Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), at a recent telco forum hosted by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA), underscored the importance of collaboration within the telecommunications industry to combat the growing cybersecurity threats facing the Philippines. Lawyer Roy D. Ibay, Smart vice president and head of regulatory affairs, highlighted the critical need for real-time exchange of best practices and threat intelligence to protect consumers from malicious activities such as phishing attempts and scam links.
In light of recent online banking theft attempts made against some of its members and pensioners, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) warns the...
Electronic money issuers (EMIs) are now required to comply with minimum capital and liquidity requirements amid the rising incidence of information technology-related risks and to better protect the interests of account holders, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Jollibee Foods Corp., one of the largest restaurant networks in Southeast Asia, started the year with strong sales momentum across its global operations. However, rising commodity prices and supply chain costs continued to pressure profitability during the first quarter.
In Philippine real estate, 15 hectares is usually enough space for condominiums, commercial strips, and the occasional traffic headache. GT Capital Holdings, Inc., however, has decided the land is better used for classrooms, libraries, and future blue eagles.
ACEN, the listed renewable energy arm of the Ayala Group and one of the fastest-growing renewable energy platforms in Asia-Pacific, has extended up to P4 billion in short-term financing to wholly owned subsidiary Sanmar Solar Inc. to support the expansion of a large-scale solar facility in Zambales.
Globe Telecom opened 2026 with stronger revenues and operating profits as rising mobile data usage, expanding fiber adoption, and growing digital finance contributions helped cushion the impact of a challenging economic environment.