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Billease buys rural bank to expand into digital banking
Consumer financing firm Billease, known as a buy now, pay later platform, has acquired a rural bank as part of its expansion strategy to integrate regulated digital banking into its ecosystem.
Prime Infra secures P47B loan deal for acquisition of First Gen’s gas assets
Razon-led Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. on Thursday announced it has secured a P47-billion loan financing deal with two of the country”s largest banks to fund its acquisition of 60% ownership in Lopez-owned First Gen Corporation”s gas assets in Batangas.
DEPDev: 11 projects to get innovation grant
The Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) on Thursday said the Executive Technical Board of its National Innovation Council (NIC) has approved 11 new projects to receive grant funding under the 2025 Innovation Grants.
LTFRB sa PUV drivers at operators: 20% student discount, epektibo kahit walang pasok
Nagbabala ang Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) laban sa mga driver at operators ng mga public utility vehicles (PUVs) na hindi ipinatutupad o hindi nagbibigay ng 20% student discount kapag weekends o holidays.
Bidder after ‘history’ in purchasing Discaya luxury car
The “history” behind the alleged ill-gotten luxury cars of controversial couple Curlee and Sarah Discaya, key figures in the multi-billion peso flood control scandal, enticed one of the winning bidders to secure one of their vehicles.
Mga Pinoy na bibisita sa Oman sa loob ng 2 linggo, ‘di na kailangan ang visa simula sa 2026 –envoy
Magiging visa-free ang Oman para sa mga turistang Pilipino simula sa 2026, ayon sa Embahada ng Oman sa Pilipinas.
Philippines’ digital competitiveness ‘declining,’ says DICT chief Aguda
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said Thursday the Philippines’ digital competitiveness has been declining, but assured that the government is undertaking crucial reforms to upgrade the country’s technology infrastructure.
Alaska school district admits ‘mistake’ after adding ‘does not endorse’ disclaimer to Constitution pamphlet
Anchorage School District admits mistake after adding disclaimer to Constitution and Declaration of Independence flyers, sparking parent outrage and attorney general criticism.
I saw ‘the two FBIs’ up close. One protects America, the other protects itself
Former FBI special agent shares insider perspective on Bureau’s political weaponization, citing 12 years of service in new book revealing institutional betrayal.
MORNING GLORY: If an AI bubble bursts, which party will pay the political price?
Political fallout from AI bubble burst could hurt Republican incumbents, as history shows voters blame party in power for economic downturns regardless of cause.
