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CEBU CITY — Tourism is often measured by visitor arrivals, new destinations, and economic growth. Yet behind every successful journey are the people who welcome visitors, preserve local culture, build partnerships, and create experiences that travelers remember. That message took center stage during the World Travel Expo (WTE) Year 10 Media Launch held Friday at …

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Pag-IBIG Fund has once again earned an unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit, marking the 14th consecutive year that the institution received the state auditors’ highest audit opinion, officials announced Friday, July 31. In a letter dated June 18, COA said its auditor expressed an unmodified opinion on the fairness of presentation of the …

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted the gains achieved by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development and Pag-IBIG Fund under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program during his 2026 State of the Nation Address, reporting that more than 500,000 homes have been built or financed under the administration’s flagship housing program. …

Marcos highlights DHSUD, Pag-IBIG Fund gains under Expanded 4PH as housing program delivers over 500,000 homes for Filipinos Read More »

Pag-IBIG Fund has released ₱5.82 billion under its Special Assistance for Financial Emergencies (SAFE) Loan as of July 22, providing aid to 803,769 members in less than six weeks since the program started on June 10. The SAFE Loan forms part of Pag-IBIG Fund’s continuing efforts to heed the call of President Ferdinand R. Marcos …

Pag-IBIG Fund SAFE Loan helps over 803,000 members with ₱5.82 billion released in less than six weeks Read More »

Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, is set to make the entire month magical as it announces the spectacular lineup of enchanting gifts from its iconic Storyverse character, Eldar the Wizard, in celebration of his birthday this July. Kicking off its Love Saribuhay campaign this quarter, EK is showering …

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Pag-IBIG Fund home loan releases posted double digit growth in the first half of 2026, with socialized housing financing more than doubling under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s flagship Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program (Expanded 4PH). Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Secretary Jose Ramon P. Aliling said the strong results reflect …

Pag-IBIG housing loans post double digit growth in H1, socialized housing financing more than doubles under Marcos’ Expanded 4PH Read More »

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and Pag-IBIG Fund inspected housing projects and turned over house-and-lot units in Tarlac on Wednesday, July 8, marking further progress under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program (Expanded 4PH) as it continues to help more Filipino families become homeowners. DHSUD …

DHSUD, Pag-IBIG Fund inspect, turn over house-and-lot units in Tarlac projects with over 8,000 homes under Marcos’ Expanded 4PH Read More »

Wilcon Depot, the Philippines’ leading home improvement and construction supply retailer, returns to PHILBEX Iloilo 2026, bringing its signature quality, innovation, and expertise to one of the region’s premier building and design exhibitions. Visit the Wilcon booth at the Iloilo Convention Center (ICON) from July 9 to 12, 2026, open daily from 10:00 AM to …

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Heeding President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to make homeownership more accessible to Filipino workers under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program (Expanded 4PH), Pag-IBIG Fund continues to offer more affordable home financing options through its 3 percent subsidized rate for eligible socialized housing borrowers, ongoing promotional rates of 4.5 percent and 5.75 …

Pag-IBIG Promo Rates, Higher Loan Ceiling Help Lower Monthly Payments Amid Higher Lending Rates Read More »

Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, continues to strengthen its forever enchanted ties with the travel and tourism sector as it honored industry partners at its 21st Tour Operators and Partners Appreciation Party. Keeping the momentum of its 30th anniversary celebration alive, the Laguna-based theme park took its annual …

Enchanted Kingdom celebrates travel and tour industry partners through grand fiesta-themed appreciation event Read More »