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Security Bank, ACI win Asia-Pacific Payments Award

ACI Worldwide and Security Bank Corporation won the “Best Payment Technology Initiative in Asia Pacific” at the The Asian Banker Global Financial Technology Innovation Awards 2026 for upgrading the bank’s payment system.

EastWest renews Donny Pangilinan deal to reach young Filipinos

East West Banking Corporation has renewed actor and digital personality Donny Pangilinan as its brand ambassador for another year as the bank strengthens its push to connect with younger Filipinos through digital banking.

Globe activates emergency plan to keep services running amid energy crisis

Telecommunications company Globe Telecom said it has activated its business continuity plan (BCP) following the government’s declaration of a State of National Energy Emergency, assuring customers that mobile and internet services will continue operating with minimal disruption.

PH gaming revenues tumble as e-games slow 

The Philippine gaming industry posted a nearly 16-percent drop in gross gaming revenues (GGR) in the first quarter of 2026 as weaker consumer spending slowed activity in the electronic gaming segment that had driven industry growth in recent years.

Pickup Coffee ramps up franchising expansion

Pickup Coffee is accelerating its nationwide expansion through franchising as the fast-growing local chain targets at least 800 stores by end-2026, underscoring rising demand for affordable and convenient coffee among Filipino consumers.

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$1-B Laguna Lake solar project seen as region’s largest

Thailand’s Gunkul Engineering has partnered with local developer SunAsia Energy for a $1-billion floating solar project at Laguna Lake, set to deliver 1,000 MW capacity as Southeast Asia’s biggest of its kind.

Remote households to gain reliable power from upcoming microgrid bidding

The Department of Energy (DOE) is moving forward with plans to bring electricity to more than 100,000 currently unenergized households across the Philippines, through an upcoming competitive bidding process for microgrid services.

DA pushes palm oil expansion to cut imports, boost economy and support cleaner fuels

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is leading a major drive to expand the palm oil industry, aiming to cut the country’s heavy reliance on imports and build a local supply base that can also serve as feedstock for cleaner fuels.

NDA, Negros Occidental university team up for 50-ha dairy farm to boost regional industry

The National Dairy Authority (NDA) and Central Philippines State University (CPSU) have partnered to develop a 50-hectare dairy stock farm in Barangay Camingawan here, aiming to strengthen production, breeding, research and training across the Negros Island Region.
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