Globe Gamer Grounds elevates gaming experience with expanded offers, discounts
THE country’s leading community games platform, Globe Gamer Grounds has announced its updated store and rewards portal.
LG TV elevates Art Fair Philippines 2024 with cutting-edge display technology
THE country’s most esteemed showcase for modern and contemporary Filipino art, Art Fair Philippines once again transformed The Link in Makati City into a beacon of artistic innovation.
Hann Foundation: Taking a STEP toward a better future for Tarlac youth
Learning and education remain to be a scarce necessity among Filipinos, making it a priority of Hann Foundation as a non-profit social development organization. It is the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Central Luzon’s leading integrated resort developer Hann Philippines.
Hotel 101 Madrid breaks ground
MADRID, Spain—The 680-room Hotel101-Madrid has progressed with two milestone activities on the same day (Wednesday, March 13, 2024), as it conducted its ground-breaking ceremony and signed the construction contract with Ferrovial Construction at Valdebebas, Madrid, Spain.
Okada Manila celebrates Japanese culture with enchanting Sakura Festival
Manila, Philippines – Okada Manila, the country’s premier luxury resort and casino, is set to once again mesmerize guests with its annual Sakura Festival.
Defense scholars hail new strategies vs brazen incursions in West PHL Sea
Adopting new national defense strategies will support President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s agenda to ensure that the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) will not be “forever lost to brazen incursions” by foreign invaders.
GMA chairman Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, network personalities honored at Eastwood City Walk of Fame
GMA Network chairman Atty. Felipe L. Gozon led network personalities honored at the 18th Eastwood City Walk of Fame held on March 6, 2024.
Sarah soars to victory as Mafy fumbles in Apo
SARAH ABABA erased a daunting four-stroke deficit in just one-hole to propel herself to victory in the International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) Apo Golf Classic with a closing 73 that ended a prolonged drought on the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour (LPGT) on Thursday.
2 teams share lead in Southwoods
IN-FORM Shinichi Suzuki fueled another potential title charge at the Southwoods Invitational with new partner Yoshikazu Hino as the duo produced 90 points to tie Rolly Tolores and Faustito Caballero Jr. after the completion of the first round in Carmona, Cavite, Thursday.
PHL gets an ‘A’ as host of Asian aquatics meet
WORLD Aquatics (WA) president Captain Husain Al-Musallam praised the country’s hosting of the recent 11th Asian Age Group Aquatics Championships (AAGC) at the New Clark City Aquatics Center in Capas, Tarlac.
Arevalo takes turn as leader with gutsy 71 in third round
KRISTOFFER AREVALO came out smoking from a third-round battle of survival to craft a brave 71 and find himself a bewildered leader in the International Container Terminal Services Inc. Apo Golf Classic Thursday.
Obiena, Biado top performers in February
PHILIPPINE sports rode the exploits of billiards ace Carlo Biado and pole vault superstar EJ Obiena to get the ball rolling in 2024.
House approves RBH 7 on second reading
Eyeing to create about 2 million jobs and double foreign investments in the Philippines, the House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 7, lifting foreign equity on education, public utilities, and advertising of the 1987 Constitution.
PSE marks women’s month with program
The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) joined 121 member-organizations of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) in raising awareness on the importance of gender equality and women empowerment through the Ring the Bell for Gender Equality program.
Security concern:Foreign nationals posing as Filipinos
The recent revelation that some unscrupulous foreign nationals are posing as Filipinos by using legitimate government-issued documents, such as Philippine passports, is a matter of grave concern. This alarming scheme, which involves the illegal acquisition of passports and other identification cards, should be treated as a national security concern that requires the immediate attention and collaboration of all relevant government agencies. (Read the BusinessMirror story: “Foreigners with legitimate PHL passports, government-issued IDs ‘national security concern,’” March 8, 2024).
UAE holds free eye treatments in Samar
THE Noor Dubai Foundation (NDF) from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in cooperation with the nongovernment organization (NGO) Eye hEar Foundation and Department of Health (DOH), recently conducted free cataract surgical caravans in Borongan, Eastern Samar and Catarman, Northern Samar.
So, who promised what to China on Ayungin Shoal resupply?
THERE is one phrase that the Chinese Foreign Ministry keeps repeating whenever there is a clash between the Philippine Coast Guard or civilian supply boat and the Chinese Coast Guard near Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea: “The Philippines broke its promise.”
UK visa-application center inaugurated
OFFERING an enhanced visa-application submission experience for United Kingdom visa customers in Manila, Deputy Ambassador Alistair White led the inauguration of the upgraded UK Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Manila on March 8, with Assurance and Integrity Manager for Asia Pacific Julian Salisbury of UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and Head for Australasia Kaushik Ghosh of VFS Global.
Official Statement from Acer Philippines
Acer Philippines confirms that a security incident has occurred with its third-party vendor responsible for managing employee attendance data, resulting in unauthorized access to a database containing specific employee information.
Retail treats in honor of Women’s Month
WITH the theme “inspire inclusion,” this year’s International Women’s Month aims to inspire people to value women’s contributions, and Robinsons Department Store is joining the celebration with its “We Are Women” campaign.
Grave repercussions loom vs scammers using FL’s name to extort P5 million
Swindlers falsely claiming to be connected with First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos and her family have been warned of grave repercussions following the arrest of three suspects for extorting P5 million from a businessman.
What would be smart self-care move?
WHEN it comes to our daily grab-and-go essentials, things like handy oil blotting paper, sunstick, lip balm and therapeutic essential oil are definite mainstays. They offer quick ways to help us look and feel great while on the go. Be a pro and cover all the bases by adding eye drops to your everyday self-care bag.
Government JO, COS workers offered SSS protection
THE Social Security System (SSS) announced more than 500,000 government workers under job order (JO) and contract of service (COS) employment status not covered by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) can now enjoy social security protection through the SSS membership expansion program.
Go pushes for ‘more robust’ fire prevention drive, extends assistance to Samal Island blaze victims
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go continues to provide assistance to fire victims across the country, directing his Malasakit Team to organize a relief effort for those affected by a recent incident in Purok 2, Barangay Aundanao, Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS), Davao del Norte on Monday, March 11.
DENR-EMB Region 3: LGU has power to shut down illegal smelting plants
It is up to the mayor of San Simon, Pampanga, to take the appropriate action, including the issuance of a closure order, against smelting plants found to be violating the law, according to the regional office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB).
‘PhilMech will meet RCEF distribution targets’
The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) vowed to distribute P30 billion worth of farm equipment under a program funded by tariffs collected from rice imports.
Manila slaps ban on poultry products from Sweden
The government slapped a temporary ban on poultry meat, day old chicks and eggs from Sweden, which confirmed the outbreak of bird flu in one of its municipalities.
Ababa surges ahead as locals make move
JHONNEL ABABA charged to the top with a two-under 70 for a one-stroke lead over Korean Gwon Minwook in another challenging day Wednesday halfway through the International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) Apo Golf Classic.
Singson near breakthrough triumph in Apo
MAFY SINGSON moved a step closer to clinching her maiden professional victory at home after unleashing a stunning finish to salvage a 72 for a two-stroke lead over Sarah Ababa after two rounds of the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour (LPGT) Apo Golf Classic in Davao City on Wednesday.