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BPI Direct BanKo, Inc. (BanKo) and Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF) have expanded their partnership to provide accessible, sustainable financing to Filipino onion farmers under the Foundation’s Farmer Entrepreneurship Program.

Mynt, the operator of financial super app GCash, has taken a major step toward what could become one of the Philippine market’s largest technology listings after securing board and shareholder approvals for a proposed initial public offering.

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) has ordered gaming operators nationwide to replace responsible gaming advertisements with promotions for the newly launched 24/7 National Problem Gambling Helpline, signaling a stronger regulatory focus on intervention and player welfare.

Ube has gone from a local favorite to an international food phenomenon. Purple lattes, cheesecakes, doughnuts, ice cream and premium desserts have helped fuel a worldwide craze, turning the distinctly Filipino crop into what many now call the latest “purple gold.” The challenge is making sure the world knows where the best ube comes from.

The Philippines is ramping up efforts to prepare its construction workforce for the green economy, with new training programs aimed at equipping workers with practical sustainability skills as climate-resilient building practices become increasingly important.