BSP tells banks to boost cybersecurity vs AI-driven cyber threats
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is calling on all banks and other institutions under its watch to step up their cybersecurity protections, as rapid developments in artificial intelligence give cybercriminals more powerful ways to carry out attacks.
PLDT ready to back gov’t data residency rules
PLDT Inc. has confirmed it is fully prepared to support the government’s rising need for secure data storage and digital systems following the signing of Executive Order No. 119, which sets official rules for keeping government data within the country.
PNB posts 17% jump in first-half net income to P14.6 billion
The Philippine National Bank on Friday announced a strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, delivering a net income of P14.6 billion, which marks a 17 percent increase compared to the P12.5 billion recorded during the same period last year.
SM stays on track for 2040 emissions goal
SM Investments Corp. said it remains on course to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent by 2040, betting that investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable finance will strengthen both its environmental performance and long-term business resilience.
BPI Wealth pushes easier retirement planning on its 175th year
As the Bank of the Philippine Islands turns 175, its wealth management arm BPI Wealth is making retirement planning more accessible, calling for shared effort across all sectors to improve Filipinos’ readiness for their later years.
