The Office of the Ombudsman has launched a formal investigation into three former undersecretaries for alleged money-laundering activities, the agency confirmed this week. Read more »
Security Bank Corporation (PSE: SECB) reported solid financial results in the first nine months of 2025, with total revenues climbing 22% year-on-year to PHP48.8 billion. Read more »
Some of the country’s major business organizations are calling on the government to return more than P107 billion that the PDIC remitted to the National Treasury, saying the move could erode trust in the financial system. Read more »
Filipinos can now pay faster and safer with their smartphones, as Google Wallet and Google Pay have officially launched in the Philippines. Android users can link their e-wallets, along with cards from major banks, enabling easy tap-to-pay transactions without needing cash or physical cards. Read more »
Google Pay is now officially available in the Philippines, enabling users to make fast, contactless payments with NFC-enabled Android smartphones. Read more »
PhilHealth has expanded its benefit packages for families of premature newborns, offering financial coverage of up to PHP135,000 for the most vulnerable infants. Read more »
