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Digital harmony, not just tech key to growth – Globe Business G Summit 2026

Simply adopting cloud, AI and digital tools is no longer enough. True business growth comes from making these technologies work together seamlessly, leaders agreed at Globe Business’s G Summit 2026. Gathering executives nationwide from retail, finance, healthcare and energy, the forum highlighted that disconnected systems slow expansion and weaken customer experience, while well-orchestrated digital foundations drive lasting value.

EastWest launches new-gen banking at Cebu I.T. Park

EastWest has opened its new Store at Cebu I.T. Park, bringing next-generation banking focused on flexibility, convenience, and personalized support. Located in one of Cebu’s busiest business and lifestyle areas, it offers a fresh way to bank that fits how people live today.

PAL extends Riyadh flight suspension until October 11 over regional security concerns 

The Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced on Friday that it will keep its flights to and from Riyadh suspended through October 11, extending the original pause by 72 hours as regional security conditions remain under close watch. The affected services, flights PR654 and PR655, will not operate from October 9 to 11, 2026, while the airline continues to assess airport conditions and ensure safe flight operations.

Greenstrum, Huawei pitch energy storage to enterprises

Greenstrum and Huawei Technologies Philippines Inc. are pitching integrated electric vehicle (EV) charging and battery storage systems to businesses seeking to manage rising electricity demand, improve energy efficiency and prepare for wider EV adoption.

SMC advances AI tollways, NAIA upgrades as adoption lags

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is expanding artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies across its infrastructure businesses, but regulatory requirements, low user adoption and fragmented data systems remain obstacles to full implementation.

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Special bus service to fill LRT-2 service gap

Transport authorities are rolling out a plan to ease the squeeze from limited LRT-2 operations. Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has ordered the LTFRB and LRTA to study issuing special permits for buses to run the full LRT-2 route—Antipolo to Recto and back—stopping at all stations.

A simple formula may predict when AI chatbots go rogue

Artificial intelligence can sound like the smartest person in the room, until it starts giving advice that could do real harm. Now, two physicists at The George Washington University say they may have found a way to predict when that happens, using a surprisingly simple mathematical formula.

OceanaGold boosts Didipio mine safety monitoring

OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. has improved how it monitors the tailings storage facility at its Didipio Mine, using new technology to track changes in the structure, especially during the rainy season when heavy rainfall can increase risks.

SEC raises capital requirements for stock brokers to boost market stability 

The Securities and Exchange Commission is moving to increase the minimum capital requirement for stock brokers and dealers, aiming to strengthen financial safeguards and align the local market with international standards.
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