Union Bank of the Philippines reported a 9 percent improvement in net income to P12.6 billion in 2021, translating to above-industry return on equity of 12.0 percent. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said its net revenues were at an all-time high of P45.1 billion, up 7...
Saying that it is already time to let children to go to school and play outside, the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines (PIDSP) has backed the government’s inoculation of children aged 5 to 11 which is eyed to begin on Friday, Feb. 4. (PIDSP president Dr. Mary Ann Bunyi /...
The University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman's Psychological Services was recognized for being instrumental in addressing the mental healthcare needs of students, faculty, and staff. University of the Philippines (Photo from UP Diliman's Facebook page) UP Diliman's PsycServ won second place at...
The Department of National Defense (DND) was not officially informed about the crashed F-35C Lightning II aircraft of the United States Navy reportedly near the Philippine waters in the South China Sea last week. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (Photo courtesy of Department of National Defense)...
To avoid any distraction during the livestreaming of Masses, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) recommended that emoji reactions be disabled. CBCP/MB "Christ's faithful are to hold the blessed Eucharist in the highest honor," the CBCP said in their recommended guidelines for...
The Philippines and United States have started their joint marine exercises to improve both sides' maritime security capabilities in order to fulfill their mutual commitment to enhance the security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, the US Embassy in Manila announced. (Photo courtesy of the...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) released on Saturday, Jan. 29 a revised version of the "oratio imperata" (mandatory prayer) for the protection against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). CBCP/MB In this second revision of the prayer, the prelates CBCP/MB asked the...
Rear Adm. Alberto Carlos and Lt. Gen. Ernesto Torres Jr. visited troops on the ground as they performed their first official duties as newly designated commanders of the Western Command (WESCOM) and Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM), respectively. Carlos joined the troops of the Tactical Operations...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged the faithful to take part in addressing the impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the climate emergency being experienced worldwide. In its Pastoral Statement on Ecology released after the bishops' 123rd Plenary...
The Philippines and Israel have committed to pursue science, technology, and innovation projects centered around agriculture and health, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced Friday, Jan. 29. In a taped report, DOST Secretary Fortunato "Boy" de la Peña said he met Israeli...
League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) president and Marinduque Gov. Presbitero Velasco Jr. on Friday, Jan. 28, called for the stricter implementation of border control in the provinces due to the rapid surge of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. Marinduque Governor and League of Provinces...
media Artificial intelligence (AI) could be a game changer in financial services because it can be used to develop customer-centric solutions in financial services, said Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) Head of AI Center of Excellence Dr. Adrienne Heinrich. "Besides looking at AI solutions...
