Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank), the thrift banking arm of the Metrobank Group, reported a net income of P4.0 billion after nine months ending September 30, 2024 or 19% better compared to the same period last year. The bank’s solid financial performance was driven by higher operating income and better asset quality. Core revenues, which include net interest income, service fees …
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Manila Water President and CEO and Manila Water Foundation President Jocot de Dios had the honor of receiving the United Kingdom (UK) Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office Minster for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West MP. She was joined by His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Laure Beaufils, at the La Mesa Ecopark. With the Manila Water Foundation Team and La Mesa …
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Enrique K. Razon Jr., ICTSI Chairman and President said: “I am pleased to report another excellent set of results in which we have delivered impressive revenue growth, up 14 percent to US$2.01 billion. EBITDA rose by 19 percent to US$1.32 billion while net income attributable to equity holders was up 31 percent to US$632.58 million, both new records for ICTSI. …
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The densely-populated island of Luzon is home to over half of the Philippines’ population, many of whom consume shellfish on a regular basis. An international team of scientists has just confirmed the presence there of two species of Pseudo-nitzschia diatoms capable of producing a dangerous neurotoxin that can cause severe sickness and memory loss. Poetically described as “algae that live …
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The 28th edition of the Mabuhay Miles Elite Invitational Golf Tournament goes to Tagaytay on Nov. 14, Thursday, where a full field of 350 players coming from the business sector here and abroad will tee it up. Ryan Abdon will be shooting to win the event for the second straight time after triumphing at the Orchard in Cavite last year …
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As part of its efforts to help the government in ensuring health and medical services, the SM Foundation turned over the newly-renovated Basa Air Base Hospital located in Floridablanca, Pampanga recently.` SM Foundation Executive Director for Health and Medical Programs Connie Angeles said the Basa Air Base Hospital is a 17-bed capacity facility catering to the medical and healthcare needs …
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By ISABELLA E. CUARTERO By Isabella E. Cuartero Julie Anne San Jose has stepped up as the 34th Ginebra San Miguel Calendar Girl in a concert-like event on October 30 at the ballroom of Diamond Hotel in Manila. An avowed lover of gin and tonic, GMA’s ‘Maria Clara at Ibarra’ star admitted she was initially unbelieving when she saw images …
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Filipino Deaf youth will recount the pivotal stories that have shaped the community during the 30th Deaf Festival in celebration of Deaf Awareness Week. Themed 30 Years, Countless Stories, this year’s iteration aims to move forward with its mission to provide platforms for the Deaf to promote mindfulness and appreciation of their unique identity. The celebration was established in November …
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Grammy Award-winning cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio hopes to change Pinoy perception on classical music as she takes the center stage for the Concert II: Triumph of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra on November 15, 7:30pm, at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati. The second offering of the PPO’s 40th concert season commences with Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol, op.34, …
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The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and National Development Corporation. (NDC) have formalized a strategic partnership to finance and implement high-impact projects in New Clark City. BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua M. Bingcang and NDC General Manager Antonilo DC Mauricio signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) creating a collaborative framework for the urban development of New Clark …
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