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New 911 hubs boost emergency response reach 

The Philippines is expanding its technology-driven emergency response network with the activation of four new Satellite Command Centers (SCCs), strengthening the reach and resilience of the Unified 911 Emergency Response System.

GoTyme Bank launches money transfer service covering over 170 countries

Digital lender GoTyme Bank has introduced a new feature enabling customers to send money to more than 170 countries directly through its mobile app.

Wind projects power P340B Green Lane surge

The Philippines’ renewable energy drive gathered fresh momentum in the first four months of 2026, with wind power projects dominating investments approved under the government’s Green Lane initiative.

Cebu Pacific brings back iconic ‘piso sale’ for domestic, international flights

Cebu Pacific has relaunched its popular “piso sale,” offering travelers a chance to book seats at exceptionally low rates and encouraging more Filipinos to travel both within the country and abroad.

ABS-CBN goes global via new Rakuten Viki partnership

ABS-CBN is widening its international reach through a new deal with streaming platform Rakuten Viki, making selected programs available to viewers in over 200 countries and territories across the Americas, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Titles come with subtitles in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French, with more languages set to be added through Viki’s community-powered translation network.

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Bank lending, liquidity rise in April: steady credit flow supports businesses and households 

Bank lending by universal and commercial banks climbed 11.4 percent in April 2026, picking up from the 10.7 percent growth seen in March.

GCash ditch SMS codes in major anti-fraud push

GCash will complete its transition from SMS-based one-time passwords (OTPs) to in-app authentication by June 22, marking a major cybersecurity upgrade aimed at protecting millions of users from phishing attacks and online fraud.

AmCham backs pork imports, seeks review of MAV rules

The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) has thrown its support behind the government's efforts to boost pork supply and curb rising food costs, while urging authorities to suspend and reassess newly issued import allocation guidelines that it says could disrupt established supply chains.

BOI Keeps Investment Lead Despite First-Quarter Slump 

The Board of Investments (BOI) retained its position as the country's top investment promotion agency in the first quarter of 2026, accounting for nearly half of all approved investments despite a sharp decline from the record levels posted a year earlier.
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