Company’s net income reached P1.3B despite the effects of the pandemic Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI), the Philippines’ leading developer of master-planned integrated tourism estates and a subsidiary of Megaworld, sold residential projects worth almost P12-billion in its various developments in the provinces, particularly in Boracay, Antipolo, Cavite, Laguna, and Batangas. In Boracay Newcoast alone, the …
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Bridgestone offers hassle-free tire maintenance on their Warranty Program
You just got quality tires for your vehicle and now you’re probably wondering what are the inclusions in the warranty. Always remember that maintaining your tires is very important to consider to keep you safe along the road. So if you have purchased new tires from Bridgestone, we break down the things that you need …
BRIDGESTONE PHILIPPINES’ SAFER ROAD FOR ALL: ALWAYS IN ALL WAYS 2021 CAMPAIGN
A year later into the pandemic, we are still struggling from the ravages brought by the crisis of COVID-19. And just when we are getting back on our feet, cases rose rapidly again. Now, we are back to quarantine and many of us feel helpless. The pandemic has disrupted our economy, communities, and lives for …
Pag-IBIG Fund grants 5,074 socialized home loans to low-wage earners in Q1 2021, up by 25%
Pag-IBIG Fund granted socialized home loans to 5,074 members from the minimum wage and low-income sectors totaling P2.2 billion in the first three months of 2021 despite the continuing pandemic, according to the top executives of the agency. Socialized home loans make up about 25% of the 20,712 total number of loans financed by the …
Amidst virus spike, InLife continues to offer free COVID-19 insurance for essential workers
As coronavirus infections escalate in the country, Insular Life (InLife) is strongly driving the push to offer free COVID-19 insurance to help essential workers cope with the disease. The free insurance cover is under a program called “Chain of Protection” (CHoP), to provide financial protection to 110,000 people who work in vital, non-medical industries. Launched …
COCA-COLA SHARES THE STORIES OF WOMEN BEHIND EVERY BOTTLE
Coca-Cola has been bringing refreshing moments to Filipinos for 108 years—with 20 manufacturing plants, over 70 distribution centers and sales offices, and 10,000 associates across the country, via its manufacturing arm Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI). The key to the success of the world’s most loved beverage lies in how each bottle is made through …
DBP grants P1.275B to boost healthcare in Tuguegarao and Bulacan
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has signed two term loan agreements amounting to P1.275-billion with Allied Care Experts (ACE) Medical Group for the enhancement of its two health facilities located in Northeast and Central Luzon, a top official said. DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel G. Herbosa said that P655 billion will …
Megaworld tempers pandemic impact with stronger, stable office business
Megaworld Premier Offices bags 135,000 sqm of new leases mostly during the lockdown in 2020 Andrew Tan-led property giant Megaworld closed deals for new office leases last year, even as the three quarters of the year were marred by community lockdowns across the country. Around 135,000 square meters of fresh office space inventory were leased …
LANDBANK Miagao Branch moves to new home
From its former site inside the Fisheries Library Museum Building of the University of the Philippines-Visayas (UPV), the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) Miagao Branch in Iloilo province recently moved to a new site at Barangay Igtuba beside the Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U) to better service the banking needs of clients. …
Pag-IBIG Fund home loan releases reach P20.94B in Q1 2021; up 33% despite pandemic
Pag-IBIG Fund released P20.94 billion in home loans in the first quarter of 2021 despite the pandemic, an increase of 33% or P5.17 billion compared to the P15.77 billion released during the same period in 2020, its top officials announced yesterday. 4 “We are happy to report that our home loan releases in the first three …