Pilmico turns farmers into partners for growth
When super typhoon Yolanda struck the country in 2013, it destroyed almost everything Retchel Pasturan’s family owned. “Nahurot. Naguba dyud totally an balay (Gone. Our house was totally damaged),” Pasturan, a 35-year-old backyard farmer in Ormoc City, said.
Six regional award-giving bodies commend BPI for its investment banking deals
Six of the region’s most respected award-giving bodies in the field of finance and investment banking recognized BPI Capital, a subsidiary of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), with nine of the industry’s most coveted awards for its investment banking transactions.
PHINMA Education; Making quality higher education accessible for poor Filipinos
Education is the great equalizer. That much Alvin Laurian knew so he was determined to finish college.
Filipino seafarers and families encouraged to set up an emergency fund
For many Filipino seafarers and their families, a large portion of their income goes into the acquisition of the latest gadgets, continual home improvements, and perhaps a brand new car. And why not? They have the money.
Pamora Farm: Home on the Range
Bernie Tadeo, 41, remembers the time when his family struggled to make ends meet. His wife was the sole breadwinner so they had a hard time finding the money for food, their children’s school expenses and utility bills.
Philippines rises from bottom rank to top 10 sustainable trade economies
The Philippines has escaped the lower ranking for Asian trade economies and rose to the top 10 of sustainable economies ranked by Hinrich Foundation Sustainable Trade Index.
Oryspa: Spreading beauty through inclusivity
From a grassroots approach to sourcing local materials to extensive support provided to its employees, inclusivity runs deep within the system of Oryspa Spa Solutions, Inc.
Nurture Wellness Village Tagaytay spreads good health and feelings all around
Nurture Wellness Village in Tagaytay City is not only good for its guests but for its employees as well.
Nestle Philippines pursues prosperity for coffee farmers through shared value
For the Philippine market of the Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé, “shared value” is not an empty, meaningless phrase. Rather, it is a philosophy that guides the way it goes about its business.
BanKo extends microfinance services to Metro Manila SEMEs in Cubao
BPI Direct BanKo (BanKo), the microfinance subsidiary of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), officially opened the doors of its Cubao branch on August 13, 2018. This marks the third BanKo location in Metro Manila, after the Greenhills branch and Caloocan Branch opened in 2010 and 2016 respectively.
Go Negosyo Natasha: Making success stories happen in the homeland
If you want a good life, you should work as an OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker). You’ll just rot here in the Philippines if you don’t.”
5 Facts on How Philippine banking history started with BPI
Philippine banking history began with the establishment of the Bank of Philippine Islands – originally known as El Banco Español Filipino de Isabel II – on August 1, 1851.