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NPC, Globe boost child online safety against AI misuse

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) and Globe Telecom are strengthening efforts to protect Filipino children from online privacy risks and promote responsible use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).

Lemon Square expands Batangas operations, opens 150th store

Big E Food Corporation, maker of Lemon Square cakes and pastries, is strengthening its presence in Batangas with a new manufacturing facility and the opening of its 150th retail store at LIMA Estate.

Treasury bill yields rise ahead of BSP rate decision

Yields on shorter-dated Philippine Treasury bills climbed at Monday’s auction as investors positioned for a possible further monetary tightening by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) later this week.

BIR registration badges top 52,700 ahead of Oct deadline

More than 52,700 online sellers, service providers and content creators have secured registration seal badges from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), as the agency pushes digital businesses to comply with a looming October 31 deadline.

Skyro pushes into everyday payments, expands consumer credit reach

Digital lending platform Skyro is moving beyond big-ticket purchases into everyday spending, rolling out expanded payment and credit services as it targets a bigger slice of the Philippines’ growing digital finance market.

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GCash anniversary offers free MRT rides, P10 meals

GCash is marking its 22nd anniversary with a nationwide promotional campaign offering free MRT-3 rides, P10 chicken meals and prizes worth up to P100,000, as the financial technology platform seeks to reward users through October 31.

$1.5-B ADB loan targets fuel costs, jobs amid crisis

The Philippine government has secured USD1.5 billion in emergency financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help cushion households, commuters and businesses against rising fuel prices and economic disruptions stemming from the Middle East conflict.

Friendship prevails over legal tussle as stock exchange stalwarts challenge SEC governance rules

In a striking display of personal camaraderie amid high-stakes regulatory friction, former Stock Exchange chairman Ma. Vivian Yuchengco and Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Francis E. Lim maintained a friendly demeanor during the recent listing of Mynt Inc. in Taguig, despite an ongoing legal battle between them. The interaction underscored a complex dynamic where personal relationships persist even as fundamental corporate and stock market regulations are tested in court.

Philippines retains Tier 1 anti-trafficking status for 11th year

The Philippines has retained its Tier 1 classification in the US’ 2026 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report for the 11th consecutive year, with authorities citing continued efforts to strengthen law enforcement, victim protection and prosecution.
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