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The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) marks a historic milestone as it launches the 20th GSIS National Art Competition on February 7, celebrating two decades of promoting Filipino artistic excellence and cultural heritage. “This milestone competition represents our enduring commitment to Philippine arts and culture,” GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso said. “Through this platform, we celebrate not just …

UNICEF Philippines and BDO Foundation are partnering to expand educational opportunities for out-of-school children, youth, and adolescents in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) through the Alternative Learning System (ALS). The initiative, which is set to benefit vulnerable populations in Basilan, Tawi-Tawi, and Maguindanao, will offer a second chance for out-of-school children and youth to reintegrate into formal …

Here’s good news to all elementary and high school students from public and private schools. The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) will hold the 54th Universal Postal Union (UPU) International Letter Writing Competition for students aged 9 to 15 years old. The winning piece will be sent by PHLPost as the Philippines’ official entry in the worldwide letter-writing competition to be …

Basra Gateway Container Terminal (BGT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation at the Port of Umm Qasr, Iraq, has commissioned a new Konecranes Gottwald ESP.8 mobile harbor crane. With a 125-ton lifting capacity and a 54-meter boom, the crane can serve vessels up to post-Panamax class, further strengthening BGT’s operational capability. This latest acquisition is part of BGT’s continuing …

ArenaPlus, the 24/7 sports entertainment gateway in the Philippines, inked another year of partnership with the country’s leading volleyball leagues, the Philippine Volleyball League and Spikers Turf, last  February 6 at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. In its second year, ArenaPlus has continued its support of the professional women’s and men’s volleyball leagues, delivering an exciting and entertaining volleyball experience for …

Landers Superstore, the country’s fastest-growing membership shopping destination, made shopping even more rewarding as it awarded two lucky members with brand-new cars during the Shop &  Win Raffle Grand Awarding Ceremony. The event, held on February 13, at Landers Arca South, marked a thrilling highlight of the brand’s 8th anniversary celebration. Ingrid Rose Panuncialman from Landers Alabang drove home the …

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), in partnership with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), co-hosted a workshop on macroeconomic modelling on 16 to 17 January 2025, in Panglao, Bohol. The event gathered central bankers from 14 countries and experts to discuss emerging approaches and challenges in macroeconomic modelling. The workshop served as a platform for knowledge-sharing and collaboration, reinforcing …

As part of its centennial celebration, Mapúa University successfully launched Prism of Learning, an exhibition showcasing the creative excellence of its students and alumni in arts and design. Opened on February 11 at the Yuchengco Museum, the exhibit highlighted Mapúa’s enduring legacy of building industries and producing influential artists since its founding in 1925. The exhibit underscores the university’s pivotal role …

Overseas Filipinos in Japan continue to favor the strong alliance between two trusted banks for safe and real-time money transfers. Such is the experience of Arianne Matucading and Den Mojica, who have benefited firsthand from the ease and security of BDO Unibank, Inc. and Japan’s Seven Bank in facilitating fast and reliable remittances. “They’ve made sending money to my family …

MANILA, PHILIPPINES—With the surge in outbound travel demand from The Philippines, visa applications submitted for various countries are at volumes higher than ever before. With this increased demand for visa application appointments, scammers pose as employees or associates of the organisation; or agents and intermediaries who sell appointments, issue fake appointment letters, or claim to influence positive visa decision, etc. …