Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has brought its trade seminars online via webinars on the basics of the stock market and fundamentals of investing through its online stock trading platform, BPI Trade. BPI Securities Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), recently launched the webinars as its pilot online […]
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4 Reasons Why It’s Better to Buy a Home Than a Car
If you’ve been working for years, chances are, you’ve thought about investing a huge chunk of your savings in something worthwhile. Aside from thinking of starting a business, many are caught in the great debate of home versus car. Since we’re talking about a great deal of money, it’s a must to study your options […]
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Far Eastern University wins best “kubeta” in the Philippines award
Far Eastern University (FEU) in Manila led the winners of the Golden Kubeta Awards, a campaign on proper wastewater management conducted by Maynilad. FEU’s public restroom won the People’s Choice Award after receiving over 10,000 votes on social media, besting 9 other nominees that included Miriam College, University of the Philippines Diliman Palma Hall, Port […]
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Troy Montero lead winners at 2019 Vios Racing Festival finals at Clark speedway
Celebrity racer Troy Montero successfully defended his title as he led the winners of the final leg of the 2019 Vios Racing Festival organized by Toyota Motor Philippines in November. Montero was joined on the winners podium by Gerald Anderson in 2nd place and Daniel Matsunaga in 3rd spot at the conclusion of the Celebrity […]
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BPI raises Php3.1 billion from high-yielding deposits
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has issued Php 3.1 billion of Long-Term Negotiable Certificates of Time Deposit (LTNCTDs) that are now listed and tradable on the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. This LTNCTD issuance represents BPI’s third foray into the capital markets in 2019, following its USD green bond issuance amounting to USD300 […]
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Brillante Mendoza’s Mindanao starring Judy Ann Santos premieres in Europe at the Estonian Film Fest
Mindanao, the new movie directed by award-winning filmmaker Brillante Mendoza and written by Honee Alipio, is set to have its European Premiere at the 23rd POFF Talinn Black Nights Film Festival this November 15 to December 1. The award-winning film director’s new movie, top-billed by Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo and Allen Dizon, will be screened in […]
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Avon, Philippine Cancer Society collaborate with Southern Philippines Medical Center to help more women fight breast cancer
Avon Philippines is continuing its long-time crusade with Philippine Cancer Society to fight breast cancer by opening a new clinic in Davao City. The Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) Surgical Oncology-AVON Breast Clinic opened its doors on October 25 to assist and care for more women and patients in Davao City and the rest of […]
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Asiamoney awards BPI for excellence in CSR, microfinance
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has received two awards from Asiamoney for its corporate social responsibility programs (CSR) that exemplified community service along with banking addressing financial inclusion. Asiamoney, a leading finance publication in the region, recognized BPI as the “Best Bank for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)” and its fully owned subsidiary BPI […]
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Google, IdeaSpace partnership to boost Philippines’ startup industry
Google has partnered with IdeaSpace in a bid to boost the Philippines growing startup industry. Google Developers Launchpad is set to connect non-profit organization IdeaSpace, the Philippines’ largest private sector-supported organization for early-stage technology entrepreneurship, to top accelerators around the world to leverage their best practices and resources. IdeaSpace is also being given access to […]
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Pacio defends title as Folayang, Eustaquio reclaim MMA rings
Joshua “The Passion” Pacio successfully defended his ONE Strawweight World Championship belt from fellow Pinoy Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) champion Rene “The Challenger” Catalan as compatriots Eduard “The Landslide” Folayang, Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio, Robin “The Ilonggo” Catalan won their respective battles in the ONE: MASTERS OF FATE Thrilla in Manila on Friday. The Filipino champions […]
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Daniel Matsunaga, Troy Montero battle for Vios Racing Championship in Clark
Celebrity sport racers Daniel Matsunaga and Troy Montero are again facing off in the battle supremacy at the Toyota Vios Racing Festival Championships in Clark. Matsunaga and Montero previously won the races in the August leg of the Vios Racing Festival, with Matsunaga taking the last race and Montero the first two races. Both racers […]
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Philippine economy expands 6.2 percent, 2nd best in Asia
The Philippine economy has expanded by 6.2%, the second-best growth rate in Asia. The July-September economic performance of the country reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Thursday indicated that the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.2 percent in the third quarter of 2019. The Philippines ranks second to Vietnam’s 7.3% but ahead […]
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