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No sensitive info lost in DICT sandbox infiltration

The Department of Information and Communications Technology  (DICT) on Wednesday said no sensitive information was compromised after its testing website had been "infiltrated."

Japan grant package boosts DOH emergency response capacity

The government of Japan has extended the Philippines a 700 million yen or P260 million grant package to help the Department of Health (DOH) respond quickly to health emergencies. 

BPI shortens P5B bond offer period by 9 days to Wednesday

Bank of the Philippine Islands, the country’s third largest lender by assets, said it will end Wednesday the offer period for its 1.5-year, P5 billion...

Nasdaq to expand PHL office to 400 employees

Nasdaq Philippines Inc. is expanding its workforce to 400 employees by the end of 2024, an increase of about a third from the current number.

Microsoft’s AI bets boost cloud business, Alphabet yet to find silver lining

Google-parent Alphabet's cloud business suffered as long-time rival Microsoft's took off in the September quarter, demonstrating early signs that the Windows maker's investment in artificial intelligence was paying off.

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Benitez seeks emergency powers to fix Visayas power crisis

House Deputy Speaker and Bacolod Rep. Albee Benitez is pushing Congress to grant President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emergency powers to tackle the Visayas power crisis.

PSEi, peso pressure builds ahead of inflation

Philippine markets enter Monday under renewed pressure, with the PSEi vulnerable to a test of 5,500 and the peso hovering near P63 to the dollar as investors await September inflation and reassess the outlook for monetary policy.

NDC, PEZA explore state properties for economic hubs

The National Development Co. (NDC) is exploring a partnership with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to convert government-owned properties into economic zones, potentially putting underutilized state assets to work while broadening the locations available for new investments.

BOC revenue pace strengthens P1T push

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) enters the final quarter of 2026 with a growing revenue cushion, keeping its first P1-trillion annual collection target within reach despite the need for sustained collections through year-end.
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