BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country, shared inspiration with a new series, Host Reversal of Life, produced by BingoPlus Studios, through an interview on Plus Talk. On August 30, 2024, BingoPlus Studios uploaded an interview on their social media account featuring BingoPlus’ most senior host, Rod, the OG BisDak (Original Bisayang Dako), meaning …
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METRO HINIGARAN OPENS
Negros Occidental Gov. Bong Lacson congratulates Hinigaranons led by Mayor Nadie P. Arceo, Vice Mayor Mary Grace Arceo, and other municipal and barangay officials for the opening of Metro Store, which he said is “proof that Hinigaran and the neighboring areas continue to thrive and attract investments that contribute to job creation and local …
RPG’s solo exhibition, ‘Kasisidmoon: Whispers of Goodnights Past,’ opens at Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod’s Art Cove
Acclaimed Negrosanon artist Ryn Paul Gonzales (RPG), known for his captivating visual art and evocative poetry, showcased his latest solo exhibition, “Kasisidmoon: Whispers of Goodnights Past,” at Art Cove, Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod, on September 19, 2024. The exhibition, which will run until January 12, 2025, features a stunning collection of acrylic paintings, sculptures and …
LTFRB to give jeepney operators another chance to consolidate
Unconsolidated jeepney operators will get another chance to join the government’s Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP), according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). In an interview with the media, LTFRB Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III said the agency is set to come out with a new resolution that will reopen the consolidation application …
DA: Rice importers may face hoarding raps over uncollected stocks in ports
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is prioritizing the movement of the 888 containers of nearly half a million sacks of rice that remain uncollected at the Manila International Container Terminal and warned that importers may be liable for hoarding. This was after the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said that several rice importers may …
Pag-IBIG Fund released P77.33B in home loans for August 2024
Pag-IBIG Fund disbursed P77.33 billion in home loans from January to August this year, reflecting an increase of P383 million compared to the P76.94 billion released during the same period last year. This achievement marks the highest home loan release for the January to August period in the Fund’s history, surpassing same period figures from …
Making Every Drop Count!
Sharing the success of the MOA Signing, Ribbon Cutting, and Official Turnover of LWUA’s “Catch Me I’m Falling: Rainwater Catchment Project” at Barangay Granada, Bacolod City. The effort was a pilot project aimed at enhancing water resource management in the community. All over the country, only 5 local water districts were chosen for the initial …
Cross over to the HEV side! Toyota offers attractive dealsfor the Yaris Cross; Join the movement toward carbon neutrality this August with Toyota
August 20, 2024 – Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) continues to push its campaign toward carbon neutrality through attractive offers for its Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) model, the Yaris Cross. Bring home a brand-new Yaris Cross this August through flexible payment options. Get the 1.5 S HEV CVT variant for a downpayment of only PHP 240,600 under …
MERZCI CELEBRATES THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS NEWEST BRANCH IN MURCIA, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
A Bigger, Better, and More Exciting Vibes at Merzci Murcia 2 on its new location Murcia, Negros Occidental – On August 16, 2024, Merzci marked another milestone with the successful grand opening of its newest branch, located at Rizal Street corner Gatuslao, Zone 3, Murcia, Negros Occidental. This is Merzci’s 71st branch, and it marks …
First Metro Investment Corp. and First Metro Securities bag big awards from FinanceAsia
First Metro Investment Corporation (First Metro) and First Metro Securities (FirstMetroSec) have been recognized by Hong Kong-based financial publication, Finance Asia, for their excellence in investment banking and navigating the financial markets. First Metro, the investment banking arm of the Metrobank Group, was awarded as the Philippines’ Best Investment Bank by FinanceAsia for the second …