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BSP’s e-wallet gambling controls signal regulatory maturity in ASEAN fintech. By requiring separate gambling accounts & ₱300M capital minimums rather than blanket bans, Philippines creates template for balancing innovation with social harm prevention.
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Despite allocating over ₱556 billion since 2022, the Philippines remains critically unprepared for floods. This investigation uncovers why one of the world’s highest flood control budgets still fails to protect millions.
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