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Cebuana Lhuillier’s KaNegosyo Center earns global recognition for empowering Filipino entrepreneurs

Cebuana Lhuillier’s KaNegosyo Center earns global recognition for empowering Filipino entrepreneurs

Cebuana Lhuillier’s KaNegosyo Center, the company’s flagship program for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), has been recognized globally for helping over one million Filipino entrepreneurs thrive. At the prestigious Stevie® International Business Awards, the initiative won three distinctions: two Golds—for Financial Services and for Marketing Campaign of the Year (B2B)—and a Bronze for Best Public-Private Partnership. These honors contributed to Cebuana Lhuillier’s 20-award haul at this year’s competition. “KaNegosyo Center is about creating real opportunities for MSMEs to succeed,” said Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier. “This recognition validates the impact of our mission—not just for […]... Keep on reading: Cebuana Lhuillier’s KaNegosyo Center earns global recognition for empowering Filipino entrepreneurs

Comelec junks Mike Rama’s protest, affirms Archival as Cebu City mayor

Comelec junks Mike Rama’s protest, affirms Archival as Cebu City mayor

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has junked the election protest of former mayor Michael Rama. This affirms that Nestor Archival remains the duly elected mayor of Cebu City. Lawyer Amando Virgil Ligutan, Archival’s legal counsel, announced the ruling in a press conference on Friday, August 26. He stressed that the decision validates the people’s mandate delivered in last year’s elections. “On August 28, we received the decision of the Comelec dismissing the election protest filed by former Mayor Mike Rama. The message is clear: former Mayor Rama lost the election, and he lost big time,” Ligutan […]... Keep on reading: Comelec junks Mike Rama’s protest, affirms Archival as Cebu City mayor

Firefighters arrested by US immigration officials

Firefighters arrested by US immigration officials

LOS ANGELES, United States — Two firefighters battling a wildfire in the United States have been arrested by border patrol agents, immigration officials said Thursday, as President Donald Trump’s migration crackdown gathers pace. Federal agents held crews from private fire contractors for several hours on Wednesday as they readied to help tackle the 9,000-acre (3,600-hectare) Bear Gulch Fire in Washington state, reports said. Agents lined the 44 people up and ordered them to produce identification, firefighters told the Seattle Times, with crew members told they were not allowed to film the encounter. READ: ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: Florida’s immigration detention site in […]... Keep on reading: Firefighters arrested by US immigration officials

Karylle injured after dancing on 'It’s Showtime,' exits mid-show

Karylle injured after dancing on 'It’s Showtime,' exits mid-show

Karylle had to make an abrupt exit from “It’s Showtime” on Thursday, Aug. 28, due to an injury sustained after seemingly twisting her ankle while dancing. During the opening of the “Laro Laro Pick” segment on Thursday, Karylle was dancing along with her co-hosts Jhong Hilario and Vhong Navarro. Upon noticing that she seemed too energized, Navarro asked Karylle to have a solo performance, and the latter willingly obliged. However, just seconds into her performance, she suddenly sat on the floor and held her legs. Navarro and Hilario immediately rushed to Karylle, who appeared in pain. “Sumobra [‘yung hataw], Madlang […]... Keep on reading: Karylle injured after dancing on 'It’s Showtime,' exits mid-show