10 Philippine government agencies report data breaches to NPC
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is assessing data breach reports from 10 government agencies, including the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as it examines the potential risks to individuals whose personal information may have been compromised.
Philippines ranks 69th globally, fifth in ASEAN on illicit trade index
The Philippines ranked 69th among 158 countries in the 2025 Illicit Trade Index, with weak enforcement and porous supply chains leaving it exposed to illegal goods despite a relatively strong regulatory.
Jollibee 9-month income down 6%; Q3 performance picks up
Jollibee Foods Corp. reported Tuesday its attributable net income fell 6 percent to P8.12 billion in the first nine months, from P8.65 billion a year earlier. System-wide sales rose over 13 percent to P377.69 billion, while revenue grew 11 percent to P250.2 billion.
SM Investments bags Great Place to Work certification anew
SM Investments Corporation has earned its Great Place to Work® certification for 2026, making it two years in a row for the SM Group parent firm. Survey results show 92% of employees agree management runs the business competently, signaling strong trust in company leadership.
SEC pushes Q3 financial statement deadline to Nov. 24
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved the deadline for submitting third-quarter financial statements to November 24, 2026, taking into account both a weekend and special holidays for the 49th ASEAN Summit.
