“Shopping is More Fun in the Philippines” as the retail industry remains robust amidst closure of some malls and stores in some parts of the world. In contrast to many large format stores rightsizing and shopping centers closing down in many parts of the world, retail in the Philippines remains vigorous and upbeat, said SM […]
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BPI extends banking hours for the holidays
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has extended the banking hours of over a hundred BPI and BPI Family Savings (BFSB) branches nationwide this holiday season. On weekdays from December 9, 2019, to January 3, 2020, select BPI and BFSB branches are extending operating hours by an hour. There will also be branches open on […]
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BPI Family Savings Bank exceeds maiden bond issuance target, raises Php 9.60 billion
BPI Family Savings Bank (BFSB) has issued Php 9.60 billion of bonds and listed them on the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEx). The Bonds, which can now be traded in PDEx, are more than four times oversubscribed and represents BFSB’s first-ever foray into the capital markets. The Bank attributes this to robust demand from […]
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American call center giant Alorica expands PHL operations, to hire 9000 agents
American call center giant Alorica is expanding its operations to another 9,000 agents, bringing its total current workforce to nearly 50,000. Alorica is already the third-largest customer experience provider in the country with the workforce spread in 19 delivery locations. The Communication Workers of America (CCW) awarded BPO of the Year was reported by international […]
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Globe volunteers share food packs with Typhoon Tisoy victims in Isabela and Albay
Employees of Globe and its affiliates volunteered to dedicate time and effort in creating 90 meal boxes for 2,880 families in Isabela and Albay who were affected by typhoon Tisoy which severely hit the country early December. Each meal box consisted of 36 meal packs that are enough to feed 180 people. The packs were […]
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Netizens praise All-Star performances in SEA Games closing ceremonies
Social media exploded with excitement praising the world-class ending to the closing ceremony of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Athletics Stadium in New Clark City. Here are some comments from viewers from around the region. Feedback poured in for the interpretation of the Philippine national anthem “Lupang Hinirang” by Journey’s frontman Arnel Pineda. […]
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Black Eyed Peas, Arnel Pineda, Hero surfer Roger Casugay, Drone show to thrill SEA Games closing rites
The Philippines is set to stage a spectacular world-class show, as the country draws the curtain on the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) at the Athletics Stadium in New Clark City today. Southeast Asia, a regional group of more than 600 million people, will be treated to a SEA Games closing ceremony extravaganza that […]
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U2’s Bono, PHL Red Cross team up to deliver blood using drones
U2 singer Bono has joined forces with the Philippine Red Cross to launch a drone service to deliver much-needed blood supplies in the country’s far-flung areas. The U2 frontman said the Philippines would become the base for the largest drone delivery operation for blood and medical supplies in the Asia-Pacific region through Zipline, starting with […]
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Indonesian President Joko Widodo praises sportsmanship of Filipino surfing hero Roger Casugay
Indonesian President Joko Widodo went on social media to thank Filipino surfer Roger Casugay for heroically saving a rival competitor, Arip Nurhidayat, at the SEA Games surfing competition, despite knowing that doing so would cost him a much-deserved gold medal. Casugay helped fellow surfer and Indonesian competitor Arip Nurhidayat who broke his ankle leash and […]
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Philippines clinch SEA Games overall crown with 149 golds, breaking new records
Basketball, combat sports, athletics, e-sports, and shooting were the big winners on Day 10 of the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), as the Philippines won the overall championship with 149 golds, 117 silvers, and 119 bronzes in the biggest edition of the SEA Games that featured 56 sports in 530 events. The total of […]
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Boxing champions Nesthy Petecio, Eumir Marcial lead Philippines’ best-ever medal tally on Day 9 of 2019 SEA Games
World boxing champions Nesthy Petecio and Eumir Marcial led the country to its best-ever overall medal standings on Day 9 of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games). The host nation of the biennial meet went into the Tuesday events with a gold medal tally of 113 that matched its best showing in the 2005 […]
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Danilo Victoriano wins APEC Photo Contest and Popular Choice Award
Filipino photographer Danilo Victoriano is the 2019 winner of the APEC Photo Contest. He also won at the same time, the most votes for the Popular Choice Award. The APEC Secretariat said the photograph of Victoriano entitled “Wind of Change” captured several themes of Chile’s year as APEC host economy, including empowering women in the […]
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