Merzci Bread and Pastries opened Merzci Silay 4, its fourth branch in Silay City and the 65th branch nationwide on Friday morning, June 11, 2021. The grand opening started with a short message from Silay City Mayor Mark Golez followed by a blessing rites of the store. also present in the event were Merzci CEO …
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METRO SUPERMARKET SUM-AG OPENS IN BACOLOD CITY
Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. opened its newest supermarket in the southernmost part of Bacolod City on Friday, June 11. The Metro Sum-ag Supermarket is the third Metro store to open in Negros Occidental and the 58th overall for the top retailer. Located along Araneta Street (National Highway) in Barangay Sum-ag, considered to be the …
SUNTRUST VOTED TOP 100 GRADUATE EMPLOYER
Suntrust Properties, Inc. confirmed its place as one of the Philippines’ leading graduate employers when the Top 100 Graduate Employers were announced this week. The Top 100 Graduate Employer Awards is one of the most sought after employer awards in the Asia Pacific region. GradPhilippines’ methodology has been refined to reflect an employer’s popularity and …
PAG-IBIG MP2, HOME LOANS HIT RECORD-HIGH IN JAN-APR 2021
Pag-IBIG Fund achieved milestones in the first four months of the year as members availed of its voluntary savings program and housing loan program in record numbers despite the ongoing health crisis, top officials of the agency said on Friday, June 4. From January to April, members’ savings under the voluntary Modified Pag-IBIG 2 (MP2) …
foodpanda goes the Extra Mile to deliver your food cravings
Food is often related to happy memories, but the experience of enjoying a fun dining experience at your favorite restaurant can be difficult because of the current situation. Whether it’s a random craving for milk tea, burger, pizza, or anything in between, off-the-grid locations can be frustrating. Thankfully, you can now stay safe at home …
What every Filipino woman should know to ensure her insurance is priced just right
Filipinos have found out that having life insurance is a critical ‘must-have’ especially during uncertain times such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. Those with some forms of insurance are better prepared to face medical emergencies because the high cost of medical expenses can ruin one’s finances. One way to prepare for this is to get …
GCash helps trike drivers and vendors cope with the pandemic
Tricycle drivers and market vendors in Pasig City who have been searching for a safe and secure way to sustain their businesses while following safety protocols have found a reliable way to receive payments from their customers – GCash QR. A safe and effective alternative to send/receive money without having to share one’s mobile number, …
Pag-IBIG Fund MP2 Savings hits record-high P6.7-B in Q1 2021
Despite the far-reaching impact of the coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, pandemic, the members of the Pag-IBIG Fund continued to save their money. MP2 Savings Program reached a record-high P6.7 billion in the first quarter of 2021 – the highest-ever amount collectively saved by members in the program for any first quarter, according to Pag-IBIG …
GERI properties in Alabang, Boracay and Antipolo sold fast in Q1
P4.4-B reservation sales booked in first quarter as company’s net income rose to P300-million Megaworld subsidiary Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI), the Philippines’ leading developer of master-planned integrated tourism estates, booked P4.4-billion in reservation sales during the first quarter of the year, a remarkable 104% surge compared to the same period last year, as the company …
INSULAR LIFE LAUNCHES PRIME SECURE LITE, AFFORDABLE TERM LIFE INSURANCE WITH ADDITIONAL COVID-19 COVERAGE
Insular Life (InLife) launched Prime Secure Lite, a term life insurance that gives extra benefits in case of diagnosis of certain critical illnesses and death due to COVID-19. Prime Secure Lite gives protection for up to P750,000 for a one-time premium as low as P2500. “Prime Secure Lite is practical as it gives one peace …