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Choose the way you bank. A quick stop at the smart self-service Universal Teller Machine offers BDO clients an enhanced banking experience. With just a few taps, users can conveniently update passbooks, deposit checks, and access accounts card-free using biometrics or QR.  You think certain bank transactions can only be done at the counter? Not anymore! With BDO’s Universal Teller Machine (UTM), everyday banking has become simpler and more convenient—giving you more ways to choose how you bank. Whether you need to deposit your check, update your passbook, or make cardless transactions, the UTM enhances your banking experience with advanced self-service options. “By integrating digital innovations into our expansive branch network, we empower more customers to bank in ways that suit their diverse lifestyles and needs,” says Cora A. Mallillin, BDO Branch Banking Group Head and Executive Vice President. “That’s why we are expanding the rollout of UTMs to more branches nationwide. With...

  Cosmobeauté Philippines 2025 is the first and only B2B trade show covering beauty, cosmetics, health and wellness, and personal care industries in the Philippines.   Manila, April 29, 2025 – After the successful revamped of Informa Markets Philippines’ infamous Philbeauty Expo under its new name Cosmobeauté Philippines last June 2024, the centerstage takes place for the premier B2B beauty trade show in the Philippines which is set to be held on June 4 – 6, 2025 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City. Cosmobeauté Philippines is powered by Cosmoprof Asia which is the leading B2B event for the beauty sector across Asia-Pacific region. With a strong brand backup and positioning in the market, Cosmobeauté Philippines promises to be bigger and more comprehensive B2B platform for business professionals, manufacturers and suppliers, and industry stakeholders across the beauty, personal care, and health and wellness sectors in the country. The event is expected to gathe...

In the island town of Dapa, Siargao, Ohnello Nohara and his wife run a busy general merchandise store. What began as a modest stall has grown into one of the community’s go-to shops — offering everything from groceries to auto supplies. Behind their continued success is a quiet game-changer: their bank’s deposit pick-up service. “Before, I had to travel for hours just to deposit our earnings,” said Ohnello. “Now, BDO Network Bank sends someone to our store. That saves me time and allows me to focus on growing the business.” Entrepreneur Ohnello Nohara of Dapa, Siargao, manages a thriving general merchandise store with the help of BDO Network Bank’s deposit pick-up service — allowing him to save time and focus on growing his business. A few towns away, Catherine Agacite shares a different yet familiar story. A single mother and sole breadwinner, she once depended on daily loans from informal lenders with high interest rates. Things turned around when she secured a business loan from BDO...

  Participant of 2024 Tongits Champions Cup celebrating. GameZone ignites the summer season with the sizzling GameZone Tablegame Champions Cup: Summer Showdown, bringing the heat to the Tongits arena for the finale duel happening from June 12 to 15 set to splurge ₱10,000,000 prize pool. Center stage will feature 135 elite Tongits players, ready to dazzle aficionados with their exceptional displays of wit and card game mastery. This thrilling competition promises to showcase the best of Tongits talent, as contestants blaze through rounds with strategic brilliance and skillful play. Tongits, a beloved Filipino card game often thought of as a game of luck, actually demands intricate strategic skills that distinguish the truly skilled players from casual ones. Awaiting the chosen Tongits champion from the flock of elite players is a grand prize of ₱5,000,000, while the second and third placers walk away with ₱1,000,000 and ₱488,000, respectively.   How to be part of the competitio...

    Sixty-six Miss Universe 2025 candidates in their evening gowns. BingoPlus, the country’s most comprehensive digital entertainment platform, sponsored the grand Miss Universe 2025 preliminary round held last Monday, April 29, 2025, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City. Before the much-awaited culmination of the evening, sixty-six (66) candidates entered an intense preliminary interview that will have a significant impact on the results at the grand coronation night on May 2 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. After the interview, DJ JhaiHo, the one and only ‘Beshi ng Bayan and Dyosa ng Kalsada,’ had the privilege to ask the candidates a few questions before they walked on the Miss Universe Stage. DJ JhaiHo asked the ladies how they prepared for the preliminary interview or if they were nervous, especially since their answers will determine their fate on the awards night. “Well, actually, nandoon talaga yung kaba pag akyat mo kasi you’re facing w...

  MANILA, PHILIPPINES, April 14, 2025 – Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, continued its collaboration with Mori Notes for the fifth year to upcycle retired courier uniforms into innovative gifts for customers. This initiative reflects FedEx’s commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement. Reducing waste and igniting creativity, 300 retired shirts were transformed into 200 versatile gadget pouches and 200 neck pillows.   This sustainable project promotes a circular economy, reduces textile waste, and provides customers with meaningful, sustainable gifts that reflect FedEx’s dedication to environmental stewardship. The collaboration with Mori Notes, a Philippines-based NGO renowned for its innovative upcycling projects , aligns with the FedEx mission to connect the world responsibly and resourcefully. At FedEx, we are committed to advancing sustainability across our operations and creating oppor...

  AXA Philippines wins Platinum Award in the Travel Insurance category at the 2025 Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards. From Left to Right: AXA Philippines Senior Business Manager Dave Catorce,  Retail and Sales Advertising Director of Reader’s Digest for Asia Pacific Sheron White, and AXA Philippines General Insurance (GI) Propositions and Product Development Director Othello Monzon. AXA Philippines, one of the largest and fastest-growing insurance companies in the country, has once again proven its leadership in the insurance industry by winning multiple prestigious honors at the  Reader's Digest Trusted Brands Awards 2025 . For the second consecutive year, AXA Philippines secured the Platinum Award in the Travel Insurance category. The company also earned Gold Awards for the Health and Life Insurance categories, marking a remarkable third consecutive year for the Health Insurance Gold Award and the second consecutive year for Life Insurance. The recognition highlights...

Using technology to promote water safety. Richli Water’s state-of-the-art, solar-powered Malingin Water Treatment Plant located at Patrocinio, Cortes, Bohol. Water scarcity is a pressing issue for Bohol residents as many communities face limited access to potable and steady water. Bohol island has to depend on groundwater sources or water sourced underground, which has led to saltwater intrusion and contamination, endangering public health and contributing to the spread of waterborne illnesses such as diarrhea.  To help address this concern, BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) provided financial support to Richli Water, a local water utility in Tagbilaran City with the mission to deliver safe and sustainable water to the people of Bohol.  Unlike conventional groundwater-dependent utilities, Richli Water sources its supply from surface water systems, like rivers and springs, which helps protect underground natural resources and ensures a stable, and cleaner water supply. With BDO’s funding,...

Betting on yourself is one of the best decisions one can ever make in this lifetime, as the one person who can benefit from doing so is you.   Zeinab Harake, one of today’s most followed social media personalities who monetized her self-image through her huge social media presence and effective marketing of her self-image,  inspired a number of girl bosses during the “OK2BE Empowered Together” exclusive event by online gaming company OKBet at  at the Billionaire’s Club: Cork Elite, Roof Deck Floor of The W Fifth Avenue in BGC, Taguig City. Titled ‘Spot On: Betting on your own spotlight, influence and the power of brand Image’, Zeinab’s talk touched on the impact of honing her self-image and influence in her brand image as top influencer.   In celebration of International Women’s Month, OKBet’s  “OK2BE Empowered Together” exclusive event aims to inspire female leaders with inspiring panel talks about money-management, as well as the power of buil...

Dining out is much more delicious with a discount—especially if it’s up to 55% off! All you have to do is pay the bill with your BDO Credit Card through BDO Pay. This April, BDO Elite and Gold Credit Cardholders can enjoy 50% off and an extra 5% off when paying through BDO Pay in these restaurants: Botejyu: An authentic Japanese traditional cuisine restaurant serving a variety of dishes--from sushi and ramen to the signature okosoba or okonomiyaki. Dine in with a minimum of P3,000 and get 55% off using BDO Elite or Gold Credit Cards on BDO Pay. Greyhound Café: Craving Thai food? Greyhound Cafe offers 'Thai food with a twist'. Pay using your BDO Elite or Gold Credit Card through BDO Pay and get 55% off a minimum dine-in bill of P3,000. Standard, Classic, or Co-Brand BDO Cardholders can also enjoy 30% off plus an extra 5% off with BDO Pay. Ready to enjoy this deal? Download the BDO Pay app, sign up for an account, and link your BDO Credit Card. Once the app is up and ...

      Manila, Philippines —ArenaPlus, the 24/7 sports entertainment gateway in the Philippines, together with BingoPlus, your comprehensive digital entertainment platform in the country , participated in the anniversary celebration of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) at the Solaire Grand Ballroom in Quezon City held last Friday, April 11, 2025. PBA’s 50th anniversary celebration commemorated the ten added individuals in the list of fifty who have shown substantial talent, charisma, and influence in the Philippine pro-basketball scene. It was made up of players who were inducted in the previous PBA anniversaries—a total of twenty-five (25) players were selected in 2000 as PBA celebrated its 25th anniversary, and fifteen (15) were added last 2015 during PBA’s 40th anniversary. Mr. MVP, Scottie Thompson, who recently renewed his partnership with ArenaPlus, was among the inductees during the gala. It was his exceptional performance during his 2022 Most Valuable Pla...

  Dominion Holdings, Inc. (formerly BDO Leasing and Finance, Inc.) announced at its Annual Stockholders’ Meeting that its net earnings settled at ₱202 million in 2024, compared to ₱277 million in 2023. The decline in income is primarily due to lower funds available for investment following the declaration of ₱3.2 billion in cash dividends in May 2024 . The payment of cash dividends in May 2024 resulted in Total Assets and Stockholders Equity of ₱3.3 billion as of Dec. 31, 2024, from ₱6.4 billion in 2023. About Dominion Holdings, Inc.   (formerly BDO Leasing and Finance, Inc.) Dominion Holdings Inc.’s primary purpose is to hold/own real estate properties, securities/shares of stocks, and other assets of other companies, and engage in investment and business activities involving these assets. On July 18, 2022, the SEC approved the change in corporate name of BDO Leasing and Finance Inc. to “Dominion Holdings, Inc.”, the shift in primary and secondary purposes from a leasing and ...

  Jollibee brings the joy to dessert like never before! The iconic bee strikes a pose at The Dessert Museum in S’Maison, Pasay City, marking the start of a delightfully chunky takeover with the launch of the Peach Mango Pie-Palooza Room — the sweetest collaboration yet! Get ready for a Peach Mango Pie lover’s dream come true! Jollibee’s iconic Peach Mango Pie is taking center stage at The Dessert Museum in S’Maison with a mouthwatering new themed room—the Peach Mango Pie-Palooza Room! This vibrant, fruit-filled wonderland celebrates the improved Peach Mango Pie, now bursting with even more peach and mango chunks wrapped in Jollibee’s signature sweet-salty crust. The moment you enter the Peach Mango Pie-themed room, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a pie heaven. The entrance shows a peach and mango field filled with giant orange and yellow fruits—perfect for a playful photo op. Inside, you’ll find colorful pie-inspired visuals and elements designed to delight any fruit or desser...