The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allocated nearly ₱8 billion in emergency loans for 317,721 active members and old-age or disability pensioners across 16 areas devastated by Typhoons Luis, Maymay, Neneng and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).
BanKo (BPI subsidiary) launched InstaCashKo Line: a digital credit line (₱1k–₱10k) via BanKo App for salaried workers and micro-entrepreneurs. Designed for personal, emergency, or business working capital needs—easy application (1 ID), fast access, flexible repayment. Officially launched July 25 in Cubao with brand ambassador Kathryn Bernardo; limited-edition co-branded ATM card also released. Reinforces BanKo’s role in expanding inclusive access and customer resilience.
Grab Philippines has produced the first college graduates of its GrabScholar program in Southeast Asia, providing an early measure of how the platform’s education initiative is translating scholarships into workforce opportunities.
DigiPlus Interactive Corp., operator of BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZone, won both Best iGaming Operator and Best iGaming Innovation at the 2026 Inside Asian Gaming (IAG) Academy Awards—becoming the first recipient of these titles under the event’s new Online Gaming Offerings division.
Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) expects local production to ease to about 60,000 units this year from roughly 63,500 units in 2025, as rising Tamaraw output fails to fully offset lower Vios and Innova volumes.
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is teaming up with key government bodies to develop clear, evidence-based safety rules for carrying electric and hybrid vehicles on domestic passenger ships—an effort triggered by the recent fatal fire aboard the MV June Aster.
Mynt, operator of GCash, has obtained the Philippine Stock Exchange’s Notice of Approval for its proposed initial public offering, with plans to list on the Main Board next month. The application covers up to 8.027 billion common shares plus an overallotment option of up to 1.204 billion secondary shares, subject to PSE conditions, SEC’s final Permit to Sell, market conditions, and other required approvals.
St. Luke’s Medical Center’s Quezon City and Global City campuses are both named in Newsweek/Statista’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2027. Quezon City tops the Philippines in Nephrology, a specialty newly added to the global ranking.
Amid a State of Calamity in Pangasinan from widespread flooding, Manila Water’s Calasiao Water, North Luzon Water, and Manila Water Foundation acted fast to supply safe water to Calasiao, Malasiqui, and Sta. Barbara evacuees.