Security Bank Wins International Award for Leadership in Financial Crime Compliance

Singapore – Security Bank Corporation (PSE:SECB) has been named Best In-House Due Diligence and Third-Party Risk Solution in the Fraud & Financial Crime category at the 8th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence, affirming the Bank’s commitment to build smarter, safer and more customer-centric compliance systems. 

The award recognizes the Bank’s breakthrough Transactor Due Diligence (Project TeDD) initiative—a fully digital, risk-sensitive due diligence platform that strengthens financial crime controls while dramatically improving the customer experience.

Designed to meet and exceed regulatory expectations, Project TeDD streamlines how clients provide and update their information. Whether through a branch, online appointment, or kiosk, clients can securely complete the process in minutes. What once took up to 14 minutes can now be done in as fast as five minutes, with even faster processing for returning transactors—reducing wait times and elevating convenience without compromising safety.

“In an environment shaped by increasingly complex regulations, our goal is not just to comply—but to lead with innovation, protection, and customer focus,” said Anna Christina Chinjen, SVP and Chief Compliance Officer. “Project TeDD helps us stay ahead of financial crime risks, protect our clients, and deliver BetterBanking that is simpler, more intuitive, and more secure.” 

Beyond efficiency, Project TeDD strengthens real-time monitoring and financial crime detection, helping protect clients from fraud and identity-related risks. Since its launch in November 2024, the platform has served over 200,000 transactors and reduced the Bank’s environmental footprint—saving an estimated 190-280 kg of CO2 emissions by shifting from paper-based to digital processing.

Now in its eighth year, the Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence is one of the region’s most respected industry recognitions, attracting over 180 entries across Asia Pacific. Entries undergo a rigorous two-month evaluation by Regulation Asia’s editorial and research teams, together with an independent panel of industry experts. 

Philippines to Host the Red Bull Half Court 2026 World Finals

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (December 2, 2025)  – Following the conclusion of the Red Bull Half Court 2025 World Finals in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Red Bull shifts the global spotlight to the Philippines, proudly announced as the next official host of the Red Bull Half Court 2026 World Finals, marking the the first major 3-on-3 world championship staged outsideFIBA.

As the next host country, the Philippines invites the world to witness firsthand the heart and grit that define Filipino streetball in Manila. The Red Bull Half Court 2026 World Finals aims to showcase the Philippines' energy, passion, and creativity for streetball on the global stage, inviting fans around the world to experience what makes 3-on-3 basketball truly one of a kind.

Red Bull Half Court’s signature format will once again take center stage, featuring its fast-paced 3-on-3 half-court system, where games run under a 12-second shot clock, capped at 10 minutes, or end when a team scores 21 points. The format demands speed, creativity, and relentless hustle, pushing athletes to showcase pure instinct and high-pressure decision-making on every possession.

Follow the journey to the World Finals for this landmark moment in Philippine basketball culture as this once-in-a-lifetime event will see the world’s top 3-on-3 teams converge on Philippine soil. Keep up with all the action by visiting the official Red Bull website and following Red Bull Philippines on social media.

For more information and updates, visit the official Red Bull website and the following social media pages (Facebook | Instagram | Tiktok )

Give the Gift of Peace of Mind this Christmas with Philips Smart Locks

The holiday season in the Philippines is the busiest time of the year, filled with family reunions, travel, and year-end reflections.  

 

Amid the frenzy of activities, our homes stand at the heart of the festivities as we welcome our families and friends into our spaces for heart-warming reunions. Our homes can also occupy our thoughts deeply as we go out attending merriments or travel out of town for a much-needed rest. 

 

If you are a homeowner or just someone looking for meaningful gift ideas that the entire family will appreciate, give your family the gift of safety and convenience this Christmas with a Philips Smart Lock.  

 

The gift that keeps on giving 

A Philips Smart Lock is more than just a physical gift that represents practicality. At its essence, it offers the true gift of peace of mind and home security, protecting our homes and families as we go about the holiday frenzy. 

 

Knowing that our homes are safe and secure with the Philips smart home solution can significantly lift the holiday stresses from our shoulders and the worries from our minds.  

 

Gifting a Philips Smart Lock also matches the spirit of the season as we reflect on our surroundings and experiences of the past year and make improvement plans for the upcoming year, not just in our home environment, but in our quality of our safety. 

 

Which present will you choose? 

Choosing a Philips Smart Lock really is an easy decision when you prioritize your home’s safety, efficiency, and convenience. 

 

Among our bestsellers is the 9000 series DDL902-MFVP-11HWS that provides superior security, including a smart three-camera design for better facial recognition, wider area coverage, and improved verification. It is also capable of palm vein recognition unlocking that recognizes your unique, internal vein patterns for a touchless and hygienic way to unlock doors. Meanwhile, its 3D face unlock offers another hands-free convenience when we are carrying all those Christmas presents or an exhausted, sleeping child in your arms after a day of holiday shopping and partying. 

 

On the other hand, the IP65-certified 8000 series of push-pull smart locks DDL801-5HBS can be remotely unlocked and enables you to easily monitor your doorway from anywhere with real-time alerts. Once connected to the Philips network and paired with our Home Access App, this smart lock lets you easily generate and share temporary one-time PIN codes* valid for 6 hours, recurring codes, or time-limited codes to welcome visitors into your home for the holiday reunion. This flexibility simplifies welcoming guests while still securing your home. Meanwhile, the indoor quick-open switch allows you to quickly allow guests to enter as you cook up a feast for Noche Buena in the kitchen. 

 

The 7000 series DDL720-FVP-17HWS of Philips smart locks features also features dual cameras that simulate human eye imaging to capture your facial features in 3D, with the added capability of activating the radar sensors when it detects movement within a 1-meter distance. If you are in your bedroom preparing to look fabulous, this smart door lock’s 4-inch LCD display allows you to start a two-way audio conversation with the guest to verify their identity and courteously request their patience as you get ready. The video door viewer also captures photos or videos of guests with each ring.