SM Foundation, Inc. the social good arm of the SM group, and the Fast Retailing Foundation (FR Foundation), a general incorporated foundation in Japan, formally launched the ‘Grow Trees Community’ project in Nasugbu, Batangas last September 27 as the first stop of three provinces for their ‘treescaping’ and reforestation initiative. The Grow Trees Community project aims to plant and grow …
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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe M. Medalla (above) said banking regulations are accompanied by initiatives that support the country’s shift from a cash-heavy to a cash-lite economy. During a recent conference by “The Asian Banker,” the Governor explained that the BSP is pursuing these initiatives under its Digital Payments Transformation Roadmap. The Roadmap aims to digitalize at least …
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Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. graced the 19th edition of the China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) through a pre-recorded video message during its opening ceremony. With a strong invitation to welcome new opportunities to the country, the president highlighted that the Philippines is “very much open for business.” CAEXPO is an annual international event held since 2004 with the aim of …
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The Philippine Consulate General in Osaka and its trade and investment section, the Philippine Trade & Investment Center, recently featured two of the country’s top artists and designers at the Fashion Philippines Showcase at the Fashion Goods and Accessories Expo 2022 during the 3rd Lifestyle Week to be held in Osaka from 28-30 September 2022. The Fashion Philippines booth was …
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Want to earn money? Want the secret to stay on budget? Want to start investing? Interested to learn the differences between stocks and bonds? Want to know how much you need to retire early and in style? We want to learn. And clearly, we need to learn—if we based it on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) 2019 Financial Inclusion …
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SeedIn Technology is a mobile-app, web-based investment platform that matches Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with potential investors from around the world. As the only SEC-licensed P2B SME Crowdlending platform in the country, this easy-to-use app has taken the finance world by storm, making financing and investment accessible for everybody. The model has been widely successful and SeedIn Technology is now …
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Senior citizens had a seriously fun-filled day on Tuesday, thanks to the National Commission on Senior Citizens (NCSC) and SM Cares, which jointly organized the unique event called “Simba, Zumba at Sigla” at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Activity Center in Pasay City. The much-anticipated affair, forms part as Day 4 festivity of the countrywide celebration of the Elderly …
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In line with its commitment towards medical advancement and technology, Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC) recently unveiled its brand-new, recently acquired Da Vinci Surgical Robot. The highly advanced, robotic-assisted surgical system is said to enable doctors to perform many types of complex procedures associated with minimally invasive surgery (MIS) with more precision, flexibility and control than with conventional …
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Concept One Wheels celebrated its 20th year with a well-attended anniversary party for all its employees and friends last Sept. 10 at the Manila Polo Club. Sam Liuson, president of Concept One Wheels, led his other company officers in welcoming the guests that included San Juan mayor Francis Zamora, MMDA’s Bong Nebrida, and other top officials from different local car …
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The Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI) re-launched its much-anticipated BPI Loans Madness in General Santos City in Mindanao which served as its first leg in fulfilling its commitment to help Filipinos living in the South achieve their dream car and home. The BPI Loans Madness is a one-stop shop mall event took place in SM City General Santos from …
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