DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the digital entertainment company behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, has partnered with Philippine First Insurance Co. Inc. (PhilFirst) to launch the country’s first-ever surety bond program for online gaming players.
The U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday (Thursday, Manila time), bringing the federal funds target range to 4.00–4.25 percent. The decision comes amid signs of slowing job gains, persistent inflation, and moderating economic growth.
The Philippine gaming industry finds itself in a curious bind—riding the wave of digital innovation with one hand, while trying to put out moral fires with the other.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has temporarily banned the importation of domestic and wild birds, including poultry products, from Argentina due to a confirmed outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1).
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya attended the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) Philippines International Symposium 2025, which concluded a three-year initiative focused on emergency preparedness, volunteer engagement, and strengthening emergency medical services (EMS) in the region.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has reached a major milestone as its GSIS Touch mobile app surpassed two million registered users, reflecting the growing use of digital services by members and pensioners nationwide.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said the ongoing construction and repair sections of the Metro Cebu Expressway (MCE) in Naga City are scheduled for completion in five to six months, following an eight-year delay.
Tanduay is doubling down on premium spirits while sharpening its global ambitions, as Spanish brandy house Torres officially enters the Philippine market through a new distribution partnership with the local liquor giant.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands, through the BPI Foundation (BPIF), has partnered with Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (MMCL) to expand financial literacy efforts for underserved Filipinos through the FinEd Unboxed Program.