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Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 to showcase real-world tech applications

The Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 will take place from June 19 to 21 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, highlighting how blockchain technology is now being used in real-world systems.

BPI flags limited risk amid Middle East tensions

Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, chairman of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), said the lender is closely tracking the escalating crisis in the...

ASEAN pushes stronger financial health safeguards amid digital risks

Senior officials from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) central banks, together with development partners and private sector leaders, convened on April 9, 2026, in a high-level virtual roundtable to urgently address financial health across the region.

Digital surge lifts ABS-CBN content business

Content Production and Distribution segment posted a modest rebound in 2025, lifting ABS-CBN Corp. revenue and narrowing its net loss as the once dominant Philippine media and entertainment network recovers from the loss of its broadcast franchise in 2020.

PSE clears Philippine Realty BGC land swap

Philippine Stock Exchange has approved the application of Philippine Realty and Holdings Corporation for the additional listing of common shares issued through a property-for-share swap deal.

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Takeda model boosts access, wins dual awards

Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc. has secured two top honors at the Healthcare Asia Pharma Awards 2026, earning Most Differentiated Service of the Year – Philippines and Patient Advocacy Program of the Year – Philippines. The recognition highlights a patient access model that is helping more Filipinos complete treatment despite persistent cost and system barriers.

Marcos moves to repatriate Zaldy Co

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said the government is taking all legal steps to secure the return of former Ako-Bicol partylist congressman Zaldy Co, who was apprehended in Prague last week and remains under Czech custody. Marcos said he has directed the Departments of Justice and Foreign Affairs to coordinate with Czech authorities and deploy a high-level team to oversee proceedings, stressing that extradition follows strict legal processes. “We will bring Zaldy Co home and we will do so in accordance with the law,” he said, adding the former lawmaker will answer to the Filipino people.

Loan growth drives BPI Q1 profit, margin gains

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) posted a solid start to 2026, with first-quarter net income rising to P16.9 billion, up 1.7 percent year-on-year and 4.9 percent quarter-on-quarter, supported by stronger lending, wider margins, and resilient fee income.

Lopez feud sparks fight over costly poison pill

A widening family rift inside Lopez Inc. is escalating into a high-stakes corporate battle over provisions that could force listed power generation firm First Gen Corp. to sell key energy assets at a steep discount, potentially wiping out nearly P24 billion in value.
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