Makati City (26 January 2024) – AF Payments Inc (AFPI), the owner of the beep™ card brand used on Metro Manila’s Light Rail Transit, has raised concerns about an online promotion that guarantees “12-month free subway rides using beep™ cards,” which can be seen on the “Manila Metro” Facebook page. AFPI categorically denies involvement in…
As the “ber months” bring the country into peak shopping mode, BDO Pay is giving Filipinos a smarter way to stretch their budget with a ₱500 cashback reward for those who hit ₱50,000 in Scan to Pay transactions during the holiday season. With this everyday payment app, you can pay straight from your linked credit card or savings account—no need to cash-in, no…
MAY PLAN B KA NA BA? Life insurance provides families with financial security amid challenging economic times according to BDO Unibank SVP and chief investment officer Frederico Rafael “Fritz” D. Ocampo and BDO Life President and CEO Renato Vergel de Dios during a recent online seminar, “Life Insurance: Plan B against Economic Uncertainty” hosted by…
The Intellectual Property of the Philippines (IPOPHL) recently reported that intellectual property (IP) through its Innovations and Technology Support Offices (ITSOs) hit an all-time high last year as more universities and colleges joined the Innovation and Technology Support Program. In a statement, the IPOPHL said aggregate IP filings of Innovation and Technology Support Offices which include higher…
How did Coco Martin, a well-known actor, director, and now brand ambassador of BDO Network Bank, succeed in life?
MANILA, — Good news! The historic Intramuros has been crowned as Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction in the World Travel Awards for 2024. Acclaimed as Asia’s premier world city destination, Intramuros’ achievement is a testament of our rich history and vibrant culture. The Philippines recently hosted for the first time the 31st World Travel Awards 2024. The…
SOUTH COTABATO, PHILIPPINES — “Data alone is not enough. It must lead to decisions, policies, and action.” This message marked the start of Day 1 of Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week. The event was organized by HRDC XII, DOST XII, and DOST-PCHRD. Under the theme “Health Converge: Transforming Health Research, Connecting Cultures,” local…
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) records show that the Philippines’ foreign direct investments (FDIs) inflow has risen anew to US$876 million in April this year. The figure is higher than the US$548 million FDI net inflows last March but 14.1 percent lower than US$1 billion net inflows last year.The bulk of the investments amounting to US$663 million are placements in debt instruments. BSP records also show…
The Marcos administration is continuously providing assistance to farmers affected by the El Niño phenomenon in Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, and other regions. Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Joey Villarama, the spokesman for the Task Force El Nino, said there are almost 4,000 farmers affected by the dry spell in the two regions. “Mas qualitative po,…
ð˜šð˜¢ð˜¯ ð˜ð˜³ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜¤ð˜ªð˜´ð˜¤ð˜°, ð˜Šð˜¢ð˜ð˜ªð˜§ð˜°ð˜³ð˜¯ð˜ªð˜¢—Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco showcased the country’s tourism gains and recovery efforts post-pandemic, noting that the tourism industry has contributed an estimated USD 7 billion or about PHP 404.02 billion in foreign visitor receipts in the first ten months of 2023. This amount is around 190 percent higher compared…
