The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) warns the public regarding the fraudulent use of BSP Deputy Governor Chuchi G. Fonacier’s image to offer online jobs. The BSP said it has received reports of unsolicited Viber messages from a sender using the Deputy Governor’s photo, offering jobs in an e-commerce company with daily earnings ranging from P500 to P5,000. The BSP …
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Abenoja takes oath as BSP Deputy Governor
Zeno Ronald R. Abenoja took his oath of office as the new Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor for the Monetary and Economics Sector before BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. last May 19 at the BSP Head Office in Manila. Abenoja, who succeeds DG Francisco G. Dakila, Jr., will lead BSP’s monetary policy, economic research, and statistical operations. …
Read More »PHLPost moves forward for rehabilitation of Manila Central Post Office
Two years after the tragic fire that destroyed the iconic Manila Central Post Office last May 21, 2023, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) made a significant step forward in its mission to rebuild and restore the national treasure. PHLPost is preparing to publish the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design (DAED) of the structure, opening …
Read More »SM Foundation wins recognitions for public service communications
The SM foundation received the Silver Stevie Award for Innovation in Community Relations or Public Service Communications and the Bronze Stevie Award for Innovation in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Videos. These accolades underscore SM Foundation’s commitment to harnessing the power of storytelling to drive social development. The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards honor innovation in business across 29 markets in the region. …
Read More »Birdwatching takes flight in La Mesa Ecopark
Bird enthusiasts and nature lovers have a new reason to flock to La Mesa Ecopark (LME), as the ecological sanctuary emerges as one of Metro Manila’s urban birdwatching destinations. In partnership with the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines, La Mesa Ecopark is conducting regular birdwatching activities which aim to bring the park’s rich biodiversity out in the open, out …
Read More »Tanduay Flavored Mixes Daiquiri captures the easy, effortless lifestyle of the new generation
With the rise of home drinking culture and a desire for convenience, ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails have found their place among today’s generation. One of the more popular RTDs in the market these days is the Tanduay Flavored Mixes in Daiquiri flavor. “Drinking culture is changing, and Millennials and GenZ are driving that change. They want something effortless without sacrificing taste, …
Read More »BDO Foundation and the SEC: Helping Filipinos spot investment scams
When an investment opportunity sounds too good to be true, it’s probably a scam. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to identify legitimate opportunities versus bogus ones as scams become more and more sophisticated each day. This is a challenge the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and BDO Foundation are trying to address through a partnership project. The two organizations recently …
Read More »AI services propel Alibaba to 7% revenue growth in Q1
Chinese technology leader Alibaba reported a 7% year-on-year increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2025, propelled by surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven services and strong performance in its cloud computing segment. In its latest earnings disclosure, Alibaba posted a revenue of 236.5 billion yuan (USD32.6 billion) for the quarter. A key contributor to this growth was its …
Read More »Phl, Chile advance talks on free trade deal
The Philippines and Chile are accelerating efforts toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), following a bilateral meeting between trade officials held in Jeju, South Korea. In a statement released Friday, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque met with Chilean Vice Minister of Trade Claudia Sanhueza on May 15 during the Asia-Pacific Economic …
Read More »Remote Palawan communities granted MES
The Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), formally handed over three Mobile Energy Systems (MES) to the National Power Corporation–Small Power Utilities Group (NPC-SPUG) on Friday. Developed through the USAID Energy Secure Philippines program, the MES units are mobile, solar-powered platforms equipped with battery storage and designed to supply electricity in …
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