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Manila, Philippines – Angel’s Pizza, a beloved name in the Philippines’ 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. Creamy Spinach Double Deal Plus Angel’s Pizza invites …

In a significant stride towards reviving Batangas’ rich coffee heritage, the Figaro Foundation, in collaboration with the local government and the Batangas Coffee Federation, hosted the “Figaro Coffee Tree Planting 2024: From Crop to Cup” event. Held in Barangay Malabanan, Balete, Batangas, the event focused on promoting the cultivation of Liberica Coffee—commonly known as Barako—and supporting the local coffee farming …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. received commemorative gold and silver coins from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, celebrating the 75th anniversary of central banking in the Philippines. The coin designs feature the Intendencia Building and anniversary markings. Availability for purchase will be announced on BSP's social media and sold via their website.

The Insular Foundation, in partnership with PhilRADS, provided food packs to 160 families in San Mateo, Rizal affected by Super Typhoon Carina. The initiative was part of InLife’s corporate social responsibility efforts to assist families in Sitio Ibayo, Barangay Dulong Bayan 1, amid severe flooding in the region.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. has been honored as one of the top-performing central bank governors globally, receiving an “A-” rating in Global Finance magazine’s 2024 Central Banker Report Cards. The ranking, which includes evaluations from nearly 100 regions, celebrates central bankers' effectiveness in combating inflation through higher interest rates. Governor Remolona completed his first year in office on 3 July 2024. The full report will be published in October.

LANDBANK was recognized for its strong support in the circulation and usage of the 1000-Piso polymer banknotes. The state-run Bank was also lauded for its vital role as the distribution arm of the National Government’s social welfare programs, ensuring the timely, safe, and efficient disbursement of cash aid to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries.

The Social Security System (SSS) is exploring contributing payment options to help Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries pay the 120 monthly contributions required to qualify for a lifetime pension when they reach retirement age. “It is important for 4Ps beneficiaries to have SSS contributions. Once they have paid at least 120 monthly contributions, they will no longer need financial …

The Monetary Board approved the continued participation of the Philippines, through the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), in the Financial Transactions Plan (FTP) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the period August 2024 to January 2025. This means that the country has maintained its net creditor position in the IMF which underscores the country’s sound macroeconomic fundamentals. The Philippines’ …

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is nearing completion of its massive river cleanup in Bulacan, having removed over 4.2 million tons of silt and waste. This effort, spanning 74 km of waterways, is the largest volume extracted in SMC’s Luzon-wide initiative. The project, part of SMC’s “Better Rivers PH” advocacy, comes at no cost to the government or taxpayers. It has …

challenges continue to grow for cybersecurity teams, Kaspersky has unveiled a significant update to its Unified Monitoring and Analysis Platform, a security information and event management system (SIEM). The enhanced functionality is designed to bolster the productivity of cybersecurity teams by expanding the capabilities for threat detection and response. Cybersecurity teams face numerous challenges, such as frequent attempts to penetrate …