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MANILA, Philippines — DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is ramping up its consumer protection efforts with the launch of the local online gambling industry’s first surety bond program. The program promises to guarantee up to P1 million per player. This was rolled out as the sector faces tight government scrutiny. In a regulatory filing on Thursday, the
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that he travelled outside the country for medical treatment. Wike addressed the speculation on Thursday during the flag-off of a road construction project in the Wuye District of Abuja. He said those peddling the rumours were only playing politics with his health. “You see, […]
Those peddling rumor of my ill-health will soon have heart attack – Wike
MANILA, Philippines —Alas Pilipinas’ campaign in the FIVB Men’s World Championship may have ended in heartbreak, but Bryan Bagunas is holding his head high. The Philippine men’s volleyball national team continued to prove its worth, even in the 21-25, 25-21, 17-25, 25-23, 22-20 loss to Iran on Wednesday, going toe-to-toe against the No. 15 team
MANILA, Philippines — The local stock barometer extended its winning streak to the third consecutive session on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve cut rates for the first time this year, yet another positive signal for markets across the globe. By the closing bell, the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) added 22.96 points to end
In a recently decided case, the Supreme Court explained the different actions for claiming land ownership and possession. Lea Victa-Espinosa bought a parcel of land. When she had it surveyed, she discovered that parts of the land were occupied by the spouses Noel and Leny Agullo. Espinosa demanded that the Agullos vacate the portion belonging
Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh has left the reality show Rise & Fall.
Abhinav Kashyap, the director of the blockbuster film Dabangg, recently revealed that actor Salman Khan was insecure about his co-star Sonu Sood.
MANILA, Philippines — The Ayala group’s Automobile Central Enterprise Inc. (ACEI) has come into an agreement with Volkswagen AG to end the distribution of the German brand’s vehicles in the Philippines. ACEI said in a notice to customers that, considering this, Volkswagen BGC will continue its operations until Sept. 30 only. A member of the Ayala
MANILA, Philippines — The state-controlled Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) has approved a total of 19 Enhanced Community Mortgage Program (ECMP) projects nationwide, aiming to secure housing for more than 3,400 families. In a statement on Thursday, SHFC said that moving forward, it expected to approve more ECMP projects in the coming weeks. The approvals are
