GSIS allots ₱8B emergency aid for members, pensioners in calamity-hit areas
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 unveils InstaCashKo line to advance BPI’s financial inclusion goal
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.
GrabScholar produces first Southeast Asian graduates
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 wins dual honors at 2026 IAG Academy Awards
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 shifts plant capacity toward Tamaraw
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.
