 Stronger depositor safeguards through the enforcement of the rule of law. The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) has partnered with the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC) for special legal services to enhance depositor protection and strengthen public confidence in the Philippine banking system. The PDIC and OGCC signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in simple ceremonies held at the PDIC Chino Office on December 16, 2025. Signing the MOA were PDIC President and CEO Roberto B. Tan (second from the right) and Government Corporate Counsel Solomon M. Hermosura (second from the left). Witnessing the signing of the agreement were Assistant Government Corporate Counsel Reginald Jeremy I. Wan (leftmost) and PDIC General Counsel Maria Antonette I. Brillantes-Bolivar (rightmost). The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) and the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC) reaffirmed their commitment to expand its long-standing collaboration with the ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the provision of special legal services by the latter to PDIC.
 The Social Security System (SSS) closes 2025 with implementation of the Emergency Loan Program (ELP) capping off achievements that strengthened social protection for millions of Filipinos highlighted by successful implementation of the Pension Reform Program, loan program enhancements, expanded membership coverage, and significant strides in digital transformation
 The Department of Justice (DOJ) will file criminal charges against Align Assets and its officers for soliciting investments from the public without the required licenses, following a complaint filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
 Capitol University Medical Center (CUMC), one of the largest and leading private medical facilities in Mindanao, marks a milestone by becoming the first hospital in the region to be fully powered by renewable energy (RE), in partnership with First Gen Corporation (First Gen), the leading RE provider in the country.
 Divine Mercy Wellness and Medical Center (DMWMC), a leading healthcare institution in Tuguegarao City, has partnered with First Gen Corporation (First Gen), the country’s largest renewable energy (RE) provider, to transition its electricity consumption to geothermal power.
 From left: SAMASAKA (Samahang Magsasaka sa Kabundukan ng Limay Bataan Inc.) Chairman Jaime B. Dayap, Special Assistant to the Mayor Christian Torio (on behalf of Limay Mayor Richie Jason D. David), Bataan Board Member Angelito Sunga (on behalf of Governor Jose Enrique S. Garcia III), DENR Secretary Raphael PM. Lotilla, Petron General Manager Lubin B. Nepomuceno, and Petron SVP and CFO Emmanuel E. Eraña at the MOA signing on December 18 at the DENR Central Office in Quezon City. Petron Corporation has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Provincial Government of Bataan, and the local government of Limay for the reforestation of 30 hectares within the Limay Watershed Rehabilitation site in Barangay Duale.
 Security Bank Corporation (PSE: SECB) is advancing its technology transformation with strategic investments in modern architecture, artificial intelligence, real-time data platforms, cybersecurity, and automation. These initiatives strengthen the Bank’s operational resilience and scalability delivering faster, safer, and more seamless customer experiences, reinforcing its BetterBanking commitment.
 The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) continues to put people at the heart of its organization with the launch of its Leave Donation Program—an initiative that enables employees, known as Unibankers, to support colleagues facing serious and life-threatening illnesses by voluntarily donating vacation leave credits.
 ACEN has reached a defining milestone in its transformation journey, having achieved 100% renewable energy generation across its portfolio earlier this year.
 The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) will reclassify 13 publicly traded companies into new sectors and subsectors beginning January 5, 2026.
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