Category: FEATURE
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Statement in Response to Irene Khan’s Report on Media Freedom and the Issue of Impunity
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) welcomes the report released by UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan, which underscores issues related to press freedom and the safety of journalists and civil society actors in the Philippines. The report acknowledges the positive steps undertaken by the government, such as the adoption of the UN Action…
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BatStateU The NEU climbs in 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, breaks into 401-600 band globally
Strengthening its commitment to advancing the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Batangas State University, The National Engineering University (BatStateU The NEU), has made a significant leap in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, rising from the 601–800 band to the 401–600 band out of 2,318 participating universities worldwide, as announced on June 18. Among 113 Philippine (PH) higher…
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Empowering OFWs, Fueling Innovation: DOST Region 1 inks FiIFWD PH projects in La Union
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, La Union– In a significant milestone for migrant worker reintegration in Region 1, the Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1), through the Department of Science and Techology-La Union (DOST-La Union), has formalized a partnership with Medmed Prints, marking the first innovation support project under the Innovations for…
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TBpeople Philippines Expands “TB in the Workplace” Series to Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 4A
Supported by KBP and PAPI Leadership · Aligned with DOLE Dept. Order No. 73-05 TBpeople Philippines, in partnership with Ayala Malls and with the full support of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) and the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI), is proud to roll out a three-venue “TB in the Workplace” series this…
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23rd Depositor Protection and Awareness Week highlights strengthened depositor protection
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) is set to lead the observance of the 23rd Depositor Protection and Awareness Week (DPAW) from June 16 to 22, 2025 with the theme, “Bank Deposit Mo, MAS Protektado.” DPAW has been declared by Presidential Proclamation No. 358 issued in 2003 as a yearly national observance to reaffirm the…
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Ditch the extra charges: Scan, send, and pay smarter with BDO Pay
Are you paying too many cash-in fees? Paying for bills plus convenience charges? Do you wish you could use your debit or credit card for shopping even if you’ve left the physical plastic at home? If you said yes to one, two or all three, it’s time to download and sign-up for BDO Pay, a payment…
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Improving health care for Filipinos one health center at a time BDO Foundation continues RHU rehabilitation
Crowded waiting areas, worn down buildings, and poorly ventilated consultation rooms are what one would witness when visiting the old La Libertad Primary Care Facility (PCF). “The paint was peeling and the whole space felt like it was no longer conducive to healing and recovery,” shared Eleanor Acabo, branch head of BDO Network Bank Negros Oriental-Guihulngan branch, as…
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PDIC slates public e-bidding for Luzon and Visayas-based closed bank properties from July 9 to 10
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) will sell 42 closed bank properties located in various provinces in Luzon and Visayas through electronic public bidding (e-bidding). Electronic bids will be accepted through the PDIC e-bidding portal, https://assetsforsale.pdic.gov.ph, starting at 9:00 AM on July 9, 2025, until 1:00 PM on July 10, 2025, and will be opened…
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Veteran Journalist Johnny Dayang Honored in 40th Day Memorial Mass Family, Friends, and Leaders Renew Call for Justice
Bonifacio Global City, June 7, 2025 — Veteran journalist and staunch advocate for truth, Johnny Dayang, was honored during a 40th-day memorial mass on Saturday at Serendra One Social Hall. Family, friends, colleagues, and public figures gathered to celebrate his life and contributions while renewing a call for justice after his tragic assassination. Dayang’s distinguished…
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INVENTREPINOY – FISMPC OUTREACH PROGRAM 2025
The “TULONG SA SITIO LABONG, HANDOG NG INVENTREPINOY” outreach program, organized by INVENTREPINOY-FISMPC, was a success in Viento Farm, Sitio Labong, Brgy Halayhayin, Tanay Rizal. Thanks to the generous sponsors who donated in kind or cash, 120 families and 600 beneficiaries were able to receive aid during the event. In addition to the mentioned activities,…