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The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) launched a fully automated and paperless system for retirement and life insurance claims, allowing inactive members to file and track their applications through the GSIS Touch mobile app. The shift forms part of the agency’s digital transformation efforts to make government service simpler, faster and more convenient. Under GSIS Memorandum Circular No. 068, series …

Shell Energy Philippines, Inc. (SEPH) recently signed a Power Supply Agreement (PSA) with Greenlight Renewables Holdings, Inc. (Greenlight) through Greenlight’s wholly-owned subsidiary San Isidro Solar Power Corp., for the purchase of electricity produced from a ground-mounted solar farm located in Leyte.  The agreement marks a significant milestone for the joint venture between Emerging Power Inc. (EPI) and Shell Overseas Investments …

Integrated schools provide seamless path from elementary to high school. By combining multiple grade levels under one roof, these schools help communities accommodate growing student populations and prevent learning interruptions.  This is evident with the K-12 program allowing students to complete the full cycle of basic education without gaps. Jefmin Elementary School (JES) in Concepcion, Tarlac, is in the midst …

Biñan, Laguna — For over two decades, McDonald’s Philippines Founder and Chairman Dr. George T. Yang has quietly been building more than just restaurants—he has been building futures. Through Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philippines (RMHC), Dr. Yang champions early childhood care and development by establishing Bahay Bulilit Learning Centers in underserved communities. Each center provides a safe space for …

In its continuing mission to make a positive impact, TP in the Philippines – through its Citizen of the World (COTW) program – recently made a donation to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to support disaster relief and humanitarian efforts nationwide following the recent earthquakes and typhoons in the Visayas and Mindanao regions. The turnover ceremony was attended by Miranda …

by Itoh Son Another attraction is being enjoyed and flocked by tourists and visitors to the town of Tanauan, Batangas. During the Christmas Lighting, the largest ‘immersive theme park’ in the Philippines was featured. This is JCastle with 19 Exhibits and attractions offered by the Studio and Pope Castle. You can also get your fill of their own Blue Burger …

Security Bank Corp.’s net profit rose 7 percent year-on-year to ₱9.1 billion in the first nine months of 2025, fueled by robust loan growth, the bank reported in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Friday. Total revenues jumped 22 percent to ₱48.8 billion by the end of September, while net loans increased 8 percent to ₱672 billion, …

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Friday warned that any text message containing links claiming to be from banks or e-money issuers is likely a scam. In a press release, the central bank clarified that legitimate financial institutions will never send links via SMS. Scammers use a tactic called “text hijacking,” inserting fake messages into legitimate threads to make …

The Philippine economy slowed in the third quarter of 2025, with GDP growth easing to 4 percent from 5.2 percent a year ago and 5.49 percent in the previous quarter, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed.  The slowdown reflects the impact of recent weather disturbances and ongoing concerns over governance issues. BPI President Jose Teodoro Limcaoco described the …

LANDBANK achieved a significant 42% jump in net income to ₱35.65 billion as of the third quarter of 2025, already surpassing its full-year earnings of ₱35.36 billion in 2024, and underscoring the Bank’s robust financial trajectory and performance above historical averages. Total assets expanded to a record ₱3.45 trillion, supported by growth in loan and investment portfolios. This solidifies LANDBANK’s …