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Payroll efficiency matters

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 26, 2025 · Leave a Comment

How three businesses upgraded theirs with BDO For small and medium enterprises (SMEs), managing payroll can be a time-consuming and daunting task. Calculating salaries, handling taxes, and releasing bi-monthly pay can be prone to errors, especially when done manually. By choosing the right bank, businesses can streamline payroll management, freeing up time for growth expansion without distractions. Three SMEs—spanning beauty and wellness, real estate, and freight forwarding—turned to BDO Unibank’s Cash Management Services (CMS) for effective payroll systems, each using digital tools for more seamless operations and financial management. Prioré Beauty and Wellness: Reducing payroll stress Prioré Beauty and Wellness Center, a company advocating self-care, is not immune to payroll-related stress, taking a chunk out of its staff’s personal time. Finance Head Cherry Mia Lamanosa is left to handle all the load of issuing checks and approving payroll disbursements. “I had to sacrifice weekends to handle our payroll and check […]

Turning crisis into opportunity

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 17, 2025 · Leave a Comment

How an entrepreneur banked on the right business prescription for success Ma. Florencita Cansino, a Davao-based entrepreneur and founder of Hyatt Diagnostics System, Inc. was accustomed to providing diagnostics services for Filipinos heading overseas for employment. But when the pandemic struck, business operations halted, leaving her in a challenging position. Rather than dwelling on setbacks, Cansino found ways to turn things around. Her other business, Goldylab Enterprises, specializing in medical supplies and products, pivoted to meet the urgent need for COVID-19 testing equipment. This strategic move not only generated profits for Goldylab but also provided financial support to Hyatt Diagnostics. Cansino likened this resilience to how the country’s leading bank stood by her company in its early days. “BDO was with Hyatt during its infancy stage. We always took out loans from BDO because we couldn’t compete effectively at the start, using our own money. We needed additional capital for […]

Allianz re-opens its new agency office in Davao City

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 4, 2025 · Leave a Comment

Allianz PNB Life (Allianz) reinforces its local presence with the re-opening of its Agency Office in Bajada, Davao. The company’s newly refurbished business center supports its growth strategy, which is to make life insurance more accessible to its clients in Davao. Allianz, a key player in insurance across the globe, started its operations in the Philippines in 2016 and now has a total of 26 business centers in key cities across the archipelago. Strategically located on the 11th floor of Pryce Tower, Unit 111, Bajada, Davao, the newly re-opened Agency Office welcomes guests to a hub where customers can access financial services and start their financial journey with their trusted financial advisor, or Life Changers. Floro ‘Jun’ Marasigan Jr., Allianz Chief Agency Officer said the office expansion is part of the company’s strategy to drive customer growth by ensuring the delivery of personalized service and prioritization of the needs of […]

Mortuary service provider secures seamless operations with BDO

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 1, 2025

No more surprises in the books For siblings Angel and Ancel Brillantes, the mortuary business has always been familiar territory. Growing up with their father’s enterprise since the ‘70s, they never shied away from its realities. Today, they continue to lead Angel B. Brillantes Jr. Funeral Homes, Inc. as one of the mortuary service providers in Davao. Recently, the Brillantes siblings attended the SME Forum organized by BDO Unibank, where they learned about the benefits of Cash Management Services (CMS) to businesses. With the solutions discussed during the forum, they are now equipped to rid their operations of inefficiencies—including the risks associated with handling manual payroll. “We’re excited to streamline our processes with the help of BDO and reduce incidents of theft. With payroll being distributed manually across our branches, there’s always the risk of ‘ghost employees’, fictitious names or padded employee accounts,” explained Ancel Brillantes, Vice President of the […]

Mel Tiangco named as Most Trusted TV News and Current Affairs Host

Written by louiseinthehouse on April 28, 2025

Veteran broadcast journalist and 24 Oras anchor Mel Tiangco has once again proven why Filipinos turn to her for credible news. At the 27th Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards on April 4 at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, she was honored as Most Trusted TV News and Current Affairs Host—the latest in a string of recognitions that span her remarkable 44-year career. “Thank you for telling me here and now that I have been doing a good job,” Tiangco said upon accepting the award. Reflecting on two decades as the face of 24 Oras’ primetime newscast, she added, “It took me 44 years to get this. Forty-four years and my heart is filled with overwhelming happiness, joy, and fulfillment at the thought that I have attained the ultimate achievement in my profession—to be acclaimed as the most trusted, having been determined solely by the general public.” Tiangco paid tribute to GMA Network and GMA Integrated News […]

Discovery Resorts celebrates summer with music festivals across Boracay, Coron and Samal

Written by louiseinthehouse on April 25, 2025

Turn up the volume and dance to the beat on your summer plans as Discovery Resorts is set to host one the most unforgettable island parties of the year. This year, the Love Boracay, Love Coron, and Love Samal events promise nights filled with music, dancing, and the magic of tropical island life. Each destination offers something special: dance with the iconic Boracay sunset as your backdrop, party under the stars of Coron, and unwind on the laid-back shores of Samal. Wherever you go, you’ll find music, energy, and that unmistakable Discovery Resorts partyvibes. Pump up the Jam at Love Boracay Once known as the legendary Laboracay weekend, the island’s biggest summer celebration is back with a new name—Love Boracay—and Discovery Boracay is right at the heart of the action. This year’s festivities bring three nights of non-stop music, dancing, and island energy. As the sun dips below the horizon, […]

BDO holds Kapihan Forum at Park Inn Davao

Written by louiseinthehouse on April 24, 2025

The months March and April have been busy yet festive for BDO in Davao region, specifically in Davao City, Digos and Panabo for the launch of the BDO Fiesta 2025 campaign. It is a month-long group-wide initiative by BDO showcasing its commitment to actively engaging with communities across the Philippines thru key events like SME Forum, Mini Fiesta and In-branch promos & deals at BDO Unibank and BDO Network Bank branches. I am glad to be invited together with my fellow Davao Creators to take part in several activities of BDO Fiesta. Earlier this week, as the campaign almost comes to a close, we attended the BDO Kapihan Forum at Park Inn Radisson Davao. The forum had in-depth discussion on BDO’s banking services including digital innovations that make transactions easy, simple, and secure. If we think about it, BDO’s goal is to bring their presence closer to locals and giving […]

GMA Network, CreaZion Studios, Viu Philippines collaborate on revenge drama series “Beauty Empire”

Written by louiseinthehouse on April 21, 2025

GMA Network, international film and tv production and distribution company CreaZion Studios, and popular pan-regional over-the-top (OTT) video streaming service Viu are set to deliver the revenge drama series “Beauty Empire.” The collaboration was made official during a contract signing held last March 17 at GMA Network Studios. Representing the three companies were GMA Network Senior Vice President for Programming, Talent Management, Worldwide, and Support Group, and President and CEO of GMA Films Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes; CreaZion Studios President and CEO Anter “RJ” San Agustin and CreaZion Studios Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer Real Florido, and Viu Philippines Country Manager Vinchi Sy-Quia and Viu Philippines Creative Content Officer Garlic Garcia. In her message, Atty. Gozon-Valdes underscored how the latest collaboration with two industry players is aligned with GMA Network’s vision of creating more content for diverse audiences. “I would like to thank our partners, Viu and CreaZion, for uniting with GMA to bring you this very special project. […]

Aga Muhlach, Nadine Lustre & Vilma Santos star in 2024 MMFF 50th anniversary entry ‘Uninvited’

Written by louiseinthehouse on December 25, 2024

Philippine cinema’s brightest stars come together in Uninvited, a gripping thriller-drama set to electrify this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) as it celebrates its golden anniversary. Leading the powerhouse ensemble cast are Aga Muhlach, Nadine Lustre, and the Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos, supported by an impressive lineup that includes RK Bagatsing, Mylene Dizon, Lotlot de Leon, Gabby Padilla, Elijah Canlas, Ketchup Eusebio, Gio Alvarez, Cholo Barretto, Ron Angeles, & Tirso Cruz III. From Mentorque Productions— the makers of the most-awarded Filipino horror movie of all time, ‘Mallari’— comes a remarkable cinematic milestone Filipino audiences can’t afford to miss. Adding even more prestige, the film is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, which also helped catapult last year’s MMFF to success. Joining the team is Project 8 Projects in their first collaboration with Mentorque. “Hindi Lang ‘To Basta Party!” The tagline “Hindi lang to basta party!” (“This is no […]

Mega Sardines 6th National Sardines Month reaches Filipinos in Mindanao

Written by louiseinthehouse on December 10, 2024

Mega Sardines, one of the top brands of Mega Prime Foods Inc. (MPFI), kicked off this year’s National Sardines Month with a heartfelt initiative to assist communities affected by Typhoon Kristine. The effort, which included the distribution of hot meals to hardest-hit barangays, had reached over 1,500 individuals across various areas in Albay. The National Sardines Month celebration continued its journey across the Philippines, this time bringing the Mega Sardinasaya to Davao City last November 17. Davaoeños gathered to celebrate sardines as a beloved, nutritious staple for Filipino families. As the #1 sardines brand in the country, Mega Sardines underscored its dedication to providing accessible, high-quality food. The event was hosted by popular content creators and local personalities Bite King and Kuya S, who added excitement and fun to the celebration. “The Davao leg of Mega National Sardines Month showcases the vibrant spirit of togetherness that Mega Sardines values deeply,” […]