BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) received the Best Advance in Sustainability Practices Award at the 14th Annual Retail Banker International Asia Trailblazer Awards 2023 in Singapore. BDO’s institutional approach to sustainability, pioneering sustainable finance of renewable energy projects, green buildings and initiatives anchored on United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals were […]
At the start of 2023, many economic experts warned about the world slipping into a global recession. In light of this development, what steps should ordinary consumers, especially family breadwinners, take to assure financial security in the face of economic uncertainty? During a recent online seminar, “Life Insurance: Plan B […]
MW Group cements itself as one of Iloilo’s innovative and leading food companies by launching a Filipino-Spanish restaurant PEPE in Oton. PEPE will be the latest addition to the MW Group’s companies – Mrs. Wharton Cakes, Scones and Clotted Cream, Lazy Susan, and Casa Riviera. MW Group, a leader in […]
More Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) took an active role in the celebration of Earth Day with coastal cleanup and mangrove planting on Saturday, April 22. MORE Power’s Guardians of the Environment, with other volunteers, cleaned the shores of the Iloilo River and planted mangrove seedlings. This is in […]
Deco’s La Paz Batchoy is one of Iloilo’s ultimate favorite batchoy. Dubbed the father of all batchoy, its history dates to the years before the Second World War broke out. In 2007, businessman Edgar “Injap” Sia bought Deco’s La Paz Batchoy whose branches are now in La Salette Building along […]
BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) registered a net income of ₱16.5 billion for the 1Q 2023, with broad-based growth across its businesses. Return on Average Common Equity (ROCE) advanced to 14.45% from 11.09% in the comparable period last year. Gross customer loans increased 8% to ₱2.6 trillion while total deposits expanded […]
Route # 20 Villa -Jaro via Sooc/Oñate/Festive Walk Transport Hub is a new route made for residents of Villa, Jaro, Sooc, and Mohon Terminal. It answers the question if there is a jeepney to ride from Jaro to Villa. Before there was none and now, this new route will help […]
The Philippines has made progress in promoting gender equality and women’s economic empowerment, but much work remains to be done. While more women are able to pay for major purchases and women-owned micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are on the rise, they continue to face significant challenges in accessing […]
Prince Baker is a rising food spot in Iloilo City selling bread we all love. It is sweet for lovers of pastries, tarts, and macaroons. The bakery is renowned for traditional homemade Bicho, prepared with the highest-quality ingredients and without artificial colors or flavoring. If you are looking for a […]
Route # 12B Mandurriao – via Festive Walk Transport Hub Loop is the same SM Mandurriao (Housing/Hospital) Route like it was before. The end-to-end to this route is from Western Visayas Medical Center to Iloilo Central Market. To avoid confusion, I added “Route 12A” for Molo Mandurriao to differentiate it […]