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December is usually when cash registers ring nonstop, delivery vans double-park with abandon, and seasonal jobs pop up like Christmas lights. This time, though, the Philippine labor market delivered a quieter jingle. Despite peak holiday demand, joblessness refused to melt away, hinting that even Santa’s factory may have sent a few elves home early.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) have signed an agreement to strengthen efforts against financial scams and online fraud affecting thousands of Filipinos and businesses nationwide.

International Container Terminal Services Inc, a Philippine-listed global port operator, said its wholly owned unit Victoria International Container Terminal Ltd has secured a 26-year extension to operate and manage Webb Dock East at the Port of Melbourne, stretching the contract expiry from 2040 to 2066, a fresh long-term reason for investors to stay put.

Home Credit Philippines has partnered with SM Appliance Center to roll out Grand Pay Hulugan, a limited-time promo aimed at helping more Filipino families buy essential home appliances through lower prices and easier payment options.