Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has partnered with Gogolook to strengthen its digital banking ecosystem and give customers added protection against scams and fraud. Under the partnership, qualified BPI customers will receive 12 months of free access to Whoscall Premium Basic, an anti-scam application that can block spam and scam calls, identify unknown callers and filter suspicious messages. BPI …
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BDO Pay has been named Best Digital Wallet in the Philippines at The Asian Banker Philippine Awards 2026, recognizing its efforts to make everyday payments and banking transactions more convenient for customers. The digital wallet allows users to access their BDO accounts and cards through a single application without the need to cash in before making payments. Customers can pay …
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The state-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is stepping up efforts to generate more deposits to strengthen its funding base and expand financing for high-impact development projects, a top official said. DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Michael O. de Jesus said the bank launched its “Save 2 Win” campaign to attract fresh deposits from individual and institutional clients. …
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DAVAO CITY, Philippines, 11 AUGUST 2026 — Popular vlogger and digital content creator Zeinab Harake Parks is heading back to Davao City for the Kadayawan Festival 2026 celebration with Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Guided by its mission to bring fun to people, Casino Plus …
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MANILA, Philippines, 10 AUGUST 2026 — Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), has confirmed its latest major jackpot payout: ₱53,913,617 won on the slot title Bao Zhu Zhao Fu. The verified jackpot was won on August 7, 2026, when a Casino Plus player transformed a single …
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Manila Water Foundation’s Lingap program which champions water access, sanitation and hygiene or WASH has been enabling hygiene habits on campus. Through multi-faucet hygiene facilities, rehabilitating campus water lines and toilets, Manila Water Foundation supports the health and well-being of learners and the school community. Recognizing the need for clean drinking water, Manila Water Foundation and valued partners handed over …
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has secured ISO 9001:2015 certification for 16 of its Casino Filipino sites and branches, highlighting the agency’s commitment to internationally recognized quality standards. PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Mr. Alejandro H. Tengco received the certification from DQS Certification Phils. Inc. during a simple awarding ceremony Thursday, August 13, at the PAGCOR Corporate Office in …
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LANDBANK honored outstanding clients and institutional partners during its 2026 Gawad TANYAG (Tanging Yaman at Galing) Awards, held on 7 August 2026 as part of the Bank’s 63rd anniversary celebration. The ceremony recognized exemplary farmers and fishers, cooperatives, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), corporations, countryside financial institutions (CFIs), and microfinance institutions (MFIs) for their contributions to community development and …
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THE Philippines’ high exposure to inflation risks could prompt the central bank to tighten its monetary policy further despite its weak growth prospects, Oxford Economics said. In a report dated Aug. 11, the United Kingdom-based think tank said the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas could still deliver an additional 50 basis points (bps) in rate hikes to 5.25% this …
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GLOBE Telecom, Inc. said its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to predict potential network failures and enable preventive maintenance has generated about P200 million in savings. Jennifer Jane G. Echevarria, vice-president and head of enterprise data and strategic services at Globe, said the telecommunications company has recently used generative AI to forecast possible network failures as much as three months …
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