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Grab, International Trade Centre Partner to Boost MSME Digitalization
Grab Philippines has partnered with the International Trade Centre, the joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, to strengthen the technology and artificial intelligence capabilities of Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises and track how digital adoption translates into business growth. The collaboration brings together Grab’s flagship public-private partnership program, Grab…
CHIZ: NATIONWIDE AD BAN ON ONLINE GAMBLING COVERS ALL MEDIA PLATFORMS
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is pushing for a nationwide ban on gambling advertisements across all media platforms to curb addiction and protect vulnerable Filipinos. In his “Chiz Wiz! Usapang May Laman” podcast aired on Sunday, Escudero discussed his proposed measure, Senate Bill No. 2347, which seeks to set firm, legally enforceable limits on how gambling…
One celebration, many ways to stay connected this Kadayawan
PLDT Home celebrates Kadayawan by bringing more ways for Davaoeño families to connect, celebrate, and enjoy more together Kadayawan has always been a celebration of what brings Davao together: its people, cultures, traditions, and communities. This year, under the theme “We Are One, KadayaONE!”, families and friends once again come together to celebrate the shared…
Four Foundations of Financial Planning (Mindful by Jay Ledesma)
(#1 – Cash Management) “Financial freedom is available to those who learn about it and work for it.” — Robert Kiyosaki With all the Philippine economic indicators going haywire – rising inflation, depreciating peso, increasing fuel prices, worsening unemployment/underemployment, etc – how financially secure and confident are you to face life’s uncertainties? In the same…
Discovering The Secrets Of Lowly ‘Malunggay!'(FOOD FOR THOUGHT BY Manny Piñol)
“Malunggay,” “Kamunggay” or “Balunggay” are some of the local names of an iconic “Vegetable Tree” known scientifically as Moringa oleifera. Endemic to the Philippines, the Moringa had been part of the country’s agricultural landscape which offers both food and medical remedies. For nursing Mothers, a broth of Moringa leaves with native chicken is believed to…
Floods Are Not Caused by Rain Alone (Editorial)
Photo courtesy: MMDA Every time heavy rains trigger devastating floods, we are quick to blame nature. But the truth is far more uncomfortable. While intense rainfall may be the immediate cause, much of the destruction, loss of property, livelihood, and even human lives can be traced to a problem that has existed for years—human irresponsibility…
People Over Profit; Why Many are Saying No to Pax Silica (THE THIRD EYE by Carlo Manubag)
Photo: United States Department of State The growing opposition to the proposed PAX SILICA project is not driven by fear of technology or resistance to progress. It is driven by a simple but fundamental belief: development should serve people first. Across affected communities, residents, farmers, environmental advocates, indigenous peoples, and cultural groups are raising legitimate…
Kadayawan Festival and Garbage Crises (LETTERS FROM DAVAO By Jun Ledesma)
Just about a month ago, heavy rainfall caused flash floods in parts of Davao City. A phalanx of anti-Duterte critics in and out of the House of Romualdez and the Palace by the Pasig River feasted on scenes of vehicles fording flooded streets. But their euphoria was brief. The flood receded in less than two…
DOJ to sift US extradition bid for Pastor Quiboloy
By Benjamin Pulta MANILA – (PNA) The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday said it will take no shortcuts and will closely scrutinize the formal request from the United States to extradite Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy. In a press conference, Chief State Counsel Dennis Chan confirmed that the DOJ received the…