Category: FEATURE
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Now Belle Mariano can leave her wallet at home, thanks to BDO Pay
Backstage during her shoot as the face of BDO Pay, Belle Mariano confessed: She often leaves her wallet in her house or car. As someone with a packed schedule (performances and projects left and right), Belle tends to forget that detail, but couldn’t be bothered with the hassle of digital payments, like cashing in. Who…
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Closed Oriental Tamaraw Rural Bank of Naujan (Oriental Mindoro), Inc. PDIC sets August 4 as deadline for filing claims vs. bank’s assets
Creditors of the closed Oriental Tamaraw Rural Bank of Naujan (Oriental Mindoro), Inc. have until August 4, 2025, to file their claims against the bank’s assets. Claims filed after said date shall be disallowed. Creditors refer to any individual or entity with a valid claim against the assets of the closed Oriental Tamaraw Rural Bank…
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DOST Bukidnon meets with LGU Kalilangan for a CEST Kumustahan with Mayor Atty. Raymon Charl O. Gamboa
The meeting centered on updates regarding ongoing projects under the Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) program. Provincial S&T Director Ritchie Mae L. Guno also introduced innovative DOST technologies that align with the municipality’s development goals — including the 21st Century Learning Environment Model, VISSER, and DOST Courseware. Mayor Gamboa expressed strong support for…
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Coast-to-heart collaboration
I am MAD, Alon and Araw unite for youth and ocean advocacy in Zambales 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…
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Dengue Cases Rise
From January to February 21, 2025, dengue cases in Isabela rose to 659—up from 434 during the same period last year. To address the surge, the Cauayan City Local Government—one of the Philippine cities named among the top 50 finalists in the 2025 Bloomberg Global Mayors Challenge—has proposed Project C-DEWS (Community Dengue Early Warning System).…
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CREATIVITY, CULTURE, AND FRIENDSHIP SHINE AT FFCCCII’S TIKTOK VIDEO COMPETITION AWARDING CEREMONY
Young Filipino Content Creators Celebrate 50 Years of PH-China Friendship Through Stellar Storytelling MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), led by President Dr. Victor Lim, in collaboration with special guests from the Chinese Embassy headed by Minister Councilor Wang Yulei, celebrated the extraordinary talent of Filipino…
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Lanao del Norte, DepEd, DOST launch future-ready classroom with 21st century learning technology
Baroy,LANAO DEL NORTE – IN a significant move to modernize the learning environment, the Department of Science and Technology Region 10 (DOST-10), in collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the provincial government of Lanao del Norte, launched the 21st Century Learning Environment Model (21st CLEM) at the Lanao del Norte National High School…
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Crowned as PH’s Most Valuable Brand for second straight year BDO brand value soars 48% as it strengthens PH and global presence
With its continued focus on enhancing customer experience, promoting financial inclusion, and driving operational excellence, BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) has once again been recognized as the country’s most valuable brand for the second straight year by Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy. In Brand Finance Philippines 2025 report, BDO’s brand value surged to US$ 3.7 billion, representing a 48%…
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KALIBO LGU TURNOVER CEREMONY
Symbolic Turnover of Official Documents and Records, Turnover of the Key of Responsibility this 30th day of June 2025 at ATI-ATIHAN TOWN HALL of KALIBO, AKLAN. Hon. JURIS B. SUCRO, Re-elected Municipal Mayor and Hon. PHILLIP V. KIMPO, Jr. Municipal Vice Mayor of Kalibo, Aklan. The newly elected Sangguniang Bayan members: From left to right:…
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DOST Region 1 Acts to Secure Safe and Sustainable Water for Communities in Ilocos Norte
Clean water is a basic human right and a shared responsibility. As part of its commitment to promoting safe and sustainable communities, the Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1) , through its Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) program, recently spearheaded water sampling activities in various areas of Ilocos Norte.…