Unregistered vapes still sold online as October deadline nears

September 5, 2023
Illicit vapes are still available in e-commerce sites in violation of Republic Act No. 11900, or the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulations Act, less than two months before the deadline to purge illegal sellers on online platforms, according to consumer advocacy groups. The Nicotine Consumers Union of the Philippines Inc. and the Consumer Choice […]
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AIM names Erramon Aboitiz new chairman

September 5, 2023
The Asian Institute of Management named Erramon “Montxu” Aboitiz as new chairman of its board of trustees effective Sept. 1, 2023. Montxu, who also serves as the chairman of the board of directors of UnionBank of the Philippines, joins an esteemed group of accomplished business leaders who share an unwavering commitment to advancing the growth […]
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Great Wall of shame: two held after smashing hole in China landmark

September 5, 2023
 AFP
Beijing, China — Two people have been detained after using an excavator to dig a hole in the Great Wall of China, state broadcaster CCTV said. Police in Shanxi province followed tracks made by machinery used to dig a shortcut through a segment of the wall — remains of the immense structure built by China’s […]
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Exclusive FIBA World Cup finals ball unveiled

September 5, 2023
By Randy Caluag ONLY 1,200 of them will be sold globally, making them highly collectible. The race is on to get your hands on the limited edition “gold” Molten ball whose first version out of the manufacturing will be used during the final of the FIBA World Cup 2023 on Sunday at the Mall of […]
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GSIS hikes stake in Metro Pacific to nearly 12%

September 5, 2023
State pension fund Government Service Insurance System increased its stake in infrastructure conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corp. to 11.98 percent GSIS said in a letter to MPIC it purchased 2.49 billion MPIC shares from the market from Aug. 23 to Sept. 4, 2023. The fund is now the beneficial owner of 3.43 billion MPIC shares, […]
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DSWD to provide cash aid to retailers affected by price cap on rice

September 5, 2023
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will provide cash aid to local grain retailers who may be affected by the admin’s plan to put a price cap on rice. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. earlier issued Executive Order 39, setting prices at P41 per kilo for regular milled rice and P45 for well-milled rice […]
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S. Korea, Southeast Asia must ‘join forces’ to counter N. Korea: Yoon

September 5, 2023
 AFP
Jakarta, Indonesia — South Korea and Southeast Asian nations must “join forces” to respond to North Korea’s nuclear threats, president Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday, as Washington warned Pyongyang’s leader was set to make a rare trip to Russia for arms talks. Yoon will meet with counterparts from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) […]
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Score best deals on POCO smartphones at 9.9 sale on Shopee, Lazada

September 5, 2023
The hunt for unbeatable smartphone deals is on, and POCO is taking center stage in the 9.9 Mega Sale on Shopee and Lazada on September 9. If you’re looking for a smartphone that can deliver everything you need and more, you might want to check out POCO’s offerings during the 9.9 sale. Renowned for providing […]
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Mel Migriño joins Whoscall developer Gogolook to provide guidance towards achieving a Scam Free PH 

September 5, 2023
Gogolook, developer of Whoscall, has recently added to its roster of impressive leaders with the appointment of Mel Migriño as Southeast Asia Regional Director for Information Security and Regulatory Alliance and Philippines Country Representative. In this role, Migriño will be responsible for leading Gogolook’s efforts to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the region, including government […]
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Exodus begins at drenched Burning Man party in US desert

September 5, 2023
 AFP
Black Rock City, United States — Revelers stuck in the mud for days at the Burning Man festival in Nevada finally began heading home on Monday after Mother Nature rained on their big party. With the sun now shining on the colorful makeshift community of 70,000 people called Black Rock City, the roads opened Monday […]
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