Members of the Social Security System (SSS) will soon receive their SSS benefits and loan proceeds through their digital-enabled Unified Multi-purpose Identification (UMID) debit ATM cards powered by Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC). The digital collaboration was sealed during the signing of the memorandum of agreement between the SSS and RCBC on October 20 at the SSS main building in …
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Since it began operating the water and wastewater system of eastern Metro Manila and Rizal Province, East Zone concessionaire Manila Water has endeavored to provide 24/7 water supply to its current 7.4 million residents. Even during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, Manila Water has been reliably supplying uninterrupted supply not only to residences but also …
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The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) gathered small farmers and fishers, agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs), and their organizations to discuss the National Government’s development plan towards building sustainable and resilient agrarian reform communities. Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Bureau of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Development (BARBD) Director Dr. Ronald M. Gareza, CESO IV and LANDBANK Program Management Department I Head, …
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has standardized the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) business loan application form of BSP-supervised financial institutions (BSFIs) as part of its broader efforts to enhance the availability of financial products and services and foster greater financial inclusion. BSP Circular No. 1156 issued on 30 September 2022 provides a borrower-centric Standard Business Loan Application …
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Emerging from the creative minds that continue to push the boundaries of Filipino artisanship, a new collection of home, fashion, and lifestyle pieces was unveiled at the digital sourcing festival FAME+ Market Days last October 21-22, 2022 via the online platform Hopin. A total of 50 brands and manufacturers were able to develop more than 500 original designs for this year. …
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All it takes is just one poke to save lives. While blood donation drives are often conducted, blood shortages remain pressing in low- to middle-income countries. In the Philippines, blood donation activities were reduced during the height of COVID-19, making it even more challenging for the country to provide blood in times of need. Amidst the obstacles, organizations and volunteers …
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Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is ready to launch the All-New BR-V before the end of the month with the recent arrival of the first batch of vehicles in the country. The exact date of debut is on Nov. 21. The All-New Honda BR-V comes with a bolder look and advanced features for the needs of the Filipino family. The …
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HYUNDAI Motor Company (HMC), the official sponsor of FIFA World Cup 2022, promised to help the world’s biggest football tournament achieve its carbon neutral goal by providing eco-friendly vehicles for 50 percent of the event’s passenger transportation. This is the first time in the history of the competition to have eco-friendly vehicles in the event fleet at this scale. Overall, …
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A BRAND new Toyota Raize and a 1-Year free fuel supply will be among the exciting prizes up for grabs in the “Paskong Panalo ng Cleanfuel.” Customers who will gas up at Cleanfuel from Oct. 16 up to Jan. 16, 2023 will get a chance to win in the online e-raffle promo. By scanning the QR code provided in all …
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ISUZU Philippines Corporation (IPC) and MBT Autoworx Corporation celebrated the relaunch of the Isuzu Pagbilao in time for the dealership’s 4th anniversary late last month. Isuzu Pagbilao now conforms to the Isuzu Outlet Standard (IOS) which aims to provide a more conducive atmosphere for smoother business flow and better customer journey. Present during the evenyThe occasion was graced by Municipal …
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