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10/07/2026

𝗦𝗞 𝗛𝘆𝗻𝗶𝘅 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝘂𝘁

South Korean billionaire’s risky bet has paid off as SK Hynix successfully debuted on the New York Stock Exchange. The move marks a significant milestone for the chipmaker, signaling confidence in global investor appetite for semiconductors despite market volatility.

The listing reflects broader ambitions of South Korean conglomerates to expand their global footprint, while also highlighting the strategic importance of semiconductor demand in powering AI, cloud computing, and next‑gen devices.

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10/07/2026

GOOD NEWS FOR DIGITAL BANKING USERS!

More banks and e-wallets are now offering free or reduced InstaPay and PESONet transfer fees, helping Filipinos save on everyday digital transactions.

This follows the push of Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go for more affordable, accessible, and inclusive financial services for all Filipinos.

See the updated transfer fees in the graphic and read more here:
https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/7/6/landbank-waives-instapay-pesonet-fees-from-july-7-1847

09/07/2026

LANDBANK to offer free InstaPay and PESONet transfers starting Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
LANDBANK Chairman & Finance Secretary Frederick Go says "Every peso saved on transfer fees is a peso that Filipino families can spend on their daily needs and that businesses can reinvest in growth." | via Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News

LANDBANK to offer free InstaPay and PESONet transfers starting Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

LANDBANK Chairman & Finance Secretary Frederick Go says "Every peso saved on transfer fees is a peso that Filipino families can spend on their daily needs and that businesses can reinvest in growth." | via Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News