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The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has become the country’s first universal bank to earn both ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (information security) and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 (data privacy) certifications, underscoring its commitment to protecting customer information amid growing digital transactions.

The Department of Finance (DOF) has opened nationwide consultations on the proposed ProGRESS Bill, putting its next tax reform package before businesses, taxpayers, and other stakeholders as the government refines the measure ahead of its legislative push.

GCash has officially rolled out its Digital Tax Refund service, allowing Filipino travelers shopping abroad to receive eligible tax refunds in mere minutes directly into their GCash wallets—a major upgrade from the weeks-long processing times that came with traditional bank or credit card refund claims.

Pru Life UK has entered into a strategic partnership with Shinagawa Philippines to deliver exclusive health and wellness discounts to its eligible customers, licensed agents, and employees—an initiative that underscores the insurer’s expanding focus on holistic wellbeing alongside its core financial protection offerings.