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One Meralco Foundation (OMF) has teamed up with more organizations to further its sustainable reforestation program aimed at contributing to environment preservation and improvement of the lives of more Philippine communities. The social development arm of Meralco signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Butuan City Water District (BCWD), Fostering Education and Environmental Development (FEED), and Participatory Research Organization of Communities …

In various meetings held in Washington, D.C., USA, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe M. Medalla (in photo, center) said that the BSP is focused on bringing inflation back to a target-consistent path, in line with its core mandate of price stability. The meetings were held at the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group …

Prepaid cardholders of the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) can now transact for free from ATMs in selected 7-Eleven convenience stores.   In addition to holders of LANDBANK Regular ATM Cards and Debit Cards, customers can also use their LANDBANK Prepaid Cards to perform cash withdrawal and balance inquiry free-of-charge in 1,980 7-Eleven ATMs in Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Pampanga, Bataan …

ASUS today announces its latest breed of Zenbook Creator laptop for the on-the-go creative multitasker, the all-new Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402). This premium and powerful yet compact dual-screen laptop features a next-generation ScreenPad Plus secondary touchscreen, combined with the brand-new Active Aerodynamic System Ultra (AAS Ultra) auto-tilting design that improves cooling and ergonomics. This Intel Evo-certified machine packs …

The sprouting acts of kindness have been one of the positive outcomes of the pandemic. As the world began to realize the value of health, stakeholders and volunteers stepped up and came together to respond to the needs of communities, especially its vulnerable members. SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) and its partners, for one, have continued their medical missions to provide …

Ayala Foundation President Ruel Maranan was recognized as the People Manager of the Year at the 2022 People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) Awards.  The award is given to an HR practitioner “who has imbibed and modeled the strategic role of human resources” in their organization and “continues to make a significant contribution to the development of the HR …

The latest medical research by the United Kingdom’s Department of Health and Social Care (UK-DHSC) has revealed that vaping is indeed a healthier and safer alternative to smoking. According to the UK-DHSC’s findings, vaping has a lower chance of causing cancer and other ailments related to the heart and lungs. That said, the Department also recommended vaping as a therapeutic …

There have been numerous reports and actual complaints recently about “scammers” selling National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) data forms to hapless senior citizens in Region 11, Caraga Administrative Region (CAR) and the NCSC is quick to act and investigate the anomaly. An enraged NCSC Chairman Atty. Franklin Quijano immediately ordered a thorough investigation by asking concerned authorities in the …

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) is named the Best Corporate Bank in the Philippines at the recently concluded 2022 Asiamoney Best Bank Awards, citing its exceptional service to corporate and middle-market clients. “As a universal bank that has been around for six decades, Metrobank has a solid reputation in the Philippine banking industry. It is Metrobank’s keen focus on …

The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) garnered three Circle of Excellence awards during the 13th Asia CEO Awards ceremony on 11 October 2022 at the Marriott Hotel in Pasay City. “These awards serve as confirmation that LANDBANK is headed in the right direction. We have fully transformed into a development-oriented institution that is more responsive to the needs of …