BUSINESS

Pag-IBIG Fund disbursed P77.33 billion in home loans from January to August this year, reflecting an increase of P383 million compared to the P76.94 billion released during the same period last year. This achievement marks the highest home loan release for the January to August period in the Fund’s history, surpassing same period figures from …

Sharing the success of the MOA Signing, Ribbon Cutting, and Official Turnover of LWUA’s “Catch Me I’m Falling: Rainwater Catchment Project” at Barangay Granada, Bacolod City. The effort was a pilot project aimed at enhancing water resource management in the community. All over the country, only 5 local water districts were chosen for the initial …

August 20, 2024 – Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) continues to push its campaign toward carbon neutrality through attractive offers for its Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) model, the Yaris Cross. Bring home a brand-new Yaris Cross this August through flexible payment options. Get the 1.5 S HEV CVT variant for a downpayment of only PHP 240,600 under …

A Bigger, Better, and More Exciting Vibes at Merzci Murcia 2 on its new location Murcia, Negros Occidental – On August 16, 2024, Merzci marked another milestone with the successful grand opening of its newest branch, located at Rizal Street corner Gatuslao, Zone 3, Murcia, Negros Occidental. This is Merzci’s 71st branch, and it marks …

First Metro Investment Corporation (First Metro) and First Metro Securities (FirstMetroSec) have been recognized by Hong Kong-based financial publication, Finance Asia, for their excellence in investment banking and navigating the financial markets. First Metro, the investment banking arm of the Metrobank Group, was awarded as the Philippines’ Best Investment Bank by FinanceAsia for the second …

  July 25, 2024 – Pag-IBIG Fund has announced the immediate availability of its Calamity Loan to assist members affected by Typhoon Carina. The typhoon has intensified monsoon rains (habagat), leading to widespread flooding across various regions.    The agency has allocated calamity loan funds to help affected members in Metro Manila, Cainta (Rizal), Baco …

July 18, 2024 – Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) recently kicked off the 10th season of its motorsports program with the first race weekend of the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup (TGR Philippine Cup). The thrill-filled event saw thousands of spectators at the Clark International Speedway as more than 30 racers battled it out on track for the …

THE Pag-IBIG Fund has received another ‘Unmodified Opinion’ from the Commission on Audit (COA) for the 12th consecutive year, top officials announced on Tuesday, July 16. In a letter dated June 21, 2024, state auditors informed the agency that it has rendered an unmodified opinion on the fairness of the presentation of Pag-IBIG Fund’s financial …

Pag-IBIG Fund Chief Executive Officer Marilene C. Acosta joins other government agencies in supporting First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos’ Lab for All program at Mandaluyong College in Mandaluyong City, in an effort to bring social and medical services more accessible to communities nationwide. Pag-IBIG brought its Lingkod Pag-IBIG on Wheels or LPOW to assist members with …

The Pag-IBIG Fund has approved an P815-million developmental loan to construct a total of 17 medium to high-rise condominium buildings in San Mateo, Rizal under the government’s Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) Program. Once completed, the project will provide a total of 4,670 units for Pag-IBIG members living in the area, officials announced …