Mangio takes helm of PCCI, vows to strengthen chamber under her leadership

MANILA – The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has elected Consul Enunina “Nina” Mangio as the new president of the country’s most prominent business organization. Mangio, owner of several large businesses including the SamgyeopMasarap chain of restaurants, was unanimously elected by the incoming 20-member board of directors of the PCCI during its annual…

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PHILIPPINE HOTEL OWNERS ASSOCIATION AND LEECHIU PROPERTY CONSULTANTS ESTABLISH GROUNDBREAKING KNOWLEDGE-SHARING ALLIANCE

Makati, December 1, 2023 – The Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA) and Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) have joined forces in an unprecedented collaboration aimed at strengthening the country’s hotel industry. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two organizations will facilitate a secure and structured exchange of knowledge, data, and best practices among hospitality stakeholders…

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Tourism chief invites MUPH Michelle Marquez Dee to be the country’s newest tourism ambassador

Manila, Philippines–After the much talked about 72nd Miss Universe Pageant, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco personally extended an invitation to Filipina beauty queen and actress Michelle Marquez Dee to join the Department’s promotional activities for tourism to further position the Philippines as a desirable country of destination among travelers. This, as Dee…

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Philippines Dives into Success with PHP306.1M Sales at the DEMA Show 2023

New Orleans, USA – The Philippines, renowned for its award-winning underwater sceneries, attracted diving industry professionals and enthusiasts at the Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA) Show held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, from 14 to 17 November 2023. Led by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines in collaboration…

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Governor Mandanas and Senator Pacquiao

Ngayong araw, ika-24 ng Nobyembre 2023, ay nagkaroon din ng pagkakataon si Governor Mandanas na makausap si Former Senator Manny Pacquiao sa tahanan nito sa General Santos City. Dito ay naibahagi ng gobernador ang kaniyang ilang mga inisyatibo para sa pagpapaunlad ng Lalawigan ng Batangas, kabilang ang health initiatives tulad ng pagsusulong ng ganap na…

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Singapore’s FairPrice Group officially launches award-winning Potato Chips best-seller in Philippine supermarkets

FairPrice Group, Singapore’s largest grocery retailer, has officially launched its popular and award-winning range of potato chips in the Philippines.  The range is now available in leading supermarkets in Metro Manila. FairPrice Potato Chips – the top selling potato chip brand for FairPrice Group in Singapore – are made from 100% fresh potatoes and come…

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Social Security and scam awareness

by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Social Security imposter scams continue to be widespread across the United States.  Scammers use targeted, sophisticated tactics to deceive you into providing sensitive information or money. If you receive a suspicious letter, text, email, or call, do not respond.  We want you to know how…

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Free COVID test kits are back: Here’s how to get yours

STARTING November 20, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. If you didn’t order tests since the program reopened in September, the site will let you place two orders for a total of eight tests. Order your test kits through COVIDtests.gov. Orders…

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Filipinos celebrate joy and togetherness with TikTok this Christmas

  Study finds that Shoppertainment plays a big role in inspiring Philippine holiday traditions TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile videos, is amplifying the spirit of joy, togetherness, and gift-giving by offering a unique opportunity for users, creators, sellers, and brands to connect with one another through Shoppertainment, a content-driven commerce approach that entertains…

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DOT secures Senate nod on DOT Budget

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expresses gratitude to the esteemed members of the Senate of the Philippines for their swift move to submit the proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 of the DOT and all of its attached agencies for the body’s consideration. “This approval from the Senate is very much…

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TPB named Most Improved GOCC in Governance Awards

TPB named Most Improved GOCC in Governance Awards The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines was recognized as one of the Most Improved Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) during the inaugural Governance Awards Ceremony hosted by the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) held at the PICC Complex yesterday, November 20. The GCG lauded TPB’s significant strides…

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Announcing the FTC’s voice cloning challenge

VOICE cloning technologies can generate a near-perfect voice clone based on a short audio clip or snippet of someone’s voice. The technology has potential to help people — for example, people who’ve lost their ability to speak, offering them a powerful and valuable means of communication. But, in the wrong hands, voice cloning technologies can…

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SMC-PLEX, a game changer infra project in Pangasinan

By Melandrew T. Velasco PANGASINAN, the third largest province in the Philippines, received a major boost recently from San Miguel Corporation Infrastructure with the signing of a joint venture agreement for an expressway project costing P34 billion. Being a native son of Pangasinan, I am delighted to learn of the good news that a joint venture…

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SBA Administrator Guzman encourages shopping small November 25 for Small Business Saturday®

WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Joe Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, is encouraging the nation to shop, dine, and entertain at local small businesses on November 25 in celebration of Small Business Saturday® and throughout the holiday season. Small Business…

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SSA Talks: Will Social Security be there when I retire?

by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Will Social Security be there when I retire? That’s the question we’re answering in the latest episode of our audio series, SSA Talks.  Our Chief Actuary Steve Goss sheds light on our trust funds and how they relate to your future benefits. The 12-minute episode…

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