BDO Unibank, Bank of the Philippine Islands, and Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.—the largest, second and fourth largest lenders by assets, according to a central bank report—also reported improvements in their nonperforming loan ratios on the growth of the loan portfolio and the steady or lower nonperforming loans.
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines has partnered with the Primer Group of Companies to launch "The Philippines by Foot," a new initiative positioning the country as a top destination for walking and mindful travel.
A massive shipment of imported onions left abandoned at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) is now set for disposal after laboratory tests confirmed the cargo poses health risks, intensifying government action against deteriorating perishable imports clogging port facilities.
Once a vital source of food and livelihood for communities in Malapatan, Sarangani, the Sapu Masla River had deteriorated due to poor waste management and slash-and-burn farming practices. Uncontrolled soil erosion from deforested uplands carried silt downstream, turning waters murky, increasing flood risks, and threatening local livelihoods.
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have reaffirmed their partnership to stop the theft and pilferage of power facilities and materials across Meralco’s service area.