One Meralco Foundation (OMF) has teamed up with more organizations to further its sustainable reforestation program aimed at contributing to environment preservation and improvement of the lives of more Philippine communities. The social development arm of Meralco signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Butuan City Water District (BCWD), Fostering Education and Environmental Development (FEED), and Participatory Research Organization of Communities …

In various meetings held in Washington, D.C., USA, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe M. Medalla (in photo, center) said that the BSP is focused on bringing inflation back to a target-consistent path, in line with its core mandate of price stability. The meetings were held at the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group …

Prepaid cardholders of the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) can now transact for free from ATMs in selected 7-Eleven convenience stores.   In addition to holders of LANDBANK Regular ATM Cards and Debit Cards, customers can also use their LANDBANK Prepaid Cards to perform cash withdrawal and balance inquiry free-of-charge in 1,980 7-Eleven ATMs in Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Pampanga, Bataan …

Ayala Foundation President Ruel Maranan was recognized as the People Manager of the Year at the 2022 People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) Awards.  The award is given to an HR practitioner “who has imbibed and modeled the strategic role of human resources” in their organization and “continues to make a significant contribution to the development of the HR …

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) is named the Best Corporate Bank in the Philippines at the recently concluded 2022 Asiamoney Best Bank Awards, citing its exceptional service to corporate and middle-market clients. “As a universal bank that has been around for six decades, Metrobank has a solid reputation in the Philippine banking industry. It is Metrobank’s keen focus on …

The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) garnered three Circle of Excellence awards during the 13th Asia CEO Awards ceremony on 11 October 2022 at the Marriott Hotel in Pasay City. “These awards serve as confirmation that LANDBANK is headed in the right direction. We have fully transformed into a development-oriented institution that is more responsive to the needs of …

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) turned over a total of P19.5 million worth of financial grants to various organizations and local government institutions. The Kaginhawaan Development Institute, Inc. (KDI), Organization of Student Services Educators, Inc. (OSSEI), Wounded Soldiers Agriculture Cooperative (WSAC), Provincial Government of Isabela and Barangay Bautista, City of San Pablo, Laguna were the latest recipients of …

The COVID-19 pandemic has indeed wreaked havoc in all stations of life including Philippine entertainment. At least, the local music industry has bounced back to its usual activities although there are still precautionary measures on health standards and live shows are already up and about. One of the major concerts to be staged is the return of the pop band …

TAM Group, a leading GSA/GSSA in Asia and the Americas, announces several senior-level appointments, coinciding with the opening of new offices in North and South America.  Following a major rebranding in August 2022, during which TAM Group unveiled a new brand image, logo, website and company vision, the appointments mark a new chapter of growth for the organization, which currently …

International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) mobile app for cargo visibility is now available for download in the Philippines via Google Play and Apple Store. The ICTSI App makes it easier and more convenient for port users to monitor and manage their shipments at the Manila International Container Terminal, NorthPort, Subic Bay International Terminals and Mindanao Container Terminal by facilitating …