Category: FEATURE
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FFCCCII Launches TikTok Video Competition to Showcase Legacy of 6,500 Rural Public-School Donations
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) is calling on all creative Filipinos to join its newest digital initiative: a TikTok video competition aimed at highlighting the organization’s long-standing commitment to education through its “Operation Barrio Schools” project. FFCCCII President Victor Lim announced the launch of the…
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DOST SOCCSKSARGEN, Kilambay Plantation Champion Sustainable Bamboo Industry at the Bamboo Technology and Innovation Summit 2026
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The Department of Science and Technology hosted the Bamboo Technology and Innovation Summit 2026 on March 4 to 5, 2026 in Cebu City. The summit gathered key stakeholders to strengthen bamboo as a strategic resource for sustainable development and green industrial growth in the Philippines. DOST SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Director Engr. Sammy P. Malawan and Provincial…
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APCU Opens Nominations for the 6th Award for Promoting Philippines–China Understanding (APPCU) 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Association for Philippines–China Understanding (APCU) has officially opened nominations for the 6th Award for Promoting Philippines–China Understanding (APPCU) 2026 during a launch held Friday at the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) in Binondo, Manila. During a press conference, APCU Chairman and President Raul Lambino announced…
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Lantern Festival and International Women’s Day Celebration Held at Bahay Tsinoy Museum
MANILA, Philippines — The Lantern Festival and International Women’s Day celebration was successfully held on March 6 at the Bahay Tsinoy Museum in Manila through the auspices of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Philippines. The event brought together guests and foreign delegates to celebrate Chinese culture while honoring the important…
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Shincheonji Volunteers expand outreach efforts to more communities
Shincheonji Volunteers continue to expand community outreach efforts across the country through initiatives that provide immediate assistance while promoting volunteerism and environmental stewardship. In Barangay Nagpayong, Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City, the nonprofit volunteer group conducted the “Kain Na! Tara Na! Community Pantry and Feeding Program,” bringing together nearly 100 participants, including 78 beneficiaries composed of adults and children, alongside…
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PH bank deposits post 7.3% growth to P21-T in Q3 2025Insured deposits increase to P5.1-T
State deposit insurer Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) reported that total deposit liabilities of the banking system increased by P1.4 trillion, or 7.3%, to P20.9 trillion as of end-September 2025, higher from P19.5 trillion recorded in the same period in 2024. This robust growth was accompanied by a sharp increase in the total number of…
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DOST Strengthens Regional Startup Ecosystem Through the Rollout of iHubs Across SOCCSKSARGEN
As part of its continuing efforts to strengthen the startup ecosystem across the country, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launched the activity “Strengthening the Regional Startup Ecosystem: Establishment of Provincial and Regional Innovation Hubs (iHubs)” on February 24, 2026 at Watergate Hotel in Butuan City. The activity gathered regional directors, provincial science and…
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BDO recorded ₱87.2 billion net income in 2025
We find ways. BDO Unibank reported a net income of ₱87.2 billion in 2025, a 6% increase from ₱82.0 billion last year. Highlights: · Earnings grew by 6%, driven by expansion in core businesses; ROCE stands at 14.4% · Gross loans increased by 13%, supported by double-digit growth across all market segments, reflecting a balanced growth strategy · NPL…
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CONGRESS COMMITTEE SUPPORTS MEDICAL CANNABIS
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24 FEBRUARY 2026 – Richard Nixon Gomez, General Manager of Bauertek Farmaceutical Technologies, and Rigel Gomez, President of the company, attended the 2nd Joint Meeting of the Committee on Dangerous Drugs and the Committee on Health to discuss the proposed medical cannabis legislation. Representing the Scientific sector, Richard Nixon Gomez presented insights on the global…
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BatStateU hosts DPWH Campus Job Fair, explores research collaboration
BATANGAS CITY—Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in partnership with Batangas State University, The National Engineering University (BatStateU The NEU), successfully conducted the third run of the DPWH Campus Job Fair on February 23 at the Pablo Borbon Campus—marking the first time the initiative was conducted in a state university and the first to…