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    DICT targets Tier 1 status in global cybersecurity index

    The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is intensifying efforts to elevate the Philippines to Tier 1 status in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), a benchmark developed by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) that assesses national cybersecurity frameworks across five key pillars: Legal, Technical, Organizational, Capacity Development, and Cooperation.

    SMIC sees shares as undervalued amid growth prospects

    SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), the flagship investment holding firm of the Henry Sy Group, believes its shares are “significantly undervalued” considering the company’s strong financial performance and long-term growth potential.

    LFM Properties plans P1B stock rights offer

    Listed real estate developer LFM Properties Inc. is planning to raise at least P1 billion through a stock rights offering as it gears up for expansion.

    Japan honors individuals, organizations for strengthening PH-Japan relations

    Individuals and an organization in the Philippines have been named recipients of the 2025 Japan Foreign Minister’s Commendation, an esteemed recognition given to personalities that have made outstanding contributions to deepening mutual understanding and strengthening ties with Japan.

    BPI brings banking to drugstores in push for financial inclusion

    Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) president and CEO Jose Teodoro “TG” Limcaoco visited Rodamel Drugstore in Tuguegarao to highlight the bank’s push toward more inclusive, community-based banking through its “May BPI Dito” initiative.

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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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