The Balangay Voyage continues as the replicas of the ancient Balangay boats of Butuan City have been included in the official program of the Philippines’ National Quincentennial Committee (NQC) for the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Victory in Mactan and the First Circumnavigation of the World. The Balangay Voyage team announced early November […]
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Dumaguete’s Ocean 6 women swimmers honored with WWF Environmental Heroes Award
Six Filipino women swimmers from Dumaguete City who call themselves the “Ocean 6” were honored with the 2019 Environmental Heroes Award for Women Leaders in Environmental Conservation given by the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines. Flom Barot-Datoy, Ching Furbeyre, Monique Furbeyre, Sheila Pabalate-Omaguing, Maru Rodriguez, and Frances Hope Yap were collectively recognized with […]
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Golden Anniversary of the Cultural Center of the Philippines celebrated in commemorative stamps
The 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is being celebrated with golden anniversary commemorative stamps issued by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost). The new Philippine stamp bears the design of graphic Artist Irma Jane C. Junio featuring the digital rendition of the iconic facade and fountain of the […]
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Halal coconuts lead FoodPhilippines showcase at SIAL Middle East in Dubai
The Philippines’ halal coconuts will lead the FoodPhilippines showcase at the 10th edition of SIAL Middle East to be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in Dubai on December 9-11, 2019. Coconut products, one of the Philippines’ top halal export products, will be featured in SIAL Middle East 2019. The country’s participation in […]
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BPI opens biggest branch in Makati
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) opened the new BPI Makati Main Branch, its biggest branch in the Makati Central Business District. The new BPI Makati Branch inaugurated on October 24 has a current area of 2,943 square meters and will be expanded come December 2020, adding another 179 sqm. The new branch is intended […]
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Philippines advocates disaster-preparedness, World Tsunami Awareness campaign
The Philippines, through the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS), is advocating disaster-preparedness and is joining the Tsunami awareness campaign on November 5 – a day designated by the United Nations in 2015 as the World Tsunami Awareness Day (WTAD). Good News Pilipinas supports the DOST-PHILVOLCS call to […]
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BPI builds digital ecosystem for more convenient banking in Philippines
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has taken its digital innovation a step further by building a digital ecosystem. BPI launched on October 29 its digital ecosystem to make everyday financial transactions more convenient with nine partners with 36 services for open banking and the most extensive list of online banking and mobile app […]
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ASEAN Green Bonds, credit ratings, and 38.6% increase in net income mark BPI’s 3rd-Quarter milestones
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) posted Php 8.29 billion in Net Income in the third quarter of 2019, higher by 38.6% compared to the third quarter of 2018, during the period that was marked by several milestones for the Philippine bank, among them the S&P Global Ratings and the pioneering of ASEAN Green […]
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Toyota showcases benefits of vehicle electrification in Hybrid Campus Tour at Don Bosco Technical College
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) continues to showcase the benefits of vehicle electrification in the latest leg of the Hybrid Campus Tour series at the Don Bosco Technical College in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila. TMP brought its all-new Corolla Altis Hybrid units for its first public test drive since its introduction in September. About 50 students signed […]
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5 Cybersecurity Tips to Keep Your Information Secure
Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, says digital banking innovator Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI). Here are BPI’s 5 cybersecurity tips to keep your account information secure against cyber criminals: Scams have been such a part of Philippine life that Filipinos have come up with quirky labels for them—budol-budol, dugo-dugo, and laglag-barya. Ordinary hustlers, however, […]
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BPI rewards depositors to encourage Pinoys to save
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is gifting depositors with new rewards to encourage more Pinoys to save their money. BPI’s Deposit Real Thrills program is encouraging Filipinos to discover the importance of saving up and making money work for them over the long term. “We continue to encourage more Filipinos to save for […]
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6 Things We Wish We Could Buy For Our Parents
Filipinos are renowned for giving their best when its comes to family, with parents going to the extent of sacrificing their dreams and well-being just to make sure their children have the best opportunities. Giving back to parents should be a sincere effort, a well-thought and well-planned process that reflects the children’s appreciation and what […]
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