THE Mandaue City Government has bought a brand-new 1,300 cubic meter capacity vacuum truck to suction floodwater and unclog sewers particularly in flood-prone areas in the city. The truck’s features were showcased by the city’s Department of General Services (DGS) during a simulation at City Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. In an interview, Mandaue […]
Talisay now has drug-free brgy
A MOUNTAIN barangay is the first village in Talisay City to be declared drug-free by the Regional Anti-Drug Abuse Council. Barangay Tapul is the only barangay in Talisay City to have been declared drug-free since President Rodrigo Duterte came to power in 2016. In a statement on his official Facebook page, Talisay City Mayor Gerald […]
6 cacao farmers to compete in 2021 Int’l Cocoa Awards
THE Covid-19 pandemic has caused setbacks in the economic growth and industry development of the country. But despite the challenges faced, the Philippine Cacao Industry Council has strived to continue its commitment to move towards a prosperous cacao industry promoting inclusion and convergence among industry stakeholders. At the start of the year 2021, the Philippine […]
Biz leaders: PH to gain from Biden victory
WITH only a few days away from the inauguration of United States President-elect Joe Biden, business leaders in Cebu foresee a positive development especially in the economic trade in the Asia-Pacific region. Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Felix Taguiam said the prospects for the world’s two biggest economies, the US and China, hang […]
BSP unveils P5,000 Lapu-Lapu bill, medal
AS PART of the 99th day countdown to the 500th anniversary of the “Victory at Mactan,” the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), in cooperation with the National Quincentennial Committee (NQC), launched on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, the P5,000 Lapu-Lapu Commemorative banknote and medal. The historic event was held in Fort San Antonio Abad, Manila with […]
The Fourth Session of the 13th National People’s Congress of Henan Province Opens, Tian Lun Gas expects to benefit from the Provincial “14th Five-Year Plan”
Zheng Zhou, Jan 19, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The Fourth Session of the 13th People’s Congress of Henan Province and the Fourth Session of the 12th Henan Provincial CPPCC (hereinafter referred to as the “Henan Two Sessions”) opened in Zhengzhou on January 18 and January 17, 2021, respectively. At the meeting, the “14th Five-Year […]
Moonstake Enters a Strategic Partnership with RockX to Support the Polkadot (DOT) Ecosystem
SINGAPORE, Jan 19, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Moonstake has entered into a strategic partnership with Singapore-based RockX to support the Polkadot ecosystem. RockX aims to develop the Polkadot ecosystem. It not only runs its own Polkadot’s node, but in September, launched a USD 20 Million five-year investment program. Through this partnership, Moonstake and RockX […]
Mitsubishi Corporation: Commercial Operations Commence at Methanol / Dimethyl Ether Plant in Trinidad and Tobago
TOKYO, Jan 19, 2021 – (JCN Newswire) – Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (MGC), Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering (MHIENG) have teamed up with the National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago (NGC) and Massy Holdings (Massy), a joint venture in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Caribbean Gas Chemical Limited (CGCL), to […]
Indonesia’s Rimba Raya: World First REDD+ Project Validated for its Impact on all 17 SDGs
Central Kalimantan, INDONESIA, Jan 19, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – In September 2020, the Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve project obtained independent verification for contributing to the environment, biodiversity and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and upholding the rules and procedures of the SD VISta (Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard) Program. Rimba Raya is the first REDD+ […]
New LeadsRx Ecosystem Attribution Product Enables Transparency Between Online Marketplaces and Their Trusted Partners within a First-Party Data Framework
Portland, OR, Jan 19, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – LeadsRx, a marketing analytics company, announced the availability of LeadsRx Ecosystem Attribution(TM) – the first comprehensive platform that maps the customer journey and performs attribution analysis across the websites of network owners and their trusted partners promoting and selling products and services within an industry ecosystem. […]
Sword GRC to Enhance Product Roadmap, Grow Team, and Extend Global Reach With Multi-Million Pound Investment
Maidenhead, England, Jan 19, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Sword GRC, a provider of specialist risk, compliance and governance software and services, today announces significant financial investment from its parent organisation Sword Group. The funding underpins its programme of ongoing product research and development, involving the creation of 60 new software developer roles and will […]
Blockpass and Matic Announce Integration
HONG KONG, Jan 18, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The start of the new year proves to be auspicious for Blockpass and Matic as the two companies reveal Blockpass’ integration with Matic – the scaling solution for public blockchains. Providing fast, efficient and effective KYC services for Matic is the latest example of Blockpass’ pioneering […]
Security Bank plans to open seven branches this year
SECURITY BANK Corp. is planning to open at least seven new branches across the country this year after adding four offices to its network in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Despite the transition to digital banking, we still recognize the importance of branches in making our services accessible to different areas. Through our continued push […]
Stream weavers: The musicians’ dilemma in Spotify’s pay-to-play plan
Spotify offered the promise that, in the age of digital downloads, all artists would get paid for their music, and some would get paid a lot. Lorde and Billie Eilish showed what was possible. Lorde was just 16 when, in 2012, she uploaded her debut EP to SoundCloud. A few months later, Sean Parker (of […]
Entertainment News (01/19/21)
1 of 2 Filipino-Australian artist Bryan Estepa New series The Lost Recipe drops on GMA News TV BEGINNING Jan. 18, GMA News TV’s drops its first locally produced daily primetime show, The Lost Recipe, a series headlined by Mikee Quintos and Kelvin Miranda. The latest GMA Public Affairs offering features the story of Harvey (Miranda), […]
PCC clears Scatec Solar’s 100% acquisition of shares in SN Power
THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) said it recently approved the acquisition by Scatec Solar ASA, a Norwegian renewable energy company, of 100% shares in SN Power AS. In an e-mailed statement, the commission said its Mergers and Acquisitions Office found that the transaction between Scatec Solar and SN Power “does not result in substantial lessening […]
BSP launches commemorative Lapu-Lapu banknote, medal
1 of 2 PHOTO CREDIT: BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS PHOTO CREDIT: BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS THE CENTRAL BANK on Monday launched a commemorative, non-circulation P5,000 banknote and medal featuring pre-colonial hero Lapu-Lapu to kick off the 99-day countdown to the 500th anniversary of the “Victory at Mactan.” “The new banknote shall feature the portrait of […]
Suntrust Properties teams up with Ohmyhome
SUNTRUST PROPERTIES, Inc. (SPI) has partnered with property technology company Ohmyhome, as it looks to attract more homebuyers. “This partnership attests to our commitment to provide an easier, safer, and more convenient home buying experience for Filipino families looking to buy their dream homes,” SPI President Harry M. Paltongan said in a statement. Ohmyhome, a […]
Philippine peso is 47.8% undervalued against the US dollar
How PSEi member stocks performed — January 18, 2021
Here’s a quick glance at how PSEi stocks fared on Monday, January 18, 2021.