DBP, Tuguegarao LGU sign loan pact for development projects
At the ceremonial signing were (seated, from left) Tuguegarao City Treasurer Buenaventura F. Lagundi; Tuguegarao City Mayor/ Atty. Jefferson P. Soriano; DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel G. Herbosa; and DBP Senior Vice President Catherine T. Camarao. Joining them were other officials from DBP and LGU Tuguegarao City.
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), the the fifth largest bank in the country in terms of assets, has granted a new P311.8-million term loan to the local government unit (LGU) of Tuguegarao City to bankroll public infrastructure and agriculture productivity enhancement projects in the area, a top official said.
DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel G. Herbosa said the loan was extended under the Assistance for Economic and Social Development for LGUs Financing Program — Bayanihan Interest Subsidy Fund and would be used to finance the construction of a core shelter housing project, drainage systems, an evacuation center, road concreting as well as the acquisition of agricultural equipment, among others.
DBP provides credit support to four strategic sectors of the economy — infrastructure and logistics; micro, small and medium enterprises; environment; social services and community development.
Tuguegarao is a third-class component city and the capital of Cagayan Province. The city is recognized as a regional primary growth center and serves as a springboard for economic activities within the Cagayan Valley, and in the bordering municipalities of the Ilocos Region and the Cordillera Administrative Region.
Herbosa said DBP has been a development partner of LGU Tuguegarao City since 2008 and has granted two-term loan facilities amounting to P120-million in 2017 and P600-million in 2018, which were used for projects on education, public works, and solid waste management.
Security Bank expands
Security Bank continues to open and renovate sites nationwide. Two branches were recently relocated in Zambales, one in Subic and one in Olongapo.
The two branches were relocated to provide the public with better access to Security Bank’s in-branch services in convenient and high foot traffic areas. The Subic Bay Branch has moved to the ground floor of the Optima Building while the Olongapo Branch has moved to the ground floor of the C&C Business Center.
“Despite the transition to digital banking, Branch Banking remains an integral channel of Security Bank to strengthen customer relationships and provide that much needed “human touch”. We’ll be at the right place, at the right time, balancing meaningful, face-to-face interactions with online relationship building to create seamless BetterBanking experiences,” said Leslie Cham, EVP and head of Branch Banking Group.
Energy literacy lecture series to benefit 100 ambassadors nationwide
Citicore Power, Inc. intensified its information and education campaign by reaching out to the members of the media and the online community to help educate the public on the role of renewable energy in achieving carbon neutrality.
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp., the energy-producing arm of Citicore, conducted Energy 101 for media practitioners, vloggers and bloggers last November 16 entitled “The Citizen’s Corener Energy Literacy”. The webinar aims to discuss everything about energy — how it is connected to our lives, how people use it differently all around the world, and how we can transform our relationship with it to transition to more sustainable and efficient energy systems, without compromising the environment and agriculture.
The webinar series will run until March of next year, which plans to include students and the teaching community in its upcoming sessions as among its targeted 100 individuals as ambassadors.
Tinapayan Festival holiday treats
Tinapayan Festival, a local bakeshop offering soft and sweet baked products, is making Christmas more special this year with its holiday treats. These include Holiday bread that is made with the bakeshop’s signature soft bread and topped off with glazed fruits; all-time favorite Cheesy Loaf; Queso de Bola Ensaymada, Fruitcake, Black Forest Loaf,
Don Chito’s Triple Cheese Roll and Ensaymada Mallorca with Cabello de Angel filling.
Tinapayan Festival is located in Dapitan St. corner Don Quijote, Sampaloc, Manila o
Agoda expands into wholesale distribution
Agoda, part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG), announced the launch of Beds Network, its first foray into wholesale distribution, with the aim to help properties around the world distribute their wholesale rates more efficiently and effectively. Leveraging Booking Holdings’ connection to over 10,000 affiliate partners network across various markets and verticals such as airline partners, offline travel agencies, credit card companies and more, Beds Network’s partners will also access Agoda’s advanced distribution technology to increase productivity of their inventory.
Beds Network has launched in 20 markets across Asia, Europe and Middle East, including: Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, with the view to expand globally in 2022.
Its key proposition is to simplify and streamline accommodation partners’ distribution networks, relieving the complexity of managing multi third-party redistribution and providing synergetic solutions that will support business growth in multiple segments.
Holiday Dream Deals
Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) continues to celebrate the season of giving with its Holiday Dream Deals promo from December 1 to 31, and display at the SM Mall of Asia from December 9 to 15.
Aside from big cash discounts, customers are entitled to different financing promo offers such as low cash-out, low monthly amortization, free one month amortization at 15 percent and 20 percent all-in downpayment offers, available with the their bank partners.
All these offers include a three – year LTO registration and chattel mortgage and a free one year comprehensive insurance.
Customers who will purchase a 21YM City 1.5 S CVT and 1.5 V CVT are entitled to five months and months free monthly amortization all-in financing scheme respectively fixed at 20 percent downpayment with 60 months payment term, with select bank partners, subject to approval.
ISO 9001:2015 certification
Globe At Home customer field service received the ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality assurance operations and technical support.
ISO 9001:2015 is the international standard dedicated to Quality Management Systems (QMS). It provides the framework organizations need to efficiently serve their customers and ensure conformity to applicable regulatory requirements.
“This certification is proof of our customer-focused processes and procedures marked by consistent quality controls. As a result, our customers are assured of receiving high-quality services from our broadband teams at all times,” said Barbie Dapul, Globe At Home vice president for marketing.
Globe At Home provides quality assurance and technical support to empower its agents and help them improve their performance, as well as deliver the right solutions to customers. The company employs a customer-first policy where it purposely builds products and services to address customer pain points and look into motivations and insights that drive customer buying patterns.
Project Mithi
Premier Apple partner Power Mac Center officially launched “Project Mithi,” an earnest call for customers to fulfill their aspirations with compassion.
This Christmas, part of the sales of its 2021 holiday shopping catalogue until December 12 will be donated to Best Buddies Philippines, a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing genuine one-to-one friendships for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and providing them employment opportunities.
“Project Mithi invites our customers to think of the desires of their hearts and reflect on how their dreams can be a source of warmth and love for others… (T)his Christmas, we aim to make a difference in the lives of Best Buddies’ beneficiaries to also raise awareness and promote inclusion and acceptance of our individual uniqueness,” said Joey Alvarez, Power Mac Center director of Product Management, Marketing and Space Planning.
The holiday catalogue helps customers check off their gift lists with specially curated lineups of tech items. Big discounts on Apple and non-Apple accessories and products are featured weekly for the entire month of December.
Cleen and Green franchising
Cleen and Green, the eco-friendly cleaning service provider has officially opened for franchising.
Established last 2020, the company has grown full force providing the community with high quality professional disinfection and cleaning.
With key locations in Lipa City , Cavite, Laguna & Quezon City, it is expected to expand nationwide imparting the importance of a specialized deep cleaning / disinfecting process and propagating eco-friendly service using plant based solutions offering protection from hazardous chemicals that may harm pets, kids and the elderly.
By utilizing Cleen and Green’s recognizable brand name and high reputation, a franchisee can become part of this new lucrative business model.
Cleen and Green aims to connect with partners worldwide . A chance for OFWs to partner with relatives back home to earn, work and grow a successful business.
It is time to respond to the demand of the community and provide them with a reliable revolutionary Cleaning and Disinfection Service that aims to protect homes from common viruses and bacteria, as well as our planet, as an eco-friendly company.
Email them at info@cleenandgreen.com, or check out their social media pages on Instagram and Facebook.
