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By Rose de la Cruz The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas under Governor Benjamin Diokno signed a memorandum of agreement with the Philippine Statistics Authority for the printing of the National ID (PhilID) in 2020. Instead the BSP subcontracted to ALLCard Inc. part of the services of the PhilID printing, an integral part of the MOA executed between BSP and PSA, …

BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) received an updated Second Party Opinion (SPO) from Morningstar Sustainalytics affirming that its Sustainable Finance Framework (SFF) is credible and impactful. The SPO aligns with the 2021 Sustainability Bond Guidelines and Green Bond Principles. It is also in line with the 2023 Social Bond and Loan Principles, and Green and Social Loan Principle , as well as …

BillEase, the leading digital consumer finance platform in the Philippines, today announced TPG’s The Rise Fund has signed definitive documentation to lead a significant strategic investment in the company. With the investment, The Rise Fund, the multi-sector strategy of TPG’s global impact investing platform, is leading BillEase’s Series C Equity Round, with existing investor Burda Principal Investment also participating in …

Angel’s Pizza, a beloved name in the Philippine pizza scene, is proud to unveil its latest irresistible offering: the Creamy Spinach Double Deal Plus. This exclusive deal is part of the GrabFood Fan Faves 2024, celebrating the dishes that have captured the hearts and taste buds of Filipino foodies. Angel’s Pizza invites customers to indulge in the Creamy Spinach Double …

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, SEPTEMBER 2024 — As a trusted partner in home improvement, MR.DIY is excited to introduce the Exclusive Everyday Essentials. This special promotion highlights our private label products, carefully curated to offer you exceptional quality and value. With our private label, MR.DIY ensures that you receive the best essentials at unbeatable prices, all while enjoying the convenience and reliability …

Sharp, a renowned manufacturer of home appliances, has reached a significant milestone with the production of its 11 millionth washing machine. The celebratory event, graced by esteemed guests including those from the local government, as well as Sharp Corporation Japan’s Unit General Manager of Cleaning, Laundry and Smart Appliance, Masanori Komori, highlighted the company’s dedication to excellence and its global …

We have been alerted to a fabricated news story circulating on Facebook that falsely claims Enrique K. Razon Jr., Chairman of International Container Terminal Services, Inc., Bloomberry Resorts Corporation and Prime Infra, is being sued by the Central Bank of the Philippines following a “recent interview.” This fake news item has been designed to resemble the interface of Inquirer.net’s website …

To address urgent financial needs during emergencies, Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has expanded its available loan packages for businesses and individuals affected by calamities and natural disasters to help facilitate and fast-track rebuilding efforts.  Under the enhanced LANDBANK CARES+ (Community Assistance and REintegration Support Plus) Lending Program, affected farmers and fishers, cooperatives, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), …

Manila Water Foundation, the social development arm of East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Company, together with its partners: the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), and the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office of Bulacan, handed over family toilets in Sitio Sapang Munti of Barangay San Mateo in Norzagaray, Bulacan. After months of construction, eleven (11) out of thirty (30) …

“The development gives TecPlata an advantage over the terminals in the city of Buenos Aires, where the channels are limited to 10 meters,” said Juan Pablo Trujillo, TecPlata chief executive officer.  He added: “Our next objective is to deepen the access channel to a depth of 14 meters, similar to the design of the container terminal, to bring Argentina on …