Day: June 2, 2025

Manila: Bank of the Philippines (BPI) announced that the PHP10 reduced InstaPay transfer fee will become a permanent feature for inter-bank fund transfers made through the BPI app and BPI online. This decision is part of the bank’s initiative to make digital financial services more affordable for its customers. According to Philippines News Agency, the bank initially reduced the InstaPay transfer fee from PHP25 to PHP10 as a promotional rate to encourage customers to utilize digital platforms for managing their finances. BPI’s head of consumer banking, Maria Cristina Go, stated that the promotion introduced last March received a positive response,

Pagadian City: Izabelle Camcam of Muntinlupa City claimed four titles at the PPS-PEPP Governor’s Cup National Tennis Championships held at the DAO Sports Complex in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. Camcam, the top-seeded player, secured the U14 singles title by defeating No. 2 seed Zaia Gumbao in a closely contested match, 7-5, 7-6(5). She also emerged victorious in the U16 final against the same opponent with a score of 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (4). According to Philippines News Agency, Camcam demonstrated her prowess in doubles as well. She teamed up with Keuzaifah Ordiz to dominate Micah Abanto and Germaine Rizon, 8-0,

Manila: Senate President Francis Escudero announced that the Senate will focus on passing key legislation and confirming numerous government appointments during its final six session days, emphasizing constitutional responsibilities over the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. According to Philippines News Agency, Escudero highlighted in a press briefing that the impeachment trial, scheduled to commence under the 20th Congress on July 28, will not disrupt the chamber’s concentration on pressing legislative and institutional tasks. He stressed the significance of prioritizing measures up for second and third reading, such as bills on rightsizing the bureaucracy, right-of-way reforms for major

Quezon City: The Quezon City government has expressed full support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s decision to defer the rehabilitation of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), one of Metro Manila’s busiest thoroughfares. ‘Sa mga panahong puno ng hamon, mahalagang unahin ang kapakanan at kaginhawaan ng taumbayan (In these challenging times, it is important to prioritize the welfare and comfort of the people),’ the statement issued by the city government on Monday read. According to Philippines News Agency, on Sunday, the President ordered a one-month suspension in the planned full rehabilitation of EDSA, originally set to begin on June

Davao: This city has emerged as the Philippines’ 3rd Best Startup Ecosystem and the leading hub in the region, as ranked by StartupBlink’s 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report. Startups are defined as businesses that leverage innovative, technology-enabled solutions with significant potential for expansion or scalability. According to Philippines News Agency, Christian Cambaya, head of the Davao City Investment Promotion Center’s (DCIPC) investor assistance servicing unit, highlighted the city’s significant advancement from fourth to third place nationally. Davao City is the only city in the country to have improved its national ranking. The city logged a remarkable over 97 percent national