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MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas’ once-in-a-lifetime stint in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship ended in heartbreak. Iran capitalized down the stretch, completing a comeback to stun Alas Pilipinas and its home crowd, 21-25, 25-21, 17-25, 25-23, 22-20, in front of the tournament’s biggest attendance at Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday. LIVE: Alas Pilipinas

MANILA, Philippines — BDO dismissed as “baseless” the claims of vlogger Maria Jamila Cristiana Gonzales Berenguer alleging a system compromise and insider role in unauthorized transactions. In a statement on Thursday, the bank said that Berenguer admitted in an interview with ABS-CBN that her mobile device had been in the hands of other people at some

MANILA, Philippines — The board of RFM Corp. has approved a P300-million cash dividend, the fourth dividend declaration for the year. The cash dividend, equivalent to P0.08903 per share, will be payable on Oct. 22 to stockholders with record date as of Oct. 1. This fourth dividend declaration puts the total cash dividend for 2025 to

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MANILA, Philippines — Hong Kong-based Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) has updated its “A-List” of the 100 top lawyers in the Philippines along with a 38-name “Icons” list. ABLJ, which is part of the Law.asia group,  has been coming out with the lists since 2018. Many in the 2025 rosters have been in the lists for

Supports Malaysia’s goal to become a leading AI-driven nation by 2030
Programme aims to boost Malaysia’s digital capacity and economic ambitions

Digital Nasional Berhad and Ericsson have announced the launch of the “DNB-Ericsson Educate 21st Century Technologies programme”, a large-scale upskilling initiative aimed at equipping 40,000 Malaysian municipal and government employees with practical knowledge in 5G, AI, IoT and automation.
In a statement, Ericsson noted that, offered free of charge, the programme is designed to build Malaysia’s digital capabilities and play a pivotal role in advancing the country’s ambition for a world-class digital economy, enabling a more connected, efficient and future-ready public sector for service delivery.
It directly supports Malaysia’s aim to become a leading AI-driven nation by 2030, as outlined in the 13th Malaysia Plan, while also advancing the country’s wider smart city and digital transformation goals, they added.
The programme seeks to equip municipal and government employees with essential ICT skills to design and implement inclusive digital strategies, initiatives and public services that benefit Malaysians.
Delivered via an interactive, mobile-friendly online platform, it offers short, self-paced modules built on Ericsson’s global expertise in next-generation technologies. A key feature is the ‘connected city’ simulation, which immerses participants in solving real-world urban connectivity challenges.
David Hägerbro, head of Ericsson Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, said, “Malaysia is uniquely positioned to become a leading AI nation, powered by its world-class 5G network, growing data centre investments and advanced cloud infrastructure. But technology alone is not enough.
“The government workforce is a critical driver of this ambition. That is why Ericsson is proud to collaborate with DNB on this programme, equipping public sector employees with the skills to turn Malaysia’s digital vision into reality.”
In its first phase, the initiative will focus on city and municipal councils, enabling frontline public servants to implement digital-first strategies aligned with national priorities.
Azman Ismail, CEO of DNB, said, “These partnerships reflect our commitment to building a future-ready Malaysia. By combining the strengths of global technology leaders and local institutions, we are laying the foundation for AI-powered cities, inclusive digital ecosystems and a skilled public sector. Together, we are not just imagining the future — we are building it.”
This initiative builds on the ongoing strategic partnership between DNB and Ericsson to deliver a world-class 5G infrastructure across Malaysia, while complementing existing skilling programmes for university students. Together, these efforts strengthen Malaysia’s journey towards a digitally empowered economy and society.
For more information on DNB-Ericsson Educate 21st Century Technologies, visit educate.ericsson.net

MANILA, Philippines — The state-controlled Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) has approved a total of 19 Enhanced Community Mortgage Program (ECMP) projects nationwide, aiming to secure housing for more than 3,400 families. In a statement on Thursday, SHFC said that moving forward, it expected to approve more ECMP projects in the coming weeks. The approvals are