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Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) is named the Best Corporate Bank in the Philippines at the recently concluded 2022 Asiamoney Best Bank Awards, citing its exceptional service to corporate and middle-market clients. “As a universal bank that has been around for six decades, Metrobank has a solid reputation in the Philippine banking industry. It is Metrobank’s keen focus on …

The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) garnered three Circle of Excellence awards during the 13th Asia CEO Awards ceremony on 11 October 2022 at the Marriott Hotel in Pasay City. “These awards serve as confirmation that LANDBANK is headed in the right direction. We have fully transformed into a development-oriented institution that is more responsive to the needs of …

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) turned over a total of P19.5 million worth of financial grants to various organizations and local government institutions. The Kaginhawaan Development Institute, Inc. (KDI), Organization of Student Services Educators, Inc. (OSSEI), Wounded Soldiers Agriculture Cooperative (WSAC), Provincial Government of Isabela and Barangay Bautista, City of San Pablo, Laguna were the latest recipients of …

TAM Group, a leading GSA/GSSA in Asia and the Americas, announces several senior-level appointments, coinciding with the opening of new offices in North and South America.  Following a major rebranding in August 2022, during which TAM Group unveiled a new brand image, logo, website and company vision, the appointments mark a new chapter of growth for the organization, which currently …

International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) mobile app for cargo visibility is now available for download in the Philippines via Google Play and Apple Store. The ICTSI App makes it easier and more convenient for port users to monitor and manage their shipments at the Manila International Container Terminal, NorthPort, Subic Bay International Terminals and Mindanao Container Terminal by facilitating …

SM Foundation recognized by the Board of Investments for its COVID-19 efforts SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI), the social good arm of the SM group, was recognized by the Board of Investments (BOI) with the Pandemic Heroes Award for its contribution in making a significant difference in the lives of Filipinos during the COVID 19 pandemic. A team from the BOI …

As part of a province with a rich historical tradition, Tanza in Cavite is the place where Emilio Aguinaldo was sworn in as President of the revolutionary government of the Philippines. It is also the birthplace of Felipe G. Calderon, who composed the Malolos Constitution. SM Prime Holdings recently opened its 80th supermall in Tanza, Cavite. With Tanza as Cavite’s …

The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) announced that all new customers applying for a LANDBANK deposit account shall be provided a cardless account, effective 04 October 2022.  New account holders will be enrolled in the LANDBANK iAccess and Mobile Banking App (MBA), and will benefit from having convenient access to digital banking services, including inter-bank transactions via InstaPay and …

BAYBAY, Leyte –The families of close to 200 individuals who either perished or disappeared following a landslide in a village here in April received financial assistance from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). The distribution of cash aid was held at the city’s gymnasium from October 11 to 13, 2022. PAGCOR released P5.5 million or P30,000 to each fatality …

Manila Water remains committed to maintain its non-revenue water (NRW) after reporting an average NRW level of 12%, as of September 2022. This level of NRW is unprecedented in the history of the Philippine water sector and is among the lowest in the whole of Asia. The standard NRW rate, as recommended by World Bank, is 25% or lower. From …