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PLDT Home eyes groundbreaking internet-solar bundle for households
PLDT Home is set to introduce a first-of-its-kind service in the Philippines, exploring a partnership with a major solar energy firm to offer high-speed internet and solar power solutions in one package.
TransUnion appoints new chief data and analytics officer for Asia Pacific
TransUnion Information Solutions Inc., the Philippines’ first private credit reference agency, has named Avishek Ghosh as chief data and analytics officer for Asia Pacific. Based in Hong Kong, he will lead the region’s data strategy, covering everything from data collection and analysis to generating insights and improving quality, to drive innovation and business growth.
BPI Foundation, Knowledge Channel renew partnership to boost financial literacy nationwide
The Bank of the Philippine Islands Foundation (BPIF) and Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) have renewed their partnership to expand financial education across the Philippines, building on successful programs launched in 2024.
Globe, Netopia test AI platform that predicts campaign success
Globe Telecom Inc., via 917Ventures’ Velocity program, has partnered with Netopia AI to validate Predikta — an AI tool that simulates audience behavior and forecasts campaign results before funds are spent.
Asialink Finance secures ₱500M funding for underserved sector support
Asialink Finance Corp. (AFC) has obtained a ₱500 million sustainability-linked social facility from Cathay United Bank. The funding will let AFC expand loans to rural micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), unbanked individuals, and women-owned businesses — key drivers of local employment and economic resilience.
Regulators push credit-linked parametric insurance to boost climate-resilient lending
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Insurance Commission (IC) said that combining parametric insurance with loans can expand financing to climate-vulnerable sectors like agriculture, fisheries, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), while strengthening the financial system’s ability to manage risks.
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PLDT Home eyes groundbreaking internet-solar bundle for households
PLDT Home is set to introduce a first-of-its-kind service in the Philippines, exploring a partnership with a major solar energy firm to offer high-speed internet and solar power solutions in one package.
TransUnion appoints new chief data and analytics officer for Asia Pacific
TransUnion Information Solutions Inc., the Philippines’ first private credit reference agency, has named Avishek Ghosh as chief data and analytics officer for Asia Pacific. Based in Hong Kong, he will lead the region’s data strategy, covering everything from data collection and analysis to generating insights and improving quality, to drive innovation and business growth.
BPI Foundation, Knowledge Channel renew partnership to boost financial literacy nationwide
The Bank of the Philippine Islands Foundation (BPIF) and Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) have renewed their partnership to expand financial education across the Philippines, building on successful programs launched in 2024.
Globe, Netopia test AI platform that predicts campaign success
Globe Telecom Inc., via 917Ventures’ Velocity program, has partnered with Netopia AI to validate Predikta — an AI tool that simulates audience behavior and forecasts campaign results before funds are spent.
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PLDT Home eyes groundbreaking internet-solar bundle for households
PLDT Home is set to introduce a first-of-its-kind service in the Philippines, exploring a partnership with a major solar energy firm to offer high-speed internet and solar power solutions in one package.
TransUnion appoints new chief data and analytics officer for Asia Pacific
TransUnion Information Solutions Inc., the Philippines’ first private credit reference agency, has named Avishek Ghosh as chief data and analytics officer for Asia Pacific. Based in Hong Kong, he will lead the region’s data strategy, covering everything from data collection and analysis to generating insights and improving quality, to drive innovation and business growth.
BPI Foundation, Knowledge Channel renew partnership to boost financial literacy nationwide
The Bank of the Philippine Islands Foundation (BPIF) and Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) have renewed their partnership to expand financial education across the Philippines, building on successful programs launched in 2024.
Globe, Netopia test AI platform that predicts campaign success
Globe Telecom Inc., via 917Ventures’ Velocity program, has partnered with Netopia AI to validate Predikta — an AI tool that simulates audience behavior and forecasts campaign results before funds are spent.
Asialink Finance secures ₱500M funding for underserved sector support
Asialink Finance Corp. (AFC) has obtained a ₱500 million sustainability-linked social facility from Cathay United Bank. The funding will let AFC expand loans to rural micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), unbanked individuals, and women-owned businesses — key drivers of local employment and economic resilience.
Regulators push credit-linked parametric insurance to boost climate-resilient lending
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Insurance Commission (IC) said that combining parametric insurance with loans can expand financing to climate-vulnerable sectors like agriculture, fisheries, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), while strengthening the financial system’s ability to manage risks.
Fewer babies, weddings reshape Philippine economy
The Philippines is producing fewer babies, hosting fewer weddings, and recording fewer deaths, a demographic trifecta that economists say could gradually reshape consumer spending, labor markets, and long-term economic growth.
Chinese firm backs push for Philippine EV brand
A Chinese automotive engineering company is exploring a partnership to help develop a Philippine electric vehicle (EV) brand, signaling fresh momentum behind Manila’s drive to localize the country’s fast-growing EV industry.
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala serves up Forbes honor
Filipina tennis wunderkind Alexandra Eala just scored another ace—landing a coveted spot on Forbes’ 2026 “30 Under 30 Asia” list. At 20, she’s proving that tennis isn’t just about rackets and serves—it’s about breaking records and turning heads worldwide.
US food giants target Philippines convenience boom
US food manufacturers are moving to capture a bigger slice of the Philippines’ fast-growing convenience meals market, as demand for easy-to-prepare food products accelerates alongside changing consumer lifestyles.