₱102.5M baccarat jackpot shatters records – Casino Plus makes online gaming history

Casino Plus has just made history, awarding a jaw-dropping ₱102,576,582.94 in Baccarat winnings—the biggest online Baccarat payout ever recorded in the Philippines. Shared among 11 lucky winners, this massive jackpot cements Casino Plus’ status as the undisputed leader in the local gaming scene. This milestone doesn’t just break records—it sets a bold new standard in…

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New pharma ecozone in Tarlac to host first US FDA-certified manufacturing plant

PEZA Director General Tereso Panga (2nd from right) leads the groundbreaking of Zen Industrial Pharma Ecozone in Luisita, Tarlac on March 26, 2025. ZIPZ will host the country’s first US FDA-certified pharmaceutical manufacturer. (Photo courtesy of PEZA) The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) announced that a newly established economic zone in Tarlac will soon become home to the country’s first manufacturing…

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LinkedIn, DepEd to upskill over 200,000 educators and prepare job-ready graduates

The partnership was formalized by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Singapore. LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky, LinkedIn APAC Managing Director Feon Ang, and Philippines Secretary of Education Sonny Angara attended the ceremony, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s drive to enhance educational standards. LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, has partnered with the…

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Gov’t forms AI technical working group, pushes forward national innovation agenda

NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan (File photo) The National Innovation Council (NIC) has approved the creation of a technical working group tasked with evaluating the Philippines’ current artificial intelligence (AI) landscape and shaping its future trajectory. In a statement released Friday, the NIC said the decision was made during its eighth council meeting on March 26. The…

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US, Phl to strengthen EDCA bases with focus on logistics and defense cooperation

The United States and the Philippines have announced plans to significantly enhance the infrastructure and logistical capabilities of military bases under their Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), deepening defense ties amid growing regional tensions. Following a bilateral meeting in Manila on Friday, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed…

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Powerful 7.7 magnitude quake shakes Myanmar, casualties expected

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025, causing significant damage and widespread panic across the region. The tremor occurred at approximately 12:50 pm local time, with its epicenter near Mandalay, which has a population of about 1.5 million. The quake’s shallow depth of 10 kilometers intensified its impact, leading to…

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Jodi Sta. Maria’s heart for animal welfare

Outside the spotlight of the entertainment industry, Jodi Sta. Maria has embraced a cause close to her heart—animal welfare. This year is especially meaningful for her, as she not only launched her much-anticipated YouTube channel but also became the celebrity ambassador for the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). As the country’s oldest and most respected…

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‘Widows’ War’ murder mystery premieres on Netflix April 16

Widows’ War, the gripping murder mystery drama from GMA Network, makes its Netflix Philippines debut on April 16. The series stars Box-Office Queen Bea Alonzo and Primetime Goddess Carla Abellana as Samantha/Sam and Georgina/George, respectively. Filled with twists and turns, Widows’ War explores the story of two women who are former best friends. After some…

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