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11 August

BSP cracks down on online gambling risks

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is gearing up to launch tough new rules aimed at shielding Filipinos from the growing risks of online gambling. In a statement on Thursday, the central bank revealed that the new framework will enforce strict identity verification measures — including facial recognition — to ensure that only eligible users can access gambling-related services using …

11 August

BingoPlus Foundation Diamond Sponsor for GMA Sparkle Gala 2025 in a night full of hope

The stars have aligned as BingoPlus Foundation shined together with GMA 7 at the Sparkle Gala 2025 held last August 02 at the Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom in Pasay City. BingoPlus Foundation, as the Diamond sponsor for the event, is fortunate to have been a part of this culmination that gave entertainment to the Filipino people nationwide. It was also …

11 August

Phl dollar reserves still solid at USD105.7-B despite dip

The Philippines’ foreign currency stash dipped slightly in July — but the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) assures it remains more than enough to shield the country from external economic shocks. Data released Thursday showed the country’s gross international reserves (GIR) stood at USD105.7 billion last month, a marginal decrease from the USD106 billion recorded at the end of June. …

11 August

Metrobank remains optimistic in growing its consumer loans portfolio for the rest of the year

For a lot of Filipinos, owning or upgrading their home and car count among their biggest life goals and the best holiday gift they can give to themselves and their loved ones. This August, Metrobank begins the celebration of the holiday season early with a call to jumpstart Filipinos’ journey to financial mindfulness, as well as great deals to help …

11 August

Globe AT HOME rewards loyal customers with speed boosts of up to 1 Gbps at no extra cost

Globe AT HOME is boosting internet speeds for many of its loyal GFiber Plan postpaid customers at no extra cost. No sign-ups, no hidden fees, just faster, stronger, and reliable connectivity delivered straight to their homes. “We know our customers rely on us more than ever to stay connected, whether for work, entertainment, or everyday life,” said Abigail Cardino, Vice …

11 August

PNB taps Japan’s Smiles app to boost remittance reach

Philippine National Bank (PSE: PNB) has teamed up with Japan’s Digital Wallet Corporation (DWC) — the brains behind the popular Smiles mobile remittance platform — to strengthen its international money transfer services for Filipinos worldwide. The strategic partnership, formalized on July 3, 2025, aims to make remittances faster, more affordable, and more accessible, especially for overseas Filipinos in Japan. “At …

11 August

LANDBANK, UP team up for scholarships, faculty Grants, cashless campus

In a move that advances inclusive education and social responsibility, LANDBANK and the University of the Philippines (UP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 1, 2025, to roll out employee-funded scholarships, faculty development grants, and digital banking services across UP campuses. At the heart of the partnership is LANDBANK’s support for UP’s LINGAP-ISKOLAR Program, which will provide scholarships …

11 August

Philippines sees prospect of hosting 2033 World Games

Chengdu, China — A courtesy meeting meant to be a light conversion to share common goals in sports turned into a beautiful discussion that could soon bear fruit to a daunting but achievable task of hosting the World Games 2033. International World Games Association President José Perurena López and Chief Executive Officer Joachim Gossow gave the Filipino party led by …

11 August

Pop Goes Boom: Manila Lights Up in a K-Pop Dance Frenzy at the LG xboom by will.i.am AI-Powered Sound Party

LG officially unveiled its next-generation xboom speaker lineup – featuring AI Smart Sound and creative direction by global icon will.i.am in a high-energy launch party at Xylo in BGC LG Electronics turned up the volume on innovation as it unleashed its latest breakthrough in sound with the LG xboom by will.i.am: Pop Goes Boom Launch during a high-energy celebration at Xylo at the Palace. The …

11 August

Meralco on a mission

Meralco Bolts hopes to finally make a difference when it represents the country in the East Asia Super League (EASL) for the third straight year starting Oct. 8. The Bolts, who lost to eventual champion San Miguel Beer in the quarterfinal round of the recent PBA Philippine Cup, vowed to put up a good fight in their third straight EASL …

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