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SEC sanctions MyLoan, signals tougher stance vs abusive lenders

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fined Myloan Lending Investors Inc. and ordered it to stop using abusive debt collection practices, marking another regulatory action against erring lending firms.

UK-Philippines align pipelines, unlock investments

The Philippines and the United Kingdom are tightening economic ties, aligning policy dialogue with hard project pipelines to turn diplomatic goodwill into concrete deals.

Groundbreaking online-to-offline gaming partnership forged

Publicly-listed PhilWeb Corp. has signed a strategic service agreement with FBM (Futebol Bem Melhor), a leading provider of electronic bingo, slot machines, and other gaming content. The partnership, formalized Monday with representatives from PhilWeb and FBM’s Philippine partner Memo Multinational Corp., aims to integrate online gaming capabilities directly into FBM’s existing physical venues and machines.

WEDAP sees strong potential in P11/kWh offshore wind tariff

The Wind Energy Developers Association of the Philippines Inc. (WEDAP) has expressed optimism over the Energy Regulatory Commission’s approval of an initial P11 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) tariff for offshore wind (OSW) projects.

Treasurer Almanza pushes ASEAN treasury innovation

The Philippines kicked off its chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2026 with a bold move.

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Vivant Energy unit seals power supply deal with Cebu’s DEDON

Vivant Energy retail electricity supply arm COREnergy has signed a power supply agreement with DEDON Manufacturing, Inc., the Philippine production hub of one of the world’s top luxury outdoor furniture brands.

PH moves on World Bank fiscal review, tax reforms

The Philippine government said it will act on recommendations from the World Bank’s latest Public Finance Review, putting a sharper focus on broadening the tax base, improving revenue collection and ensuring that public spending translates into measurable gains for Filipinos.

BSP honors outstanding institutional partners in Mindanao 

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recognized six distinguished institutional partners across Mindanao during the Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony held on September 28, 2026, wrapping up the central bank’s 2026 nationwide appreciation series. This recognition follows earlier ceremonies held for North Luzon in July, Head Office and South Luzon in August, and the Visayas in September.

Jollibee Group expands inclusive hiring to Visayas, opens doors for seniors and PWDs in Cebu

The Jollibee Group is bringing its inclusive employment initiative for qualified senior citizens and persons with disabilities to the Visayas region for the first time, through a new partnership with the Cebu City Government. Under this collaboration, eligible seniors and PWDs will take on customer relations roles across 36 participating branches of Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, and Burger King, marking a key milestone in the program’s national reach.
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