Money destroyed by fire, pests, or everyday wear does not always mean a total loss. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has clarified that damaged or mutilated banknotes may still be exchanged for new ones, offering relief to individuals and businesses who discover that their cash savings have been partially destroyed. According to the Bangko Sentral…
A year of quiet discipline vanished almost overnight for a Filipino worker who thought he had done everything right by setting aside small savings, only to watch them literally eaten away. Cirilo Bitang had been tucking away ₱500 bills whenever he could, slowly building a modest nest egg that eventually reached ₱25,000. To keep it…
Philippine companies are paying a steep price for the country’s accelerating digital shift, with fraud now eroding revenues at a scale large enough to reshape how executives think about risk, growth, and customer trust. Losses tied to fraudulent activity reached an estimated P4 trillion in 2025, according to new data from TransUnion, underscoring how financial…
As it celebrates its 10th anniversary, Shopee is looking back on a decade defined by growth, inclusion, and opportunity—one powered largely by micro, small, and medium enterprises that have embraced the digital economy. To mark the milestone, the platform released its first-ever impact report, Shopee: A Decade of Impact for Sellers, alongside a new regional…
BAKU — Australian police said Tuesday that the two men accused of opening fire at a Jewish celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach earlier this month acted independently and were not part of any organized militant cell, according to a Reuters report. Authorities allege that Naveed Akram and his father, Sajid Akram, killed 15 people during…
YouTube has unveiled its Top 10 Music Videos in the Philippines for 2025, highlighting the songs and creators that dominated screens, playlists, and social feeds throughout the year. The list reflects a strong year for local music, led by Original Pilipino Music, alongside an unexpected surge from animated feature soundtracks that captured mainstream attention. At…
Toyota Motor Philippines has formally entered the battery-electric era under the Toyota badge with the official launch of the all-new bZ4X, marking the release of units to its first local customers and signaling a decisive step toward broader electric mobility in the country. The bZ4X becomes Toyota’s first full Battery Electric Vehicle offered under its…
The Alcantara Group’s second and third generations standing side by side, symbolizing the continuity of leadership and the shared commitment to carrying the company’s mission forward. Seventy years after its founding, Alcantara Group marked a defining milestone that honored its roots while setting a clear direction for the decades ahead. The anniversary celebration, held on…
As enterprises move beyond experimenting with artificial intelligence and begin deploying autonomous, decision-making systems, Couchbase is positioning itself as a critical enabler of that shift. The company has announced the general availability of Couchbase AI Services, a new suite designed to help organizations build, run, and govern agentic AI applications in production—securely, reliably, and at…
As Filipino families prepare for another season of reunions, feasts, and long conversations around the table, Hanabishi is leaning into what it knows best: making everyday moments at home simpler, warmer, and more meaningful. This Christmas, the brand celebrates Paskong Praktikal by unveiling a new lineup of kitchen appliances designed to take the stress out…