The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Social Security System (SSS) have partnered to boost skills training and social security access for Filipino freelancers and online professionals.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public warning against four online lending platforms operating without the required license: Cashai, Cashay Plus: Fast Cash Loan (Early Access), Cash-X: Easy Online Loan App, and Cash A: Easy Online Loan App.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is ramping up its cybersecurity framework and advancing responsible digital banking at a time when digital services have become central to daily financial life.
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is set to launch a pilot test for electric and hybrid ferries across key Philippine routes, eyeing Iloilo–Bacolod for fully electric vessels and Batangas–Calapan for hybrid units. This initiative follows earlier research by the International Maritime Organization and the World Bank focused on improving the safety and energy efficiency of domestic passenger ferries.