Pag-IBIG Fund members collectively saved P38.82 billion in the first six months of the year, an increase of P7.23 billion or 23% compared to the P31.59 billion collected during the same period last year. This set a record for the highest amount saved by members with the agency for any January to June period. “I …
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Pag-IBIG Calamity Loan ready for members affected by North Luzon quake
Top executives of Pag-IBIG Fund announced on Monday, August 1, that the agency has initially allocated P3 billion in calamity loan funds for members in calamity-stricken areas, including those affected by the strong earthquake that hit North Luzon. “Pag-IBIG Fund has allocated calamity loan funds to help affected members in Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley and …
DBP partners with top conglomerate for intensified support to poultry contract growers
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is looking to strengthen its lending support to poultry contract growers through its partnership with the local subsidiary of an international agro-industrial and food conglomerate, a top official said. DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel G. Herbosa said the Bank has agreed to provide credit assistance to …
Forum highlights the lives that the insurance industry has changed
A young graduate who tried his luck in the United States, a high school student whose parents are insurance agency leaders, and a former actress and beauty queen turned event host and accountant — these are the people whose lives have been changed for the better by the insurance industry. They shared their stories …
Instantly send cash to a Metrobank account through PERA HUB branches
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) has expanded its partnership with remittance company PERA HUB, allowing individuals to conveniently send money to Metrobank account holders nationwide. With this service, individuals who need to send cash to Metrobank account holders simply need to: Head to the nearest PERA HUB branch; Accomplish their remittance form; and Show …
Pag-IBIG Fund releases record-high P40.41-B home loans in Jan-May 2022
Pag-IBIG Fund again surpassed its own record by releasing over P40 billion in home loans in the first five months of 2022, top officials announced on Tuesday, June 28. From January to May, the agency released home loans worth P40.41 billion, the highest ever amount released during the first five months of any year in …
Girl Finally Finds the One: Life, Lessons, and Success
Just like any other ordinary Pinoy graduate, Ysabel Victoria Benitez used her degree to look for that dream job – one that would make her independent, travel the world, and purchase her own home. Being raised by a single parent with two other sisters, middle child Ysa, as she is fondly called, made her want …
Need money? Loan at Juanhand and get P150 Lazada GC
Do you have bills to pay but are short on cash? Do you still have to settle your remaining balance of your child’s tuition but your fees have been delayed? Worry no more because all you need to do is to apply for a loan with Juanhand. You not only solve your financial problems, you …
GTV further boosts signal reception in PH
GTV, the second most-watched channel in the Philippines – next only to GMA-7 – continues GMA Network’s pursuit of reaching every Filipino household as it further expands its coverage after completing all its analog station upgrades across the country. The GTV Iloilo station, which covers the Western Visayas region, is the ninth and final analog TV station upgraded for GMA …
Pag-IBIG Fund finances 5,411 homes for low-wage earners in Jan-Apr 2022
Pag-IBIG Fund has financed 5,411 socialized homes for minimum-wage and low-income members in the first four months of 2022, its top executives said Wednesday, May 18. Socialized home loans make up 18% of the 29,310 units financed by the agency from January to April 2022. In terms of amount, socialized home loans represent 7%, or …