Category: FEATURE
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Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR) Visits BauerTek Pharmaceutical Technologies
ch, development, and manufacturing facility of BauerTek located in Guiguinto, Bulacan. The collaboration between DA-BAR and BauerTek stands as proof that the Philippines’ agricultural wealth is yielding advancements in science, technology, and the national economy. BauerTek is renowned for producing natural-based supplements that help combat various illnesses such as cancer. The raw materials used by…
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SETUP-Assisted MSMEs Undergo Regional Evaluation in Region 1
To recognize the outstanding achievements of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Region 1, the Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1) conducted an on-site evaluation for the Calendar Year 2025 Search for the SETUP 4.0 Awards for MSMEs and the SETUP Praise Awards from July 7 to 10, 2025. The…
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Associate Justice Villanueva Affirms Support for New PAPI Leadership
MANILA — In a strong show of confidence and commitment to the future of Philippine journalism, Supreme Court Associate Justice Raul B. Villanueva has expressed his full support for the newly installed leadership of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI), headed by President Rebecca Madeja-Velásquez and Chairman/Director for Media Affairs Nelson S. Santos.…
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Sip, Swing, and Savor: Boris Café Brings Coffee and Mini Golf Together in Pampanga
In a world of cookie-cutter cafés, Boris Café in Barangay Baliti, City of San Fernando, Pampanga offers something refreshingly different—a cozy coffee shop paired with an 8-hole mini golf course. Co-founded by Iñigo Santos and Joy Bautista, Boris Café was born from the duo’s shared love for coffee and golf. “Why not have both the…
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BSP, DepEd and BDO Foundation Push for Wider Use of Financial Literacy Tools
Teachers across the country are encouraged to integrate financial literacy in their lessons by utilizing free and ready to use teaching resources developed through the collaboration of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Department of Education (DepEd) and BDO Foundation. More than 300 lesson exemplars and 10 financial education videos are readily available on the…
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From checkups to childbirth: Renovated health centers uplift Visayas communities
BDO Foundation continues rural health mission Several primary care facilities in the provinces of Antique and Cebu received renovation support from BDO Foundation through the recommendation of BDO and BDO Network Bank branches. As part of its long-standing program, the foundation continues its mission to support public health workers and local government units in providing optimal patient care within an environment…
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BDO shortens offer period for fourth ASEAN Sustainability Bond issue
BDO Unibank, Inc. (“BDO” or the “Bank”) disclosed that it has shortened the offer period for its fourth Peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bonds issue. Originally set to run from July 9 to 22, 2025, the Bank decided to close the offer period early, on July 14, 2025, following strong demand from both retail and institutional investors. The…
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Pia Wurtzbach Taps into BDO’s New Universal Teller Machine
It was love at first tap for Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach when she discovered the BDO Universal Teller Machine (UTM). “Honestly, BDO continues to surprise me, even after all these years,” says the global personality hailed for her modeling career, lifestyle choices, and meaningful advocacies. Pia made public her pick of BDO as her personal bank soon…
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“PDIC 101: Understanding Deposit Insurance” goes to Cebu City
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC), in collaboration with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Central Visayas Regional Office, conducted the second regional run for 2025 of “PDIC 101: Understanding Deposit Insurance”. PDIC 101 is the state deposit insurer’s sustaining activity for local media to equip them with better understanding of the PDIC’s mandates to enable…
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Waves of learning: Nonprofits collaborate to uplift coastal youth through values and environmental education
What began as one volunteer’s dream became a ripple of hope—now transformed into a wave of lasting impact. In a meaningful collaboration between nonprofits, I am MAD (Making A Difference) Volunteers Inc. (I am MAD) and Alon and Araw Club (AAC) recently brought together 27 volunteers and 50 children beneficiaries to the 102nd MAD Camp in Cabangan, Zambales. MAD Camp…