Category: BUSINESS
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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…
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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…