Bloomberry Cultural Foundation, Inc. (BCFI), the social development arm of Solaire Resort and Casino, celebrated a milestone in its Medical Scholarship Program, with 20 of its 313 college scholars earning B.S. Nursing degrees. Out of 20 Nursing graduates, 11 received Latin honors while eight received special awards in recognition of their academic and extracurricular excellence. Receiving Cum Laude honors are …
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The Social Security System (SSS) has awarded BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) the mandate to serve as trustee for its Balanced Fund, marking another milestone in the partnership between the country’s largest pension fund and the biggest bank in the Philippines. At the ceremonial signing, SSS President and CEO Robert Joseph Montes de Claro expressed confidence in BDO’s stewardship. “It is …
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently turned over seven Patient Transport Vehicles (PTVs) to local government units (LGUs) across the country to help improve healthcare access in remote and vulnerable areas. Beneficiaries include Las Piñas City, Tacloban City (Leyte), and the municipalities of Busuanga (Palawan), San Manuel (Tarlac), Mexico (Pampanga), Kibawe (Bukidnon), and Indang (Cavite). During the ceremonial …
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Potato Corner (PC), the Philippines’ homegrown global leader in flavored fries, has opened its first store in Taiwan. In a recent statement, PC, which is part of Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures, Inc. (SPAVI), said the branch located at Xinyi District’s Uni-President Department Store in Taipei opened on Aug. 4. Taiwan is the brand’s 16th overseas market, bringing its global store …
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SM Foundation’s development communication initiatives got recognized at the Philippine Quill Awards, earning two distinctions from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines for initiatives that highlight social good. The entry “Uplifting Lives through Social Good” received a Merit Award in Communication Management, while “We Care: The SM Foundation Newsletter” won an Excellence Award in Communication Skills. Both awards …
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Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), the Australian cargo handling operation of International Container Terminal Services, Inc., signed a new enterprise agreement with local unions covering all of its operations until March 2029. The agreement, which was secured without any disruption to operations, reflects the strong relationship between VICT and its workforce, providing a solid platform for the future. “This outcome …
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In support of the Department of Trade and Industry’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development Plan 2023–2028, CVM Pawnshop and Money Changer Corporation (CVM Pawnshop) empowered 850 Filipino micro-entrepreneurs through the “Ka-CEO” Program, equipping them with fresh insights, new opportunities, and practical strategies to strengthen and scale their businesses. The “Ka-CEO” Program provides a wide range of tools, strategies …
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Policy stability is among the most critical factors in attracting long-term capital, according to Valentino S. Bagatsing, chairman and chief executive officer of Investment and Capital Corporation of the Philippines (ICCP), one of the leading independent investment houses in the country. Bagatsing stressed risk is part of any business endeavor, but what investors have trouble with is policy uncertainty, especially …
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation clarified that its National Database of Restricted Persons or NDRP is not a list of gambling addicts but a compilation of names of people who are not allowed to gamble such as government officials. The state gaming regulator said the hacked list did not come from the PAGCOR website but was likely obtained from …
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Manila Water is reinforcing its commitment to safety, security, and service reliability through key infrastructure projects in the Balara Compound, designed to withstand the impacts of natural disasters and ensure uninterrupted operations. These initiatives, for completion in 2025, address urgent repair needs and bolster the company’s ability to deliver essential services even in times of crisis. One of the priority …
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