MANILA – Ayala Corporation (Ayala) has secured a senior long-term loan facility amounting to $200 million from Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank), marking another milestone in a relationship that has spanned more than three decades. The loan facility supports Ayala’s strategic financing initiatives for its ongoing commitments and investments in emerging portfolios, namely, technology…
The Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL) has issued an official statement to address recent reports regarding its alleged endorsement of senatorial candidates for the 2025 Local and National Elections. In a formal announcement dated October 5, 2024, the party clarified that no Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA) has been issued for Mr. Relly Jose Jr. and Mr….
The first ever Metals and Engineering Innovation Center (MEIC) in CALABARZON was officially inaugurated at Batangas State University (BatStateU) Malvar campus, Oct. 07. The center is among the initiatives of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to boost engineering research and development in the region by providing advanced facilities for students and industry professionals…
QUEZON CITY — The Department of Health (DOH) started on Monday, October 7, its nationwide, school-based vaccination program dubbed “Bakuna Eskwela.” The health department reminded the parents to prepare their children for the event. “Para handa ang inyong anak sa pagbabakuna: Pakainin siya bago pumasok sa paaralan; suriin ang kanyang kondisyon bago pumasok; kung may…
beep™ operator AF Payments, Inc. (AFPI) and the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) launch the Clark Loop bus operations with a fully cashless Automated Fare Collection System. Gracing the event are Sharon Fong, COO – AFPI; Joshua “Jake” Bingcang, Pres. and CEO – Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA); Jesus Ferdinand “Andy” Ortega, Undersecretary for Road…
In celebration of the 35th National Statistics Month, the Department of Science and TechnologyRegion 1 (DOST 1) featured its Community Empowerment through Science & Technology(CEST) Program on Tekno Presyensya: Syensya ken Teknolohiya para kadagiti Umili, inpartnership with DZAG Radyo Pilipinas Agoo on October 3, 2024. The episode highlighted thecritical role of science and technology in…
QUEZON CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has vowed to ensure that public school teachers are amply provided to carry out their vocation and empower them to transform their lives to become a more resilient sector. In his speech during the 2024 National Teachers’ Day Celebration in Quezon City on Thursday, October 3, President…
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman, Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda said the Philippine creatives sector, including artists, artisans, and producers, stands to gain the most from the VAT [Value Added Taxes] law on foreign digital services, which was signed by President Marcos on Tuesday. The principal author of the measure in the House of…
LEGAZPI CITY – Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda has already filed his certificate of candidacy (CoC) for governor of Albay in the 2025 National and Local Elections with a new development agenda dubbed ‘Global Albay.’ Running under the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (LAKAS-CMD) party, Salceda was among the first to file their CoCs in this city,…
THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through its office in Region XII, has launched the Mindanao leg of its “Handa Pilipinas” initiative at the KCC Convention Center in General Santos City. The event, with the theme “Enhancing Mindanao’s Resilience through Science, Technology, and Innovation,” seeks to bolster the region’s disaster preparedness through advanced science and technology…
