Manila Electric Co., the largest power distributor in the country, said Friday power rates will be lower in the February billing cycle on account of a net decline in the generation charge.
Island Credit Solution (ICS) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) have formalized a partnership linking the National ID Authentication Services (NIDAS) to CreditMo, making ICS the first Special Accessing Entity and credit bureau partner successfully integrated with the system. For consumers, verifying identity to access credit information is now one quick step using the National ID, replacing the earlier multi-document process. Checks run directly against the National ID database, cutting fraud risk and protecting personal credit data.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has rolled out a new digital system nationwide aimed at tightening the collection of delinquent taxes while making it easier for taxpayers to verify and settle outstanding obligations.
Securities and Exchange Commission-registered fintech platform Skyro is broadening its Philippine financial services offering with a customizable cashback program designed to give eligible customers greater flexibility over everyday spending.
Globe is sounding the alarm on surging cable and network equipment theft, reporting 1,245 pilferage incidents as of September 2026, and urgently calling for coordinated action from government down to the barangays to stop the damage.