PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOPHILIPPINE COMPANIES must ramp up investments to comply with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) strategies for data protection as cyberattacks become more advanced, according to cybersecurity firm Ampcus Cyber.“GRC makes sure that all of the data that these big companies are using —

BW FILE PHOTOTERM DEPOSIT yields fell on Wednesday amid signals of further rate cuts by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), albeit smaller and fewer than initially expected.The central bank’s term deposit facility (TDF) fetched bids amounting to P274.557 billion on Wednesday, higher than the

FREEPIKI have a medical condition, but it doesn’t qualify me as a Person With Disability (PWD). Nor am I a senior citizen — although I’m getting there. Frankly, I look forward to the day I become a “dual” citizen, given all the “privileges” that come

1 of 2HERE are several ways for couples to paint the town red on Valentine’s Day, from up in the skies to next to each other, cooking together.The Pen takes love to new heightsWhen was the last time you did something unexpected and spectacular for

SAN MIGUEL Food and Beverage, Inc. (SMFB) has named Monica L. Ang-Mercado as its new chief finance officer (CFO), effective Wednesday.Ms. Ang-Mercado is the daughter of tycoon Ramon S. Ang, chairman of SMFB’s parent company, San Miguel Corp. (SMC).She succeeds Ildefonso B. Alindogan as part

By Jan SysmansMOBILE BANKING is revolutionizing financial services in the Philippines, offering unmatched convenience and accessibility to millions of users. According to Statista, the banking market in the Philippines is projected to have reached a net interest income of $8.18 billion in 2024 amid a

AXA PHILIPPINES Life and General Insurance Corp. is aiming to double its premium income by 2028 as it looks to launch new products and form more partnerships.“We’re targeting to grow the AXA Philippines business to double until 2028. That was actually a plan from last

Last Tuesday, Feb. 4, the Counsel of Government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs), Solomon M. Hermosura, went to the Supreme Court to defend the transfer by the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) of excess funds to the National Treasury — saying that it was lawful and

THE DEPARTMENT of Transportation (DoTr) announced on Wednesday the start of construction for the P16.93-billion New Cebu International Container Port, which is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2028.“This redistribution will pave the way for a seamless flow of goods and services,

Inflation rates in the Philippines - BusinessWorld Online HEADLINE INFLATION remained steady in January as lower utility costs offset a spike in food prices, preliminary data