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GoTyme Bank launches money transfer service covering over 170 countries

Digital lender GoTyme Bank has introduced a new feature enabling customers to send money to more than 170 countries directly through its mobile app.

Wind projects power P340B Green Lane surge

The Philippines’ renewable energy drive gathered fresh momentum in the first four months of 2026, with wind power projects dominating investments approved under the government’s Green Lane initiative.

Cebu Pacific brings back iconic ‘piso sale’ for domestic, international flights

Cebu Pacific has relaunched its popular “piso sale,” offering travelers a chance to book seats at exceptionally low rates and encouraging more Filipinos to travel both within the country and abroad.

ABS-CBN goes global via new Rakuten Viki partnership

ABS-CBN is widening its international reach through a new deal with streaming platform Rakuten Viki, making selected programs available to viewers in over 200 countries and territories across the Americas, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Titles come with subtitles in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French, with more languages set to be added through Viki’s community-powered translation network.

Biñan school get safe water upgrade from Manila Water

Laguna Water, a subsidiary of Manila Water Non-East Zone, has given refrigerated drinking fountains to six public schools in Biñan, Laguna, in time for the 2026–2027 school year opening and this year’s Brigada Eskwela.

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Globe expands broadband access with new service hub in Angono

Globe has launched a new onsite distribution operations (OSDO) hub in Barangay Mahabang Parang, Angono, Rizal, bringing its broadband services, prepaid products, and direct customer support closer to residents and nearby communities.

Transport costs cool, but core inflation firms in May

Philippine headline inflation eased to 6.8 percent in May from 7.2 percent in April, coming in below the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) projected range of 7.1 percent to 7.9 percent as transport costs and food price increases moderated, according to data released Friday by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

PLDT acquiring ownership of Radius Telecoms in fiber network deal

PLDT Inc. has entered into a share purchase agreement with Paragon Vertical Corp. to buy its 65.1 percent stake in Radius Telecoms Inc. This covers over 4.6 million common shares plus related beneficial holdings. Once the transaction closes, following required approvals from the Philippine Competition Commission and the National Telecommunications Commission, PLDT will hold 100 percent of Radius. The company said the move will not negatively impact its existing business, finances, or operations.

New 911 hubs boost emergency response reach 

The Philippines is expanding its technology-driven emergency response network with the activation of four new Satellite Command Centers (SCCs), strengthening the reach and resilience of the Unified 911 Emergency Response System.
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