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Bus lane violators to face stiffer fines –MMDA

P5,000 – P30,000 PENALTY By GMA Integrated News Published October 25, 2023 3:59pm Stiffer penalties will soon be imposed for private motorists who will use the EDSA bus lane, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced Wednesday. The MMDA said that the Metro Manila Council (MMC) has approved a resolution increasing the penalty for those who […]
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P36 million jackpot in Lotto 6/42 won by bettor from Palawan

A 30-year-old man from Palawan became an instant multi-millionaire after winning the P36.2 million jackpot prize from the Lotto 6/42 draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said. The lucky bettor claimed his prize on Monday at the PCSO building in Mandaluyong City.  The bettor won during the September 7, 2023 draw. The winning numbers […]
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Philippines’ short selling program to start on November 6 — Stock Exchange

In this May 10, 2022 photo, the external display of the Philippine Stock Exchange building in Taguig City shows PSEi’s closing a day after the 2022 presidential elections. (Philippine Stock Exchange/Released) MANILA — The Philippines will from November 6 start allowing short-selling, a practice that seeks to profit off bets on a stock falling, two weeks behind the initial […]
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PH, Saudi sign over $4.26B investment deals

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to attend the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit. Photo from Presidential Communications Office The Philippine business delegation signed investment agreements worth more than $4.26 billion with Saudi Arabia’s business leaders at the sidelines of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s participation at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Gulf […]
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Marcos pitches Maharlika fund to Saudi investors

RIYADH: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continued his push for the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) in Saudi Arabia, saying the Philippines is looking forward to benefiting “from the Kingdom’s extensive experience in managing such funds.” Marcos made mention of the MIF during a roundtable meeting with Saudi business leaders on Thursday in Riyadh where he urged […]
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Tolentino: Israel-Hamas war highlights need for quality ROTC program

Senator Francis Tolentino on Friday said the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas highlights the need for a quality ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corp) program in the country. Tolentino issued the remark during the breakfast kickoff of the Miss ROTC Games Philippines 2023 when asked for assurance on the bill’s passing amid the […]
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Comments amid greenlighted Maharlika Investment Fund after suspension order

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos speaks to Reuters during an exclusive interview at his hotel in Washington, U.S., May 4, 2023. (Reuters/Evelyn Hockstein) After ordering its suspension, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) would be “operational” by the end of 2023. The chief executive on Thursday, October 19 expressed alarm at previous reports […]
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Cebu Pacific eyes purchase of 100-150 aircraft for up to $12 billion

Cebu Pacific (CEB) welcomes the first of its 39 Airbus A321 aircraft, which will immediately enter commercial service in time for the summer peak travel season. HANDOUT PHOTO MANILA — Philippines budget carrier Cebu Pacific is looking to order 100-150 aircraft from either Boeing or Airbus worth up to $12 billion, its president said on Tuesday. The $12 billion figure was […]
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