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Philippines’ climate budgeting system gains regional traction

The Philippines’ Climate Change Expenditure Tagging (CCET) system is emerging as a regional benchmark as Southeast Asian governments move to treat climate risks as fiscal shocks and hardwire resilience into national budgets.

Twists, turns, and fries you missed

McDonald’s Philippines is bringing back a menu favorite—with a plot twist. Starting May 1, the much-loved Twister Fries return to menus nationwide, this time paired with a new digital campaign aptly titled “Your Daily Plot Twist.”

Organizations push ahead with AI despite risks — study

A new global study by TrendAI shows that many organizations are rolling out artificial intelligence (AI) even when they have serious security and compliance concerns.

DA steps in as palay prices drop in some areas

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is taking action to stabilize palay (unhusked rice) prices after declines were reported in several major rice-producing provinces.

Globe boosts network readiness to minimize outages during power disruptions

Globe Telecom Inc. is strengthening its network operations to keep customers connected during power outages and reduce service interruptions.

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La Viña: Legarda-Leviste cases “classic lawfare”

Human rights lawyer Antonio Gabriel La Viña has rejected plunder and graft allegations against Sen. Loren Legarda and her son, Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste, calling the cases “classic lawfare" and a form of political persecution.  As spokeperson and part of Legarda's legal team, La Viña said no formal charges have been filed in court and both have submitted counter-affidavits to the Ombudsman. He maintained that Legarda has no ownership or role in Leviste’s solar companies and committed no wrongdoing. “Responsibility is personal. Motherhood should not become evidence against her,” he said, warning against using legal proceedings for political ends.

Globe staff’s AI solutions deliver tangible business value

Globe employees are turning AI from concept into practical tools that boost operations and customer service, highlighted at the recent Globe AI Showcase.

CBS expands digital lending to DepEd staff via PLDT, Samsung tie-up

China Bank Savings (CBS) is bolstering its field-based lending services for Department of Education (DepEd) teachers and non-teaching employees through a strengthened collaboration with PLDT Enterprise and Samsung Electronics Philippines.

BSP links MSMEs to more funding sources at forum

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) brought micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) closer to banks and lenders through the MSME Financing Forum held at its main office on September 11, 2026.
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