Bayad and DepEd, amplifies advocacy on financial literacy

Winners and participants of Bayad Sapat Dapat Comprehensive School Program - Quiz Bee on Financial Literacy at Mandaue City Central School, Mandaue City, Cebu.

With the lingering economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, 2023 ended up to be a financially challenging year for Filipinos. According to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the inflation rate has climbed from 2.4 percent in 2020 to 6.0 percent in 2023, the highest inflation rate recorded in 15 years.

It is in this light that Bayad - the pioneer and industry-leader in bill payments, and the Department of Education (DepEd), amplifies its advocacy on Financial Literacy through its continuous implementation of “Bayad Sapat Dapat”, a comprehensive school program that aims to reinforce the importance of financial literacy and money management in the formation years of Filipino students.

Toyota breaks ground for new dealership in Tugbok, Davao

L-R: Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) Vice President for Vehicle Sales Operations Ms. Elijah Marcial, TMP Vice President for Dealer Development Ms. Lyna Garcia, TMP Marketing Division Senior Vice President Mr. Masahiro Haoka, Toyota Cagayan de Oro, Inc. (TCO) Chairman Mr. Peter Lim Lo Suy, TMP Marketing Division Executive Vice President Mr. Jing Atienza, Tugbok Proper Barangay Captain Hon. Wilfredo Anfone, TMP President Mr. Masando Hashimoto, TCO President Ms. Betty Lu, Toyota Davao City, Inc. (TDC) Chairman Mr. Boyet Lim, TCO Executive Doc. Nancy Ramirez, TDC President Ms. Denise Lim, TCO Executive Mr. Eric Uy, and TMP Vice President for Customer Service Operations Mr. Jeff Matsuo.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) confirms the development of a new Toyota dealership in Mindanao with the groundbreaking of Toyota Tugbok, Davao.

Eye Mo Moist: A must-have item during Silent Outbreak Dry Eye Disease (DED)

Dry eyes disease (DED) is currently emerging as a rapidly spreading but unnoticed epidemic. It is concerning to learn that 1 out of every 5 people in the Philippines is affected by this condition, which is further aggravated by our excessive screen time. According to experts, this issue has been steadily gaining attention and causing worry.

Ophthalmologist Dr. Jennifer Joy Santos-Rayos said “Our country has a high cases number of dry eye disease. It causes various amounts of discomfort, which can have an influence on our daily lives. 

Dry eye condition should never be underestimated. If left untreated, dry eye disease can even result in serious consequences”.

Dry Eyes Disease (DED) is a condition when moisture in the eyes is not sufficient, or there are tears but poor quality and composition for proper lubrication, which can lead to inflammation or damage the eyes’ surface. The majority of dry eye diseases stem from extended use of electronic devices. Dry eye disease can also result from prolonged exposure to the dry air found in air-conditioned environments. This leads to millions experiencing the three primary symptoms of dry eye disease such as sandy eyes (Magaspang na Mata), burning eyes (Mahapding Mata), and tired eyes (Pagod na Mata).

MindNation Extends Mental Health Awareness Promos: 50% OFF on Psychologist and WellBeing Coach Sessions

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, MindNation is offering exclusive discounts on psychologist and WellBeing Coach sessions, making professional mental health support more accessible and affordable for Filipinos.

Mental health has become a critical issue in the Philippines, with recent data from the Department of Health indicating that at least 3.6 million Filipinos suffer from mental health disorders. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated these issues, highlighting the urgent need for accessible and affordable quality mental health services. Since 2019, MindNation has been actively addressing this need with comprehensive well-being services that have been trusted and highly-rated by individuals and organizations alike. For Mental Health Awareness Month, the organization launched its “Learn to Pause” campaign together with two exclusive offers to encourage Filipinos to try therapy to start their well-being journey.

On its 50th year, MDPPA welcomes 2024 Board of Directors, vows a responsive and sustainable motorcycle industry

The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA), a consortium of leading motorcycle brands, recently entered a new chapter in its efforts to empower motorcycle industry stakeholders  as it welcomed its newest Board of Directors, who reiterated their commitment to promoting global competitiveness and sustainable development for the industry.

The newly inducted Board of Directors are Kawasaki Motor Philippines Corp.’s Alexander Cumpas as President (extreme right), Honda Philippines Inc.’s Erwin Estrada as Vice President (2nd from right), Yamaha Motor Philippines’ Gilbert Bilagantol as Treasurer (2nd from left), and Suzuki Philippines Inc.’s and former MDPPA president Norminio "Boying" Mojica as Auditor (extreme left). Department of Trade and Industry Usec. Ceferino Rodolfo officiated the induction of the new officers.

Coca-Cola Philippines’ recycling at Panaad sa Negros Festival

After a successful launch in Bacolod, Coca-Cola Philippines and partners celebrated Earth Day by collecting 444.85 kilograms of PET bottles and cans between April 16-21 through the Tindahan Extra Mile (TEM) program during the Panaad sa Negros Festival 2024.

The program empowers sari-sari store owners and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to transform their stores into collection hubs for empty plastic bottles, supporting efforts to curb plastic waste and combat pollution. Micro-retailers earn points for collecting bottles, which can be redeemed for cashback and products for their businesses.

TEM is a collaboration between Coca-Cola Philippines, Basic Environmental Systems and Technologies, Inc. (BEST), and the Philippine Association of Stores and Carinderia Owners (PASCO). As of May, there are over 3,500 TEM members in the country.

Chevron collaborates with AWS re/Start to empower underprivileged individuals on Cloud Computing

Chevron scholars and executives during the AWS re/Start program graduation ceremony

A batch of 48 scholars funded by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI) recently graduated after completing training under the Amazon Web Services (AWS) re/Start program, in the high-growth field of cloud computing.

Late last year, Chevron Philippines Inc., marketer of the Caltex brand of fuel and lubricants, partnered with Edukasyon.ph to launch a program focused on providing digital training for underprivileged youths on cloud computing skills under the AWS re/Start program.