Category: NATIONAL
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Hope Beneath the Surface: Catfish Farming Brings Livelihood and Rehabilitation to PDLs at BJMP CDO City Jail
A transformation is unfolding inside the walls of the BJMP Cagayan de Oro City Jail – Male Dormitory. Through the Utilization of High-Density Production and Processing Technologies of African Catfish, a new chapter of hope, dignity, and second chances is being written for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs). Developed by Dr. Arlyn Mandas-Tacubao of Saxonylyn…
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Agham ay ramdam, sa Bagong Pilipinas — Solidum
Just after the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Science and Technology Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. has vowed for a more responsive and reliable department, under the current administration. “Sa Bagong Pilipinas, ang agham ay ramdam. ‘Yan po ang ating pangako. Paano po natin gagawin ito? Si…
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FFCCCII Leads Major Food Aid Distribution Across Storm-Hit Regions
MANILA — Demonstrating swift solidarity, the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) and allied civic groups have rallied ₱10 million in emergency aid for communities devastated by recent catastrophic typhoon flooding nationwide. The initiative, coordinated under the Pilipino at Tsino Magkaibigan Foundation, saw among its on-going major deployments on July…
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Empowering Filipino Farmers BDO Foundation’s “KITA Mo Na!” bags financial inclusion award
KITA (Kapital at Ipon Tungo sa Asenso) Mo Na!—a financial education program of BDO Foundation—was recognized as Financial Inclusion Initiative of the Year at the Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Retail Banking Awards 2025. The program aims to support the agricultural sector by improving the financial literacy, productivity, and income-generating capabilities of farmers nationwide. This ongoing program…
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BDO raises ₱115B ASEAN Sustainability Bond, 23x above target in just 4 days
BDO Unibank, Inc. (“BDO” or the “Bank”) successfully raised PHP 115 billion for its fourth Peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bond issue, twenty-three times oversubscribed against the original offer of PHP 5 billion. The public offer period was set to run for two weeks, from July 9 to 22, 2025. The issuance saw robust participation from both retail…
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PHLPost swiftly deploys mail trucks to deliver DSWD humanitarian assistance
In line with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s call to aid disaster recovery efforts following the onslaught of heavy rainfall caused by the southwest monsoon (habagat), the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has dispatched two (2) ten wheeler trucks to pick-up 3,400 food packs at the DSWD warehouse in Metro Manila bound for distribution to affected…
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Promoting Local Livelihoods in Sagay, Camiguin through PORTASOL
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Camiguin, led by Provincial Science and Technology Director Joanne Katherine R. Banaag, conducted a monitoring activity on July 4, 2025, to assess the performance and impact of the Portable Solar Speed Drying Trays (PORTASOL) deployed in Sagay, Camiguin. This initiative aims to empower local micro-entrepreneurs by enhancing productivity…
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Japenese firms engage BDO to advance trade and talent ties
As Japanese companies diversify their international footprint to drive regional growth, BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) reinforced its commitment to supporting foreign investors by hosting a delegation from the Kyoto Employers Association (KEA) at BDO Makati headquarters. Organized in collaboration with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Osaka, the visit was part of KEA’s first business mission to the Philippines.…
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PDIC to conduct e-bidding of 97 corporate and closed bank properties from August 27 to 28
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) announced that it will sell 97 corporate and closed bank properties through electronic public bidding (e-bidding). Bids will be accepted through the PDIC e-bidding portal at https://assetsforsale.pdic.gov.ph, starting at 9:00 AM on August 27, 2025, until 1:00 PM on August 28, 2025, and will be opened at 2:00 PM…