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BDO Capital is PH’s Corporate and Investment Bank of the Year for 6 th Consecutive Time, Wins 2 Other Awards for Landmark Deals

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BDO Capital & Investment Corporation (BDO Capital) was recognized as the country’sCorporate and Investment Bank of the Year for the 6 th straight year at the Asian Banking &Finance Awards 2023. BDO Capital’s remarkable achievement remains unsurpassed in theindustry as it continues to demonstrate consistent excellence in delivering exceptionalinvestment banking services across various product lines…

DILG to LGUs: Prepare for La Niña, establish local 911 command centers

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MANILA — Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. has called on local government units (LGUs) nationwide to establish their local 911 command centers and prepare for an anticipated increase in typhoons this year due to the La Niña weather pattern. Abalos, speaking at the recent “Emergency 911 (E911)…

DOST Xll HOLDS 3-DAY CELEBRATION FOR RSTW

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THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region XII celebrated for three days from Sept. 13, the 2023 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW), with the theme “Siyensya, Teknolohiya at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa at Panatag na Kinabukasan.” The three-day celebration aimed to highlight the significant contributions of science and technology to national…

FILIPINOS ARE VERY STRONG PEOPLE LIKE ISRAELIS – IDF

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) lauded the Filipino people for their resiliency and strength amid the chaos brought about by the ongoing conflict between the Israeli government and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. “If I know anything about the Filipino people, I don’t pretend to know, but from what I saw after the horrors of…

MAHARLIKA FUND RECEIVES WARM RESPONSE FROM SAUDI BUSINESS LEADERS

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Business leaders in Saudi Arabia expressed their warm response to the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) on Thursday as they signified their intention to learn on the success stories of the Philippines in terms of its finances. In his opening remarks during the roundtable with the business leaders, Saudi Ministry of Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih said…

PH World Trade Center hosts Int’l Packaging trade expo

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By Kris Crismundo MANILA – ProPak Philippines, the annual international trade expo for the packaging industry, will hold its fifth edition at the World Trade Center in Pasay City on February 12 to 14, 2025. This year’s expo will bring together some 250 exhibitors from over 30 countries. The will showcase their packaging technologies and innovation…

DSWD to launch self-service social registry, data validation for agency beneficiaries

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In its continuing efforts to improve the delivery of social protection programs, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will soon launch the ‘i-Registro’, a dynamic social registry (DSR) with self-service registration and data authentication of potential beneficiaries. “The i-Registro aims to enhance the exchange of updated demographic and migration data, crucial for targeting…

PBBM extends PNP Chief’s term by 4 months

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has extended the term of Philippine National Police Chief P/Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil by four months, effective February 7, 2025, his retirement day. A memorandum dated February 4, 2025, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, states that the President approved the extension of Marbil’s government service beyond the compulsory retirement…

QC acquires electric buses for its free transpo services

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Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte with the eight electric buses As part of its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% in 2030, the Quezon City government has procured eight electric buses to complement its fleet of QCity Buses. The modern electric buses have a 41-seating capacity with ample space to accommodate standing passengers….

Philippines Reaffirms Commitment to Media Workers’ Rights and Safety at 5th EU Philippines Subcommittee Meeting on Governance and Human Rights

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The Philippine Government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the rights and safety of media workers during the 5th Philippines-European Union Subcommittee Meeting on Good Governance, Rule of Law, and Human Rights held in Brussels, Belgium, on October 6, 2025. The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) underscored ongoing efforts to protect media workers…