Category: BUSINESS
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BDO Opens Public Offer for PHP5B ASEAN Sustainability Bonds
In Photo: Sustainability journey. BDO Unibank launches its fifth Peso-denominated Sustainability Bond, following an aggregate of PHP286.7 billion Sustainability Bonds in four prior issuances since January 2022. BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO or the “Bank”) has launched the public offer of its Peso-denominated Fixed-Rate Sustainability Bonds with a minimum aggregate issue size of PHP5 billion. This marks the…
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DOST SOCCSKSARGEN Engages Cotabato Vice Governor on Project SARAI for Smart Agriculture
𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐬, 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 | The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) SOCCSKSARGEN Project SARAi team, paid a courtesy visit to the Office of Vice Governor Rochella Marie Ella Taliño Taray, on January 12, 2026, at Amas, Kidapawan City. This is part of its continuing engagement with provincial and local leaders to strengthen science- and technology-driven…
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Bulacan WWII docu films take spotlight at ‘Kasaysayan sa MET’
CITY OF MALOLOS — In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Philippine liberation from Japanese occupation, documentary films from the SINEliksik Bulacan DocuFest were featured last December 9 in Ermita, Manila at “Kasaysayan sa MET,” a program by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)…
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𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐑. 𝐆𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐳 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
With great pride, we congratulate Rigel R. Gomez, President of BauerTek Farmaceutical Technologies Corporation, on his recognition as a 2025 Asia’s Most Admirable Young Leaders Winner by the ACES Awards. This prestigious honor reflects his visionary leadership, passion for innovation, and significant impact on the pharmaceutical and scientific community. Under his leadership, BauerTek has become…
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FFCCCII: Revised Economic Targets Must Spur Urgent Reforms
Manila, Philippines – The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) called today for urgent national reforms following the government’s recent revision of economic growth targets for 2026–2028. The government now projects 5–6% growth in 2026, rising to 6–7% by 2028, citing the lingering impact of the DPWH flood-control corruption scandal and…
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Smart Agri Solutions Reaches Carmen, Cotabato Through DOST SOCCSKSARGEN’s Project SARAi
In its continuing efforts to promote smart and climate-resilient agricultural solutions, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) SOCCSKSARGEN, through Project SARAi (Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines), conducted an orientation for LGU Carmen Cotabato. The activity was graced by Honorable Mayor Rogelio Taliño, key LGU officials, and technical staff…
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DOST Continues 2025 NSTW Momentum with MAGHANDA for Kids Program in Region I
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Continuing the momentum of the 2025 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) held in Laoag City, the Department of Science and Technology–Ilocos Region (DOST–Ilocos), in partnership with the Department of Education Region I, brought the MAGHANDA for Kids program to the 3rd Mangidaulo Rehiyon Uno: Regional Learners’ Convergence in Bolinao, Pangasinan. The program aimed…
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Expanding Financial Access in Visayas and Mindanao
From Mobility to Opportunity: BDO, Unistar Help 68,000 Filipinos Earn and Move Forward Photo: Financing mobility for progress. Motorcycle riders benefit from accessible microfinance solutions. Through its partnership with Unistar Credit and Finance Corporation, a nationwide financing company, BDO Unibank (BDO) has supported 68,409 workers to acquire motorcycles used for delivery, logistics and transport services. These units were purchased through Transcycle,…
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DOST, Cagayan Province Strengthen Partnership for STI Development
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), under the leadership of Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr., welcomed Cagayan Provincial Governor Edgar Aglipay for a courtesy visit, reaffirming a shared commitment to harness science, technology, and innovation (STI) as key drivers of inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth in the province. The meeting also brought together DOST…
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PDIC continuously maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification in its Quality Management Systems
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) successfully maintained its ISO 9001:2015 certifications for three of its core processes – real property disposal, loans management, and bank examination – following audits conducted by two independent certifying bodies in November 2025. In its audit report, certifying body TÜV SÜD Management Service commended the PDIC for its sustained…