DigiPlus profit in Q1 falls as access rules bite
DigiPlus Interactive Corp., operator of BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, posted a net income of P2.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026, down 33 percent year-on-year as regulatory changes and softer consumer spending weighed on platform activity.
DICT targets up to 80% cut in broadband costs by 2028
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) plans to cut broadband costs in the country by 40 to 80 percent by 2028 under its National Digital Connectivity Plan.
RCBC widens MySSS card access via DiskarTech
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., the country’s 6th largest lender by assets, is deepening its push into digital inclusion by allowing users of its DiskarTech app to directly apply for the MySSS Mastercard Debit Card, streamlining access to both banking services and government benefits in one platform.
Manulife launches app feature to manage insurance and investments
Manulife Philippines has introduced a new feature in its mobile app that allows customers to manage both their insurance policies and investment products in one place.
Tiny ocean plants could power future fuels
A new study is sharpening the case for marine microalgae as a serious contender in the global energy transition, arguing that the path to commercial biofuels may hinge less on biology and more on better system design.
