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There’s A New Virtual Visa Card from PalawanPay, And Here’s What You Need to Know

Staying true to the Palawan Group of Companies’ mission of advancing financial inclusion, PalawanPay — the company’s fast-growing e-wallet — unveils the PalawanPay Virtual Visa Card, a major leap in making simple, secure, and widely accepted digital payments accessible to every Filipino, including those without bank accounts or credit cards. PalawanPay CEO Third Librea shared: “For many Filipinos, owning a Visa card has always felt out of reach — something reserved for those with bank accounts or credit lines. With the PalawanPay Virtual Visa Card, we’re changing that. We built this to be simple, practical, and truly pang-masa. Now every Filipino, every suki, can access global commerce with confidence — securely and affordably.” Cashless, Cardless, Limitless — Designed for the Digital Filipino With just a few taps inside the PalawanPay app, verified users can instantly activate their Virtual Visa Card and start transacting online. From e-commerce shopping and recurring bills to tra

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foodpanda Deploys Free Vending Machines, Charging Stations, and Quick Rest Stops for Holiday Commuters in the Metro

Commuting in the city is already tough. Add the holiday rush, and it’s practically impossible to get around. But imagine getting an unexpected helping hand right when you need it most. This holiday season, foodpanda Philippines is playing Santa Claus for weary commuters with pink “We Gotchu Stops” across the city. If you’ve been out and about lately, you might have spotted some bright, super-helpful installations popping up in key commuter hubs around Metro Manila. foodpanda has installed special vending machines that are giving away commuter must-haves for free. Stocked with essentials like drinking water, facial tissue, sanitizer, hand fans, and other quick-help essentials, this is a truly practical giveaway and an instant mood booster, amidst long queues and crowded terminals. The foodpanda vending machine recently popped up in One Ayala Terminal, a nonstop commuter hub in the city’s financial district. More stops are coming soon, including a setup at the World Trade Center for t

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RCBC Partners with Digital Edge’s NARRA 1 to Power a New Era of Resilient, Efficient, and Sustainable Banking

Digital Edge (Singapore) Holdings Pte. Ltd. and Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), one of the Philippines' top banks, have formalized a strategic partnership that reinforces the country’s digital finance backbone. RCBC is migrating its production site to Digital Edge’s NARRA1— the Philippines’ largest operating true carrier-neutral data center—marking a significant step in the bank’s long-term digital transformation plans. This collaboration aims to support RCBC’s commitment to delivering highly available, secure, and efficient digital banking experiences to millions of Filipinos nationwide. The ceremonial signing took place at the RCBC Plaza in Makati. It was attended by key executives from both organizations, including RCBC President and Chief Executive Officer Reggie Carioso and Chief Information Officer John Alabastro, as well as Digital Edge Philippines President and CEO Vic Barrios and Threadborne Group Chairman Charlie Rufino. Strengthening RCBC’s Foundation for Next

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Fortinet’s 2026 Cyberthreat Predictions: Inside the Industrialization of Cybercrime and What to Expect in 2026

Fortinet released its 2026 Cyberthreat Predictions Report, highlighting a year defined by acceleration. Each year, FortiGuard Labs analyses how technology, economics, and human behaviour shape global cyber risk. The Fortinet Cyberthreat Predictions Report for 2026 outlines a turning point in that evolution. Cybercrime will continue to evolve into an organized industry, built on automation, specialization, and artificial intelligence (AI). But in 2026, success in both offense and defence will be determined less by innovation than by throughput: how quickly intelligence can be turned into action. The summary of key findings is outlined below. From Innovation to Throughput Because AI, automation, and a mature cybercrime supply chain will make intrusion faster and easier than ever, attackers will spend less time inventing new tools and more time refining and automating techniques that already work. AI systems will manage reconnaissance, accelerate intrusion, parse stolen data, and gener

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Alibaba Cloud Recognized Again as an Emerging Leader in All Four Gartner Emerging Market Quadrants for Generative AI

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today announced it has again been recognized as an Emerging Leader across all four quadrants evaluated in the latest four Gartner “Innovation Guide for Generative AI” reports, published in November 2025. According to Gartner, the Emerging Market Quadrant provides "a visualization of generative AI vendors" in a "dynamic and fast-moving market,” and “Emerging Leaders typically possess visibility within the market as well as both strong features and future potential”. "We believe our recognition as an Emerging Leader across the GenAI stack is a powerful validation of our integrated 'AI + Cloud' strategy," said Jingren Zhou, Chief Technology Officer of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence. "From the optimized infrastructure that powers AI, to our leading Qwen models, the tools to engineer specialized applications, and the productivity apps that deliver value to end-users, we are committed to providing a holistic ecos

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Globe and BPI Advance Next-Generation Authentication Through G Verify’s Silent Network Authentication Proof of Concept

Globe and the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) have taken a significant step toward more secure and seamless digital banking with a Proof of Concept (POC) for Silent Network Authentication (SNA). This next-generation verification method aims to reduce scams associated with One-Time Passwords (OTPs) and strengthen customer protection while improving the user experience. This initiative is part of G Verify, Globe’s portfolio of network-powered verification and anti-fraud solutions that leverages real-time network intelligence and secure Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). The SNA serves as a groundbreaking innovation that authenticates users instantly without the need for codes or SMS verification. Globe and BPI, both part of the Ayala Group, are jointly testing real-time, network-level identity verification that confirms a user’s authenticity to eliminate manual steps, reduce exposure to fraud, and keep transactions secure and effortless. This reflects both companies’ share

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DigiPlus to Spotlight Responsible Gaming and CSR Innovations at G2E Asia PH Panel on Dec. 11

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (DigiPlus), the pioneer and leading digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, is set to take the stage at the upcoming Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia Philippines, a highly anticipated gathering of international gaming industry leaders and professionals, happening on December 10 to 11 at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City. DigiPlus will be represented on the panel “Innovations in Responsible Gaming and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)” by Erick Su, Head of ArenaPlus, the company’s flagship sportsbook platform. The discussion will take place on Day 2 of the conference, Thursday, December 11, from 2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. During the panel, DigiPlus will share insights on responsible gaming practices, including the company’s innovations in player protection and CSR activities that create meaningful impact for players and communities. “As the pioneer and industry leader in Philippine online gaming and digital entertainmen

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Literacy and Disability Inclusion Advocate Zacarias Mansing Jr. Crowned Cebuana Lhuillier’s 2025 Happiest Pinoy Nationwide

Cebuana Lhuillier has officially named Zacarias Mansing Jr., a passionate literacy and disability inclusion advocate, as the 2025 Happiest Pinoy. His remarkable journey of transforming personal adversity into a nationwide mission for children’s literacy resonated deeply across the country. Selected from more than 500,000 entries, his win marks one of the most extraordinary achievements in the history of Cebuana Lhuillier’s pioneering advocacy. The awarding ceremony, held last December 2 at Dusit Thani Manila, highlighted the depth and diversity of this year’s competition. Zacarias first emerged as one of the ten national category winners before advancing to the final round, where he stood alongside inspiring finalists representing youth and senior citizens, entrepreneurs, persons with disabilities, OFWs, members of the workforce, the LGBTQ+ community, creatives, indigenous peoples, and Cebuana Lhuillier clients. A distinguished panel of judges—comprising public servants, media profes

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PCX Celebrates 16 Philippine Companies for 100% Plastic Footprint Recovery

PCX Markets recently held their PULSE event, where they honored 16 Philippine organizations that have committed to achieving 100% recovery of their plastic footprint for 2025, marking a significant step toward responsible production and sustainable practices. From everyday packaging to industrial waste, the world has produced more than 9 billion tons of plastic, far more than our planet can handle. Of all the plastic ever made, only about 9% of plastic waste is recycled, 19% incinerated, and 72% landfilled, openly burned, or ends up in the environment. In response, PCX is taking accountability for plastic waste and working to reduce the harmful impacts of the plastic pollution crisis. Guided by its mission to ensure no plastic ends up in nature, PCX is driving the nation’s shift toward a circular economy where plastic is recovered and re-circulated as useful materials through reuse, refurbishment, remanufacture, recycling and more. With the passage of the Republic Act No. 11898 or th

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PLDT Enterprise’s Tech Week PH Wins at the 2025 International Business Awards

PLDT Enterprise, the corporate arm of PLDT, has been recognized at the prestigious 2025 International Business Awards (IBA) for its successful launch of Tech Week PH, the telco group’s first multi-city technology roadshow designed to advance digital inclusion, ecosystem collaboration, and technology adoption in high-growth regions across the Philippines. The Stevie Awards, organizers of the IBAs, are the world’s premier business awards, honoring the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and professionals worldwide since 2002. The International Business Awards are open to all organizations across the globe and celebrate accomplishments in all aspects of work life. Tech Week PH 2025, which won Bronze in the Art, Entertainment & Public – Roadshow category, brought together startups, developers, government stakeholders, enterprise leaders, and other regional ecosystem players in an education and business platform that connected them with global technology partners. Eac

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