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Globe strengthens resilience with ISO 22301 certification

Globe has achieved renewed ISO 22301:2019 certification for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS), reinforcing its proactive approach in safeguarding critical operations and ensuring uninterrupted services during crises.

GSIS allocates P8.6B for emergency loans to typhoon victims

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has earmarked P8.6 billion in emergency loans for 363,547 active members and pensioners impacted by recent typhoons.

DigiPlus gains approval for sports betting in Brazil

DigiPlus Interactive Corp., an online gaming company listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange, on Thursday said the Brazilian government has granted its wholly-owned subsidiary, DigiPlus Brazil Interactive Ltda., the definitive authority to operate sports betting and other online games in Brazil.

Prime Media secures capital via private placements

Prime Media Holdings Inc., a listed company majority owned by House Speaker Martin Romualdez, has successfully raised capital through private placements with two key partners—Valiant Consolidated Resources Inc. (Valiant) and Cymac Holdings Corp. (Cymac)—following approvals from the company’s board.

DICT, Google, and Coursera partners in ICT skills training

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), in collaboration with Google Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. and Coursera, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to equip Filipinos with high-demand skills in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), as part of a national push to strengthen the country’s cybersecurity and digital workforce.

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PH gaming revenues tumble as e-games slow 

The Philippine gaming industry posted a nearly 16-percent drop in gross gaming revenues (GGR) in the first quarter of 2026 as weaker consumer spending slowed activity in the electronic gaming segment that had driven industry growth in recent years.

Pickup Coffee ramps up franchising expansion

Pickup Coffee is accelerating its nationwide expansion through franchising as the fast-growing local chain targets at least 800 stores by end-2026, underscoring rising demand for affordable and convenient coffee among Filipino consumers.

Green GSM eyes 18,500 EVs for PH

Vietnam-based mobility platform Green GSM is ramping up its Philippine expansion after signing agreements with 75 transport companies and cooperatives for the planned deployment of up to 18,497 VinFast VF 5, Herio Green, and Limo Green electric vehicles across major urban centers nationwide.

US envoy to push PH tech corridor

US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg will visit the Philippines next week as Washington ramps up efforts to deepen economic security and technology ties with Manila under the newly launched Pax Silica initiative.
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