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    Maya renews global security, privacy certifications

    Maya Philippines Inc. and Maya Bank Inc., the companies behind the Maya all-in-one finance app, have successfully renewed their ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications—international standards for information security and privacy management.

    DOE clarifies exceptions to coal plant moratorium

    The Department of Energy (DOE) has clarified which coal-fired power projects can still move forward despite a moratorium on new coal developments in place since December 2020.

    Copper cable heist foiled in Makati

    A joint operation by PLDT Inc. and the Makati City Police led to the arrest of six individuals attempting to steal nearly two tons of underground copper cables along Kalayaan Avenue, Barangay Olympia.

    GSIS opens emergency loans for Davao quake victims

    The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has opened emergency loan applications for members and pensioners in Davao Oriental affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake. Applications will be accepted until December 14, 2025.

    Mindanao transport project to begin construction in 2027

    The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced that construction of the ₱37-billion Mindanao Transport Connectivity Improvement Project (MTCIP) is expected to begin in 2027.

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    PSEi could hit 7,000 this year, experts say

    The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) may climb back to the 7,000-point level in 2026, a milestone seen as catching up with regional markets. Investment and Capital Corporation of the Philippines (ICCP) CEO Manny Ocampo said lower interest rates should boost consumer spending, which in turn supports overall market sentiment.

    Maya brings digital bill payments to remote SPUG communities

    Maya is expanding its digital electricity bill payment service to include households supplied by the National Power Corporation’s Small Power Utilities Group (SPUG), which provides electricity to remote and missionary areas.

    Gov’t busts illegal online sale of fertilizers, pesticides in QC

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) and its Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) have seized around P175,000 worth of illegally sold fertilizers and pesticides in a series of entrapment operations in Quezon City, highlighting the government’s stepped-up drive to stop the unsafe online sale of farm inputs.

    Converge backs Makati underground network as key step toward future-ready cities

    Converge ICT Solutions Inc. CEO Dennis Anthony Uy on Tuesday urged the wider adoption of future-proof infrastructure in the country, citing the newly completed MACEA Underground Conduit Network (MUCN) in Makati as a major step forward for reliable and resilient connectivity.
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