Author: FINDERS NEWS
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DOST Continues 2025 NSTW Momentum with MAGHANDA for Kids Program in Region I
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Continuing the momentum of the 2025 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) held in Laoag City, the Department of Science and Technology–Ilocos Region (DOST–Ilocos), in partnership with the Department of Education Region I, brought the MAGHANDA for Kids program to the 3rd Mangidaulo Rehiyon Uno: Regional Learners’ Convergence in Bolinao, Pangasinan. The program aimed…
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Expanding Financial Access in Visayas and Mindanao
From Mobility to Opportunity: BDO, Unistar Help 68,000 Filipinos Earn and Move Forward Photo: Financing mobility for progress. Motorcycle riders benefit from accessible microfinance solutions. Through its partnership with Unistar Credit and Finance Corporation, a nationwide financing company, BDO Unibank (BDO) has supported 68,409 workers to acquire motorcycles used for delivery, logistics and transport services. These units were purchased through Transcycle,…
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DOST, Cagayan Province Strengthen Partnership for STI Development
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), under the leadership of Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr., welcomed Cagayan Provincial Governor Edgar Aglipay for a courtesy visit, reaffirming a shared commitment to harness science, technology, and innovation (STI) as key drivers of inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth in the province. The meeting also brought together DOST…
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PDIC continuously maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification in its Quality Management Systems
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) successfully maintained its ISO 9001:2015 certifications for three of its core processes – real property disposal, loans management, and bank examination – following audits conducted by two independent certifying bodies in November 2025. In its audit report, certifying body TÜV SÜD Management Service commended the PDIC for its sustained…
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Bustos town ignites cultural pride with the kick-off of the 16th Minasa Festival
CITY OF MALOLOS – The Municipality of Bustos officially commenced the 16th iteration of the Minasa Festival earlier today at the BMA Park in Bustos, Bulacan, transforming the local landmark into a vibrant stage for culture, unity, and economic prosperity with the theme “Minasa ng pagkakaisa, Tagumpay ng bawat isa!” Serving as a powerful tribute…
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PDIC shares nascent AI experience, digital transformation journeyin UP Forum on public communication
Photo: The importance of AI in corporate communication. Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) Vice President Jose G. Villaret, Jr. shared the early AI practices and digital transformation journey of the state deposit insurer with students, educators, communication professionals, and media practitioners during the MAKI+Fiesta 2.0 festival at the University of the Philippines Diliman on December…
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DOST boosts capacity to turn research and data into bankable projects and national policies
Photo: Representatives from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) gathered from December 2 to 4, 2025, for the “Collaborate, Translate, Transform” seminar-writeshop to strengthen the department’s capacity to turn research and data into bankable project proposals and evidence-informed policies. Conducted in collaboration with UNDP Philippines, UP-NCPAG, and NRCP, the initiative aims to harness DOST’s…
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GCG cites PDIC as Top 2 GOCC in the2024 Corporate Governance Scorecard for GOCCs
Photo: Champion of good governance. Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) Board Member Aurora C. Ignacio (center) receives, on behalf of the PDIC, the Award of Excellence from the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG), as one of the top GOCCs for the 2024 Corporate Governance Scorecard (CGS) during the 2025 GCG Awards Ceremony held at the…
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BDO named only PH Bank in ASEAN Top 10 most valuable banking brands
In Photo: BDO is PH’s Most Valuable Brand. Alex Haigh, Managing Director of Brand Finance Asia Pacific, presents the certificate of recognition to Lorah L. Sy, BDO Singapore’s Senior Vice President and Chief Executive, as Karis S. Napa, BDO Singapore’s Senior Vice President for Commercial Banking, joins on stage. BDO Unibank (BDO) is the sole Philippine…
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PDIC, OGCC ink partnership to enhance depositor protection, promote public confidence
IN PHOTO: Stronger depositor safeguards through the enforcement of the rule of law. The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) has partnered with the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC) for special legal services to enhance depositor protection and strengthen public confidence in the Philippine banking system. The PDIC and OGCC signed the Memorandum of…