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  • Sterling Bank of Asia Recognized as One of BSP’s 30 Outstanding Institutional Partners

    Manila, Philippines – August 9, 2024 – Sterling Bank of Asia (SBA) has been honored as one of the 30 outstanding institutional partners by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). This prestigious recognition was presented during the 2024 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony (OBSAC), held on August 2, 2024, at the BSP’s Manila Head Office.

    In his address at the ceremony, BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. highlighted the significance of the awards, stating, “As we bestow our latest set of awards, we recognize that the two decades of OBSAC are evidence of the rare community of partners with which the BSP is blessed. We hope you, our partners, take pride in the role you play in the BSP’s efforts to provide an enabling environment for growth.”

    The OBSAC, launched in 2004, has been a platform for the BSP to acknowledge outstanding partners who actively support its mandates of maintaining price stability, ensuring financial stability, and promoting a safe and efficient payments and settlements system.

    Sterling Bank of Asia was specifically acknowledged for its exceptional performance in sourcing its total currency requirements through the Cash Service Alliance (CSA), achieving the highest percentage among all CSA-participating banks. This accolade underscores SBA’s proactive approach to enhancing operational efficiencies and its unwavering commitment to supporting BSP’s initiatives.

    The bank’s strategic involvement in the Cash Service Alliance program not only ensures a stable and efficient currency supply chain but also contributes significantly to the overall stability and reliability of the Philippine financial system.

    Mr. Cecilio Paul San Pedro, President and CEO of Sterling Bank of Asia, expressed his gratitude for the recognition, saying, “On behalf of Sterling Bank of Asia, I am honored to accept this prestigious award. This recognition underscores our commitment to supporting BSP’s mandate and initiatives on price stability, financial stability, a safe and efficient payment system, and financial inclusion.”

    He added, “We are grateful and dedicated to our mission of excellence. This award reflects the hard work and dedication of the entire Sterling Bank team.”

    In Photo (Left to Right): BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr., SBA Senior Vice President Luisito S. Mayor, SBA President & CEO Cecilio D. San Pedro, SBA First Vice President Joseph T. Sulit, and BSP Deputy Governor for Regional Operations and Advocacy Sector Bernadette Romulo–Puyat at the recognition ceremony for the 2024 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony (OBSAC) held on August 2 at the BSP’s Manila Head Office.

    This recognition honors SBA’s accomplishments and highlights the bank’s commitment to contributing significantly to the growth and stability of the nation’s financial landscape.

    For more information about Sterling Bank of Asia and its programs, please visit www.sterlingbankasia.com.

  • Empowering Educators: COCOPEA, CEAP, and Rex Education join forces for the MATATAG Regional Run

    Empowering Educators: COCOPEA, CEAP, and Rex Education join forces for the MATATAG Regional Run

    Empowering Educators with the important tools and knowledge to effectively implement the MATATAG Curriculum will ensure to meet and caters the needs of all Filipino learners.

    In a momentous collaboration, the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA), Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP), and Rex Education, in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), have joined forces to launch the COCOPEA–CEAP–REX MATATAG Curriculum Regional Run. Under the theme “Capacitating the Private Education Sector for the Effective Implementation of the MATATAG Curriculum,” this event brings together educators, administrators, and stakeholders across the nation to prepare and enhance their educational practices for the new curriculum.

    A Unified Commitment with the Learners in Mind

    At the heart of this initiative is a unified vision: to empower educators and schools with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively implement the MATATAG Curriculum, ensuring that it meets and caters to the needs of all Filipino learners.

    The Regional Run opens up with a powerful act of unity—a commitment board signing. From the first run to the last, this collective resolve sees all participants pledging their dedication to the success of the Regional Run and the MATATAG Curriculum’s implementation.

    The event focuses on three primary objectives:

    1. Facilitate In-depth Understanding: Provide school leaders with a platform to delve into the key features, principles, and contents of the MATATAG Curriculum, fostering comprehensive understanding and appreciation.
    2. Equip School Leaders with Implementation Strategies: Offer strategies, guidance, and inspiration to school leaders on how to effectively transition to and implement the MATATAG Curriculum within their respective institutions.
    3. Foster Collaboration: Cultivate a network of educators and leaders committed to collaborative efforts in addressing challenges and maximizing opportunities presented by the MATATAG Curriculum.

    All these objectives are carefully crafted with the learners in mind, aiming to enhance their educational experience and ensure their holistic development.

    Insightful Plenary and Breakout Sessions

    During the 2-day program, there are six engaging plenary sessions to provide comprehensive insights into the MATATAG Curriculum. These sessions cover key aspects, namely:

    ● The General Shaping Paper

    ● 21st-Century Skills in the MATATAG Curriculum

    ● Collaborative Expertise

    ● MATATAG Instructional Design Framework

    ● Learning Progression

    ● Operationalizing a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum Focused on Enhancing Student Learning

    Led by esteemed education leaders and representatives from DepEd, these sessions foster in-depth discussions on the key features, components, and relevant concerns of the MATATAG Curriculum, ensuring participants thoroughly understand how to implement these strategies effectively.

    Aside from the plenary, participants also engage in 10 focused breakout sessions, each dedicated to the specific learning areas of the curriculum. The breakout sessions cover:

    1. Kindergarten
    2. Makabansa
    3. Reading and Literacy, Language and English
    4. Filipino
    5. Araling Panlipunan (AP)
    6. Mathematics
    7. GMRC/Values Education
    8. Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE)
    9. Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health (MAPEH)
    10. Science

    Each session discusses the learning area shaping papers, curriculum guides, and innovative strategies for pedagogy and assessment. Competent DepEd representatives and REX Edukampyon MATATAG Corps of Trainers, a team of seasoned educators and curriculum experts, band together for the breakout sessions toward the latter part of the regional run.

    Regional Run Schedule

    The event spans seven regional runs, covering all regions of the country. The first run was held at San Beda College-Alabang from February 29 to March 1 for Regions III and the National Capital Region. Here are the subsequent sessions.

    Mar 22–23: San Beda College-Alabang (Regions IV-A, IV-B, and V)

    Apr 18–19: Saint Louis University, Baguio City (Regions I, II, and CAR)

    May 16–17: Cebu Institute of Technology-University, Cebu City (Regions VII and VIII)

    Jun 19–20: Colegio de San Jose, Iloilo City (Regions IV and NIR)

    Jun 24–25: Holy Cross College, Davao City (Regions XI and XII)

    July 11-12: Xavier University- Ateneo de Cagayan, Cagayan de Oro (Regions IX, X, and parts of BARMM)

    More than an event, the COCOPEA–CEAP–REX MATATAG Regional Run is a movement toward educational excellence in the country. With much hope and faith, the unified efforts of COCOPEA, CEAP, REX, DepEd, and the collective strength of Edukampyons aim to ensure that every Filipino educator benefits from the MATATAG Curriculum and every Filipino learner succeeds in their lifelong learning journey.

    Reference:

    Richard Mamuyac

  • Cast & Characters of Pulang Araw: A Filipino Story

    Cast & Characters of Pulang Araw: A Filipino Story

    GMA Integrated News has released the full cast of characters in new teaser trailer of Pulang Araw on July 09, 2024.

    The lead or main cast & characters of Pulang Araw are Alden Richards as Eduardo Dela Cruz; Barbie Forteza as Adelina “Chinita” Dela Cruz; Sanya Lopez as Teresita “Morena” Borromeo; Dennis Trillo as Yuta Saito; and David Licauco as Hiroshi Tanaka.

    Eduardo Dela Crus is a caring older brother of Adelina Dela Cruz and has feelings for Teresita. He opt to join the guerilla forces, not siding to Americans and the Japanese during the Japanese occupation in the country.

    Adelina Dela Cruz is the younger sister of Eduardo Dela Cruz who hates the Americans, so she sides with the Japanese during the first breaks out of World War II.

    Teresita Borromeo is older half-sister of Adelina who dreams to become a vaudeville star. Her parents are Carmela and Julio Borromeo, played by Angelu De Leon and Epy Quizon.

    Hiroshi Tanaka is a son of Japanese immigrants and childhood friends of Adelina, Teresita, and Eduardo.

    The main antagonist of the series is Col. Yuta Saitoh. He is a Japanese imperial army officer whose mission is to conquer the Philippines. He will have feelings for Teresita.

    Other cast members include Rochelle Pangilinan as Amalia Dimalanta-Torres and Neil Ryan Sese as her husband Lauro Torres. The nun Manuela Apolonio played by Ashley Ortega.

    Mikoy Morales and Aidan Veneracion will play guerilla members Tasyo and Mario. Tyro Dylusan will play Juan, a child who tags along with Eduardo as he fights the Japanese.

    Julie Anne San Jose will have a special participation as Katy Dela Cruz, the queen of vaudeville. Derrick Monasterio, Isay Alvarez, Rabiya Mateo, Jackie Woo, Maria Ozawa, Billy Ray Gallon, Rhian Ramos will also have special roles in the series.

    Sef Cadayona, Jay Arcilla, and Robert Seña are in the show of Pulang Araw, too.

    Pulang Araw is written by Suzette Doctolero and directed by Dominic Zapata. Watch Pulang Araw from Mondays thru Fridays (8:00 p. m.) on GMA Prime and on Netflix for online streaming.

  • IFEX: Keynote Address of Honorable Mark A. Villar, Senate of the Philippines, at IFEX Philippines 2024

    IFEX: Keynote Address of Honorable Mark A. Villar, Senate of the Philippines, at IFEX Philippines 2024

    Honorable Mark A. Villar, Senate of the Philippines, joined the Philippines’s Biggest International Trade Show for Food and Ingredients at IFEX Philippines 2024 held on May 10-12, 2024 at World Trade Center Metro Manila, Pasay City Philippines, to support the advocacy of IFEX Philippines, the country’s premier global platform that develop and promotes the export capabilities of SME’s providing quality Filipino and Asian food and ingredients.

    His Keynote Address on the IFEX Philippines 2024 Opening Ceremony held on May 10, 2024 was a remarkable speech with regards to support and promotion of SME’s, especially, food industry in the Philippines.

    The presence of Senator Mark A. Villar at IFEX Philippines 2024 last May 10, 2024 was welcomed and applauded by the attendees & participants from a growing community of exhibitors, experts, foodies, and tastemakers helping solidify the Food & Beverage (F&B) Industry in the country. IFEX Philippines 2024 is supported by Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) and Department of Industry (DTI) Philippines.

  • Pulang Araw: Interview with Dennis Trillo at GMA Meet & Greet the Cast of Pulang Araw hosted by Rain Matienzo

    Pulang Araw: Interview with Dennis Trillo at GMA Meet & Greet the Cast of Pulang Araw hosted by Rain Matienzo

    Dennis Trillo was interviewed at GMA Meet & Greet the Cast of Pulang Araw with GMA Host Rain Matienzo at the Pop Up Play – PinoyCon 2024 held on July 13, 2024 in One Ayala, Makati City.

    Rain Marienzo personally interviewed Dennis Trillo about his character as Yuta Saito of the Philippine tv drama war series, ‘Pulang Araw’. His character as Yuta Saito is a challenging role as villain of Pulang Araw, related to the memories & experiences during the Japanese occupation in the country.

    On July 29, 2024, around million of viewers turned on their televisions and other gadgets to watch the Pulang Araw World TV Premier on GMA Prime from the entire diverse communities in the Philippines and other nations in the world.

    Watch Pulang Araw from Mondays thru Fridays (8:00 p. m.) on GMA Prime. Pulang Araw is also available for online streaming on Netflix. The event was organized by Redwizard Events Technology.

  • Obstacle Central

    Obstacle Central

    On March 20, 2024, I attended the grand opening of Obstacle Central at Unit Anchor-03, The Portal, Greenfield District, Brgy. Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City 1552, Philippines.

    OBSTACLE CENTRAL is a new destination for Obstacle Course Race and Fitness Training in Greenfield District, a strategic location with an eco-friendly environment landscape and innovative recreational facilities for ease of doing your daily activities for a healthy lifestyle in the community.

    Obstacle Central is a playground or recreational place where an individual or group of persons, families, organizations and companies from different communities in the city or nearby cities are able to do an activity related to team building or may join the Obstacle Course Race and Fitness Training for personal growth in mind, physical body and spirit as part of art, fashion, sport and healthy lifestyle in the society.

    Dr. Marc Laurenze C. Celis, Managing Partner/General Manager of Spartan Race Philippines and Obstacle Course Camp, Inc. has launched the Grand Opening of Obstacle Central through Ribbon Cutting and Facility Blessing together with its management and guests from different companies and organizations in the community.

    Obstacle Central is your newest playground, offering group classes, strength and conditioning facilities, as well as obstacle training. Located North of Metro Manila, it is near Maginhawa St. and is a 4-min drive from UP Diliman. Obstacle Central is the perfect place to train for your next obstacle course race or to achieve your fitness goals.

    As part of the event, Coach Seannah shared an interesting topic about strength, training, endurance and speed dubbed as “Run Faster and Longer” to the attendees and participants in the Obstacle Central.

    Another necessary activity during the event was the Obstacle Class by Coach Ken & Jaypee who shared the Obstacles (8Ft Wall, Multi-Rigs, Olympus Wall, Monkey Bar, Rope Climb & Atlas Carry) and Osbtacle Simulation.

    With its strategic location, the participants and guests will be able to reach the Obstacle Central with ease and convenience to participate the Obstacle Course Race and Fitness Training this day & beyond.

  • JCORUN 2024 Organized by RUNRIO

    JCORUN 2024 Organized by RUNRIO

    RUNRIO has organized JCORUN 2024 as part of JCo’s 12th Anniversary in the Philippines. Enjoy with your loved ones to run that extra mile to celebrate J.CO Philippines’ 12th anniversary on November 10, 2024 in SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. Get ready for a fun-filled and exhilarating journey in the first ever J. CO RUN in the Philippines!

    Just keep the faith and finish the race runners! Sight on the sweet prizes of the JCO RUN 2024. Consider to visit the store at the very first J. CO Run in the Philippines.

    Early bird perks: Sign up now and get to choose your BIB number from August 07 to 20, 2024.
    Register now at https://ph.jcorun.com.

  • Pulang Araw: Interview with David Licauco at GMA Meet & Greet the Cast of Pulang Araw hosted by Rain Matienzo

    Pulang Araw: Interview with David Licauco at GMA Meet & Greet the Cast of Pulang Araw hosted by Rain Matienzo

    The interview with David Licauco at GMA Meet & Greet the Cast of Pulang Araw hosted by Rain Matienzo was held on July 13, 2024 at the Pop Up Play – PinoyCon 2024 in One Ayala, Makati City.

    David Licauco is Hiroshi Tanaka of Pulang Araw. During the event, Rain Matienzo interviewed David Licauco about his character as Hiroshi Tanaka of Pulang Araw. His character as Hiroshi Tanaka depict the memories & experiences during the Japanese occupation in the Philippines.

    The audiences was thrilled and got intrigued about the character of David Licauco as Hiroshi Tanaka of Pulang Araw.

    It is to believed that Pulang Araw is supported by around million of viewers of diverse people from the diverse communities in the country and other nations in the world during its Pulang Araw World TV Premier last July 29, 2024 on GMA Prime, up to this day & beyond.

    Watch Pulang Araw from Mondays thru Fridays (8:00 p. m.) on GMA Prime. Pulang Araw is also available for online streaming on Netflix. The event was organized by Redwizard Events Technology.