GCash signs UN Women Empowerment Principles Commitment

In celebration of the United Nations Women International Girls in ICT Day, GCash, the country’s leading mobile wallet, signs the UN Women Empowerment Principles Commitment. Under the agreement, GCash will further encourage and implement initiatives that provide opportunities for present and future tech leaders regardless of gender. Moreover, the agreement further establishes GCash’s long-standing commitment …

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Masters Poker Club lauds chess champ Magnus Carlsen, expands in Biñan Laguna

MASTERS Poker Club continues its advocacy in promoting poker as a sport while lauding international chess champion Magnus Carlsen, who recently transitioned as a professional poker athlete after being spotted as a player in Hustlers Casino’s live stream cash game in Los Angeles, California. Carlsen, a Norwegian chess grandmaster, is the reigning five-time World Chess …

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Bring your 2023 Summer Travel goals to life with these six fascinating PH vacation spots

MANILA, PHILIPPINES– The long, hot days of summer are finally here and if you’re one of the many who’s up for travel and adventure this season, there are many fascinating tourist and vacation spots around the country you can add to your bucket list. A recent study by travel and experience platform Klook noted that 87% of …

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Maki takes a scenic trip down memory lane in ‘Saan?’ music video

Tarsier Records artist Maki delivers a cinematic portrayal of a brokenhearted in “Saan?” music video that features young Kapamilya actress Karina Bautista as Maki’s love interest. The two are seen strolling along the streets of Baguio City and having a great time as a couple. “The music video’s concept is about heartbreak and reminiscing memories …

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Arjo on Maine, Ria on Zanjoe: “It just fits”

IT’S super official: Arjo Atayde is marrying Maine Mendoza. Sister Ria Atayde is happily in love with actor Zanjoe Marudo. “They’re both so obviosuly so in love, hayyyy, nakakahawa,” says host and producer Korina Sanchez-Roxas on her interview with the Atayde siblings on the latest Korina Interviews episode. It’s a “Sunday Love Day” with Arjo …

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‘Establish more libraries as ‘dams’ versus ‘tidal wave’ of disinformation and fake news’ – Atayde

A freshman lawmaker on Thursday appealed to the private sector to help the government establish libraries in public schools in order to serve as a means to counter the proliferation of disinformation and fake news on the internet. Speaking at the launch of Bagong Pag-Asa Elementary School’s library, Quezon City First District Rep. Juan Carlos …

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GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV on iWantTFC in select regions starting May 1 

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, April 25, 2023 – Two Asian media giants, ABS-CBN and GMA, make history with the collaboration of ABS-CBN International and GMA Network, Inc. to offer outside of the Philippines GMA’s international channels GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV, as well as certain GMA on-demand programs, on iWantTFC starting May 1 this year.  The collaboration benefits iWantTFC viewers in Asia Pacific (APAC), …

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Visa application volume from Philippines touches 91% of pre-pandemic levels in 2022

MANILA, PHILIPPINES-Visa applications from Philippines nearly touched the pre-pandemic levels in 2022 driven by pent-up demand, opening of international borders, and eased COVID-related protocols. According to VFS Global, the visa application volume from Philippines reached 91% of the 2019 pre-pandemic levels in 2022.  When compared with 2021, visa application volume grew by 44% in 2022.  …

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Globe Group’s 917Ventures, Ayala Corp and Gogoro introduce new era of sustainable transport in PH

Globe Group’s 917Ventures, Ayala Corporation, and Gogoro Inc. on Monday made history as they launched Gogoro Smartscooters® and battery-swapping in the Philippines. The companies are introducing a new era in sustainable transportation that brings together smart, convenient and accessible electric two-wheelers to customers. The announcement was made at a ceremony at the Globe headquarters in …

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Sparkle GMA Artist Center launches 19 fresh faces via Sparkle Teens

Last April 18, 2023, at Novotel Hotel, Cubao, Quezon City, Sparkle GMA Artist Center launched their newest set of young talents which they call Sparkle Teens. Here are the names of the male Sparkle Teens: • Zyren dela Cruz• Josh Ford• Antonio Vinzon• John Clifford• Marco Masa• Lee Victor• Bryce Eusebio• Aidan Veneracion• James Graham …

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