Prioritizing the safety and well-being of its patrons, audiences, and staff, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the Ayala Malls have decided to reschedule the screening of The MET: Live in HD – Dead Man Walking to September 10, 2024. Due to the inclement weather caused by Tropical Storm Enteng, the September 3 screening of Jake Heggie’s Dead …
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The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has announced the extension of its emergency loan program to provide financial relief to members and pensioners in areas affected by Typhoon Enteng as soon as it has obtained the list of areas declared under state of calamity. This initiative builds on GSIS’s ongoing emergency loan program, which has already been activated in several …
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Guided by the vision of serving as catalysts for responsible development in the communities they serve, SM has put corporate social responsibility alongside expansion and sustainability as one of the key drivers of its growth. SM’s social good programs are anchored on making meaningful impact on critical areas that affect the most vulnerable communities, among them in the health, education …
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By Rose de la Cruz From undelivered nutribuns (many of them in advanced stages of molds) for the nutrition programs of public schools, to undelivered laptops and other learning materials to the undue burden posed by the Matatag Curriculum on public high school teachers, these are the problems that former Education Secretary and Vice President Sara Duterte has left for …
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By Rose de la Cruz The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas under Governor Benjamin Diokno signed a memorandum of agreement with the Philippine Statistics Authority for the printing of the National ID (PhilID) in 2020. Instead the BSP subcontracted to ALLCard Inc. part of the services of the PhilID printing, an integral part of the MOA executed between BSP and PSA, …
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BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) received an updated Second Party Opinion (SPO) from Morningstar Sustainalytics affirming that its Sustainable Finance Framework (SFF) is credible and impactful. The SPO aligns with the 2021 Sustainability Bond Guidelines and Green Bond Principles. It is also in line with the 2023 Social Bond and Loan Principles, and Green and Social Loan Principle , as well as …
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BillEase, the leading digital consumer finance platform in the Philippines, today announced TPG’s The Rise Fund has signed definitive documentation to lead a significant strategic investment in the company. With the investment, The Rise Fund, the multi-sector strategy of TPG’s global impact investing platform, is leading BillEase’s Series C Equity Round, with existing investor Burda Principal Investment also participating in …
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The country’s leading broadcast company GMA Network receives a grant from the National Council for Children’s Television (NCCT) to produce a high-quality program that promotes awareness on Filipino culture, social issues, and holistic development of the youth. GMA-7 is the sole broadcast company among the four qualified grantees to be awarded in the National Endowment Fund for Children’s Television (NEFCTV) 2022 Grants Program. GMA …
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Angel’s Pizza, a beloved name in the Philippine pizza scene, is proud to unveil its latest irresistible offering: the Creamy Spinach Double Deal Plus. This exclusive deal is part of the GrabFood Fan Faves 2024, celebrating the dishes that have captured the hearts and taste buds of Filipino foodies. Angel’s Pizza invites customers to indulge in the Creamy Spinach Double …
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“Bagay sila (They’re matched),” observers say. They are referring to Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards. Interestingly, ever since Kathryn and Alden were teamed up in the monster hit “Hello, Love, Goodbye,” a mega production of Star Cinema in 2019, their tandem was well-sought after. “Hello, Love, Goodbye” has been one of the two (the other one being “Rewind,” a co-venture …
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