Japan-backed program boosts PH emergency response capacity
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya attended the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) Philippines International Symposium 2025, which concluded a three-year initiative focused on emergency preparedness, volunteer engagement, and strengthening emergency medical services (EMS) in the region.
Pueblo de Oro bags two Dot Property citations
Pueblo de Oro Development Corp. has secured national acclaim for its outstanding commitment to inclusive and sustainable community development, winning two prestigious awards at the Dot Property Philippines Awards 2025.
GSIS earmarks P1.9B emergency loans for storm victims
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has set aside an additional P1.9 billion in emergency loans for more than 71,000 active members and pensioners in five areas severely impacted by the southwest monsoon (habagat), the Intertropical Convergence Zone, and tropical storms Crising, Dante, and Emong.
Digital lender offers high interest savings for MSMEs
CIMB Bank Philippines, recently named the country’s best digital bank by The Asian Banker, has launched CIMB Biz, a new banking segment aimed at supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with improved access to formal financial services.
PLDT Global, BBIX launch remote peering in PH
PLDT Global Corp., the international arm of the PLDT Group, has partnered with BBIX, Inc., a leading Internet Exchange (IX) provider in Asia, to launch a remote peering service in the Philippines. The initiative aims to enhance global connectivity and position the country as a strategic digital hub in the region.
