DBP inaugurates lending center in Puerto Princesa City 

Posted by watchmen
October 29, 2023
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  State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has inaugurated its Puerto Princesa Lending Center in line with its continuing efforts to expand its development lending activities especially in the countryside and assist in the National Government’s financial inclusion initiatives. Photo shows DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Michael O. de Jesus (left) during the …

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Pag-IBIG collections up to P67B in Q3 as more members increase savings

Posted by watchmen
October 24, 2023
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Pag-IBIG Fund members collectively saved P66.73 billion during the first nine months of 2023, up by P6.3 billion or 10% year-on-year, as more members contributed more than the required Pag-IBIG monthly savings, agency officials announced Monday (23 Oct). “We are happy that more Filipino workers are saving with Pag-IBIG Fund. The trust and confidence in …

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Over 13K delivery riders now have Pag-IBIG

Posted by watchmen
October 6, 2023
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IN A SPAN of only three months after Pag-IBIG Fund entered partnerships with the country’s top transport networks to provide better access to its membership, 13,128 delivery drivers and riders have registered as Pag-IBIG members and now enjoy the agency’s benefits. “We are very happy that a growing number of delivery riders are now part …

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Pag-IBIG Members save record-high P59.52B in Jan to  Aug 2023, up 11%; MP2 Savings reach P31.50B, up 16% 

Posted by watchmen
September 25, 2023
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Pag-IBIG Fund members collectively saved P59.52B in January to August this  year, growing 11.45 percent year-on-year and setting a new record for the  highest amount saved by members for any January to August period.   “We are happy to see that more Filipino workers recognize the importance of saving  and are choosing to save with Pag-IBIG …

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PAGCOR taps Development Academy of the Philippines for reorganization push

Posted by watchmen
September 25, 2023
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  THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today announced another major move towards the privatization of its casinos by partnering with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) in facilitating its reorganization process. PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco said they tapped DAP’s technical assistance to comply with the requirements of the Governance Commission …

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DBP remits P25 billion for MIC

Posted by watchmen
September 25, 2023
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State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has remitted P25 billion to the Bureau of Treasury (BTr), which represents the Bank’s share in the initial seed capital in the Philippines’ pioneering sovereign wealth fund, a top official said. DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Michael O. de Jesus said DBP deposited the amount to the …

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PAGCOR PHOTO CONTEST 2023 WINNERS BARED

Posted by watchmen
September 15, 2023
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THE much-awaited results of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s Photography Contest 2023 were finally revealed today, September 13, with PAGCOR’s announcement of the 24 grand winners from among 5,400 entries nationwide. The 12 winners in the conventional photography category received Php80,000 each in cash prizes, while the 12 winners in the mobile category took …

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Merzci opens newest branch in the City of Smiles

Posted by watchmen
September 6, 2023
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  Merzci (CM & Sons Food Products, Inc.), the well-loved Bacolod pasalubong brand, celebrates another exciting development with the opening of its newest branch in the East Side of Bacolod City. Merzci East is the company’s 69th branch in the country. This milestone speaks volumes about the company’s success and popularity among its customers. Opening …

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