DigiPlus advances transition to stricter capital standards

GamingBusiness & Finance
29 May 2026 • 12:07 AM MYT
The Manila Times
The Manila Times

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DigiPlus advances transition to stricter capital standards

GAMING software developer Digiplus Interactive Corp. is accelerating its transition toward stricter capital markets standards as it released its 2025 Integrated Report as a baseline for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures ahead of the implementation of mandatory sustainability reporting rules.

DigiPlus, which operates e-gaming platforms including BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, said Thursday that the report aligned it with upcoming Securities and Exchange Commission requirements under Memorandum Circular 16, which mandates the adoption of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) S1 and S2 starting in the 2026 reporting cycle.

The 2025 Integrated Report established a baseline for key ESG metrics, including energy consumption and Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, supported by an updated measurement methodology.

It also includes climate-related risk assessments covering physical and transition risks, alongside scenario analysis intended to strengthen resilience across both its digital platforms and physical operations.

DigiPlus said the report was approved by its board of directors and corporate governance committee, underscoring the role of governance in its sustainability and disclosure strategy.

The company said it aligned its reporting framework with global standards, including the Integrated Reporting Framework, Global Reporting Initiative, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures and the Asean Corporate Governance Scorecard.

ESG oversight is led the DigiPlus board corporate governance committee, supported by a sustainability unit under its investor relations, corporate communications and sustainability department.

The report also outlined its ESG pillars, which include good governance, customer experience, responsible gaming, employees and workplace, economic impact and climate risk management.

Operationally, DigiPlus said it had strengthened responsible gaming protocols, including player protection initiatives, staff training and coordination with regulators.

The company also cited its broader economic contribution through job creation, expansion of digital payment channels and community programs under the DigiPlus Foundation.

The company’s shares dropped P0.76, or 6.46 percent, to close at P11.00 each on Thursday. 

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