March, 2025

• 31 March

  Coin deposit machines collect P1.37-B

  

  The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has collected P1.372 billion worth of coins through its coin deposit machines (CoDMs) as of March 17, translating to 339.84 million coins from 311,858 transactions. Launched in June 2023, the CoDM initiative enables users to deposit coins conveniently, with the amount credited to their GCash or Maya e-wallets or converted into shopping vouchers.  The …

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• 31 March

  BDO backs NAIA modernization

  

  BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) is reaffirming its commitment to national progress by financing key infrastructure projects, including the modernization of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).  Through its Institutional Banking Group and BDO Capital & Investment Corporation, BDO helped secure P80 billion (US$1.42 billion) in funding for New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation (NNIC), the consortium awarded the concession to rehabilitate and …

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• 31 March

  Taal Vista Hotel introduces ‘Plate for the Planet’ dish

  

  As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Taal Vista Hotel continues to enhance its eco-friendly initiatives with thoughtful programs designed to reduce its environmental footprint while maintaining exceptional guest experiences. This year, the hotel proudly introduces its latest “Plate for the Planet” dish, Malunggay Pancit Verde—a flavorful and nutrient-rich take on a Filipino classic merienda, made with locally sourced …

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• 31 March

  Rep Arjo Atayde reports on state of Quezon City district

  

  In a comprehensive State of the District Address (SODA) delivered on Monday at the Skydome in SM North, Quezon City 1st District Rep. Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde reported that more than 400,000 individuals have directly benefited from his signature “Aksyon Agad” programs since taking office in 2022. “Sa ilalim ng Aksyon Agad, naisakatuparan natin ang mga programang may direktang epekto …

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• 31 March

  Papet Pasyon 2025 comes home to CCP

  

  The Cultural Center of the Philippines and Teatrong Mulat ng Pilipinas present PAPET PASYON 2025, at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez on April 6, 2025, for two performances at 2:30pm and 6pm.   Written by National Artist for Theater Amelia Lapeña-Bonifacio, Papet Pasyon 2025 features and explores in its storytelling, the important moments during the Holy Week. It begins with Jesus’ entry …

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• 31 March

  Phl now preferred investment destination in SEA

  

  The Philippines is becoming a preferred investment destination in Southeast Asia by firms moving away from China, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). In a statement released to media entities, PEZA Director General Tereso Panga explained, “Under the current Trump 2.0 trade regime, the C+1 (China Plus One) strategy seemingly has evolved into C+1+1 (or C + 2), …

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• 31 March

  Megawide to raise P6-B for expansion projects in real estate

  

  Megawide Construction Corp., led by Ed Saavedra, is set to raise P6 billion through a preferred share offering from March 26 to April 4, 2025, as part of its strategy to refinance existing debt and fund expansion projects, particularly in real estate development. The offering is led by a syndicate comprising PNB Capital and Investment Corp., RCBC Capital Corp., and …

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• 31 March

  Filinvest to open malls in Mimosa, Clark

  

  Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) plans to open Filinvest Malls Mimosa in Clark by the fourth quarter of the year. “We’re concentrating on opening at least this 21,000 square meters (21sq.m.) in the fourth quarter [of 2025],” Filinvest Malls First Vice-President and Retail Business Unit Head Mitch Dumlao said at a news briefing during the company’s 70th-anniversary celebration two weeks ago. …

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• 31 March

  Megaworld to spend P30B to build more offices

  

  Megaworld, one of the leading property builders,  is spending P30 billion over the next  five years to build more office spaces around the country. Kevin Tan, president and CEO of Megaworld parent Alliance Global Group,  said they plan to open some 50,000 square meters of office inventory in Bacolod, Iloilo, and Cebu. This in addition to the 60,000 square meters …

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• 31 March

  Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino in US to promote first movie together

  

  by Boy Villasanta It’s party time for Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino. The reason: Box-office success of their first team-up on the big screen. According to Star Cinema publicity machine, “My Love Will Make You Disappear” earned a whopping P12M at the tills during its opening day. At the moment, Kim and Paulo, better known in their portmanteau as KimPau, …

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