In line with the new check design implemented by the Philippine Clearing House Corporation (PCHC) last May 1, 2024, incorrect check writing formats will no longer be acceptable starting July 1, 2025.
The Philippine Clearing House Corporation (PCHC) will implement a new format in filling out checks, effective on Tuesday, July 1.
In line with PCHC Memo Circular No. 3814, banks have released guidelines on how to properly fill out checks in the new design. This includes the removal of certain symbols and details, and following the standard format date in numerical form.
New check guidelines:
The Issue Date
Please use pure numeric value MM-DD-YYYY, with dash (“-“) as the only allowed partition symbol. Use of any other symbols to separate the month from the day and the day from the year will no longer be accepted for clearing.
With the new check design implemented this year, here’s a quick guide on correctly writing details on checks based on guidelines released by the Philippine Clearing House Corporation (PCHC).
Save this for your reference as checks written not following these will be considered unacceptable for deposit and clearing starting July 1, 2025.
The Amount in Words ( from Security Bank website)
The amount in words is a must for a check to be acceptable for deposit/clearing. There are no restrictions regarding symbols traditionally placed before and after the amount in words to deter attempt for alteration.
CHECK WRITING ADVISORY
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References:
BPI official facebook, Chinabank online, Security bank website, Philstar
BIR MEMO 74-2025 - Narito po ang updated na checklist ng requirements para sa iba’t-ibang mga registration services ng BIR from BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr
PABATID SA PUBLIKO
Narito po ang updated na checklist ng requirements para sa iba’t-ibang mga registration services ng BIR.
Tanging mga application na KUMPLETO ang requirements lang ang pwede i-proseso ng BIR.
Siguraduhin na tugma ang gabay na checklist sa inyong transaction.
7.18.2025
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (BBM) Launching of EGOVPH SUPER APP
The eGov PH,
also known as the e-Government Philippines, is a mobile application that simplifies transactions between the government and citizens. With a vision to build a connected nation, this platform integrates the multi-sectoral government through a one-stop online system that will minimize economic cost for the citizens.
Gascon Pipe Bending and Steel Works / MAGS Pipe Bending and Steel Works
Mags Pipe Bending and Stainless Steel
139 Rizal St, Iloilo City Proper, Iloilo City, 5000 Iloilo, Philippines
Kwentong Tagumpay, Kwentong SETUP: The Success Story of MAGS Pipe Bending and Steel Works
A testament to the power of progress driven by science, technology, and innovation. From a modest start in pipe bending in 1992, MAGS Pipe Bending and Steel Works has emerged as Iloilo’s pioneer in fiber laser cutting technology, a key component of Industry 4.0 systems. Discover how the company became a champion of innovation with the support of the DOST Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program Innovation-Enabling Fund (SETUP iFund). Watch their success story! (LRLInocencio/TTCS)
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Mags Pipe Bending and Steelworks is the pioneer of commercial-scale hard chrome electroplating in Iloilo City through the assistance of DOST VI. The company manufactures products such as stainless steel bbq grill, cawa, table, smokehouse and iron rollbar. It is owned by Mr. Marlon G. Gascon and operates at 139 Rizal Estanzuela St., Iloilo City.
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References:
DOST Region 6 FB page
https://onestoreregion6.wordpress.com/
Grand Launching of the VITRO Santa Rosa VSR Data Center 2025
Santa Rosa City, Laguna
April 23, 2025
Marking the inauguration of the country’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data center and the largest hyperscale facility in the Philippines, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. graces the grand launching of the VITRO Santa Rosa (VSR) Data Center at Barangay Pulong Santa Cruz in Santa Rosa City, Laguna on 23 April 2025.
Developed by VITRO Inc., a subsidiary of ePLDT under the PLDT Group, the VSR facility marks a major leap in digital infrastructure. It is built to support advanced computing needs such as cloud services, high-performance enterprise systems and AI-driven technologies. With an initial IT capacity of 50 megawatts and over 13,000 square meters of white space, the data center places the Philippines at the forefront of digital innovation in the Asia-Pacific region.
Powered by NVIDIA GPU servers, the facility enables AI adoption at scale. It allows businesses to harness real-time data analytics, automation and next-generation digital tools. It also promotes sustainability by sourcing 35 percent of its power from renewable energy and using energy-efficient cooling and backup systems.
The VSR site connects with key VITRO hubs in Makati City, Parañaque City and Pasig City through the VITRO Data Center Interconnect (DCI) for seamless network reliability and scalability.
The launch advances the ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ vision by promoting a smarter and more connected society and by reinforcing the country’s role as a growing digital hub in the region.
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PLDT completes VITRO data center structure
The structural completion of VITRO Sta. Rosa will pave the way for power integration and energization, ePLDT said.
“With its structural completion, VITRO Sta. Rosa is completing another cornerstone in its development as it energizes the facility soon to welcome telcos, enterprises, and hyperscalers,” it added.
VITRO Sta. Rosa is said to be the country’s largest data center campus in the country, sitting on a five-hectare lot in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. According to its website, Vitro Sta. Rosa will have an initial capacity of 14 MW this year, which can be expanded to 50 MW once fully operational.
The Laguna data center is ePLDT’s 11thdata center.
VITRO Sta. Rosa is designed to use less energy while also using the latest innovation in cooling and power redundancy — the highest network level with at least three fiber routes from PLDT and other telecommunication providers.
Earlier this year, PLDT said it was planning to scale up the capacity of its data centers.
The company said that its planned 12thdata center may double the capacity of VITRO Sta. Rosa, while it is still in the site selection process for its 13thand 14thdata centers.
Hastings Holdings, Inc., a unit of PLDT Beneficial Trust Fund subsidiary MediaQuest Holdings, Inc., has a majority stake inBusinessWorldthrough the Philippine Star Group, which it controls.— Ashley Erika O. Jose
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SPACES & FACILITIES
36MW IT Load Capacity 18 Data Halls x 2MW IT Load Capacity
12,140 sqm White Space Up to 4.500 total rack capacity based on 8 kW/rack
2N Fully Redundant Power Configuration 2N UPS per data hall with dual utility feed and a dedicated 60MW substation
N+1 Generator backup with 72 hour back up fuel
Fully redundant Water-cooled System with 10 min thermal storage
99.99% Uptime SLA enable by industry-leading operational/security processes and standards
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NETWORK DIVERSITY
Min. 3 Points of Entrance (POE) for telcos Multiple points of entrance to enable cable diversity
30km from VITRO Makati 2
Direct Connection to International Cable Landing Stations in the Philippines Multiple and diverse international cable system options from VITRO Sta. Rosa to Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong and USA
608 sqm Telecommunication Space 8 telco rooms with 26 racks each
