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Advisory on UnionBank Credit Card Late Payment Charge

UnionBank Updates Late Payment Charge Policy Effective November 4, 2024, UnionBank will implement a change in the Late Payment Charge for credit cards. This fee applies if the Minimum Amount Due is not paid by the Payment Due Date. For more details, visit the UnionBank Credit Card Rates and Fees page. This fee…

Back-to-School Preps Made Easy: Home Credit PH’s Top Sulit-Skwela Tips for Moms this 2024

As the back-to-school season approaches, moms everywhere are gearing up to ensure their children have everything they need for a successful school year. With the Department of Education (DepEd) mandating the start of the next academic year for preschool through senior high school on July 29, and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)…

ABOITIZ LANDS ON INAUGURAL 2024 FORTUNE SOUTHEAST ASIA 500 LIST

Recognized for Excellence: AEV and UBP Shine in Fortune's Southeast Asia 500 List ABOITIZ EQUITY VENTURES (AEV) AND UNION BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES (UBP) ARE RECOGNIZED BY FORTUNE AS TWO OF THE BEST-PERFORMING COMPANIES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA, MARKING THEIR TRANSFORMATION INTO THE COUNTRY’S FIRST TECHGLOMERATE, AEV AT 59 AND UBP AT 186. Aboitiz…

Nissan to transition to low-CO₂ emission aluminum by 2030

Company aims to significantly reduce CO₂ emissions Nissan will use low CO2 emission aluminum in new and current models from fiscal year 2024, aiming for full transition by 2030. This move supports Nissan's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that it will use low CO2 emission…

Young people in the Philippines invited to make their voices heard in nationwide U-Report poll

Ahead of Summit of the Future Young Filipinos aged 13-24 are invited to join the U-Report poll on their future prospects. Results will contribute to the Philippine government’s input at the UN Summit of the Future. Participate via the link or search U-Report Philippines on Facebook Messenger and enter "Kinabukasan." UNICEF Philippines/2024/Resa SalvadorYoung…

Chinabank to start trading as “CBC”

Chinabank Revamps Stock Symbol for Enhanced Market Presence Chinabank is set to adopt "CBC" as its new ticker symbol on the Philippine Stock Exchange starting June 19, 2024, aiming to strengthen brand recognition and align with its evolving market strategy. Chinabank is changing its ticker symbol on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to…

1 in 4 children globally live in severe child food poverty due to inequity, conflict, and climate crises – UNICEF

Urgent Action Needed: Millions of Children Facing Severe Food Poverty Children experiencing this level of food poverty are up to 50 per cent more likely to suffer from life-threatening malnutrition, new analysis finds. UNICEF Philippines/2021/Joey ReynaAround 181 million children worldwide under 5 years of age – or 1 in 4 – are experiencing…

Google spotlights LGBTQIA+ YouTube creators’ self-discovery journey & building safe communities

Every LGBTQIA+ person’s coming out story is different, showing the unique, colorful and sometimes difficult journeys they’ve taken to discover their true selves. In the fifth edition of its annual Pride Conversations, Google Philippines led an insightful discussion featuring YouTube creators on self-discovery and building a safe space to help them navigate their…

JICA-DA food value chain project boosts the modernization of PH vegetable industry

-- Masaganang agrikultura, maunlad na ekonomiya -- * JICA and the Department of Agriculture collaborate on a project to introduce Japanese technologies and business models, aiming to modernize the vegetable value chain in Benguet, Quezon, and Metro Manila. A technical cooperation project between the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Department of…

Updates in My Choice Investment UITFs

Metrobank Updates UITF Qualified Expenses Effective July 1, 2024, Metrobank Trust Banking Group will update the qualified expenses of six Unit Investment Trust Funds (UITFs), including licensing fees for MSCI indices, to preserve and enhance fund value. Effective July 1, 2024, the Metrobank Trust Banking Group is updating the qualified expenses of six (6)…