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LANDBANK reinforced its support for communities in Eastern Visayas on September 17 and 18, 2026, in Tacloban City by rolling out affordable financing, digital banking tools, and capacity-building initiatives. Led by LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz, the outreach aimed to empower local stakeholders—including farmers, fishers, agrarian reform beneficiaries, entrepreneurs, and students—to build stronger livelihoods and foster lasting regional …

As Bohol strengthens its position as one of the Philippines’ leading tourism destinations, a growing focus on community preparedness is adding another dimension to the province’s tourism story: keeping residents and visitors safe around the water. Bohol welcomed 1.43 million tourist arrivals in 2025, a 4.18% increase from the previous year, according to the Bohol Provincial Tourism Office. Panglao, one …

SAMAHANG Plaridel chairman Rolando Estabillo urged young journalists to uphold the high standards of journalism by following the lessons they learned from the classroom and the examples set by responsible journalists then and now. In a speech at the Usapang Plaridel: Campus Journalism Seminar Workshop 4 held at the Emilio Aguinaldo College-Manila, Estabillo underscored the role of campus journalists in …

LANDBANK is exploring new opportunities with leading Indian fintech companies to advance digital payments, financial inclusion, and cross-border financial services for Filipinos at home and abroad. A key engagement was held with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the organization behind India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), to discuss potential cooperation in digital payments and interoperability. The meeting …

Shell Lubricants has secured the number one best-selling global lubricants supplier spot for a record 20th consecutive time, according to Kline & Company’s Global Lubricants report. The company successfully maintained its top ranking across all three main tracked categories: consumer automotive, commercial automotive, and industrial oils and fluids. Global Executive Vice President Jason Wong emphasized that this milestone reflects two …

SM Foundation’s Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) reached about 5,600 families across Pampanga and Dagupan City, distributing Kalinga Packs to communities still recovering from weeks of flooding brought on by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). The relief operations followed state of calamity declarations as enhanced Habagat rains submerged communities in both areas for weeks. San Fernando and Mexico were among the province’s …

2GO, the Philippines’ largest integrated transportation and logistics provider, has partnered with SMX Convention Center, Central Business Park (CBP), and SM Estates to establish 2GO-SMX Events Logistics. Formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), this centralized system is designed to streamline event operations, simplify permit processing, and ensure the seamless movement of cargo within the Mall of Asia Complex. Under …

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has emphasized the urgent need for the gaming industry’s regulatory framework to evolve alongside rapid technological advancements, specifically artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at the CiG iDEA Summit at Newport World Resorts, PAGCOR Assistant Vice President Atty. Jessa Mariz Fernandez noted that while AI offers powerful tools to detect fraud, improve compliance, and streamline …

LANDBANK has extended ₱12.6 million in financial assistance and relief support to local government units (LGUs) in Central Luzon affected by Typhoon Neneng and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat). The assistance, partly funded by voluntary cash donations from LANDBANK employees nationwide, supports immediate relief operations and community recovery efforts. Of the total amount, ₱11.6 million was provided as cash assistance …

Manila Water has expanded its sewer network to 500.08 kilometers as of July 2026, marking a significant milestone in its continuing efforts to improve sewer services and protect public health and the environment across its service area. The milestone reflects Manila Water’s long-term commitment to expanding access to sewer services and supporting cleaner waterways through sustained investments in sanitation infrastructure. …