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PJ Lhuillier Group boosts digital, taps MultiSys as technology partner

P.J. Lhuillier Inc. (PJLI), the parent company of the Philippines’ largest microfinancial services provider Cebuana Lhuillier, tapped leading software solutions provider Multisys Technologies Corporation to accelerate the Group’s ongoing digital transformation efforts and expand its commercial services. Through the technology partnership, MultiSys will help improve PJLI’s business processes that will digitalize the company’s operations and increase its overall organizational efficiency. MultiSys will also integrate with PJLI’s cash collection and distribution facilities, including its Corporate Payout, […]

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Million Volunteer Run all set on December 8

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Million Volunteer Run (MVR) 5 is all ready for the starting gun this Sunday, December 8. Runners from all over Metro Manila are expected to gather at the Quirino Grandstand to show support for the Red Cross in its efforts to raise funds to aid disaster-stricken communities. “This is a run for humanity. This is your chance to make a difference in the lives of those who are greatly affected […]

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Czech Republic donates water treatment plant in Sapian

The Embassy of the Czech Republic and the local government of the Municipality of Sapian unveiled a mobile water treatment plant donated by the Czech Republic through a small-scale project that included its production and installation in the said municipality of Panay Island.  This complete automatic system produced in cooperation with the Czech companies namely Sweco Hydroproject, G-Servis, and Ekomonitor allows for the treatment of non-potable groundwater through a unique technology from the Czech Republic; […]

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FDCP honors veteran actress and legend, Anita Linda

In line with the celebration of Sandaan: the One Hundred Years of Philippine Cinema,  the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) honored the contributions of veteran actress Anita Linda to the Philippine cinema at the “Sandaan: Dunong ng Isang Ina” event last June 16, at the Cinematheque Centre Manila where she was also given an achievement award for her contributions as an actress and mentor to the film industry. “The Life of Anita Linda: […]

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U.S. government announces additional assistance for families displaced by typhoon Ompong

The U.S. government announced Php37.3 million in new assistance for families affected by Typhoon Ompong in Benguet and Cagayan provinces.  This brings the total U.S. government funding in response to Typhoon Ompong to Php42.5 million. The assistance is through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the lead U.S. government agency for international development and disaster assistance.  Funding will provide six months of emergency home rental assistance for 375 families in Benguet province displaced […]

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U.S. Commits Php595 Million to Extend U.S. – Philippines Partnership for Advancing Peace and Stability in Mindanao

Manila, November 15, 2018 — The U.S. government announced a Php595 million extension of the Mindanao Peace and Development Assistance Agreement on Tuesday, November 13. The bilateral agreement, a partnership between the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), supports projects that enhance governance, expand economic opportunities, provide infrastructure, and strengthen the foundations of peace in conflict-affected areas of Mindanao. Acting USAID Mission Director Patrick Wesner and MinDA Chair Datu […]

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U.S. Pacific Fleet commander visits the Philippines

Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. John C. Aquilino visited the Philippines August 7 to 9 to meet with Philippine military and political leaders and to underscore U.S. commitment to the Philippines and the Indo-Pacific region.  Adm. Aquilino assumed command of the Pacific Fleet on May 17, 2018. While in the Philippines, Adm. Aquilino met with U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim, Philippine Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana, Philippine Secretary of Foreign […]

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Philippine Red Cross boosts leptospirosis prevention campaign amid outbreaks in NCR

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) heightened its information drives nationwide to safeguard the community from being infected with leptospirosis and is on full standby to provide medical assistance should the number of leptospirosis cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) continues to spike. PRC is closely coordinating with its partner hospitals in Metro Manila to augment medical provisions as the Department of Health (DOH) declared leptospirosis outbreaks in Quezon City, Taguig, Parañaque, and Pasig and […]

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Philippine Red Cross calls for strengthened blood donation programs

Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman Richard Gordon assured Filipinos that the organization will continue to hold regular mass blood donation programs to be able to cater to the needs of the community, especially the poor. Gordon made the statement after the Department of Health (DOH) announced the country met its goal to obtain 1% or one million blood units from the total population. Over one million, or  1,120,408 blood units (450 milliliters each), were gathered as […]

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National Book Store Glorietta hosts European Literature Fair 2018

National Book Store Glorietta is hosting a European Literary Fair that the book store said will “celebrate European literature at its finest,” starting today, April 4, 2018. According to NBS, with the fair,  “dozens of new book titles…” from Portugal to Poland, and from Sweden to Switzerland, among others, will be available to Filipino readers. Book lovers can expect literary works from Cervantes, Shakespeare, Andersen and Hugo to the  famous Italian author Italo Calvino, Greek novelist Nikos […]

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Film fest celebrates Brazilian musicians

The Metro’s cinephiles were treated to a colorful and musical delight with the 7th Brazilian film festival held at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City recently. The 2018 film fest is the 7th edition of the festival held in collaboration with UP Diliman. This year, the festival– held at the Ishmael Bernal Gallery– pays homage to Brazil’s treasury of famed musicians. Brazilian ambassador to the Philippines Rodrigo Do Amaral Souza was confident this […]

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QC kids have time of their lives in Net 25 Kids’ caravan

These kids from the Paaralang Elementaryang Bonifacio Memorial in Quezon City sure had the best time of their lives on Friday, January 26, 2018! The children met Word Hub’s Art, Melt, PJ, and Joey, puppets who encouraged them to practice reading simple words, and then later took part in games for more fun. The events were part of Net 25 Kids’ caravan, which has the theme “Read to Succeed!” or “Ang Pagbasa’y Tagumpay!” this year. Net […]

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