Suntrust opens new chapter in affordable homeownership in negros

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March 28, 2026
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BY CESAR JOLITO III Suntrust Properties, Inc., a subsidiary of Megaworld Corporation, has officially launched its newest residential development, La Sonrisa, marking a significant expansion of its footprint in Negros Occidental. The groundbreaking ceremony in Talisay City gathered Suntrust executives, investors and prospective homeowners, reinforcing confidence in the 15-hectare residential enclave designed to deliver affordable …

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Manny Pacquiao lauds BingoPlus games in historic DigiPlus partnership

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March 26, 2026
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Manny Pacquiao praised the development of Pacquiao-inspired games on BingoPlus following a landmark partnership with DigiPlus Interactive Corp. Pacquiao, alongside DigiPlus Chairman Eusebio Tanco and top executives, formalized the partnership during a contract signing on Wednesday, March 25, at Shangri-La The Fort. “This partnership with DigiPlus is special because it was created with our countrymen …

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SSS partners with EastWest Rural Bank to bring MySSS Card services closer to rural areas

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March 26, 2026
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QUEZON CITY – The Social Security System (SSS) today announced that its MySSS Card will soon reach members in unbanked areas after EastWest Rural Bank (EWRB) became its first rural bank card issuer, a move to expand financial inclusion in underserved communities. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Joseph M. de Claro (right) and …

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Panagbenga With Purpose: DigiPlus Foundation Unveils ₱2M Community Support Program

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March 22, 2026
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Baguio City, Philippines — As the vibrant blooms and colorful floats of the Panagbenga Festival filled the streets of the city, DigiPlus Foundation, the  social development arm of DigiPlus Interactive Corp., transformed the celebration into a moment of lasting community impact—unveiling a ₱2 million social investment package aimed at strengthening healthcare access, education, and indigenous …

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DigiPlus Foundation Joins Forces with DICT for Nationwide ‘TechQuest’ Robotics Initiative, Enables Future-Ready Education for Filipino Youth

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March 20, 2026
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DigiPlus Foundation, the social development arm of DigiPlus Interactive Corp., is solidifying its commitment to digital inclusion, through its tech-education initiative FutureSmart, following a strategic partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to support TechQuest: Regional Robotics Challenge for Academia—a groundbreaking nationwide program designed to strengthen robotics education and empower innovative Filipinos. …

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DigiPlus Interactive Corp. Rebrands CSR Arm to DigiPlus Foundation, Scaling National Impact Through “Multiplying the Good” Initiative

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March 19, 2026
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DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the country’s premier digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, formally announces the transformation of its social responsibility arm, BingoPlus Foundation, into the DigiPlus Foundation. With a renewed commitment to “multiply the good” across the Philippines, this strategic rebranding marks a defining milestone for the Foundation as it reinforces a long-standing …

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Pag-IBIG Fund Central Luzon housing fair in Pampanga to feature over 20,000 homes

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March 17, 2026
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More than 20,000 affordable housing units across Central Luzon will be made available to aspiring homeowners during the Pag-IBIG Regional Housing Fair for Central Luzon, to be held on March 18 and 19 in Pampanga, including homes with monthly payments as low as ₱3,411 under the government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program. The …

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SSS launches facial authentication for Annual Confirmation of Pensioners with liveness check

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March 13, 2026
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The Social Security System announced today the launch of a facial authentication to allow pensioners to complete the Annual Confirmation of Pensioners (ACOP) requirement without visiting SSS branches. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Jospeh M. de Claro said the system uses biometric liveness checks to verify the identity of pensioners online. “This makes …

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Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card Plus tops ₱1 billion in member discounts, reaches 507 partner establishments

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March 11, 2026
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Pag-IBIG Fund’s Loyalty Card Plus has surpassed ₱1 billion in total discounts granted to members, as the program expanded to 507 partner establishments nationwide. Pag-IBIG Fund launched the Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card in 2014 to give members access to discounts and special offers from partner merchants. In 2019, it introduced the Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card Plus, which …

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