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Medical marijuana bill reaches Senate plenary
The bill seeking to legalize medical marijuana in the Philippines has reached the Senate plenary, the first time in the history of the upper chamber, according to a cannabis lawyer......»»
Sarah Geronimo named 1st Woman of the Year at Billboard Philippines Women of Music awards
Sarah Geronimo made history yet again on Friday night as she was named the first Woman of the Year at the first-ever Billboard Philippines Women in Music awards held in Samsung Hall in SM Aura Premier, Taguig City. .....»»
GTA 6 Delay Possible as Rockstar Pushes Staff Back to Office
One of the most highly anticipated games in history, Grand Theft Auto VI, may face delays in its release, potentially pushing its launch from 2025.....»»
Investors swarm T-bond auction
Investors swarmed the latest offering of long-term securities, resulting in slightly lower rates and allowing the government to raise P30 billion......»»
Harrison Ford s Star Wars script fetches £10,795 at UK sale
An original draft "Star Wars" script left in a London apartment by "Han Solo" actor Harrison Ford sold at a UK auction for £10,795 ($13,600) on Saturday......»»
Brownlee to auction off Asian Games jersey, shoes for charity
Justin Brownlee aims to raise millions for charity as he plans to auction off the jersey and shoes he wore when he steered Gilas Pilipinas to a dramatic come-from-behind win over host China in the Asian Games.....»»
DOE slates 3rd round of Green Energy Auction
Another round of the Green Energy Auction will be conducted this year as part of the country’s utilization of renewable energy resources and attainment of energy security and reliability, the Department of Energy said......»»
P115 million worth of properties up for auction
State-run Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. is set to dispose P115.1 million worth of various properties of padlocked banks......»»
200 artists, 9 galleries to mount experiential ALT Philippines 2024
Five critically acclaimed artists, live performances, a silent auction and daily tours with an art curator are some of the highlights at this year's ALT Philippines. .....»»
Banksy triptych, grand piano: Elton John puts items up for auction
Most of the items come from John's former home in Atlanta, a condo on Peachtree Road that was recently sold, the auction house said Thursday......»»
First T-bill auction for 2024 upsized to P17 billion
The government upsized its first short-term securities auction for the year as investors’ asking rates were generally lower amid expectation of a slower inflation at the tailend of 2023......»»
P124 million memorial lots up for auction
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. will put up for sale P124 million worth of memorial lots acquired from the government......»»
Alternergy’s wind projects gets DOE certification
Renewable energy company Alternergy Holdings Corp. has been issued certificates of award by the Department of Energy for its two wind power projects as winning bids under the Green Energy Auction 2 program conducted by the government in July......»»
Government to use pricing parameters for green energy auction
The Department of Energy will use pricing parameters in its upcoming green energy auction for geothermal and pump-storage hydro technologies, dropping the price caps that were imposed in the previous auction rounds......»»
PDIC to put up P133 million properties for auction
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. will put up for sale P133 million worth of commercial lots owned by padlocked banks......»»
Sandiganbayan junks ex-BoC exec’s plea
The Sandiganbayan has junked the appeal of an ex-official of the Bureau of Correction and a private defendant convicted of graft over an anomalous sugar deal worth over P10 million in 2000. In a seven-page resolution, the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division turned down the appeal filed by ex-BoC official Benjamin Bongon and Roger Ang, who were found guilty of violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (RA 3019) and were sentenced to up to seven years behind bars by the Cebu Regional Trial Court Branch 23 in December 2017. The lower court, likewise, ordered the accused to pay a P10,859,063 fine. The graft case involved the 28,000 bags of unmanifested imported sugar carried by M/V Affy that the BoC seized in 1999 and was later auctioned in 2000. Ang, the proprietor of Consumer Enterprises, won the bidding and deposited P21 million, equivalent to the price of 28,000 bags. However, a composite team reported to Bongon, the erstwhile chief of the Auction and Cargo Disposal Division of the BoC-Port of Cebu, that only 13,753 bags of sugar were offloaded from the vessel and subsequently acquired by Ang. This prompted Ang to refund P10,859,063, corresponding to the surplus of his initial payment of P21,341,600. The post Sandiganbayan junks ex-BoC exec’s plea appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Closed banks’ agriculture lots to be sold for P189 million
State-run Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp.is set to auction P189 million worth of agricultural lots owned by padlocked banks through a public electronic bidding on Nov. 8......»»
Juan Luna’s bronze bust officially turned over to National Museum
The historical bronze bust of the painter was supposed to be up for auction in September before the National Museum's appeal.....»»
Alternergy rechannels IPO money for wind projects
Due to the massive potentials of wind energy as a viable power source, listed renewable energy firm Alternergy Holdings Corp. is reallocating the proceeds of its initial public offering or IPO to provide additional financial support to two of its wind projects. The company informed the Philippine Stock Exchange on Friday that its Board of Directors approved the plan to expedite the development of the projects. Alternergy said the Tanay and Alabat Wind Power Projects, which won in the Green Energy Auction 2 of the Department of Energy, will receive increased funding from its maiden offering. Specific development timeline “Tanay and Alabat Wind Power Projects are following a specific development timeline under GEA 2. Alternergy is fully intent to proceed with the activities leading to immediate construction by the first quarter of 2025 and thus, the reallocation of the IPO proceeds,” Alternergy chairperson Vicente Pérez Jr. said. “The reallocation of proceeds will be a boost for now while the project funding for construction is being finalized,” Gerry Magbanua, Alternergy president, added. The IPO proceeds were supposedly for the Lamut Run-of-River Hydro Power Project and the Offshore Wind Power Projects. Despite the changes, the company assured that pre-development activities for these projects would continue despite the lower budget. “Permitting and securing endorsements and clearances as well as conduct of initial technical studies would proceed,” Pérez said. “We are already on the ground in Lamut, Ifugao engaging the local community while we are in more detailed technical studies for the offshore wind projects. As these activities progress, additional funds will be channeled to support the work programs,” he added. Three leading investment banks tapped Alternergy announced last Monday it has tapped three leading investment banks — BPI Capital, RCBC Capital, and SB Capital — as lead arrangers to raise P12-billion project finance structure for the Tanay and Alabat Wind Power Projects. Alternergy has been investing a significant amount to expand its clean energy portfolio. It aims to develop up to 1,245 MW of additional wind, offshore wind, solar and run-of-river hydro projects. Alternergy was involved in the development of the 33-MW Bangui Bay wind farm in Ilocos Norte — the first commercial wind farm in Southeast Asia at that time. The post Alternergy rechannels IPO money for wind projects appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
The Best-Dressed Support the Best Cause
The pink carpet was finally rolled out for the Philippine Cancer Society’s annual Best Dressed Women of the Philippines Awards Ball! We recently celebrated a milestone year for the event at 20 years. Or those are two decades of making a difference in the lives of so many of our kababayans! The impact of this event continues to grow every year, that’s why we continue to give it our full support. Take it from me — an Ambassador for Life for over a decade! So it’s no surprise the Grand Ballroom at Shangri-La The Fort was packed. Hundreds of exquisitely dressed ladies and gentlemen showed up to help the Philippine Cancer Society surpass its goals yet again. I could feel the good vibes in the air with everyone buzzing and happy to be there. It was the perfect atmosphere for the night. [caption id="attachment_193064" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Nene Leonor[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193043" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Shilpa Tolani and Judith Tan.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193042" align="aligncenter" width="531"] Sheila Romero, Frannie Jacinto and Linda Ley.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193063" align="aligncenter" width="401"] Consul Helen Ong accepted the Legacy Award.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193067" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Ramon Orlina, Richie Lerma and RJ Ledesma.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193045" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Nini Licaros, Toots Tolentino, Thelma Sioson San Juan, Randy Ortiz, Henri Calayag and Tonichi Nocom.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193054" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Dra. Elsie Pascua and Ruby Chua.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193044" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Tiffany Syson Cuña.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193062" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Lovelyn Segovia[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193065" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Nikki Tang[/caption] All eyes were on the pink carpet, with a full program of ladies and gentlemen who presented their most attractive selves on the ramp, highlighted by a special auction of a new Orlina sculpture worth P2.4 Million. Congratulations to Bobby Alvarez for acquiring this piece! We were also welcomed with a speech by the queen of the BDWP, Tita Helen Ong herself. I will always be in awe of her dedication and commitment! [caption id="attachment_193068" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Patrick Cue, Jojo Silvestre and Paolo Cue.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193056" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Harold Co and Flora Chua.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193058" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Jacqueline Michelle Lim, Mags Cue and Carol Mercado.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193066" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Ofelia Wadle and Bong Prada Lim.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193041" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Senator Dick Gordon and Mario Katigbak.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193057" align="aligncenter" width="525"] THE columnist, Helen Ong, Bobby Alvarez and wife Claire.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193053" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Dana Silverio[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193051" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Cocoy Cordoba[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193052" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Crystal Jacinto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193047" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Aj Olpindo, Ces Rodriguez and Nini Licaros.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193048" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Atty. Salvador Panelo and Bo Muralla.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193049" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Caroline Galang Taojo[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193050" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Ching and Philip Cruz.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193059" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Jennifer Weigel and Anna Sia.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_193061" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Katrina Ponce Enrile and Malou Martinez.[/caption] The spotlight was without a doubt on the men and women who strutted their stuff: The Men of Influence, which includes my wonderful hubby, Wopsy Zamora; this year's Best Dressed Women; and even the Ambassadors for Life. Yup, I got the chance to walk down the pink carpet, too! A few more conversations and picture taking galore, and just like that, it was time to go home. Happily, because the event was a resounding success. Again, congratulations to the people committed to this cause, from Tita Helen Ong and the organizing team, to this year’s awardees. And of course, everyone who attended and gave their full support. Cheers, everyone! See you all again next year. The post The Best-Dressed Support the Best Cause appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»