Author: FINDERS NEWS
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Building a Matatag and Maginhawa Future Through STI at Ilocos Region’s RSTW 2026
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officially opened the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) in the Ilocos Region on February 16 at CSI Stadia, convening national and local leaders, academic institutions, industry partners, and innovators under the theme “Siyensya, Teknolohiya, at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Kinabukasan,” with…
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PDIC simplifies, indefinitely extends loan incentive program to benefit more closed bank borrowers
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) has announced the indefinite continuation and simplification of its Closed Bank Loan Incentive Program (CLIP) which is now CLIP 4.0, a move aimed at delivering faster, clearer, and more accessible relief to borrowers of closed banks starting January 1, 2026.First launched in 2021, CLIP has been a cornerstone of…
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PDIC expresses support for Senate bill to strengthen the Philippine deposit insurance system
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) supports Senate Bill No. 1667, which was recently filed by Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III. Said Bill seeks to amend Republic Act No. 3591, or the PDIC Charter, to strengthen the state deposit insurer’s institutional capacities to fulfill its mandates of depositor protection and promotion of financial stability.…
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Two decades abroad, one million reasons to celebrate: OFW wins big with BDO
Photo: Grand winner. 1 Million BDO Rewards Points grand draw winner Benedicto Marra receives his Diamond Rewards Card from BDO President Nestor V. Tan during the awarding ceremony. More than two decades of hard work overseas—and a lifelong habit of disciplined saving—came full circle for Benedicto Marra, 62, an overseas Filipino worker based in Saudi Arabia, after…
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PDIC promptly pays P106.9-M in deposit insurance claims in 2025
State deposit insurer Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) promptly paid P106.9 million in deposit insurance claims in 2025, delivering timely relief to depositors of two banks ordered closed by the Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) during the year. The PDIC reported that the payouts covered 3,736 claims across 3,111 deposit accounts…
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Over 200 small biz owners learn from Chinkee Tan
BDO Foundation empowers nano-entrepreneurs in Quezon City Photo: Empowering small businesses. More than 200 nano-entrepreneurs from Quezon City laughed and learned with Pambansang Wealth Coach Chinkee Tan as he shared tips on starting and growing a business and effectively managing finances. (Photos courtesy of QC-SBCDPO) A positive start to 2026 welcomed nano-entrepreneurs as the Quezon City Small Business Cooperatives…
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Bringing local and overseas job opportunities to the public; PGB conducts 2026 Job Fair on Ople Day
Photo: EMPLOYMENT SECURED. Provincial Public Employment Service Office Head Engr. Egbert R. Robles, together with Eugene Santos, one of the jobseekers hired-on-the-spot by NCT Transnational Corp. as a Promo Assistant during the 2026 Ople Day Job Fair (Local and Overseas Employment), held today at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in the City of Malolos, Bulacan, in…
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DEPDev-DOST Partnership Aligns and Strengthens Region 1 RDI Directions
Photo: Representatives from DEPDev RO1 led by Division Chief John F. Gagucas (second from left) and representatives from DOST RO1 led by Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog (third from left) The Department of Economy, Planning and Development Regional Office 1 (DEPDEv RO1) held a levelling and alignment meeting with the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office 1 (DOST RO1) on February 2, 2026 at the DOST-Multi-Purpose Hall, City of…
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DOST Rolls Out Science-Based Peace Interventions in Former MILF Camps
Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has strengthened its peacebuilding efforts in Mindanao through the delivery of science- and technology-based interventions in six previously acknowledged Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) camps. This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to inclusive development in former conflict-affected areas. Led by…
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DOST XII RD Malawan and DRRM Focal Gain Awards during SOCCSKSARGEN DRRM Recognition Ceremony
The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council XII, in partnership with the Office of the Civil Defense Region XII, successfully conducted the “Isang Pagpupugay sa Kahandaan at Katatagan” SOCCSKSARGEN DRRM Recognition Ceremony, honoring outstanding Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) focal persons, organizations, and institutions across the region. During the ceremony, DOST SOCCSKSARGEN Regional…