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12/08/2025

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31/07/2025

30/07/2025

Pisopay Brings Employees to Boracay in Recognition of Their Hard Work and Celebrates Digital Milestones

In recognition of their outstanding contributions and commitment, Pisopay Inc. brought its employees to the world-famous Boracay Island for a 3-day, 2-night all-expenses-paid company outing. This well-deserved break served not only as a gesture of appreciation but also as a celebration of the company’s recent achievements in the digital space.

Pisopay Inc. is a licensed financial technology (fintech) company regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as a Remittance and Operating Payment System provider. The company continues to make its mark in the fintech industry by offering innovative, secure, and user-friendly digital payment solutions for a wide range of users across the country.

During the Boracay outing, Pisopay employees enjoyed scenic beachfront accommodations, delicious food, and exciting activities such as island hopping, and water adventures. The trip not only gave the team a chance to unwind and connect but also reinforced Pisopay’s culture of teamwork, gratitude, and shared success.

The company also celebrated the successful development of the Boracay iPass website, an official online platform that simplifies travel documentation for tourists heading to the island. The iPass system enables travelers to register, upload required documents, and obtain QR codes for entry and exit—ensuring smooth, contactless, and compliant travel while supporting responsible tourism practices.

Additionally, Pisopay played a key role in building the Southwest Tours Hop-On Hop-Off (HOHO) Mobile App, a modern transportation solution that allows users to conveniently book rides, track shuttle locations, and make cashless payments. Designed for ease and efficiency, the app enhances mobility for both local and international travelers visiting Boracay.

With digital innovations like the Boracay iPass and the HOHO App, Pisopay continues to empower both communities and tourists through technology. The Boracay company outing not only rewarded its dedicated employees but also symbolized the company’s growing impact in shaping the future of digital travel in the Philippines.

22/07/2025

𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂:

In view of the continuous rainfall brought about by the Southwest Monsoon and in line with Memorandum Circular No. 90 issued by the Office of the President, operations and services at the MARINA Regional Office - NCR, Trium Square Building, Pasay City and MARINA Processing Center at the Department of Migrant Workers, Blas F. Ople Building, Ortigas Avenue corner EDSA, Mandaluyong City will be SUSPENDED tomorrow, Wednesday, 23 July 2025.

Applicants with confirmed appointments for Seafarer's Record Book (SRB) and Seafarer's Identity Document (SID) on the said date will be accommodated for processing from 24 July to 06 August 2025.

Likewise, those scheduled for the issuance of the MARINA Professional License ID on the said date may process their ID from 24 July to 31 July 2025.

Regular operations and services will RESUME on Thursday, 24 July 2025.

Please be guided accordingly.

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14/07/2025

30/06/2025

DSWD AND PPA JOIN FORCES FOR EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT PORTS

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) signed a partnership agreement on Friday, June 27, 2025 for the prepositioning of Ready-to-Eat Food (RTEF) packs in designated seaport facilities for faster relief during emergencies and trip cancellations or suspensions this rainy season and all year long.

PPA General Manager Jay Santiago supported the partnership with the DSWD, under the leadership of Secretary Rex Gatchalian, as a “life-saving initiative” that reinforces the agency’s commitment to passenger welfare and the efficient operation of ports during crises.

“This partnership with the DSWD is more than just about logistics—it is about delivering immediate relief to the most vulnerable during disasters. By utilizing our ports as access points for food distribution, we helped ensure that no one goes hungry while stranded or displaced,” GM Santiago said.

Under the agreement, the DSWD will preposition thousands of boxes of nutritious, pre-cooked meals in selected PPA-managed port terminals nationwide. This initiative is aimed at accelerating the distribution of relief goods during typhoons and other disasters that disrupt maritime travel. The RTEF packs, developed through a year-long collaboration between the DSWD and the Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI), contain ready-to-eat items such as tuna paella, chicken pastil, arroz caldo, champorado, high-protein biscuits, and complementary infant food. These meals are designed to meet the nutritional needs of disaster-affected individuals within 24 to 48 hours following a calamity.

Prior to the food packs with DSWD, the PPA already implemented PPA Lugaw distribution from out of the pocket contribution of PPA employees especially during inclement weather to help the stranded passengers at ports.

As of the signing, the DSWD had already produced over 120,000 boxes of RTEF for deployment not only to ports but also to regional warehouses and disaster-prone areas.