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    PH launches GASA Chapter to tackle online scams

    Globe Telecom has assumed the chairmanship of the newly launched Philippine Chapter of the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), marking a major step in the country’s fight against digital fraud. Tech firm Gogolook and social media giant Meta serve as vice chairs.

    ACEN offloads diesel assets in push for 100% renewables

    ACEN Corp. has completed the sale of its ownership interests in three diesel-fired power plants, totaling 189 megawatts (MW), to its affiliate and majority shareholder, AC Energy and Infrastructure Corp. (ACEIC), in a move seen as a strategic step toward its full renewable energy (RE) transition.

    ACEN’s  Robbins Island wind project secures approval

    ACEN Corp., the renewable energy arm of the Ayala Group, said the 900 MW Robbins Island wind project in Australia has secured Federal Government approval, a major boost to one of the largest private investments in Tasmania’s history and a pivotal step in Australia's clean energy transition.

    PLDT buys new shares maintain Kayana stake

    PLDT Inc., the country’s largest integrated telecommunications firm, has subscribed to 594 million additional shares in Kayana Solutions Inc. to maintain its 45 percent equity interest in the digital experience company formerly known as DigiCo.

    Fuel prices rise Tuesday amid global supply fears

    Starting Tuesday morning, the various fuel retailers will implement significant price increases, with diesel rising by P1.00 per liter, and both gasoline and kerosene climbing by P0.70 per liter.

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    Whoscall rolls out community-driven scam protection

    Gogolook, a global trust tech company, unveiled a revamped version of its anti-scam app Whoscall on Thursday, targeting the growing incidence of scams in the Philippines. The update introduces AI-driven scam protection and a “growth-driven anti-scam community” that incentivizes users to report fraudulent activity.

    RFM projects higher 2025 income despite floods

    Food and beverage firm RFM Corp. projects improved income for 2025 on the back of higher product sales and softer commodity prices, despite logistics challenges caused by recent flooding in the third quarter.

    BPI targets gig economy with new insurance plan

    The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), in partnership with BPI MS Insurance, has launched BPI Freelancer, a personal accident insurance product specifically designed for freelancers, consultants, digital nomads, and self-employed professionals. The service reflects BPI’s growing focus on inclusive financial solutions for non-traditional workers who typically lack access to formal employment benefits.

    Lopez accelerates NSCR construction

    Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has fast-tracked the construction of the Manila-Laguna segment of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR), following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to expedite key infrastructure projects. Demolition of old Philippine National Railways (PNR) stations from Sta. Mesa in Manila to Cabuyao, Laguna is being conducted simultaneously to accelerate viaduct construction.
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