The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has entered into a Risk Participation Agreement (RPA) with the Philippines’ Security Bank Corporation to expand access to supply chain financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country. The agreement marks the first RPA between ADB and a Philippine bank and is expected to strengthen liquidity support for local suppliers through the bank’s …
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said last week it will release this year a National Strategy for Financial Education (NSFE) aimed at strengthening the financial literacy and resilience of Filipinos. In a statement, the central bank said the strategy is currently being refined through nationwide consultations with stakeholders from government, the private sector, civil society, and development institutions. The …
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The Philippine National Bank (PNB) has expressed support for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ issuance of the ₱10 ASEAN commemorative coin, which began circulating nationwide in January 2026 to mark the Philippines’ chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The initiative, issued under Memorandum Circular Letter No. CL-2025-049 from the BSP Regional Operations and Advocacy Sector, calls on banks …
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The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has relocated its branch-lite unit (BLU) in Naga City, Cebu to a more strategic site to improve access and convenience for its clients. DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Michael O. de Jesus said the transfer of the DBP Naga branch-lite unit to the Naga City Hall Building in Purok Diamond, Barangay East …
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From its celebrated “Great Revival” to this year’s theme, “A Heritage in Motion,” the MPTC Tour of Luzon continued its resurgence as Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick Gregorio praised the overwhelming success of the 2026 edition, highlighted by a thrilling finale in Baguio City, the country’s Summer Capital. For the second straight year, the prestigious cycling race concluded in …
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The Palawan Group of Companies has officially announced the launch of the PalawanPay Trilogy Marathon 2026, a three-leg race series aimed at promoting health, wellness, and community engagement at a larger scale. The initiative is launched in partnership with RUNRIO and the UP Office of Athletics and Sports Development (UP OASD), bringing together key institutions that share a vision of …
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THE medal remained elusive for the Pinoy bets yesterday as Ysabella Arwen Varias and Carl Caruana lost to their separate foes in the battle for bronze in the Karate One-Youth League presented by the Philippine Sports Commission at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Both reaching the repechage round, Arias, who upset WKF-1’s Mariaa Sereda 1-0 in …
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RAIN or Shine is now safely in the semis. The Elasto Painters wasted no time in dispatching San Miguel Beer, posting a 113-104 victory in their PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinal showdown at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. Armed with a twice-to-beat advantage, the E-Painters made sure there would be no second meeting as they punched their ticket to the semifinals …
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If there ever was a K-style icon that keeps it iconic and inspo-worthy, it’s Kim Myung-Soo’s effortless flair. And now Fossil, the brand known for inspired designs in watches, leather goods, jewelry, and accessories, now counts him as among the elite Fashion Faves, representing the core aesthetic of blending timeless vintage-inspired designs with modern, quirky accessories. Kim Myung-Soo, better known …
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The Philippines’s top women athletes were honored and their achievements celebrated at the 3rd All-Women Sports Awards 2026, an event that continues to push for stronger support, investment, and systems that allow Filipina athletes to thrive. The ceremonies were held at the Philippine International Convention Center last March 20, 2026. The All-Women Sports Awards is organized by the Philippine Sports …
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