Month: October 2024

Cayetano bats for DENR review of ongoing reclamation projects

SENATOR Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday stressed the need for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to conduct a comprehensive review of ongoing reclamation projects, particularly around Manila Bay, with a focus on their ecological and engineering impact. During the department’s budget hearing for 2025 on October 10, 2024, the senator emphasized that… Read More Cayetano bats for DENR review of ongoing reclamation projects

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Zambales’s pride ‘CJ’ Opiaza is 1st runner-up in Miss Grand Int’l tilt

CASTILLEJOS, Zambales — This town’s homegrown beauty queen added another star to her universe of awards by emerging first runner-up in the recent Miss Grand International competition in Bangkok, Thailand. Christine Juliane “CJ” Opiaza, the reigning Miss Grand Philippines 2024, competed against 68 other candidates at Bangkok’s MGI Hall on Oct. 5 and emerged runner-up… Read More Zambales’s pride ‘CJ’ Opiaza is 1st runner-up in Miss Grand Int’l tilt

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SEC roadshow in Subic promotes capital market as MSME funding source

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced the capital market to the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups in Central Luzon in its recently held roadshow held at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center, Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Spearheaded by the SEC Office for the Advancement of Strategic Investments in SMEs (OASIS)… Read More SEC roadshow in Subic promotes capital market as MSME funding source

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KICK OFF THE HOLIDAY CHEER WITH CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER AT SM APPLIANCE

Christmas comes early to SM Appliance Center as it brings holiday cheer with its Christmas in October Promo. Get as much as 50% discount on selected items, 0% interest installment up to 24 months, plus free Max’s Group Gift Certificates worth P400 for every purchase of select appliances. Bring the cinema-experience to your home with… Read More KICK OFF THE HOLIDAY CHEER WITH CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER AT SM APPLIANCE

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Zambales DILG inspects locally-funded projects

THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), in collaboration with local government units (LGUs), conducted an inspection of locally-funded projects (LFPs) on October 1, 2 and 4 in the towns of Palauig, Iba, and Cabangan. The review of project implementation was made by the DILG Zambales Provincial Monitoring Team composed of LGOO VI… Read More Zambales DILG inspects locally-funded projects

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Cebu Pacific, ALI Capital ink deal for sale of AirSWIFT to CEB

CEBU Pacific (CEB) has signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) with ALI Capital Corp. to acquire 100% of AirSWIFT Transport Inc. for Php1.75 billion. This transaction has been approved by the Board of Directors of both CEB and ALI Capital Corp. The transaction allows both organizations to focus on their respective core businesses, enhancing operational… Read More Cebu Pacific, ALI Capital ink deal for sale of AirSWIFT to CEB

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DILG IBA steers barangays as partners in local development, launches ‘KALAMO nin Barangay’

IN celebration of the Local Government Month this October, DILG Iba launched its newest project dubbed as 𝘒𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘰 𝘯𝘪𝘯 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘺 as part of its mandate in providing capacity development interventions to the barangays of Iba. Kalamo nin Barangay, a Sambal phrase that literally translates to “partner of barangay”, is premised on the word “Kalamo” or… Read More DILG IBA steers barangays as partners in local development, launches ‘KALAMO nin Barangay’

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Fish catch in West Philippine Sea declines amid geopolitical tensions, fuel costs and El Niño

By Liz Lagniton (Maritime Fairtrade.org) | October 7, 2024 FILIPINO fishermen are grappling with declining fish catches in the West Philippine Sea as geopolitical tensions, rising fuel prices, and climate conditions like El Niño took a toll. The Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, which is being claimed by China, has experienced a significant drop in fish… Read More Fish catch in West Philippine Sea declines amid geopolitical tensions, fuel costs and El Niño

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Philippine Navy and US Navy commence ‘Sama-Sama 2024’

SUBIC BAY | Oct. 7, 2024 – The U.S. Navy, ​U.S. ​Marine Corps, Armed Forces of the Philippines​, and allied forces commenced the eighth iteration of Exercise Sama Sama in the vicinity of Subic Bay, the ​Republic of the ​Philippines, marking the beginning of two weeks of maritime engagements designed to enhance interoperability and strengthen… Read More Philippine Navy and US Navy commence ‘Sama-Sama 2024’

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Hans Sy’s leadership in sustainability recognized at PRA Outstanding Filipino Retailers Awards

Hans Sy, Chairman of the Executive Committee of SM Prime Holdings, has been honored with the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) Outstanding Filipino Retailers President Award for his visionary leadership in retail development. Presented by the Philippine Retailers Association and the Department of Trade and Industry, this award recognizes Filipino retailers who excel in business practices,… Read More Hans Sy’s leadership in sustainability recognized at PRA Outstanding Filipino Retailers Awards

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