LG Awards "Life Saver on Wheels" Ambulance to Barangay Galalan

For a community where reaching a hospital could mean carrying a patient down a mountain trail, an ambulance is more than just a vehicle. 🚑 

LG Electronics Philippines has turned the winning “Life Saver on Wheels” project into reality, formally donating a ₱1.6-million, community-managed ambulance to Barangay Galalan in Pangil, Laguna after years of residents relying on motorcycles, improvised vehicles, or even carrying patients by hand. The new ambulance is set to provide faster and more reliable emergency transport for Galalan and nearby communities.

Smart brings scam awareness directly to Laguna and Cavite load retailers through CX Caravan

Scammers are constantly finding new ways to trick people, and even mobile load retailers are becoming frequent targets. From fake payment confirmations to phishing attempts and identity-related scams, these everyday business operators face growing risks while serving customers. To help them stay protected, Smart Communications recently brought its scam awareness campaign directly to retailers in Laguna and Cavite, providing practical tips and real-world guidance on how to spot and avoid fraud before it happens.

Atty. Juan De Zuñiga, Jr., Former BSP Monetary Board Member, Joins the Board of Salmon’s Subsidiary Bank

Salmon, the financial technology group transforming consumer finance across Southeast Asia, is proud to announce the appointment of Atty. Juan De Zuñiga, Jr., a former Monetary Board Member of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), as an independent director on the Board of the Rural Bank of Sta. Rosa (Laguna), Inc. (“Bank”), a Salmon subsidiary.

Atty. De Zuñiga brings over four decades of distinguished legal, regulatory, and governance experience in Philippine banking. As a former Deputy Governor and General Counsel of the BSP, he played a pivotal role in shaping banking regulations, enforcing financial laws, and promoting good governance across banks of all sizes. Most recently, he served as the Director Representing the Private Sector of the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC). His appointment in the Bank is currently undergoing standard BSP confirmation.

BSP, DILG, GCash roll out Paleng-QR Ph in Calamba, Laguna

In line with its collective effort to promote cashless transactions and achieve financial inclusion nationwide, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) rolled out the Paleng-QR Ph initiative in Calamba City, Laguna, in cooperation with the country’s number one finance super app, GCash.

ePLDT enables Vaccination Rollout App of Santa Rosa, Laguna

In its bid to safeguard residents and help reduce the number of COVID-19 cases hitting their city, the local government of Santa Rosa, Laguna launched its website registration portal for its vaccination program powered by ePLDT—the industry-leading enabler of digital business solutions in the Philippines.