February, 2022

• 17 February

  P300-M LANDBANK loan to build new hospital in Tabuk City, Kalinga

  

  To provide reliable and quality healthcare services amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) and MEDICUM The Medical Center, Inc. (MTMCI) have signed a P300-million loan agreement for the construction of a hospital building and support facilities with modern medical equipment in Tabuk City. The new hospital will be completed next year and will be …

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• 17 February

  National strategy to boost financial inclusion in the Philippines

  

  The National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI) 2022-2028 is a blueprint for broad-based growth and financial resilience, and signifies the collective commitment of the government, private sector, and civil society for a more financially included and empowered citizenry. “The NSFI focuses on reducing disparities in financial inclusion; improving health and resilience; empowering consumers; and increasing access to finance of micro, …

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• 17 February

  BSP RESEARCH ACADEMY TO LAUNCH MONETARY POLICY AND FINANCE JOURNAL

  

  The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Research Academy is set to launch the “Journal of Monetary Policy and Finance” this year. “This is a peer-reviewed journal series that will feature outstanding research studies on relevant topics on central banking, monetary policymaking, and finance. It is targeted to be at par with leading international peer-reviewed journals,” according to BSP Governor Benjamin …

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• 17 February

  Personal Remittances Hit All-Time High of US$34.9 Billion in 2021

  

  Full-year 2021 personal remittances from Overseas Filipinos (OFs) reached a new high of US$34.884 billion, surpassing US$33.467 in 2019, and the US$33.194 billion recorded in 2020 by 5.1 percent. For the month of December, personal remittances grew year-on-year by 2.9 percent to US$3.298 billion, the highest monthly level since the tracking of personal remittances data series began in 2005.          …

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• 17 February

  LANDBANK further expands branch, ATM networks in 2021

  

  State-owned Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) wrapped up 2021 by further expanding touchpoints in key strategic areas nationwide, as part of its thrust of promoting greater financial inclusion and providing a more delightful banking experience to customers. LANDBANK’s total branch network reached 489 branches and branch-lite units across all 81 provinces nationwide as of 31 December 2021. The Bank …

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• 17 February

  Glaiza de Castro and David Rainey return to Baler after wedding in UK

  

  They didn’t mean it as a secret wedding.

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• 17 February

  Erik Matti’s opus, John Arcilla’s Coppa Volpi film premieres at CCP’s “Wagi”

  

  For the mainstream showing of award-winning Filipino films during the pandemic, internationally acclaimed filmmaker Erik Matti’s “On The Job: The Missing 8” will hit the screen of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)’s Main Theater on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 5 pm.

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• 17 February

  Heart Evangelista shares Paris experiences on Valentine, her birthday

  

  Heart Evangelista said she’s already thirty seven and there’s no way to be more confident than optimistically looking at life in a mature manner.

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• 17 February

  Mavy Legaspi playfully says Kyline Alcantara and he can grow as partners

  

  Is Mavy Legaspi already courting Kylie Alcantara?

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• 14 February

  Kris Aquino celebrates hers and Noynoy Aquino’s b-day

  

  It’s not only her birthday that Kris Aquino celebrated, she also gave tribute to his late brother Benigno C. Aquino III, also known as Noynoy Aquino, who also happened to be born in February. While Kris’ birthday fell on February 14, the same date as Valentine’s Day, Noynoy’s birth anniversary was one week earlier. In a very filial homage to …

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