Filipino mothers are increasingly becoming “mompreneurs,” turning home-based side hustles into sustainable businesses with the help of digital technology and online communities.
ACI Worldwide and Security Bank Corporation won the “Best Payment Technology Initiative in Asia Pacific” at the The Asian Banker Global Financial Technology Innovation Awards 2026 for upgrading the bank’s payment system.
East West Banking Corporation has renewed actor and digital personality Donny Pangilinan as its brand ambassador for another year as the bank strengthens its push to connect with younger Filipinos through digital banking.
Telecommunications company Globe Telecom said it has activated its business continuity plan (BCP) following the government’s declaration of a State of National Energy Emergency, assuring customers that mobile and internet services will continue operating with minimal disruption.
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.
A stronger push to address child malnutrition is underway in ABI Pascual Foods, Inc., as it teams up with the National Dairy Authority, the Department of Education, and the Sta. Rosa local government to roll out a 100-day milk feeding program for public school learners.
The National Fisheries Research and Development Institute has launched a rehabilitation program for its Brackishwater Fisheries Research and Development Center in Lanao del Norte, converting it into an Aquaculture Business Technology Incubation Center. Announced Tuesday, the project covers improvements to the training hall, two research ponds, and the laboratory.
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Tuesda released Sugar Order (SO) No. 4, series 2025–2026, clarifying the importation of sugar-derived raw materials for bioethanol production – including molasses, sugar, sugarcane, syrup and related products – may only proceed with authorization from the National Biofuels Board (NBB).
Lalamove, the leading on-demand delivery platform, recognizes the dedication of its partner driver-fathers who balance their work on the road with their responsibility as family providers.