Month: September 2023

Kenny Rogers Roasters 2nd Farmvocacy Program supports mango farmers in Zambales

 Wazzup.PH September 19, 2023 FOLLOWING the resounding success of its inaugural Farmvocacy Program, Kenny Rogers Roasters continues its unwavering commitment to bolster and elevate the livelihoods of local farmers. The latest demonstration of this dedication is a generous donation of P300,000.00 to the Samahang Magmamangga ng Zambales (SMZ), an association of mango farmers based in Zambales. The Farmvocacy Program is… Read More Kenny Rogers Roasters 2nd Farmvocacy Program supports mango farmers in Zambales

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SM’s biggest haul at 38th International Coastal Cleanup: 75,000kgs of trash collected by 17,000 volunteers from 15 malls

SM Cares continues to drive active participation in ocean conservation by taking part once again in this year’s International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 16. SM’s goal was to gather the biggest haul of trash and marine debris. This year’s efforts amounted to 75,033kg collected with the support of SM’s biggest participation since 2015—from 15… Read More SM’s biggest haul at 38th International Coastal Cleanup: 75,000kgs of trash collected by 17,000 volunteers from 15 malls

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Subic firm sets P4.2-B for new ‘Kinematix’ product line

By HENRY EMPEÑO SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Nidec Subic Philippines Corp., manufacturer of small high-precision motors and electronic and optical components, will be implementing a P4.2-billion expansion project here to produce high-accuracy “Kinematix” gearboxes for industrial robots. Nidec president Takeshi Yamamoto said the expansion project aims to assemble some 288,000 medium- to large-size gearboxes for… Read More Subic firm sets P4.2-B for new ‘Kinematix’ product line

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Botolan LGU bans single-use plastic, Styrofoam containers

BOTOLAN, Zambales — The municipal government of Botolan, Zambales has prohibited single-use plastic, as well as Styrofoam containers to help contain plastic pollution and maintain ecological balance in the community. Mayor Jun Omar Ebdane said the ban was instituted under Municipal Ordinance No. 005-2019 passed by the town council. The prohibition takes effect September 2.… Read More Botolan LGU bans single-use plastic, Styrofoam containers

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U.S.-supported online agricultural trading hub connects farmers to more businesses

MANILA, September 11, 2023—On August 31, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Nueva Vizcaya Agricultural Terminal (NVAT), launched a first-of-its-kind e-commerce platform to expand the market reach of Luzon-based farmer-traders and strengthen the Philippines’ agricultural supply chain.… Read More U.S.-supported online agricultural trading hub connects farmers to more businesses

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SM Store celebrates 65th anniversary through ‘Share Shoes’ campaign

THE simple things in life are oftentimes taken for granted. To some people, tangible objects like clothes, bags, or shoes are normal commodities that they can easily buy and eventually dispose of at will. Meanwhile, millions of people around the world, specifically children, walk barefoot as they lack financial resources to avail themselves of decent… Read More SM Store celebrates 65th anniversary through ‘Share Shoes’ campaign

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U.S. and Philippine governments launch partnership to advance education sector reforms

MANILA, September 8, 2023—On September 7, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) at the Senate of the Philippines to enhance the Philippine government’s capacity to deliver quality education and improve learning outcomes. The agreement… Read More U.S. and Philippine governments launch partnership to advance education sector reforms

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SM Olongapo malls join Q3 nationwide quake drill

SM City Olongapo Central and SM City Olongapo Downtown actively participated in the 3rd quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on September 7. The actual earthquake drill, participated by shoppers, tenants, and employees, took place during regular mall hours. Evacuation and rescue drill simulations were carried out to increase and strengthen the mall’s Emergency Response… Read More SM Olongapo malls join Q3 nationwide quake drill

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Nidec-Subic sets P4.2-billion expansion project

By HENRY EMPEÑO SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Nidec Subic Philippines Corp., manufacturer of small precision motors and electronic and optical components, will be implementing a P4.2-billion expansion project in this Freeport to produce high-accuracy “Kinematix” gearboxes for industrial robots. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Jonathan D. Tan said the expansion program is… Read More Nidec-Subic sets P4.2-billion expansion project

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