1 of 5 babies worldwide not immunized vs deadly diseases-WHO

Credit: WHO

One of out five infants worldwide, or some 22 million young children, lack immunization from diseases such as polio, diphtheria, measles, pneumonia, and tetanus, among others. This was reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) at the United Nations Global Vaccine Summit held last 25 April 2013 in Abu Dhabi.

Deloitte Philippines Outreach Inc. and PBSP hold Financial Management training in Rodriguez, Rizal

Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and Deloitte Philippines Outreach Inc. (DPOI) recently held the Financial Management Training course for the Inigan Upland Farmers’ Association (IUFA) and Ayaas-Kayrofa Farmers’ Association (AKFA), the partner-farmer organizations in Montalban-Wawa Sub-watersheds in Sitio Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal.

DOST seals commitment to Oriental Mindoro Hydromet Project via MOA signing

By Angelica A. de Leon

S&T Media Service, DOST-STII

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), thru DOST-MIMAROPA Regional Director Dr. Josefina P. Abilay and Assistant Secretary Raymund E. Liboro, concurrent director of the DOST’s Science and Technology Information Institute (STII), inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with officials of Oriental Mindoro for the Hydromet Project, a component of Project NOAH  or Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards.

Boysen recognizes best practices in site greening

Boysen, represented by its Vice President Johnson Ongking (seated third from left), met with the six community beneficiaries of the Boysen Site Greening Project.

Epson, Jimac showcase next-generation printers

Epson Philippines Corp. (EPC) has collaborated with Jimac Inc., a Filipino-owned software company, to equip Hainanese Delight with a breakthrough point-of-sale (POS) system that can reduce capital investment and facilitate faster customer turnaround time.

Metrobank and PBSP’s “Build-a-Classroom” Project receives funding

Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. (Metrobank) recently turned over PhP 10.4M to Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) for their partnership in the “Build-a-Classroom” Project.

Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino must deepen its assistance to its beneficiaries

A homeless person sleeps outside the
Asian Development Bank building.
(Photo by Dennis Estopace)

DSWD’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino program or 4Ps must provide longer assistance to its present beneficiaries instead of increasing the number of its beneficiary families.

PBSP joins 4th Philippine Business & Entreps’ Expo

Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), the largest corporate-led, non-profit social development foundation in the country joins the 4^th Philippine Business & Entrepreneurs’ Expo (PBEX) this coming April 25-28, 2013 at the Megatrade Hall 2, 5F Building B of SM Megamall.

Epson says 12th year as No. 1 projector

According to the latest results for 2012 released by projector market research firm Futuresource Consulting, Epson achieved a record 12th year in a row as the world’s number 1 projector brand.

The company grew from a 22.9% market share in 2011 to hit its highest-ever market share of 26.2% for 2012; meaning that over one in four projectors sold in the past year was an Epson. Sales of Epson projectors in 2012 were so strong that they were greater than the combined sales volumes of the second, third and fourth ranked projector brands.

DOST touts goat milk

For cheaper and more nutritious milk, powdered goat milk is for you!

CHEERS to all milk lovers! At last, our long wait for a better milk product that is within our reach has just ended. Now, milk lovers of all ages (babies, toddlers, youth, and adult alike) can enjoy the freshness and health benefits of goat milk once the local producer takes full blast operations. Everyone can now