DTI: P22-B investment pledges from PBBM’s foreign trips now operational

The Department of Trade and Insustry (DTI) said some P22 billion worth of projects sealed during the foreign visits of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. this year are already operational. DTI Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo said at the recent Bagong Pilipinas briefing the projects are part of the P4.019-trillion investment pledges bagged by the Chief Executive during his…

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BDO’s ASEAN Sustainability Bond supports livelihood opportunities for Filipino riders

Through its partnership with Unistar Credit and Finance Corporation, a nationwide financing company, BDO Unibank (BDO) has supported 68,409 workers to acquire motorcycles used for delivery, logistics and transport services. These units were purchased through Transcycle, Unistar’s motorcycle retail brand with 280 branches, 55% located in Visayas and Mindanao, reflecting a strong presence in underserved areas where access to credit remains limited….

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MMDA prepares rescue assets for deployment amid TS Kristine

QUEZON CITY, — In response to directives from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is readying its assets and rescue personnel to assist those affected by Tropical Storm Kristine. MMDA Chairman and concurrent Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MMDRRMC) Chairperson Atty. Don Artes led an inspection of the…

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BDO and BDONB empower Eastern Visayas with relevant financial solutions

BDO Unibank and its community banking arm BDO Network Bank continue to empower the provinces of Leyte, Samar, and Biliran by providing relevant financial solutions to address their residents’ and businesses’ unique banking needs. In this ever-changing economic landscape, accessibility to innovative and relevant financial products and services is pivotal in empowering individuals and businesses…

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Salceda hails PBBM for successful PH bid to host UN Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) Board

Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Facebook) House Ways and Means Chair Joey Sarte Salceda (Albay, 2nd district) has congratulated the Marcos administration for its successful bid for the Philippines to host the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) Board under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). “Hosting the LDF will help the Philippines gain fair access to financial…

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Team Albay revived for dispatch on humanitarian mission to the most ravaged towns of Catanduanes

LEGAZPI CITY – Responding to appeals for help, Albay 2nd Dist. Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda, has revived his multi-awarded Team Albay through its Team Albay Youth Organization (TAYO) for immediate dispatch on relief, medical, water sanitation, communications, agriculture rehabilitation and psychosocial interventions mission to Catanduanes, which was severely ravaged by super typhoon Pepito over the weekend. TEAM Albay is…

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DA’s ‘Agri-Puhunan at Pantawid’ program provides greater opportunities for rice farmers

BAGUIO CITY — The Department of Agriculture ensures that farmers continue to receive support various forms as the government strives to achieve  food security and sustainable  agriculture. The DA has several programs for rice farmers for pre, during and post-harvest  to increase their productivity and income. It recently launched a new program to  provide farmers with…

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US firms eye ties with PH in health, digital, energy sectors

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. Members of the Business Executives for National Security meet with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the Malacañan Palace, Manila on Monday (July 10, 2023). BENS reaffirmed its commitment to boost cooperation and investment of American firms in the Philippines. (Photo courtesy of PCO) To help further enhance Philippine-United States engagements, the Business Executives for National…

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