Travel smart: Stay safe while exploring with BDO Insure
As international travel continues to rebound, so do the risks that come with it.
CIBI launches Fraud Bureau in drive vs cybercrime
In response to the surge in cybercrime cases—tripling to 10,004 incidents in 2024, as reported by the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC)—CIBI Information Inc. launched the Fraud Bureau, a data-driven collaboration platform aimed at fortifying fraud defenses across the Philippine financial ecosystem.
Inflation slows to 1.4% in April, lowest in over four years
Headline inflation eased further to just 1.4 percent in April, marking the lowest rate since November 2019, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
ADB urges bold collective action amid uncertainty at Milan meetings
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has called for intensified collective action to confront the region’s mounting challenges, framing today’s uncertainty as an inflection point for building a more resilient and sustainable future. Speaking at the Opening Session of ADB’s 58th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in Milan, Italy, ADB President Masato Kanda emphasized the urgency of coordinated responses to external shocks, climate change, and debt burdens.
DOE orders immediate clearing of power infrastructure for election readiness
The Department of Energy (DOE) has mandated energy sector stakeholders to swiftly remove obstructions from power infrastructure nationwide, especially illegal campaign materials, as part of preparations for the 2025 National and Local Elections.
