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RAP

The Impact of Lowering RAP Thresholds to 100 kWh

The Impact of Lowering RAP Thresholds to 100 kWh 839 630 Ric Naingue

A landmark shift is coming to the Philippine energy sector. Effective June 26, 2026, the eligibility threshold for the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) and the…

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AFASA Philippines

AFASA Readiness 2026: Strengthening Fraud Prevention Across Philippine Financial Institutions

AFASA Readiness 2026: Strengthening Fraud Prevention Across Philippine Financial Institutions 839 630 Christine Rae Imbat

Fraud in Philippine financial services is becoming more complex and harder to detect. According to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance’s State of Scams in the Philippines…

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Independent RES

Opportunities and Challenges of Retail Electricity Suppliers RES

Opportunities and Challenges of Retail Electricity Suppliers RES 839 630 Ric Naingue

The Philippine energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation. Since the implementation of Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) in 2013, the market has shifted…

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AI in the Energy

Practical Innovation: AI in the Energy Sector

Practical Innovation: AI in the Energy Sector 839 630 Ric Naingue

In Photo: Jonas Lim, VP for Technology at Exist Software Labs, exploring the synergy between AI and the future of the energy sector at PEPIF…

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ISO 20022

BSP Circular 1223 Mandate: Future-Proofing Payments with ISO 20022 Adoption

BSP Circular 1223 Mandate: Future-Proofing Payments with ISO 20022 Adoption 839 630 Christine Rae Imbat

In late 2025, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas issued Circular No. 1223, mandating the adoption of ISO 20022 for all retail payment systems in the…

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