Wednesday, 27 August 2025
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SEC halts 7 unregistered online lending platforms over consumer risks
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has shut down seven unregistered online lending platforms (OLPs) for operating without approval and exposing borrowers to potential abuse.
28 Jul 2025
11:34AM
SEC halts Jia Financing for 60 days over illegal website, loan breaches
The Securities and Exchange Commission suspended Jia Financing Inc.’s license for 60 days, citing violations tied to its online lending operations and undisclosed loan offerings.
8 Jul 2025
1:30PM
PH antimonopoly body eyes tougher audits, monitoring to protect water consumers
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) explored opportunities to improve regulation and competition in the water distribution sector in a strategic policy dialogue held on June 11.
8 Jun 2025
5:28PM
Converge trains Tarlac mothers on online scam prevention, offers livelihood option
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. conducted a cyber safety and livelihood training session on May 22 for 30 mothers and their children in Bamban, Tarlac, amid growing concerns over online scams targeting low-income communities.
3 Feb 2025
11:01AM
BPI’s ‘#ProudtoBePartofIt’ and ‘Beyond Green’ campaigns shine at 60th Anvil Awards
BPI’s “#ProudtoBePartofIt” campaign won a Gold Anvil and was among the top three finalists for the Platinum Anvil, the highest recognition for PR Tools.
25 Oct 2024
11:55AM
More safeguards eyed for 12M Filipinos who borrow from retail online lenders
The agency said the agreement is aimed at protecting clients of some 170 local lenders who are particularly vulnerable to being exploited by unscrupulous players in the wake of natural calamities like Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami).
6 Sep 2024
3:48PM
Smarts fights spread of fake SIM registrations with tighter security
Smart Communications has tightened its SIM registration process with stronger verification measures to stop fraudulent users.
12 Aug 2024
12:01AM
Smart blocks 30-M scam texts daily with new firewall
Smart Communications has enhanced its defenses against text scams with a new firewall.
19 Jul 2024
1:41PM
Globe foils millions of scam texts, many still slip through
Globe reported a significant drop in bank-related spam and scam text messages amid strong anti-fraud measures
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