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Manila startup ecosystem now stands at $6.4B

MANILA: The country’s startup ecosystem has remained robust, according to the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER).

The 2024 GSER reported that Manila’s startup ecosystem, now valued at USD6.4 billion from July 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2023, was dr…

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Batangas to promote art tourism on Independence Day

BATANGAS: The provincial government here is taking advantage of the country’s 126th Independence Day to promote the works of Batangueño artists in hopes of getting a piece of the global art tourism market.

In an interview on Tuesday, Amado Hagos, cul…

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DND chief: Ditch lies, disinformation vs. PH sovereignty

MANILA: Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday called on Filipinos to stand united against misinformation aimed at undermining the country’s sovereignty.

“Ngayon higit kailanman, ating paigtingin ang pagkakaisa…

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PBBM names Mike Planas new PHLPost chair

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Mike Planas as chair of the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost).

In a news release on Tuesday, the PHLPost said the former multiterm Quezon City councilor is committed to revitalize and upgr…