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For years, the Philippine telecommunications sector has been defined by familiar metrics—network reach, subscriber growth, fiber rollout, and market dominance. But a quieter competition is gaining momentum in 2026, one that matters just as much to shareholders: which telecom company can deliver the stronger long-term return story. The emerging battle pits industry heavyweight PLDT Inc.,…
As businesses increasingly rely on video conferencing for hiring, customer verification, financial approvals, and remote collaboration, cybercriminals are finding new ways to exploit digital interactions. Biometric identity verification company iProov is responding to that challenge with a new solution designed to help organizations stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated AI-driven deception. The company announced the launch…
Filipino motorists may once again face higher fuel costs next week as global oil markets remain vulnerable to geopolitical shocks, with renewed Middle East tensions continuing to cast uncertainty over energy prices worldwide. The Department of Energy (DOE) said gasoline, diesel, and kerosene prices are projected to rise by P1.00 to P1.50 per liter based…
The Philippines may be sitting on one of its strongest windows of economic opportunity in years, but political stability could determine whether the country fully capitalizes on it or watches investors look elsewhere. That was the central message delivered by Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez, who warned that while global…
The Marcos administration has moved to expand pork imports through 2028 as the lingering impact of African swine fever (ASF) continues to weaken domestic hog production, a policy shift aimed at easing food inflation but one that could reshape market dynamics across the agriculture sector. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., through Executive Order No. 166, approved…
As digital commerce becomes a bigger part of everyday life, businesses across Southeast Asia are discovering that success is no longer defined simply by offering digital payment options. The next frontier is creating payment experiences that are seamless, trusted, and convenient enough to keep customers coming back. The region’s digital economy surpassed US$300 billion in…
As financial literacy improves across the Philippines, financial resilience remains a challenge for many Filipinos — a gap that Home Credit Philippines is aiming to address by empowering its own workforce to become smarter and more financially prepared. In line with its advocacy for financial wellness, Home Credit Philippines recently rolled out a series of…
Jericho Go, SVP& General Manager, Robinsons Offices; Claire Alfonso, GVP of Client Success, Concentrix PH; Atty Carmina Reyes, DICT Director IV of Industry Development Bureau; Amit Jagga, EVP and Chief Business Officer, Concentrix PH; Larah Sta. Maria, VP of Transformation & Shared Services, Concentrix PH; Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte; Vivian Santos, Deputy Director General,…
Cybersecurity systems across the Philippines are struggling to keep up with a rapidly evolving digital threat landscape, as organizations face mounting pressure from increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks and the growing complexity of managing fragmented security environments. A new study commissioned by Fortinet reveals that while businesses are investing heavily in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, readiness levels…
As a means of highlighting the government’s tax incentives for both employers ang employees, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is urging businesses to promote the Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) program which will help workers to save and invest more while also benefiting from improved employee satisfaction and retention. According to BSP deputy…