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Scam texts are getting smarter. Ikaw, ready ka ba?
CICC recorded 60 SMS spoofing complaints from January 2025 to October 14, 2026, involving messages associated with banks, e-wallets, and government offices.
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Flying for Undas? Here’s how to prepare for NAIA’s travel rush
NAIA expects passenger traffic to peak at 149,000 on October 30. Here are reminders on airport arrival times, flight details, facilities, transportation, and assistance hotlines for Undas travelers.
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BSP raises key rate to 5.5% as inflation pressures build
The BSP raised its key policy rate to 5.50% as oil prices, transportation fares, and agricultural risks threaten to keep inflation elevated through 2027.
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Online notarization now allowed by the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is rolling out electronic notarization on October 19 through three accredited providers, allowing Filipinos to access eligible notarial services remotely.
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Got a message that feels like a scam? Try checking it with this new AI tool
BMAP has launched ScamCheck.ph, an AI-assisted tool that lets Filipinos assess suspicious messages and emails as part of a regional push to prevent online fraud.
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GCash warns of fake support accounts and fixers
GCash is warning users against fake customer support accounts and online fixers that may steal personal information or take control of their accounts.
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Travel tax may soon be gone
The House of Representatives approved the Travel Tax Abolition Act of 2026, but Senate approval and the President's signature are still required before the travel tax can be removed.
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SC: Banks cannot force customers to repay funds released due to their negligence
The Supreme Court ruled that banks cannot automatically demand repayment when their own gross negligence caused funds to be mistakenly released to a customer acting in good faith.
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Got scammed? Here is the one official place to report it to the SEC
Since April 1, 2026, complaints involving scams, illegal investment schemes, and financial violations must be filed through the SEC iMessage Portal.
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AI scams are on the rise. Here’s what they look like and how to avoid them
AI-powered scams are becoming more convincing, using fake identities, voice and face cloning, and fake investment platforms to deceive consumers and steal money.
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UNO Digital Bank resolves InstaPay issue
UNO Digital Bank has completed account corrections and fund reversals for affected InstaPay transactions, while InstaPay and PESONet services remain temporarily paused.
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Bawal ma-expire at bawal tanggihan ang mga gift check ayon sa DTI
Ayon sa DTI, may mga karapatan ang mga consumer sa paggamit ng valid gift checks, kabilang ang proteksyon laban sa expiration at hindi makatarungang pagtanggi ng mga establisimyento.
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