How can humans and machines work together for safe driving? This question is answered by the newest built-in features rolled out by Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) – the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS). TMP notes in its report sent to Good News Pilipinas, that according to the World Health Organization Global Status Report, road accident statistics […]
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Asian finance magazines give excellence awards to Bank of the Philippine Islands
Two leading Asian finance magazines have given excellence awards to Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI). In separate citations, the Asian Banking and Finance (ABF) and Alpha Southeast Asia (ASA) awarded BPI’s investment arm, BPI Capital, trade and supply chain team, and global markets segment. The 2019 ABF Wholesale Banking Awards held in July in […]
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GoodNewsPilipinas.com editor, media experts train CALABARZON coconut agriculturists in news writing
A journalism training panel with GoodNewsPilipinas.com’s editor and visual media experts shared their expertise with coconut agriculturists of the Philippines’ CALABARZON Region to revitalize their pioneering newsletter project. Good News Pilipinas Managing Editor Aurora Quadra-Balibay, media practitioner-teacher Kathryn Kagawan-Salvan, and photographer Kenneth Yaya, were invited by Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Region IV-A officials to conduct […]
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5 Qualities of a Real Estate Agent You Can Trust
With brochures to review and websites to visit, searching for a home can be confusing. While you can decide on your own or get inputs from friends, it pays to have the guidance of an expert who knows the ins and outs of the housing landscape. Real estate agents are professionals who sell, buy, or […]
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16 key cities to receive climate change risk assessment from WWF and BPI Foundation partnership
Another batch of 16 key cities in the Philippines will undergo climate change risk assessment to help pool information that communities can use to prevent environmental disaster. The study will be conducted by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) – Philippines in partnership with Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Foundation, the social innovation […]
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MEET: Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, 1st Lady of Musical Theatre | Filipino Pride Advocates
Meet Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, Artistic Director of Full House Theater Company – creator of the “Ang Huling El Bimbo (AHEB)” hit Filipino musical based on the legacy of 90s indie music icon Eraserheads. Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo plays many roles both off stage and on stage as the chief of Resorts World Manila’s performing arts company and as […]
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Mother-daughter figure skaters bag 7 golds in Missouri World Championships
The mother and daughter figure skating team of Patricia and Bianca Agunod Cheng raised the Philippine colors in the United States after winning 7 golds, 2 silvers, and 1 bronze from the 39th Annual Ice Sports Industry (ISI) World Recreational Team Championships in Missouri. The Chengs joined the Missouri World Championships as a team although […]
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Bank of the Philippine Islands posts 46.8% rise in 2nd Quarter income
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), the country’s first bank, posted a Php 7.01 billion Net Income in the second quarter of 2019 – higher by 46.8% compared to the same period last year. BPI’s first half Net Income is now at P13.74 billion after posting a 7.6% increase in the first quarter of 2019. […]
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De La Salle University hosts Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicle Campus Tour
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) partnered with De La Salle University (DLSU) for the second leg of its Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Campus Tour. DLSU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, whose Eco Car Team won the Asian Drivers title, hosted the educational seminar and activities about the beneficial effects of Toyota hybrid technology to the environment. DLSU […]
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Bank of the Philippine Islands gets brand refresh
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) recently embarked on a brand refresh that aligns with its stated vision of “Building a better Philippines”. Chief Marketing Officer Cathy Santamaria said that the bank’s vision is given day-to-day meaning via its mission statement, which is “We nurture every Filipino’s future with a trusted approach to managing money […]
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How to Prepare for the Unexpected: A Risk Management Primer for SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to thrive and keep our economy growing. Even for these small-scale businesses, a usual day at work entails having to deal with a pile of paperwork, demanding clients, and challenging sales targets, among others. One thing that SMEs forget, or postpone, perhaps owing to the daily demands of running […]
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Banking sector urged to adopt mobile-first mindset to stay competitive
A Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) official has urged the banking sector to embrace a mobile-first mindset to be more competitive and innovative. BPI Chief Digital Officer Noel Santiago said there is a need for Philippine banks to face the challenge of the widespread use of mobile phones in the country and the exponential […]
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