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Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo has vehemently denied any involvement in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) operations and has asserted that she is not responsible for the illegal operations and raid on Zun Yuan Technology Incorporated and pointed to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), which regulates POGOs, as the entity responsible. Despite her… Read more
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) vowed to strengthen and modernize sea transport for safe and efficient inter-island routes to boost local trade and develop new routes and ports to increase tourist arrivals. MARINA administrator Sonia Malaluan reiterated the commitment to achieve the goals of the 2028 Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) as the agency marked… Read more
On Monday, May 20th, the Italian Ambassador Marco Clemente, during a press conference attended not only by representatives of the Philippine’ media but also by sponsors and co-organizers, introduced the series of initiatives launched by the Embassy of Italy in Manila in celebration of the National Day of Italy 2024. This series of initiatives are… Read more
During the two-day Italian Food Festival at Ayala Triangle Gardens on 25 and 26 May 2024, the movie of the performance of Gianni Schicchi’s opera in Tondo was shown to the general public at 6pm and 8pm. “Gianni Schicchi: a live opera in Tondo”, the first-ever fully staged opera performance in Tondo, featuring the Manila… Read more
In a bold move to protect its reputation, Bell-Kenz Pharma Inc. has taken legal action against Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon, filing a cyber libel complaint on Tuesday, May 21. The complaint, lodged at the Cybercrime Division of the National Bureau of Investigation, accuses Dr. Leachon of spreading “malicious, reckless, and baseless” claims online. The Accusations… Read more
Following the investiture of Dr. Michael Tee as the 10th Chancellor of the University of the Philippines—Manila, the new chief vowed to undertake innovative research initiatives to further improve the country’s healthcare system and specifically the living conditions of the Filipino people. “We must endeavor for meaningful research that aids in decision-making in public health… Read more
Executive departments in the Philippines play a crucial role in running the government and implementing policies. A social listening report from Capstone-Intel Corporation revealed the top three executive departments most loved by the public. Capstone-Intel Corporation is a high-impact research company that utilizes innovative research technologies, tools, and methods to convert data and… Read more