Category: Press Release
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BCDA, DICT to harness Meta’s 2Tbps bandwidth for National Broadband Plan
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) plan to fully harness the two terabit-per-second (Tbps) bandwidth allocation from global technology giant Meta, a move set to accelerate the implementation of the Philippine government’s National Broadband Plan. This initiative builds on the Luzon Bypass Infrastructure (LBI) project,…
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Five URC brands are still top picks among Filipino homes
Five flagship brands from food and beverage firm Universal Robina Corp. (URC) have landed in an exclusive list of products consistently chosen by millions of Filipino households. Great Taste, C2, Piattos, Nissin and Payless were all among the most chosen FMCG brands in the Philippines according to the 2025 Brand Footprint Report of global consulting…
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CIAC scores another Unmodified Opinion from CoA
Pampanga — The Commission on Audit (CoA) has once again issued an unmodified opinion to the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC), marking the agency’s eighth consecutive year of clean audits from 2017 to 2024. The CoA’s 2024 Annual Audit Report released last May 16, 2025 attributed CIAC’s compliance to “exceptional financial performance, characterized by its…
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Making Friztory: Goodday Friz Breaks GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ For Largest Carbonated Beverage Party with 766 Participants
It was fizzy. It was flavorful. It was Friztory in the making. Goodday Friz, a carbonated cultured milk drink, officially exploded onto the scene with a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™-breaking launch. The event brought together 766 Filipinos to set a new world record for the Largest Carbonated Beverage Party. Held at the Blue Leaf Cosmopolitan in…
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ECOP KAPATID AWARDS HONORS SM SUPERMALLS FOR CHAMPIONING BUSINESS CONTINUITY, SUSTAINABILITY
SM Supermalls was recently recognized at the 2025 Kapatiran sa Industriya (KAPATID) Awards of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP), held during the National Conference of Employers at the historic Manila Hotel on July 30, 2025. This biennial awards program, now on its 30th year, celebrates companies that exemplify responsible business conduct, industrial peace,…
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Cebu Pacific Launches 8.8 Seat Sale, Fares As low As PHP 8
Cebu Pacific is bringing back its highly anticipated Super Seat Fest, giving every Juan even more reasons to tick destinations off their travel bucket lists. From August 7 to 10, travelers may book their flights to all domestic and international destinations for as low as PHP 8 one-way base fare, exclusive of fees and surcharges.…
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BCDA fast-tracks Poro Point Seaport Modernization with PPP Center support
LA UNION–The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is advancing the long-term modernization of the San Fernando International Seaport in Poro Point in La Union, with critical support from the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center. The project secured provisional funding under the Project Development and Monitoring Facility (PDMF), a key step in transforming the terminal into…
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BDO MAKES TUESDAYS EXTRA SPECIAL FOR OVERSEAS FILIPINOS AND THEIR FAMILIES
“Yay, Tuesday na!” Every first Tuesday of the month, the daughter of a former Overseas Filipino Roselle Padua would eagerly announce this to her family, already planning her day. For the teenager, the seemingly ordinary day has become special. Thanks to BDO’s Kabayan First Tuesday promo, she enjoys a 10% discount at SM Supermalls –…
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SSS to Roll Out Historic Pension Reform Program Starting September 2025, Three-Year Pension Increase to Benefit All Types of Pensioners
The Social Security System (SSS) will implement a landmark Pension Reform Program starting September 2025, in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and following the discussion of Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto with the President on the matter. Supported by comprehensive actuarial studies, the program features a structured, three-year increase in…
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BSP complex in New Clark City moves full steam ahead, after BCDA nod
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) approved the detailed development plan of the New Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Security Complex in New Clark City in Tarlac. This move paves the way for the full-scale development of one of the country’s most significant decentralization efforts to date. The planned 31.3-hectare New BSP Security Complex…
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Cebu Pacific Wins Bronze at 2025 Economic Times Human Capital Awards
Cebu Pacific has earned Bronze in the Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) category at the 2025 Economic Times Human Capital Awards (ETHCA). It is the only Southeast Asian carrier recognized among this year’s honorees. The ETHCA celebrates organizations demonstrating outstanding human resource practices and people-first strategies. This recognition underscores CEB’s commitment to building a culture of…
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CIAC draws over P1-B in investments in 6 months
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE — Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) has attracted over PhpP1-billion (US$17.1 billion) in new investments since its January 2025 rebranding from an airport operator to one of the country’s foremost developer of an aviation-centric business capital. CIAC President Jojit Alcazar said the agency drew a total of Php1,192,970,000.00 from approved deals between…
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CIAC advances projects in line with 2025 SONA goals
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE – Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) is soaring ahead with its flagship projects that directly support President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) agenda to strengthen infrastructure, agriculture, health, and education, the state-run aviation firm announced Wednesday. “We have made significant breakthroughs in advancing projects aligned with the…
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APECO Backs President Marcos’ Push for Energy Reform, Touts Renewable Projects in Aurora
CASIGURAN, Aurora — The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) expressed strong support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to reform the country’s energy sector, following his 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA). APECO President and CEO Atty. Gil G. Taway IV lauded the President’s recognition of the persistent challenges in…
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AboitizPower employee-led initiative repurposes waste materials in Bataan
BATAAN – Fifty women in Mariveles, Bataan have found livelihood opportunities through the recently concluded “Waste to Material” program under Project Saysay, an employee-led initiative of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) through GNPower Mariveles Energy Center (GMEC) and GNPower Dinginin (GNPD). The initiative transforms discarded plastic materials, including election campaign tarpaulins, into eco-friendly products like bags,…
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