May, 2026

• 3 May

  LandBank expands fuel, transport relief

  

  The Land Bank of the Philippines is rolling out a wider set of financial support measures to help cushion the impact of rising fuel prices, aligning its programs with the government’s Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food and Transport (UPLIFT). Land Bank of the Philippines President and CEO Lynette Ortiz said the bank is working closely with the Department of …

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• 3 May

  Treasury raises P25-B from bond sale

  

  The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) successfully raised ₱25 billion from a dual-tranche issuance of Treasury bonds on Tuesday, reflecting continued investor demand for government securities despite elevated interest rates. The Bureau of the Treasury sold reissued bonds across two tenors, including a four-year-and-two-month paper and a 10-year benchmark bond. The reissued four-year T-bond fetched an average rate of 6.741 …

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• 3 May

  BDO posts P20.1B profit in Q1

  

  BDO Unibank reported a modest rise in first-quarter earnings, posting a net income of ₱20.1 billion, up 2 percent from ₱19.7 billion in the same period last year, driven by steady growth across its core lending and deposit businesses. In a disclosure, the bank said net interest income increased by 11 percent, supported by strong expansion in consumer lending. Gross …

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• 3 May

  DBP funds 8,360-unit housing project

  

  The state-owned Development Bank of the Philippines has extended a ₱2-billion loan to PH1 World Landscapes, Inc. to finance the construction of 8,360 housing units under the government’s flagship shelter program. The financing supports the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., which aims to expand access to affordable housing for Filipino families. DBP …

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• 2 May

  Chornobyl: A Warning That Still Matters

  

  Day of Remembrance for the Largest Man-Made Disaster in Human History April 29, 2026 – The Embassy of Ukraine, in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, marked the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl catastrophe. Observed annually on April 26, International Chornobyl Disaster Remembrance Day serves as a solemn reflection on one of the most devastating nuclear accidents in history. The …

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April, 2026

• 30 April

  First leg of Puregold Hakot Relay 2026 brings panalo energy to Iloilo

  

  After setting a strong precedent with its 2025 debut, Puregold officially kicked off its 2026 Hakot Relay series in Iloilo, bringing a high-energy opening leg while providing practical value for communities across the Visayas. Held on April 25 along Iloilo Sunset Boulevard, Puregold brought its Hakot Relay Iloilo to life, combining its signature race experience with live performances from crowd-favorite …

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• 30 April

  Suzuki Pasong Tamo now ready to serve

  

  Suzuki Pasong Tamo, under the superb management of MG Gateway Mantrade Corp., is now open to deliver both convenience and quality service to Suzuki customers. Located at 2326 Chino Roces Avenue Extension in Makati City, Suzuki Pasong Tamo officially opened its doors today with a simple ceremony attended by top officials of Suzuki Philippines and MG Gateway Mantrade Corp. and …

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• 28 April

  Metrobank clinches top honors for the 11th straight year at the 2026 PDS Annual Awards

  

  Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) once again earned top honors at the Philippine Dealing System (PDS) Annual Awards, held on March 26, 2026 at the Makati Diamond Hotel, underscoring its sustained leadership in financial markets. For the 11th consecutive year, Metrobank received the prestigious Cesar E.A. Virata Award, the highest distinction conferred by PDS to a bank for excellence …

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• 28 April

  SM Foundation wins two Stevie® Awards at Asia-Pacific regional honors

  

  MANILA, Philippines — SM Foundation has been recognized for its communications and reporting excellence at the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, held in Macao, earning one Gold and one Bronze distinction. The Foundation received a Gold Stevie® Award for its SM Foundation Social Good Report, under the category Innovation in Non-Profit/NGO Publications. The report was cited for presenting impact in a clear, engaging, and forward-looking format, reflecting the organization’s commitment to …

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• 28 April

  Casino Plus earns CDC “Green List”, secures seal of Regulatory Excellence

  

  CLARK, PAMPANGA – Stotsenberg Leisure Park & Hotel Corporation (SLPH) operating under the Casino Plus brand has officially secured its place on the Clark Development Corporation’s (CDC) prestigious “Green List.” This milestone grants the Integrated Resort (IR) automatic renewal of its Authority to Operate (ATO), serving as a definitive third-party validation of the company’s commitment to regulatory excellence. The recognition was formalized during …

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