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State-run Land Bank of the Philippines reported a significant jump in digital banking usage in 2024, with transactions growing by 67 percent year-on-year. From 97.08 million digital transactions recorded in 2023, the figure surged to 162.28 million last year. The total value of these transactions also saw a sharp increase, rising to P3.38 trillion, 38 percent higher than the P2.45 …
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April, 2025
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27 April
DOH, SMC to expand access to urgent care thru BUCAS Center
The Department of Health and San Miguel Corporation, through its San Miguel Foundation, Inc., opened recently a second Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Services (BUCAS) Center, further strengthening their pioneering partnership to bridge public healthcare gaps especially for the poor. The new BUCAS Center, which is located at the San Miguel Foundation’s Better World Smokey Mountain facility in Manila, is …
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27 April
SM Foundation launches Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) program in Southern Luzon
The SM Foundation has launched its Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) program in Southern Luzon, with 100 farmers from San Juan, Batangas commencing a 14-week training on modern agricultural practices. The program provides practical instruction in organic farming, crop rotation, and climate- resilient techniques. In addition to agricultural training, participants will undergo learning sessions in financial literacy, bookkeeping, and marketing to …
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27 April
LARC switches to Retail Aggregation Program
Laguna Water and Laguna Aquatech (LARC), Manila Water Non-East Zone operating units in the Province of Laguna, have successfully transitioned to the electricity Retail Aggregation Program (RAP), marking the first-ever implementation of such initiative outside Metro Manila. The milestone highlights both the companies’ commitment to delivering clean, sustainable, and cost-efficient water services to the communities and businesses in Laguna. The …
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27 April
LandBank shines with dual honors at PDS Awards 2025
Highlighting its growing contribution to advancing the Philippine capital market, LandBank was honored as one of the top-performing institutions at the 2025 Philippine Dealing System (PDS) Annual Awards Night. The state-run bank clinched third place in the Top 5 Corporate Issue Managers/Arrangers–Bank Category, in recognition of its vital role in facilitating the issuance of corporate fixed-income securities in 2024. The …
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27 April
Filipino scientists develop low-cost liquid lenses
Filipino scientists have discovered a simple, affordable way to make dynamically adjustable water-based lenses that have a wide variety of potential future applications — from classrooms and research labs to cameras and even wearable gadgets. By coating an ordinary glass slide with specially-prepared polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic, the researchers were able to create a hydrophobic surface that could hold a …
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27 April
Global food brands forge solid trade partnerships with PH companies at Japan trade fair
The FOOD Philippines showcase at FOODEX Japan 2025 last March 11-14 resulted in solid deals with major global market players, and rounded out the first quarter series of overseas trade fairs for food by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), the lead promotion arm for the Philippine export industry. Participating exhibitors were able to secure deals with …
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27 April
Phl, Morocco celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations with commemorative stamps
THE Philippines and Morocco celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations with a joint commemorative stamps issuance featuring the Philippines’ Mactan-Cebu and Morocco’ Marrakech-Menara Airport. According to Postmaster General Luis D. Carlos, “This stamp is more than just a symbol — it is a bridge that connects both countries’ innovation and connectivity in the aviation sector”. The PHLPost stamp features the …
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27 April
MRSGI records P609.4M in earnings for 2024
Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) achieved P39.62 billion in net sales for 2024, a 3.5 percent increase compared to P38.27 billion in 2023, reflecting positive contributions from the company’s ongoing expansion efforts and a solid 4.9% upswing in the food retail business. The same-store sales grew modestly by 0.5% compared to 2023, primarily influenced by scaling down low-margin wholesale …
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27 April
Globe At Home 5G: Well connected
BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero In today’s fast-paced digital world, we value connection now more than ever. Whether we’re catching up with loved ones away from home, chasing work or school deadlines, or winding down with a game or a Netflix binge, we rely on a fast, stable internet connection to get us through. That’s exactly what Globe At Home 5G …
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