Category: FEATURE
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PHACTO backs cultural tourism through 13th Pulilan Mandala International Art Festival
CITY OF MALOLOS – As one of the festival’s steadfast institutional partners, the Provincial History, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Office (PHACTO) gave their full support during the media launch of the 13th Pulilan Mandala International Art Festival last February 20, 2026 held at the 2F, IT Zone of SM Center Pulilan to reaffirm their strong and sustained…
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PDIC sets March 25 to 26 e-bidding for Luzon-based prime commercial lot, other real properties
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) will hold an electronic public bidding (e-bidding) for a prime commercial lot and other real properties located in Luzon from March 25 to 26, 2026, on an “as-is, where-is” basis. Interested buyers may submit their bids through the PDIC e-bidding portal at https://assetsforsale.pdic.gov.ph starting 9:00 am on March 25,…
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DOST Grants P1 Million STI Assistance to Dagupan City for STEM, Robotics and AI Programs
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), under the leadership of Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr., awarded ₱1,000,000.00 in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Assistance to the Local Government Unit of Dagupan City to strengthen STEM education through enhanced Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) support programs. The assistance was formally received by Mayor Belen T.…
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DOST, Cong. Caoagdan Explore Innovation Support for Coconut and Cattle Industries in Cotabato DOST
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Through the Department of Science and Technology Region XII (DOST SOCCSKSARGEN), Hon. Rudy S. Caoagdan, Representative of the Second District of Cotabato and member of the House Committee on Science and Technology, paid a courtesy visit to the Department of Science and Technology Central Office in Bicutan, Taguig to explore science-driven opportunities that can accelerate…
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Open an Account in Minutes with BDO Basic
Photo: Adulting made easy. Open a BDO Basic Account in minutes with just your phone and ID—no need for an initial deposit. Opening an account shouldn’t feel like another task on your endless to-do list. Between deadlines and side hustles, nobody’s got time for long lines or complicated forms. That’s why BDO Unibank (BDO) offers the Basic Account, a…
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DOST, PSU launch country’s first ASIN R&D Center in Binmaley
BINMALEY, Pangasinan — The country’s first ASIN (Salt) Research and Development Center was formally launched on February 17, 2026 at the Pangasinan State University (PSU) Binmaley Campus, marking one of the key highlights of the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) in the Ilocos Region. The establishment of the ASIN Center cements PSU’s…
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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…