SPEAKING OUT In a bold effort to bring order to their city streets, Muntinlupa has equipped its traffic enforcers with a new set of wheels. Mayor Ruffy Biazon recently introduced 16 Kawasaki motorcycle patrol units to the vigilant enforcers of the Muntinlupa Traffic Management Bureau (MTMB) on...
SPEAKING OUT Every January 9th, the streets of Manila burst into a frenzy of devotion as millions gather for one of the nation's most iconic religious events: The Traslacion or the Feast of the Black Nazarene. To outsiders, the chaos and fervor might seem unusual, but this annual spectacle is a...
SPEAKING OUT Fulfilling its unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional and accessible cancer care to all Filipinos, AC Health, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation, recently inaugurated the 100-bed Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH) in Arca South, Taguig City. The...
SPEAKING OUT From Day One of my assumption as Press Secretary in 2002, I had been warned about creepy happenings inside Malacañan. There is the legend of the big kapre guarding the giant balete fronting the main entrance of the palace. Also, not a few members of the Presidential Security...
SPEAKING OUT In a world where the significance of a home cannot be overstated, the city government of Muntinlupa has taken a commendable step towards uplifting its residents by inaugurating the Balai Munti Housing Project. This endeavor, which was recently unveiled to the public, signifies more...
SPEAKING OUT In an exciting development for the local business community, the much-acclaimed Business Permits and Licensing Office Single-Window Transaction (BPLO-SWiT) program made a successful return last week to Festival Mall in Alabang, delivering a seamless and...
SPEAKING OUT In a remarkable showcase of the ever-evolving landscape of finance and technology, BPI Wealth, the wealth management arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), recently hosted an exclusive event titled "A.I.VOLUTION: Unleashing the Power of AI in Investments." The highlight...
SPEAKING OUT In the heart of every nation, there exists a group of unsung heroes whose unwavering dedication and passion shape the future. These heroes are not adorned with capes or armed with superpowers, yet they hold the power to transform lives and ignite the flames of knowledge. As we...
SPEAKING OUT In a remarkable turn of events, billionaire Fernando Zobel de Ayala (FZA), an iconic figure in Philippine business, has made a triumphant return to the Board of Directors of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI). This significant development comes as Zobel replaces Director...
SPEAKING OUT In an inspiring display of unwavering dedication to the cause of global financial inclusion, the Philippines assumed the role of host for the prestigious 2023 Alliance for Financial Inclusion Global Policy Forum (AFI GPF). From Sept. 12 to 14, 2023, the Philippines welcomed global...
SPEAKING OUT In memory of recently departed overseas workers champion and writer, Secretary Susan “Toots” V. Ople, let us revisit her poignant words from an article which appeared Oct. 30, 2019 in Business Mirror. The original article, entitled. “How long will you...
SPEAKING OUT According to BPI's CFO and Chief Sustainability Officer Eric Luchangco, the Ayala-led bank delivered a solid performance in the first semester. The bank improved profitability and generated good returns for its shareholders. BPI's balance sheet remained strong, with healthy...
