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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Lani Misalucha to Korina: ‘I might just stop singing’

“Unimaginable,” Korina Sanchez-Roxas reacts to guest Lani Misalucha saying she might just stop singing altogether after her bout with meningitis, which is caused by a bacteria that causes the brain to swell, resulting in the loss of hearing in Lani’s one ear. “Pareho kami ng asawa kong nagkasakit and pareho kaming bingi na ngayon sa …

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BayWa r.e. Solar Trade partners with New Energy Academy to accelerate the Philippine Solar Industry

MANILA, PHILIPPINES—BayWa r.e. Solar Trade, global renewable energy developer, service provider and distributor, recently partnered with New Energy Academy, to offer training modules for solar industry professionals in the Philippines – a partnership that is the first of its kind between a globally renowned renewable energy company in the Philippines and an international educational institute. New …

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World Vision honors Shopee Philippines through Project Salute

Child-focused humanitarian organization World Vision recently honored Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asian and Taiwan, for its unwavering and generous support to World Vision’s various projects for vulnerable children and communities in the Philippines via Project Salute. Project Salute is World Vision’s initiative to honor its loyal and corporate partners by bestowing upon …

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Anji Salvacion delivers a bolder and more alluring image in new single ‘Paraiso’

"Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10" big winner Anji Salvacion delivers a bolder and more alluring image in her new single "Paraiso” which will be available on streaming platforms this Friday (Apr. 14). The vibrant and upbeat track, her first project under Tarsier Records, encourages listeners to boost their self-esteem and embrace their own version of …

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Paws and Play on Spotify: Meet the pets of five Pinoy artists

Manila, Philippines. 11 April 2023 — This National Pet Day, Spotify is celebrating five Pinoy artists and their adorable pets by featuring them on the covers of Spotify’s top local playlists. Listeners will also get a personal peek into the “besties” having an adorable time together through exclusive snippets on Spotify’s playlist Stories. Spotify’s featured playlists …

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TuneCore inks partnership with Mint College

(Manila, Philippines) - In the Philippines, musicians and singers can be found anywhere. What sets them apart is that such talent is not only ingrained in them from birth, but also because Filipinos, as a culture, are in love with music. As artists work to find success, the rise of digital music services has helped …

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Gary V Kicks-off his 40th year in showbiz on ‘ASAP Natin ‘To’

2023 marks Gary Valenciano’s 40th anniversary in showbiz, and he’s set to celebrate this milestone with a bang! The OPM icon will kick off the festivities on ASAP Natin ‘To on Sunday, April 16 at 12 noon. The long-running noontime variety show put together a 30-minute musical extravaganza just for him— a fitting tribute to …

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