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    Elaine Katindoy named education committee head of PLIA

    Pru Life UK announced that Elaine Katindoy, vice president for PRUAcademy, has been appointed as the education committee head of the Philippine Life Insurance Association (PLIA). The role highlights her dedication to advancing financial literacy and professional development in the life insurance sector.

    Gov’t puts messaging app Telegram “under observation” amid rising online crimes

    The Philippine government is closely monitoring the messaging app Telegram after reports linked it to online scams, gambling, piracy, illegal drug sales, and the exploitation of children.

    Davao Light now in control of Samal power distribution

    The Sheriff of the Regional Trial Court in Panabo has formally taken control of the power distribution assets in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) and turned them over to Davao Light and Power Co., Inc..

    Igloo goes AI-native, eyes Philippine market

    Regional insurtech Igloo is doubling down on artificial intelligence in 2026, accelerating its transformation into an AI-native company as it targets rapid expansion in the Philippines.

    Metro Manila hotels supply to rise amid weak foreign demand—Colliers

    Metro Manila is bracing for its biggest hotel supply surge in eight years, with nearly 2,900 new rooms set to debut in 2026, a sign of developer confidence even as international arrivals lag, according to Colliers Philippines.

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    P1T reserve breach powers SSS pension boost

    State-run pension fund Social Security System (SSS) is set to roll out another round of pension increases and a new micro loan program after its reserve fund breached the P1-trillion mark for the first time in its 69-year history, the Department of Finance (DOF) announced Thursday.

    DOE mandates energy storage for bigger renewable projects to boost grid reliability

    The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a new circular aimed at encouraging wider adoption of energy storage systems (ESS) across the country.

    Searca and TFNet launch collaborative growth program

    The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) and the International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) have signed a partnership to strengthen tropical fruit production in the region. The agreement, formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on February 12, aims to promote research, education, innovation, and capacity-building across Southeast Asia and other tropical fruit-producing areas.

    Globe strengthens innovation drive, connects startups to real world enterprise needs   

    The Globe Group is stepping up its push to make innovation a core part of its corporate strategy by directly linking startups with real business environments.
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