Category: BUSINESS
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SCJ Volunteers Manila leads multi-sector tree planting drive for climate resilience
In a unified effort to support environmental protection, disaster resilience, and future community livelihood, Shincheonji Volunteers (SCJ Volunteers) Manila led the multi-sector “Go Green, Grow Together” tree planting drive along the riverside in Barandal, Barangay Sta. Ana, San Mateo, Rizal, mobilizing 85 volunteers from government, civic, and community partners in celebration of Earth Month. The…
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PDIC to publicly e-bid VisMin agri, residential lots on May 20–21
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) is giving interested property buyers a unique opportunity to own residential and agricultural lots previously owned by closed banks through its electronic public bidding (e-bidding) scheduled on May 20-21, 2026. The submission of bids begins at 9:00 a.m. on May 20 and closes at 1:00 p.m. on May 21,…
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PDIC promotes depositor protection in Quezon City, shares wise saving habits to tricycle drivers, sari-sari store owners
Photo: Advancing deposit insurance awareness in the community. The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) held its “Bank Deposit Mo, Mas Protektado” public awareness campaign and Be a Wise Saver financial literacy session in Brgy. Holy Spirit in Quezon City on March 31, 2026. Tricycle drivers and sari-sari store owners gained practical money-saving tips and knowledge…
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Revised PDIC appeals process for denied claims aims to strengthen depositor protection
State deposit insurer Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) has introduced a stronger, clearer, and more responsive process for depositors whose deposit insurance claims have been denied, to reinforce its commitment to fairness and public confidence in the banking system. Approved on February 25, 2026, Regulatory Issuance (RI) No. 2026-01 sets out a straightforward path for…
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PDIC engages banks as depositor protection partner
Photo: Proactive partners for depositor protection and consumer education. The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) and the Bankers Institute of the Philippines (BAIPHIL) recently collaborated for a learning session that empowered banks with a better understanding of the maximum deposit insurance coverage (MDIC) provided by PDIC at P1 million per depositor, per bank. PDIC Vice…
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DOST Ilocos Region Backs P6.4M Tech Upgrades for Inclusive Regional Growth of MSMEs
𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗔𝗡 𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗢, 𝗟𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻—The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) awarded financial assistance to the 2nd batch of 2026 beneficiaries of the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) during a ceremony at the DOST Ilocos Region Innovation Hub on March 19, 2026. Known collectively as “Batch SIBOL” (Siyensya at…
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DOST SOCCKSARGEN Expands STI Reach Through MOA Signing of Multi-Sector Projects in Cotabato Province
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) SOCCSKSARGEN, through its Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) in Cotabato, successfully conducted a ceremonial signing of Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) for various Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) initiatives on March 27, 2026, at Titanium Pharma Function Hall in Barangay Sudapin, Kidapawan City. The event marked a significant…
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Strong bank governance, controls help prevent insider abuse – PDIC
Public trust and confidence are the most critical assets of rural banks and insider abuse poses one of the most serious threats to these very foundations. This was highlighted by state deposit insurer Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) during the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) Compliance Officers and Internal Auditors (COIA) 4th Annual…
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Ateneo de Manila research journals now available at Quezon City Public Library
Photo: Ateneo de Manila University Journals Support Supervisor Ramil Balubal and Journals Assistant Alexandra Jill Dela Cruz present selected research journals to Quezon City Public Library representatives during the turnover ceremony, highlighting the University’s publications and their expanded access for public readers, as Head of Technical Services Division Ms. Manica M. Cortes look on. PHOTO:…
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From highways to neighborhood streets PDIC launches nationwide out-of-home campaign to advance deposit insurance awareness
A message of depositor protection that journeys with every saver. The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) amped up the third-year run of its Multimedia Public Awareness Campaign by including out-of-home installations to reinforce deposit insurance as a vital safeguard to one’s savings in bank. Amid rush-hour traffic, queueing for a ride home, or running an…