Category: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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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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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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BDO delivers ₱40.6B net income, grows core biz despite heavy investments
We find ways. BDO Unibank reported a net income of ₱40.6 billion in the first half of 2025, up 3% from ₱39.4 billion last year. Highlights: · Earnings growth sustained, driven by strong performance of core businesses, tempered by investments in market coverage and improving capacity for operational efficiency · Gross loans expanded by 14% on double-digit growth across…
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Creditors of Oriental Tamaraw Rural Bank of Naujan (Oriental Mindoro), Inc. have 1 week to file claims against bank’s assets – Deadline set on August 4
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) reminded creditors of the closed Oriental Tamaraw Rural Bank of Naujan (Oriental Mindoro), Inc. that they only have until August 4, 2025, to file their claims against the bank’s assets. PDIC reiterated that claims filed after said date shall be disallowed. Creditors refer to any individual or entity with…
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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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BDO powers ₱1 trillion in sustainable projects, cements Role in nation-building
BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) continues to champion sustainable finance by supporting initiatives that promote inclusive growth, environmental stewardship, and long-term economic resilience. Since launching its Sustainable Finance Program in 2010, BDO has funded P1.04 trillion in sustainable projects across energy, infrastructure, water, transportation, and community development sectors. “Championing sustainable infrastructure is more than financing. It is about laying the…
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Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR) Visits BauerTek Pharmaceutical Technologies
ch, development, and manufacturing facility of BauerTek located in Guiguinto, Bulacan. The collaboration between DA-BAR and BauerTek stands as proof that the Philippines’ agricultural wealth is yielding advancements in science, technology, and the national economy. BauerTek is renowned for producing natural-based supplements that help combat various illnesses such as cancer. The raw materials used by…