The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and GCash are urging financial institutions to shift their focus from simply opening accounts to helping Filipinos build savings, manage emergencies and gain access to insurance and investments.
Philip Morris International (PMI) is calling for closer cooperation among government, scientists and industry to accelerate the adoption of smoke-free products in the Philippines, saying scientific innovation must be matched by supportive policies, consumer awareness and product accessibility.
With the world facing rising temperatures and the likelihood of a very strong El Niño, the Philippines is calling for urgent, concrete action to turn its national climate plans from written policy into real protection for vulnerable communities.