Author: FINDERS NEWS
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PDIC, LandBank sign agreement for web-based bulk credit system New claim payment option to benefit closed bank creditors
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) and Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) have taken another bold step in their enduring collaboration with the ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to implement the Landbank Bulk Credit System (LBCS), a new payment option to make settlement for closed bank creditors’ claims faster, easier, and…
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Promotion of depositor protection, financial inclusion highlighted in PDIC dialogue with Laoag bank groups
Following its successful engagements with local bank associations in 2024, the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) kicked off its 2025 nationwide PDIC-Bankers’ Dialogue series in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte on July 8, 2025. In partnership with the Bankers Association of Laoag City and Ilocos Norte (BALCIN) and the La Union Chamber of Rural Bankers, the…
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DOST VIII Showcases “Agham na Ramdam” on Day 2 of RSTW in Eastern Visayas
The Department of Science and Technology Region VIII (DOST VIII) continued its celebration of the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) with a series of engaging activities on its second day, highlighting the theme of “Agham na Ramdam”, science that is felt through youth engagement, local enterprise support, and strengthened innovation spaces across…
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Keep your children’s dreams alive with a Plan BHelp your child achieve their goals even when you’re no longer around
“I want to be like you, Mama.” The words every parent wishes to hear, hoping their children will carry with them always. Your children’s dreams know no bounds – becoming a doctor, building bridges or following in your artistic footsteps. But life doesn’t always go as planned. When a parent is no longer there to…
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BDO powers Bench’s rise: From PH startup to international icon
“From the very start, we recognized that partnering with a trusted bank was fundamental to the success of our business,” said Virgilio Lim of Suyen Corporation. “What began as a purely depository relationship with BDO has evolved into a comprehensive partnership, from credit lines and co-branded products to capital loans, that continues to support our growth today.” Suyen…
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2025 NSTW Media Kickoff: DOST Region 1 to Host Milestone Celebration in November
The Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1), in partnership with the DOST–Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST–STII), officially held the 2025 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) Media Kickoff on September 8, 2025, at Harolds Hotel, Quezon City. The event was graced by DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr., alongside…
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Science, Technology and Innovation for a Progressive Cagayan
On September 5, 2025, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. led the agency’s delegation to the Strategic Partnership Forum with the Provincial Government of Cagayan, where they were warmly welcomed by Governor Edgar B. Aglipay. Sec. Solidum presented DOST’s major programs and identified strong opportunities for collaboration and intervention in…
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Cayetano on ending corruption: Reform won’t last if discipline depends on who’s in power
Corruption in the Philippines will only end if every single Filipino would learn to do what is right even without being policed or pressured, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said on Saturday. Reflecting on the recent corruption issues in the country during his ‘CIA 365’ livestream in the early morning of September 6, Cayetano differentiated self-governance…
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Eastern Visayas RSTW 2025 Spurs Partnerships for Smarter Communities
Tacloban City, Leyte – Eastern Visayas formally opened the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) on September 3 at Summit Hotel, with simultaneous exhibits and activities at Robinsons Mall, Marasbaras. Organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region VIII, the event brings together government, academe, industry, and communities to showcase how…
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Catarman communities empowered wit new DOST Projects
On August 19, 2025, the Department of Science and Technology – Northern Mindanao, led by Regional Director Engr. Romela N. Ratilla, officially turned over five (5) Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) projects worth ₱3,062,174.00 to the Municipality of Catarman, Camiguin. These projects go beyond tools and equipment—they are investments in resilience, productivity, and…