UNIQLO opens its fourth roadside store in the Marikina neighborhood

Japanese global apparel retailer

UNIQLO opens its fourth roadside store, UNIQLO Marquinton Roadside, on April 28, 2023. UNIQLO’s roadside stores offers customers a one-stop shopping experience, making LifeWear more accessible to the people of Marikina. Located along Sumulong Highway, the store offers an 833 square meter space offering a wide variety of items for men, women, kids, and babies.

Marikina is the ideal place for UNIQLO to set up its newest roadside store, with the area known for its vibrant crafting industry and being a bike-friendly community. The Marquinton Roadside Store aims to be part of this local community, with its idyllic location in close proximity to residential communities and local businesses.

The store is Persons With Disability (PWD) friendly with entry ramps for easier access to customers, as well as having a PWD-friendly fitting room. The store highlights unique features fit for the area, such as a 1-meter elevation. Moreover, this store is made more accessible for the neighborhood with its 70 parking slots and an outdoor area decked with benches and bike racks, fit for the city’s bike-friendly atmosphere.

Staying true to its commitment to be part of the Marikina community, the store also features the Good Neighborhood guide, highlighting homegrown businesses and unique spots for both locals and customers to explore in the proximity of the store’s area.

“UNIQLO aims to be one with the community wherever we are. Here at our Marquinton Roadside Store, we aim to be an integral part of the Marikina community and serve the needs of our customers in the East of Metro Manila, offering them better access to their favorite LifeWear items,” says UNIQLO Philippines’ Chief Operating Officer Ikezoe Osamu.

UNIQLO is celebrating the launch of the Marquinton Roadside Store by putting the spotlight on these popular items for the season.

Men’s DRY-EX Crew Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirt

Made from recycled plastic bottles, this t-shirt is comfortable and highly functional with its quick-drying technology, Cool Touch, and odor control functions. Its comfy fit and colors make this item suitable for active sports or for casual wear.

Item is available at PHP 590.00 from PHP 790.00

EXCLUSIVE STORE OPENING PROMOS AND ACTIVITIES

Customers who shop from April 28 to 30 can enjoy treats from the Marquinton Roadside Store’s community partners. For every Php 3,000 minimum single-purchase receipt, UNIQLO offers freebies and discount vouchers from their local community partners:

• Get a free dessert / beverage voucher from Pan de Amerikana, valid for dine-in and take out transactions

• 10% discount voucher at Inarawan Coffee, valid for dine-in and take out transactions

• 10% discount voucher at The Attic Yarn & Craftery for in-house brand items

• Php 150 discount on all packages at Klick Self-Shoot Studio

In addition, customers can get a free limited edition UNIQLO tumbler with a Php 3,000 minimum single-purchase receipt.

For more updates on the latest collection, please visit UNIQLO Philippines’ website at uniqlo.com/ph. You can also download the UNIQLO APP via Google Play Store or Apple Store to experience the benefits of UNIQLO shopping anytime and anywhere, including the click and collect and self checking of inventory features.

Follow UNIQLO Philippines’ social media accounts, Facebook (facebook. com/uniqlo.ph), Twitter (twitter.com/ uniqloph), and Instagram (instagram. com/uniqlophofficial).

Manila, Philippines — Connecting farmers, producers, customers and consumers in support of the future of the swine industry, Cargill Philippines, along with the National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc (NatFed) and Pork Producers Federation of the Philippines (ProPork) held the Animal Nutrition Summit at Solaire Resort and Casino.

The summit, themed “Feeding the Future,” included a range of presentations and panel discussions on subjects such as animal nutrition, disease management, and digital technologies. Given the ongoing outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) that has severely affected the local hog industry, Cargill recommends to Filipino producers a holistic approach to mitigating the impact of the virus and forging a long-term plan for the future of the local swine industry.

“At the heart of Cargill’s efforts is the goal to help farmers thrive amidst challenges like ASF. We empower Filipino farmers with tailored solutions and knowledge to raise pigs because healthy animals perform better,” said Sonny Catacutan, Country President of Cargill Philippines and Managing Director for Cargill’s animal nutrition business. “It is our belief that the nutrition provided to animals during the early stages of their life significantly impacts their health, growth, and viability. As a growth partner, we are committed to enabling farmers and providing them with the tools to get the foundation right to improve animal well-being and farm productivity.”

The event also features industry experts and stakeholders from all over the world to discuss the most recent swine technologies as well as global best management practices

for improving farm profitability in the transition to the new normal.

“The Animal Nutrition Summit and Hog Conference are events that are essential to the growth and development of the industry. We are happy that companies such as Cargill, as well as industry organizations are making such efforts to help our local hog business owners and farmers improve operations and profitability with new knowledge, insights and technologies that are essential as we move forward with recovery,” shared Chester Tan, NatFed President, and Nonon Tambago.

Among the solutions highlighted at the summit is Neopigg, a Cargill global brand for young animal nutrition, which incorporates Cargill technologies that ensure 80% Class AB piglets at 70 days, resulting in increased profitability. Neopigg nutrition solutions are designed to help piglets start strong, power through weaning, and transition smoothly into the grower-finisher phase.

Cargill, along with its industry partners, remains committed to fostering a sustainable future for Filipino hog farmers. The guiding principle of providing the right feed for the right animal at the right time is at the core of their efforts.

“As Cargill gears up to mark its 75th year of operations in the Philippines, we recognize our unique role in connecting and bringing stakeholders together to support the local swine industry. We are committed to accelerating efforts to create more value for farmers and build a more sustainable future,” Catacutan concluded.

If you’re looking for a reliable yet affordable delivery service to send your packages, then foodpanda has got you covered! Beyond delivering its app users’ food and grocery needs, foodpanda is now rolling out its latest on-demand service, pandago, where you can enjoy a convenient and affordable delivery service for your personal or business needs.

“As the country’s leading online food and grocery platform, we want to take a step further and also provide Filipinos the convenience of having items such as documents, gifts, and packages delivered to their family and friends — with the same easy-to-use convenience that our foodpanda users are accustomed to when ordering their favorite food from their favorite restaurants,” said Patricia Jacinto, operations director of foodpanda Philippines. “This is also part of our continued efforts to expand our services and operations to meet the growing demand of both consumers and businesses.”

“Coming from a successful initial run in Davao and Cabanatuan, we wanted to bring this to our customers nationwide, so they can make use of pandago’s effortless and reliable on-demand delivery service any time of the day and anywhere they are in the country,” Jacinto added.

Putting a premium on speed, safety and security With pandago, users can have their packages safely delivered 24/7 within a short amount of time. Now, you no longer have to worry about long package deliveries as urgent deliveries can be done with just a simple tap on the app. Using pandago is easy: just input your pick-up and drop off location. Proof of pick-up and delivery is also available on the app so you can monitor and get on top of the condi- tion of your package.

Take advantage of another convenient feature using pandago – a real-time tracking function that provides updates on delivery status. This gives you the security and assurance of knowing where your package is currently at.

In cases of lost, stolen or damaged packages, pandago also offers insurance coverage for your items. But there’s no cause for worry because with foodpanda’s extensive fleet of highly-trained delivery partners, you can be assured that your packages will be picked up and delivered safely.

Send it like a panda

Whether you’re sending items to your friends and family, shipping orders to your customers, or a buyer receiving your orders from online sellers, foodpanda’s pandago will help pick up and deliver your clothes, accessories, gadgets, toys, and more.

“With pandago, we strive to be the reliable app that can now deliver anything to anyone, even their packages, by offering a fast, convenient, and affordable instant package delivery service,” said Jacinto.

According to Albao, Abdullah will be facing two rape cases following the appearance of the new victim.

“But meron pa siyang human trafficking and illegal possession of firearms,” he said.

The suspect was apprehended by authorites on Saturday.

“Nagdecide ako na magreport dito sa NBI-Davao kasi baka gawin ulit or baka mapatay na ako if magkita kami second time,” said Jane, the first victim.

Meanwhile, Albao confirmed that the suspect is a personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard assigned in Davao City for almost a year.

“The vehicle that he used was the same vehicle he used during his arrest and the same firearms that he used during the rape incident and the time during the rape incident,” he said.

The vehicle is under the custody of NBI-Davao as evidence as well as the firearms.

Albao said that the suspect might be related also to the series of rape incidents in Digos City and Bansalan in Davao del Sur.

“Somebody called me from Davao del Sur during the time of his arrest that this subject might also be related to the series of rape incidents in Digos City and Bansalan Davao del Sur. We are now conducting a thorough investigation with regards to if the same modus ba kasi firearms are being used,” he said.

online or on-site while the interview will be conducted faceto-face or hybrid.

For questions or more details, applicants may visit the DOLE 11 Facebook page.

Coinciding with the celebration of the 121st Labor Day, DOLE 11 is also set to hold the “Kadiwa ng Pangulo Para sa Manggagawa” to honor Filipino workers and the awarding of government assistance to workers.

This year’s commemoration carries the theme, “Pabahay, Bilihing Abot-Presyo, Benepisyo ng Matatag na Trabaho Para sa Manggagawang Pilipino,” that focuses on the primary programs and services of the department to support the Filipino workforce.

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It also reminded the warring factions that the recent conclusion of the monthlong fasting period of Ramadan highlights the importance of unity, brotherhood, and peaceful coexistence.

Ameer Jehad Ambolodto, the provincial disaster risk reduction management officer, said many of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) have gone home but were forced to return to the evacuation centers again due to floodwaters caused by heavy rains.

On Tuesday, fighting between the MILF groups belonging to the 118th and 105th base commands waned after the mediation of military, police, and officials of the MILF ceasefire panel.

Government troops, backed by armored personnel carriers have been deployed in Barangays Dapiawan, Madia, and Elian to serve as peacekeepers. (PNA)

“May critical period na wala masyado production. Assuming makalusot tayo na ma-weather natin lean months, next problem natin next year,” he added.

(There will be a critical period when we won’t have much production. Assuming we could weather the lean months, our next problem would be whether we could withstand the lean months again next year or not.)

Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI) chair Danilo Fausto, meanwhile, is calling on the government to allot a larger budget to the National Food Authority (NFA) so it could procure more rice for buffer stock. This, Fausto said, would be useful should a rice shortage occur.

“We need Congress. We are lobbying for P50 billion for NFA to give additional buffer stock. We cannot rely on just the executive. We need buffer [stock] for this happening El Niño. We are anticipating this because we don’t want to government to be reactive,” Fausto said.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) earlier said they have been taking steps to address El Niño, which is projected to hit the country later this year.

Irrigation ranks lower in the hierarchy of priorities in case water needs to be reallocated.

The Bureau of Plant Industry also said they were developing climate-smart varieties to ensure crops can withstand climate change.

ernment and the Task Force Davao following the issuance of former Mayor Sara Duterte’s Executive Order No. 41, an Order Encouraging Dabawenyos to Adopt the Culture of Security as Part of their Way of Life.

All Dabawenyos are urged to put into practice the four acts of the culture of security - volunteer, report, remind, and participateas part of the effort, which aims to enhance peace and order and prevent all acts of terrorism in Davao City.

The “May Nakita? Dapat Magsalita!” campaign emphasizes vigilance and for the public to report suspicious individuals and activities immediately to the security units.

The campaign was already propagated among security and transport sectors, hotels, inns, and even in the religious sector.

nized criminality.

“Without closer monitoring, giant clams could be depleted before the world even recognized the problem existed,” it warned. (H. Marcos C. Mordeno/MindaNews)

had 38 points and 20 rebounds for the Bucks, though he shot just 10 of 23 on free-throw attempts. Khris Middleton added 33 points.

Milwaukee led 102-86 after three quarters but shot just 5 of 25 from the floor in the fourth quarter and overtime.

The Heat tied the game on two occasions late in the fourth quarter before Middleton made two free throws to put Milwaukee back ahead with 27.8 seconds left.

Then things really got interesting.

After calling a timeout, the Heat got the ball to Butler, whose 3-point attempt missed with 18 seconds left. Holiday made two free throws with 14 seconds remaining to make it a four-point game, but Vincent’s 3-pointer cut the lead to one with 8.4 seconds left.

The Bucks had the ball in the backcourt when Holiday threw an errant pass that eluded Mid-

FROM 4 we tread an increasingly competitive, volatile, and innovation-driven world,” she said.

Pangandaman delivered her keynote message to around 2,500 PAGBA members, composed of public fiscal practitioners from national government agencies, Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), state colleges and universities and local government units.

The four-day PAGBA seminar will be held until April 29. (PNA)

Board of Investments (BOI), support talent development initiatives by partnering with stakeholders, as well as providing fiscal incentives.

The DTI, along with the departments of education, information and communications technology, labor, and science and technology, Commission on Higher Education, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, and the IT Business Process Association of the Philippines, launched an inter-agency technical working group to support the growth of Filipino talents in the ITBPM sector.

“With the concerted efforts of all of us here and other stakeholders, we can develop a skilled, globally competitive workforce that will propel our ITBPM industry to greater heights,” Pascual said.

(PNA) dleton. Miami’s Kyle Lowry initially was called for a foul as he chased the loose ball, but the Heat successfully challenged the call and it was ruled a jump ball.

Brook Lopez tipped the ball to Antetokounmpo, whose pass nearly went out of bounds before Middleton saved it to Holiday. After getting fouled with 2.1 seconds left, Holiday missed his first free throw before sinking the second to make it 118-116.

After the Heat called timeout, Vincent stood in front of the Bucks bench and threw an inbounds pass to Butler, who was waiting under the basket to make the tying score.

TIP-INS

Heat: Udonis Haslem picked up a technical foul from the Heat bench after exchanging words with Milwaukee’s Bobby Portis during a second-quarter timeout. … Erik Spoelstra earned his 100th career playoff coaching victory. The 100th win enabled him to tie Larry Brown for fifth place on the all-time list Spoelstra’s 99 wins put him in a tie for sixth with Red Auerbach. … The Heat improved to 3-1 in postseason series against the Bucks. The Heat won first-round series in 2013 and 2020 and lost a first-round series in 2021.

The Los Angeles center finished with 31 points and 19 rebounds. Game 6 in the series will take place in Los Angeles on Friday.

tend the amount of contribution that its members have. He said the agency also needs to ensure very good investment returns.

“As far as we are concerned, we are making very good returns,” he added.

Under the recently signed agreement between GSIS and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), the former’s investment in global infrastructure projects will cover transport, energy and digitalization.

GIP, founded in 2006 and based in New York City, is a leading global independent infrastructure fund manager that administers USD87 billion in assets on behalf of its investor base.

It seeks to invest in power and utilities, natural resources infrastructure, air transport infrastructure, seaports, freight railroad, water distribution and treatment, and waste management.

The firm works in partnership with public sector co-investors and stakeholders to deliver improvements in infrastructure. As the largest owner of private airports, GIP has particularly cemented its position as the leading British airport operator transforming London’s City and Gatwick airports and Scotland’s Edinburg airport into highly profitable and comfortable terminals. (PNA)

recognize and give awards to Filipinos whom they call “trailblazers on intellectual property.”

Among them are three fashion designers who created wearable collections using Philippine textiles. (PNA)

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Inc. (PCA) led by their chief executive officer Faisal Khan leaves for Cambodia on Thursday, April 27. Six-a-side captain Jennifer Olmillo Alumbro, and T10 captain Simranjeet Figuerra Sirah will also be among the athletes to banner the squad. This will be just the second time cricket will be played in the SEAG since it was introduced in the 2017 edition of the biennial competition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Members of the National Sailing team composed of Josa Gonzales, Ronelio Castelio, Teogenes Villando, and Jeanson Lumapas and Philippine Windsurfers who left last April 18 were among the early departures.

The sailing team won 3 golds, 1 silver and 1 bronze in the 2019 edition, while the windsurfing team got 2 golds and 1 silver.

Both events were not played during the 2022 edition in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Meanwhile, national teams of hockey, triathlon, and volleyball will leave along with a few PSC support staff this Saturday, April 29.