Othmann, Inc., and Rehau Raupiano Redefine Acoustic Standards in Local Drainage System
Cebu City, Cebu—The Rehau Raupiano system, in partnership with Othmann, Inc., opens the door to new possibilities for Philippine builders. These powerhouses in their respective industries aim to revolutionize and redefine “silent spaces” in modern homes and hotels. “Peace and silence are luxuries we might not see but always value. With the Rehau Raupiano Acoustic […]
Globe lauds arrest of suspects linked to illegal sale of pre-registered SIMs
Mobile leader Globe commends the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) for the arrest of two suspects allegedly engaged in the illegal sale of pre-registered SIMs– a violation of the SIM Registration Act. In a buy-bust operation, the PNP-CIDG Detective Special Operations Unit took custody of two Chinese nationals for an attempt […]
Philippines’ digital lending market to potentially exceed US$ 1 billion in 2025
Manila, Philippines | January 2025 — The digital lending market in the Philippines — consisting of duly-registered non-bank digital lenders and digital banks — could exceed US$ 1 billion in the second half of 2025, with likelihood of growth at an accelerated pace due to the high demand for online technologies from consumers. New analysis […]
GCash partners with Ria Money Transfer to provide seamless international remittance services for Filipinos
GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance app and largest cashless ecosystem, has partnered with one of the world’s largest cross-border money transfer platforms, Ria Money Transfer, to make sending money home more seamless, convenient, and affordable for Filipinos globally. Thanks to the partnership, Filipinos in the U.S., Australia, Singapore, and across Europe can now remit funds […]
Study shows Filipinos more vulnerable to cyberthreats in pirate sites
Filipinos face a heightened risk of cyberthreats when they browse pirate sites, underscoring the need to urgently pass legislation allowing site blocking in the Philippines. The study, commissioned by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) and authored by Dr. Paul Watters of Macquarie University, found that Filipinos are up to 33 times more likely to encounter […]
Cebu Landmasters 9-month topline breaches P14.1 billion
Leading developer in VisMin Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) reported solid topline performance with consolidated revenues breaching P14.1 billion for the first nine months of the year, a 9.2% increase from P12.9 billion in the same period last year, on the back of steady growth across business units. CLI’s net income to parent grew 7% to […]
Powering Sustainability: Robinsons Hotels and Resorts Partners with Skye Renewables for Solar Energy Shift
Pasig City, Philippines – November 11, 2024 – In a landmark move towards sustainability, Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR), the hospitality arm of the Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC), signed a Power Supply Agreement (PSA) with Skye Renewables to transition several of its hotels to renewable energy. This partnership underscores RHR’s commitment to sustainability and reducing […]
All systems go for Geeks On A Beach 7 in Cebu: Celebrating the Philippine startup ecosystem, offering elite networking opportunities
It’s all systems go for the seventh installment of Geeks On A Beach (GOAB), the Philippines’ premier international tech startup conference, which will be held this November 13-15 at the JPark Island Resort and Waterpark in Mactan, Cebu. “Get ready for the biggest tech and startup event of the year,” says Tina Amper, GOAB’s lead […]
GLoan leads in digital micro-lending in PH, surpasses 12 other apps
Leading finance super app GCash has been highlighted in the recent study conducted by RLR Research & Analysis as the #1 digital lending brand in the Philippines in 2024 following the launch of its newest GLoan feature– powered by its official lending arm, Fuse Lending. The study shows that 61% of digital lending users in […]
GCash to participate in 2024 Geeks On A Beach in Cebu, showcasing its data and AI strategies for financial inclusivity
The country’s leading e-wallet and digital financial services platform is attending the Philippines’ premier international startup conference, Geeks On A Beach (GOAB), which will take place in Cebu from November 14 to 15, 2024. GCash Chief Data Officer Sara Venturina will share her insights on the GCash approach to harnessing data and AI for financial […]