute to the city’s water conservation and recycling efforts. “The mall’s Rainwater Filtration facility will supply the mall with enough potable water that can be redistributed to… Read More SM City Baguio set to convert rainwater to potable water

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Chicano, Burgos claim victory at Sun Life 5150 Bohol

PANGLAO, Bohol – John Leerams “Rambo” Chicano topped his performance from water to land, while Erika Nicole Burgos dashed to take first place in the women’s division as they shared top honors in the Sun Life 5150 Triathlon in Bohol on July 9, 2023. Chicano completed the race in two hours, and five seconds, outperforming… Read More Chicano, Burgos claim victory at Sun Life 5150 Bohol

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