DBP inaugurates lending center in Puerto Princesa City

State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has inaugurated its Puerto Princesa Lending Center in line with its continuing efforts to expand its development lending activities especially in the countryside and assist in the National Government’s financial inclusion initiatives.
Located at the third floor of the Puerto Princesa City Water District building along Rizal Avenue in Puerto Princesa City, the DBP Puerto Princesa Lending Center was established to assist prospective and existing borrowers in key industries such as infrastructure, tourism, and agriculture. It is one of 32 lending centers of the ninth largest bank in the country, which was also granted a branch-lite unit license by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in 2021.
BPI and GMA make history in Cannes with Anti-Scam Campaign
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) made history as the sole Philippine awardee in this year’s Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards for its Anti-Scam Campaign produced by GMA New Media Inc. (NMI). BPI is also the first Philippine bank to be honored in the history of Cannes.
The “Maging Listo, Huwag Magpaloko” (Be Vigilant, Don´t Be Deceived) anti-scam advocacy was recognized as a Finalist in the category A3—Informational Films and Explanatory Videos of the 14th edition of the awards for 2023 recently held in Cannes, France.
The anti-scam advocacy aims to instill public vigilance of online scams and social engineering schemes, as well as to influence the behavior of banking clients so that they will refuse to share their One-Time Pins (OTPs), passwords, and three digits at the back of their card.
In May 2023, BPI, the first bank in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia, partnered with GMA, the Philippines’ largest and most trusted media organization, and its digital media and technology arm, GMA NMI, to launch a series of cybersecurity videos.
The tagline “Maging Listo, Huwag Magpaloko” (Be Vigilant, Don’t Be Deceived) encapsulates the campaign’s message of raising awareness and empowering viewers to protect themselves against scams. The scenarios are inspired by stories of actual people and rooted in research.
Since 2010, the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards annually honors the world’s finest corporate films, online media productions, and documentaries in one of the most important film centers–Cannes, France. It is the only festival for corporate films taking place in this city famously known for feature films and advertising productions.
This year, the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards received nearly 900 submissions from more than 45 countries.
Asia CEO Awards honors P&G Philippines as CSR Company of the Year
Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines, the multinational company behind the trusted health and hygiene brands like Safeguard, Head and Shoulders, Vicks and Pampers, was lauded at the 2023 Asia CEO Awards with the CSR Company of the Year Circle of Excellence Award. The award is given to organizations that highlight corporate social responsibility (CSR) in providing a social commitment to Filipinos by promoting environmental protection & awareness, livelihood programs, and youth development projects that contribute to society.
Held annually since 2010, the Asia CEO Awards stands as the foremost business awards ceremony in the Philippines, renowned as the most significant event of its kind throughout Southeast Asia. In its 14th year, the Asia CEO Awards recognizes business leaders and organizations who help the Philippine economy propel forward in a post-pandemic setting with the purpose of setting the standard for excellence that drives positive impact in the community.
P&G Philippines is known to highly invest in its CSR efforts. Throughout and after the pandemic, the company stepped up as a Force for Growth and a Force for Good by doing its part to help its employees, consumers, and communities overcome the challenges of COVID-19. In the past 3 years, P&G has invested over Php 300 million in COVID-19 response and other disaster relief response efforts. Some highlights of P&G’s CSR efforts are:
- Re-purposed its manufacturing plant in Cabuyao, Laguna to produce and donate over 3 Million medical-grade face masks to the Department of Health (DOH) and frontliners (hospitals, Philippine National Policy, etc). Also donated PPE protective suits to government COVID hospitals.
- Provided DOH with its expertise and investments in marketing, advertising production, and media platforms by creating the “BIDA Solusyon sa Covid-19” campaign — a nationwide education campaign that empowers every Filipino to be a responsible citizen and instrument of change in the country’s fight against COVID-19.
- Donated P&G health and hygiene products year-round from 2021-2022 to frontliners, hospitals, government agencies, and students.
- Launched #SafeWASH program that built 285 hand washing facilities in 285 DepEd schools in NCR benefiting over 770,000 students and teachers.
- Supported disaster relief operations in Mindoro benefiting over 70,000 affected families by the recent oil spill in Mindoro by donating over PHP 6 million worth of P&G products that not only promote health and hygiene but also provide support to recover their livelihood materials.
PLDT Enterprise supports EARIST to achieve goal of becoming smart campus

PLDT Enterprise joined the first ever Information and Communications (ICT) Week Event of state university Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology (EARIST).
The event was a major step toward the joint vision of making EARIST a Smart Campus, with the greater goal of paving the way for nation-building by democratizing access to educational technologies and humanizing education, providing schools with more inclusive digital technologies. Overall, 33 Key Officers and OJTs participated in this discussion of all the latest technologies that can help transform EARIST to the ‘Campus of the Future.’
Lihim Resorts, El Nido celebrates Indigenous Peoples Month
Lihim Resorts El Nido, a leading luxury resort in El Nido, Palawan had recently collaborated with indigenous peoples in Palawan to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Month and International Chef Day. On October 20, Lihim Resorts, El Nido hosted a unique event where indigenous peoples from the Batak, Cuyonon, and Tagbanua tribes had the opportunity to share their culinary traditions with Chef de Cuisine Nickson Valmeo.
Having recently signed a benchmark memorandum of agreement between The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and Araw Hospitality Group, the collaboration aimed to bridge cultural gaps, promote inclusivity, and celebrate the rich heritage of the indigenous communities in Palawan. Lihim Resorts, El Nido invited the indigenous peoples for lunch and drinks to participate in a menu-sharing experience, giving them the chance to showcase their traditional dishes while learning international culinary techniques from chef Nickson.
In line with its commitment to sustainable tourism and community development, Lihim Resorts, El Nido identified a deserving indigenous family. The resort aims to extend assistance to the chosen family, supporting their livelihood, education, or handicraft endeavors. This initiative reflects the core values of Lihim Resorts, El Nido in preserving cultural heritage, acting as a responsible corporate citizen, and nurturing long-lasting relationships with the local communities.
Lihim Resorts, El Nido is a globally recognized luxury resort nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of El Nido, Palawan. The resort is the flagship brand of Araw Hospitality Group, one of the fastest-growing hospitality groups in the country.
CMIP opens first ever Midea AC Pro Shop in Central Luzon

Committed to bringing world-class air treatment solutions to Filipinos, Concepcion Midea Incorporated Philippines (CMIP) in partnership with local air-con dealer Wintercool Ref & Aircon Services and Trading, has recently launched its first-ever Midea AC Pro Shop in Central Luzon. This is in pursuit of making user-friendly air-conditioning solutions accessible to the residents and businesses in Bulacan, Pampanga, and Nueva Ecija.
Located in Plaridel, Bulacan, the Midea AC Pro Shop introduces “My Professional Cool Idea,” providing high-quality residential air conditioners as well as light commercial air conditioners for the Filipino market. Customers can expect excellent customer service and professional recommendations from CMIP’s experienced sales consultants.
Additionally, with Wintercool’s highly skilled technicians, the Midea AC Pro Shop guarantees after-sales service and support, so customers need not worry about the installation and maintenance of their appliances.
As one of the largest manufacturers of home appliances and being a Fortune Global 500 company, Midea has been reinforcing homes and businesses with high-quality, user-friendly appliances for over 10 years in the Philippines. With 28 innovation centers all over the world and a strong commitment to research and development, it goes above and beyond innovation to meet the ever-progressing needs of their consumers.
Bossjob debuts AI-powered resume builder at Philippines’ biggest Filipino-Chinese job fair
Bossjob, the chat-first career platform for professional hiring in Southeast Asia (SEA), introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the career fair scene when it co-organized the 2nd Filipino-Chinese Job Fair 2023 on October 15, at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.
The job fair, in collaboration with the Philippine Dragon Media Network, boasted over 70 top Philippine and local Chinese companies offering more than 1,000 job openings. The event witnessed more than 1,300 attendees navigating potential career opportunities from sectors like e-commerce, construction, financial services, mining and energy, and business process outsourcing (BPO).
One of the event’s highlights was Bossjob’s introduction of its cutting-edge AI-enabled function designed for job seekers to instantly craft their resumes on the platform. Users can effortlessly create text-driven content, including career summaries and job experience details, tailored to their unique backgrounds by inputting their basic information and selecting keywords.