Businesses are drowning in data. The winners will know what to trust

Businesses today are awash in data. But as economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, technological disruption and operational risks intensify, access to more information is no longer enough to guarantee better decisions. The bigger challenge is determining which information is credible, understanding it in the right context and acting on it with sound judgment. That message emerged…

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Globe shifts telco battle from data to customer experience

Globe leaders at the latest The Blueprint by Globe, where the company unveiled new ways to make connectivity more convenient, rewarding and personal for customers. The battle for Filipino telecom customers is moving beyond signal strength, data allocations and price. Globe is raising the stakes by building a wider ecosystem of rewards, artificial intelligence, entertainment,…

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One emergency can wipe out a family’s finances. AXA, Home Credit want to change that

For many Filipino households, financial security can be fragile enough that a single illness, accident or death in the family can turn an ordinary loan into a lasting financial burden. With 64 percent of Filipinos unable to shoulder a ₱10,000 medical expense without taking on debt or relying on an HMO, according to Boston Consulting…

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Maya cuts onboarding time 84% as National ID, AI transform digital banking

Maya is turning the Philippines’ National ID system into more than just a digital identity tool, combining it with artificial intelligence to dramatically speed up customer verification while maintaining safeguards against fraud and duplicate accounts. The homegrown fintech said its National ID-first onboarding system has improved overall consumer onboarding turnaround time by 84 percent, offering…

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Rainy days can wreck your budget—here’s how to moneymax before the next downpour

The rainy season can do more than disrupt travel plans and daily routines. It can also quietly drain your wallet. A flooded street could mean a more expensive ride home. A leaking roof may suddenly need repairs. Your car could require unexpected maintenance after navigating waterlogged roads. Even smaller expenses—from food deliveries to replacing a…

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BSP, Asia-Pacific central banks step up fight against scams and AI risks

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr (second from right) participates in the discussions of the Executives’ Meeting of East Asia-Pacific Central Banks (EMEAP) Governors on 23 July 2026 in Singapore. (Photo courtesy of the Monetary Authority of Singapore). The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is joining regional central banks in tightening cooperation…

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Globe steps up online safety push as violent content raises new alarm

As disturbing videos of school shootings and other acts of extreme violence continue to circulate online, Globe is strengthening its network safeguards and backing a broader industry effort to keep harmful content away from children and young people. The company said it is expanding its blocking measures to cover hundreds of additional websites that host…

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From pawnshop to financial super app ecosystem, Palawan bets big on Filipinos’ changing money needs

Dr. Angelito B. Fernando; Korina Castro-Fernando, Chief Human Resources Officer; Bobby L. Castro, Chairman and Founder; Lilian Castro-Selda, Chief Financial Officer; Lisa Castro-Sabado, Chief Business Development Officer; and Karlo M. Castro, President and Chief Executive Officer, with brand ambassador Marian Rivera at the launch of the “Palawan for All” campaign. For generations of Filipinos, the…

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No branch, no paperwork: SSS rolls out digital loans of up to ₱20,000

RCBC and SSS executives during the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement for SSS Loan Lite powered by RCBC DiskarTech. From left: Jose Carlo Eufemio, FVP, Go-To Market & Growth Division Head, RCBC; Lito Villanueva, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer, RCBC; Reginaldo Anthony Cariaso, President and CEO, RCBC; Helen Yuchengco Dee,…

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Globe backs Angara’s push to make the internet safer for kids—here’s what it wants to happen next

As concerns grow over the risks children face online, Globe is backing Education Secretary Sonny Angara’s call for telecommunications companies and social media platforms to step up efforts to protect young Filipinos in digital spaces. Globe welcomed the Department of Education’s (DepEd) move to engage telcos and social media companies on stronger safeguards for minors,…

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