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Asia’s Thriving Cruise Destinations Set to Enrich Regional Cruise Experiences

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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The event highlighted the lucrative opportunities and diverse experiences for enriching Asian cruise itineraries.

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  • The event highlighted the lucrative opportunities and diverse experiences for enriching Asian cruise itineraries.
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    Four of Asia's most robust cruise destinations, Hong Kong, Korea, the Philippines, and Xiamen, invited cruise line executives and media for a luncheon themed "The Rebound of Asia's Destinations" on the opening day of Seatrade Cruise Global 2024.
  • Cruise passengers can indulge in diverse range of art and culture experiences, culinary and nightlife adventures, iconic neighborhoods, revitalizing outdoor activities and endless shopping options in Hong Kong.
  • The archipelagic nation is also exploring new cruise destinations through ongoing inspections of emerging destinations ready for cruise tourism, such as Cebu and Zamboanga.

Luxury Carrier STARLUX Airlines Expands US Network; Celebrates Inaugural San Francisco to Taiwan Flight and its Second U.S. Destination

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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Taiwan-based luxury carrier STARLUX Airlines expands its U.S. network with its December 16 launch of nonstop flights from San Francisco to Taipei.

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  • Taiwan-based luxury carrier STARLUX Airlines expands its U.S. network with its December 16 launch of nonstop flights from San Francisco to Taipei.
  • The launch of its second US destination and SFO-TPE route marks the culmination of a remarkable series of milestones for STARLUX.
  • STARLUX now flies one of its four next-generation A350 thrice weekly between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
  • We launched our inaugural transpacific flight to Los Angeles in April, and now celebrate our second US destination, San Francisco,” said STARLUX CEO Glenn Chai.

MedPro International Gives Back

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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SUNRISE, Fla., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MedPro International, the industry leader in the international recruitment, training, and staffing of foreign-educated healthcare professionals, recently held "Brigada Eskwela 2023," a school giveback event in Las Pinas City, Philippines.

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  • SUNRISE, Fla., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MedPro International, the industry leader in the international recruitment, training, and staffing of foreign-educated healthcare professionals, recently held "Brigada Eskwela 2023," a school giveback event in Las Pinas City, Philippines.
  • MedPro International visited Pulanlupa and Vergonville elementary schools, donating supplies for students and helping clean classrooms and repaint walls and furniture.
  • "MedPro International is proud to be part of this effort and give back to these communities," said MedPro International Executive Vice President Patty Jeffrey.
  • MedPro International provided each school with the following:
    MedPro International works closely with the Republic of the Philippines Department of Migrant Workers to protect the rights and ensure the welfare of Filipino healthcare workers and their families in the U.S.

NEC to deliver Communication and Automated Fare Collection Systems for the Philippines' North-South Commuter Railway

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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TOKYO, July 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) and Sumitomo Corporation have received an order from Hitachi Rail STS S.p.A to deliver Communication Systems and an Automated Fare Collection System on the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) that is being developed by the Philippine Department of Transportation.

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  • TOKYO, July 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) and Sumitomo Corporation have received an order from Hitachi Rail STS S.p.A to deliver Communication Systems and an Automated Fare Collection System on the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) that is being developed by the Philippine Department of Transportation.
  • Leveraging its international experience in the construction of Communication Systems and Automated Fare Collection Systems, NEC will deliver these new systems in collaboration with partner companies and contracts that will include design, development, manufacturing, equipment procurement, installation, testing and commissioning.
  • In terms of Communication Systems, NEC will provide network infrastructure, radio systems, broadcasting systems for station buildings, and surveillance camera systems.
  • With regard to the Automated Fare Collection System, NEC will provide a central system for fare settlement and ID management for transit smartcards, as well as station equipment that includes ticket gates and ticket vending machines.

Western Union and Department of Migrant Workers Sign MoU in Support of Overseas Filipino Workers

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Western Union and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the international remittance needs of Overseas Filipino Workers.

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  • Western Union and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the international remittance needs of Overseas Filipino Workers.
  • “I am excited and humbled to have signed this important MoU with the Department of Migrant Workers.
  • It stands firmly at the center of Western Union’s strategy to support Overseas Filipino Workers,” said Jean Claude Farah, President of Middle East and Asia Pacific at Western Union.
  • The Department of Migrant Workers is the exclusive home of Overseas Filipino Workers and their families in government.

Iveda Philippines Targets $3M from Municipalities for Smart City Technology

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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Iveda Philippines JV gives the company a presence in the quickly emerging smart city technology market and remains critical in the facilitation of relationships necessary to execute mutually beneficial, long-term contracts.

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  • Iveda Philippines JV gives the company a presence in the quickly emerging smart city technology market and remains critical in the facilitation of relationships necessary to execute mutually beneficial, long-term contracts.
  • During the next three years, these smart city technology deployments are anticipated to grow to upwards of $12 to $20 million––depending on the size and number of local government units––as Iveda continues enabling metropolitan areas across the globe to achieve true smart city status.
  • In early March 2023, Iveda met with city leaders interested in smart city technology from Quezon City, Cebu City, Bacolod City, Pasay City, Olongapo City, and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority as well as the Philippines Department of Finance and some of the country’s largest construction and property conglomerates.
  • Iveda is a registered trademark of Iveda Solutions, Inc. Iveda Taiwan and Iveda Philippines and IvedaAI are trademarks of Iveda Solutions, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Traction Uranium and the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary, Trade Commission, Department of Energy, Board of Investments and Nuclear Research Institute conduct preliminary discussions on Uranium Exploration and Uranium Potential in the Philippines

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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CALGARY, Alberta, March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Traction Uranium Corp. (CSE: TRAC) (OTCQB: TRCTF) (FRA: Z1K) (the “Company” or “Traction”), a mineral exploration company focusing on the development of discovery prospects in Canada, including its three uranium projects in the world-renowned Athabasca Region, is pleased to announce that preliminary discussions on uranium exploration and uranium potential in the Philippines were held between the Company and representatives of Government of the Philippines.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Traction Uranium Corp. (CSE: TRAC) (OTCQB: TRCTF) (FRA: Z1K) (the “Company” or “Traction”), a mineral exploration company focusing on the development of discovery prospects in Canada, including its three uranium projects in the world-renowned Athabasca Region, is pleased to announce that preliminary discussions on uranium exploration and uranium potential in the Philippines were held between the Company and representatives of Government of the Philippines.
  • Participants from the Government of the Philippines included the Philippine Consul General to Calgary Zaldy B. Patron, Trade Commissioner May Nina Celynne Layug, and Director of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute Dr. Carlo Arcilla, along with many representatives from the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry, Philippine Board of Investments, and Philippine Nuclear Research Institute.
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  • Lester Esteban, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “meeting with such an esteemed group of Philippine Government officials in trade, investments, energy and nuclear research to discuss historical uranium exploration and discovery potential in the Philippines was a wonderful opportunity to lay the foundation for exploring possible future collaborative projects and opportunities in uranium exploration in order to assist and support the Philippine Government’s renewed interest in nuclear energy to reduce carbon emissions and provide energy security to its citizens.”
    Stated Philippine Consul General to Calgary Zaldy B. Patron, “We welcome Traction Uranium Corp.’s interest in the Philippines as our country explores opportunities to partner with Canadian companies that can help enhance the capacity of our energy sector.”

Global Rice Market Analysis, Size, & Forecasts Report 2022: A $315 Billion Market by 2027 - India, Thailand, and Vietnam Exports Experiences Significant Presence in the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Global Rice Market will be US$ 315.6 Billion by the end of the year 2027 from US$ 235.9 Billion in 2021, growing at a CAGR of 4.97%.

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  • Global Rice Market will be US$ 315.6 Billion by the end of the year 2027 from US$ 235.9 Billion in 2021, growing at a CAGR of 4.97%.
  • While most rice is consumed in the nations where it is grown, increased demand benefits the worldwide rice trade.
  • Despite large rice reserves and a worldwide rice output record in 2020, rice prices have remained higher than projected since then.
  • As a result of the residual uncertainty about the trustworthiness of international markets following the worldwide COVID-19 crisis, the rice market shrank.

Philippine Tourism hosts Virtual Trade Show for the Americas

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Philippine Tourism in partnership with AVIAREPS Ecosystem is pleased to host a Virtual Trade Show for the Americas - US & Canada on July 13th and Mexico, Brazil & Argentina on July 14th during which FUN Travel Providers from the Philippines will be showcasing their services and products to Buyers in the Americas.

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  • The AVIAREPS Ecosystem Virtual Trade Show platform allows Buyers in the Americas to interact with FUN providers from the Philippines in real time using Avatars in a 3D Multimedia rich environment.
  • Southwestern States & Latin America for the Philippine Department of Tourism.
  • "AVIAREPS is honored to partner with Philippine Tourism to welcome back Tourists to the Philippines," says Mr. Thomas Drechsler, COO Tourism, AVIAREPS.
  • "By staying connected with worldwide markets through virtual events hosted by AVIAREPS Ecosystem, Philippine Tourism and its local tourism stakeholders will be steps ahead on the path to global recovery."

PLDT Group pioneers tower sharing in the Philippines

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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The winning bidders, a subsidiary of edotco Group and a subsidiary of EdgePoint (the "TowerCos"), are backed by international groups with extensive experience in the telecom tower space.

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  • The winning bidders, a subsidiary of edotco Group and a subsidiary of EdgePoint (the "TowerCos"), are backed by international groups with extensive experience in the telecom tower space.
  • edotco Group manages over 54,000 towers across nine countries in Asia and is majority-owned by Axiata Group (KLSE: AXIATA), a major telecom operator across Asia.
  • Commenting on the transaction, PLDT Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said, "This partnership with experienced international tower companies represents another milestone in PLDT's strategic transformation.
  • PLDT is now even better positioned to continue our journey towards service excellence and best-in-class customer experience, making us the telco of choice in the Philippines."