BPI teams up with Disney to bring Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar magic to Filipino fans
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is stepping into the world of entertainment through a new partnership with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia, blending banking with some of the biggest global franchises.
Potato Corner wins big amid global expansion
Potato Corner, the kiosk-based snack giant under Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures, Inc., has secured two major accolades at the QSR Media Asia Conference & Awards 2026, reinforcing its position as a leading force in Asia’s quick-service restaurant sector.
Mastercard expands AI-powered payments in Southeast Asia
Mastercard has launched its first authenticated AI-driven (agentic) payment transactions across parts of Southeast Asia, marking a step toward more secure and transparent digital commerce in the region.
GSIS credits P7.3B in Balik Ginhawa refunds to over 500,000 members
More than 500,000 government workers and pensioners have received loan refunds under the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Balik Ginhawa program, with P7.3 billion credited to accounts as of April 20.
Deadly bee virus found in Philippine hives
Bees have long been the quiet workforce behind farms and forests alike. They pollinate crops, keep ecosystems humming, and produce everything from honey to beeswax.
