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The Embassy of Italy in the Philippines , under the leadership of His Excellency, Amb. Marco Clemente, in collaboration with the Manila City government led by Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan, spearheaded a press conference on Thursday, November 16 at the Bulwagang Villegas of the Manila City Hall for the upcoming Italian Street Food Festival in Tondo on November 18, 2023, 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM The initiative, dubbed “Fiesta con Gusto” aims to raise awareness about Italian cuisine and at the same time, help underprivileged kids in Tondo who are suffering from hunger. Roughly 500 children, including their families, are expected to benefit from the cause, according to Amb. Clemente. During the press conference, Mayor Lacuna-Pangan underscored the significance of holding the food festival in Tondo. “If there is one place to hold a festival for our palates, it should be where people have hearty appetites. A place where love for food is not only for nourishing one’s stomach but likewise ...

Binuksan noong 6 Nobyembre 2023 ang Eksibit sa Nanganganib na Wika sa Senado ng Pilipinas, Lungsod Pasay na pinangunahan ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino at Opisina ni Senador Loren Legarda.  Tampok sa naturang eksibit ang mga wikang nanganganib na Arta, Alta, at Ayta Magbukun.   Arta ang tawag sa wika ng mga katutubong Arta na matatagpuan sa Nagtipunan, Quirino. Mula sa unang talâ ni Lawrence A. Reid noong 1989 hinggil sa bílang ng mga tagapagsalita ng Arta, aabot sa 20–35 na pamilya ang nagsasalita ng wikang ito.Ngunit sa kasalukuyan, sampu (10) na lámang ang natitiráng tagapagsalita ng Arta at tanging matatandang Arta na lámang ito. Wikang Álta ang tawag sa katutubong wika ng mga Álta na naninirahan sa lalawigan ng Aurora. Ang wikang Álta ay kabílang sa wikang Austronesyano. Sa kasalukuyan, mayroon na lamang 53 sambahayan ang gumamit ng wikang Alta*.    Ayta Magbukún ang katutubong wika ng pangkat ng Ayta Magbukún. Sinasalita ito sa labindalaw...

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) have unveiled the logo for the 2023 AFI Global Policy Forum (GPF) which they will jointly host from 12 to 15 September in Manila. The Forum theme is “Stability, Sustainability, and Inclusivity for Shared Prosperity.” The theme emphasizes the transformational impact of technology on financial inclusion and sustainable development in the monetary and financial stability mandates of AFI members. AFI is a global network of central banks, financial regulators, and other stakeholders from 76 countries working together to promote and develop policy solutions and regulation that improve lives of the poor through financial inclusion. BSP Governor Felipe M. Medalla said: “We are all set for a gathering of financial inclusion champions and advocates ready to push the financial inclusion agenda forward. This year’s forum is an opportunity to leverage recent gains and strengthen our joint commitment tow...

MANILA, Philippines —  SiGMA Asia 2023 is an exciting event that highlights the latest developments in the iGaming industry in Asia. The event features B2B and B2C brands, along with several land-based exhibitors, and brings together Asian suppliers, operators, and affiliates bridging the gap between Western networks and Asian suppliers with the vast network of the SiGMA Group in the West. Endorsed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp Sigma Asia Summit will be held at the SMX Center Manila Philippines on July 19-22, 2023.