February, 2025

• 24 February

  Council formed to enhance financial sector security

  

  The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has established the Financial Cyber Resilience Governance Council (FCRGC) to enhance collaboration and strengthen cybersecurity across the financial sector. Launched at the BSP headquarters in Manila on February 11, the Council aims to fortify the country’s financial system by promoting robust cybersecurity governance, risk management, and cooperation among key industry stakeholders. “This Council represents …

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• 24 February

  Travel the world with the new BDO Visa Signature

  

  BDO Unibank, Inc. and VISA launched the BDO Visa Signature in the Philippines through an exclusive cocktail event held at Grand Hyatt Manila. Guests were delighted with the new Travel Rebate Credit Card that boasts of 3% travel rebate on overseas and airline spends, and 0.3% on everything else, up to P2,500 rebate per month. Exploring the world without worry …

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• 24 February

  Banks ordered to accept unfit, mutilated banknotes from public

  

  The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reminds all banks to accept unfit or mutilated Philippine banknotes and coins from the public. Unfit currency should be exchanged—free of charge—for fit or clean banknotes and coins. Under BSP Circular No. 829, series of 2014, and the Manual of Regulations for Banks (MORB), banks are required to facilitate the processing and submission of …

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• 24 February

  Basra Gateway Terminal gets new MHC

  

  Basra Gateway Container Terminal (BGT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation at the Port of Umm Qasr, Iraq, has commissioned a new Konecranes Gottwald ESP.8 mobile harbor crane. With a 125-ton lifting capacity and a 54-meter boom, the crane can serve vessels up to post-Panamax class, further strengthening BGT’s operational capability. This latest acquisition is part of BGT’s continuing …

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• 24 February

  Rebuilding hope for Bohol’s young learners

  

  At Booy South Elementary School (BSES) in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, the morning bell once signaled the start of classes in an unexpected setting—a covered court that doubled as a Grade 5 classroom. This makeshift setup, a mark to the school’s resilience, became necessary after a 2021 fire destroyed four classrooms and the principal’s office. “The aftermath of the fire was …

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• 24 February

  ‘Prism of Learning’ exhibit highlights Mapua U centennial celebration

  

  As part of its centennial celebration, Mapúa University successfully launched Prism of Learning, an exhibition showcasing the creative excellence of its students and alumni in arts and design. Opened on February 11 at the Yuchengco Museum, the exhibit highlighted Mapúa’s enduring legacy of building industries and producing influential artists since its founding in 1925. The exhibit underscores the university’s pivotal role …

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• 24 February

  Digido, PalawanPay ink partnership deal

  

  Digido announces that it has signed a memorandum of agreement with PalawanPay, the digital wallet of Palawan Group of Companies. The partnership sees the integration of the digital lending platform’s services inside the PalawanPay application, enabling its customers to take a Digido loan. PalawanPay users can utilize their Digido loans for digital transactions and QR Ph-accepting merchants, as well as …

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• 23 February

  Para kay B,’ From Page to Stage

  

  BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero “Pag-usapan natin ang pag-ibig,” Ice Seguerra says as he opens the media conference February 11 at the Fire & Ice offices in Quezon City, setting the tone for an afternoon of heartfelt conversations. How do we define love? Love exists in many forms and moves in mysterious ways. Love is blind. Love is patient. Love is …

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• 23 February

  Lino Cayetano: All families have ‘telenovela’ stories

  

  PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero There’s so much more to returning politician Lino Cayetano than a brewing family feud. It all stemmed from his older brother, Senator Allan Peter Cayetano’s endorsement of film and TV director Lino’s rival candidate for the same congressional post in Taguig. The younger Cayetano is making a comeback to politics after a long hiatus. He was mayor …

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• 23 February

  PPO embarks on historic nine-city UK Tour in May 2025

  

  The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO), the premier orchestra of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), is set to make history with a nine-city tour across the United Kingdom this May. Under the baton of internationally acclaimed Maestro Grzegorz Nowak, the PPO will showcase its world-class talent in some of the UK’s most renowned concert halls. UK Tour Schedule: • …

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