BPI launches leave donation program for employees with serious illnesses
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has launched a Leave Donation Program that allows employees to donate unused vacation leave to co-workers dealing with serious or life-threatening illnesses.
Clark Water, Laguna Water recognized as IWA Climate Smart Utilities for 2025
Clark Water and Laguna Water, two non-East Zone units of Manila Water, were named Climate Smart Utilities for 2025 by the International Water Association (IWA) during the IWA Water and Development Congress in Bangkok from December 8 to 12, 2025.
Metrobank promotes early financial planning for entrepreneurs and youth through #EarlyGIFTChallenge
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) is helping Filipino entrepreneurs and young Filipinos build strong financial habits through its #EarlyGIFTChallenge, a financial education campaign focused on early planning and smart money management.
PFOCN wins ‘Green Lane’ for fiber buildout
Philippines Fiber Optic Cable Network Ltd., Inc. (PFOCN) has secured a Green Lane Certificate from the Board of Investments (BOI), accelerating its P49.56-billion Phase 2 nationwide fiber optic expansion and underscoring government support for large-scale digital infrastructure.
DA plans mung bean shift as irrigation damage threatens rice harvest
The Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to convert up to 37,000 hectares of rice fields in Nueva Ecija to mung bean production after major irrigation damage threatened rice output in the country’s top rice-producing province.
