Taguig City, Philippines | Summer is the perfect time for fun and adventure, whether it is a trip to the beach, a road trip with friends, or simply spending time outdoors. For moments like these, a reliable smartphone can make all the difference. It allows you to capture stunning photos, stay connected, and enjoy entertainment […]
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Swako sa Tag-Init: Score Great Deals on Cooling Essentials with Home Credit
Taguig City, Philippines | Staying cool and comfortable at home has become more important than ever for Filipino families this summer as temperatures continue to rise across the country. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), many areas are experiencing extreme heat, with heat indexes soaring between 42 and 47 degrees […]
2GO Help Entrepreneurs in Central Luzon Move Products Across the Philippines
2GO, the Philippines’ largest end-to-end transportation and logistics solutions provider and part of SM Group, is helping a community of online entrepreneurs in Central Luzon in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The 2GO Getters community was established to connect with small business owners and catalyze their growth by expanding into markets […]
7 Ways to Expand your Sari-Sari Store
What makes a sari-sari store business special is its endless ways to improve and expand! Ang sari-sari store ay small business na patok sa bawat sulok ng Pilipinas. But what makes it special for first time and small business owners is how you can expand and improve your sari-sari store! If you’re looking to take the next […]
No Vice Stock Investors on Buying Blue Chips
Dropping share prices might keep a lot of investors in the sidelines these days, but for stock market beginners, now is actually a good time to seriously consider buying stocks. From a high of 9,078.37 in January 2018, the 30-stock Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) has since plunged by 32% as of October 2022 market close. […]
Micro businesses in Zamboanga Recovering After Pandemic
With the reopening of the economy in Zamboanga, many micro and small business owners have been given the opportunity to recover and continue their business. Most of the MSMEs are looking for funds that can be used to continue the business that was temporarily affected or closed during the pandemic. One of them is Lizaruth […]
Dominion Holdings earns P28.0 million in 9M 2022
Dominion Holdings, Inc. (formerly BDO Leasing & Finance, Inc. or BLFI) posted P28.0 million net income in the first nine months of 2022 vs. P39.8 million a year-ago. Rising interest rates pulled up fair value gain on its investments to P49.5 million in the 9M 2022 from P45 million in the same period last year. However, total expenses went up […]
BDO earns ₱40.0 billion in 9M 2022
BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) grew its net income to P40.0 billion in the first nine months of 2022 vs. P32.4 billion in the comparative period last year on solid results across its core businesses. This translates to a Return on Average Common Equity (ROCE) of 12.4%, compared to 10.7% posted a year-ago. Gross customer loans went up by […]
A Business Started with a Dream
How much money is needed to start a business? Not much, if you start with a dream. This is what ten Philippine centavos looked like in 1934, back when we were still part of the Commonwealth government of the United States. It is also exactly how much Henry Sy, affectionately called “Tatang,” had when he […]
New BDO Branch in Cavite Now Open
BDO Unibank recently opened its newest branch in Tanza, Cavite to meet the growing demand for banking solutions by families and businesses situated in the highly urbanized municipality of the province. Located in SM City Tanza, the branch aims to serve middle- to high-income communities. Various locators or businesses in the nearby economic zones can also be assisted with the banking […]