
The digital pulse
The Philippines already has many of the pieces. Digital payments have reached the mainstream. Regulators are testing frameworks for emerging financial…
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The Philippines already has many of the pieces. Digital payments have reached the mainstream. Regulators are testing frameworks for emerging financial…
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There was a time when banking was defined by a place: the branch, with its counters, forms and queues.
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Modern travel is no longer just about checking off famous landmarks. Today’s globetrotters are prioritizing intentional travel — seeking deeper cultural…
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Ahead of this year’s race, Sydney Marathon organizers found themselves apologizing for an unfortunate design blunder: the finisher medal referenced Allianz…
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Wise is expanding its Philippine services with QR Ph payments, Philippine peso account details and higher real-time receiving limits for businesses as more…
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The Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR) declined to $103.3 billion at the end of July from $104.7 billion a month earlier, while the country posted…
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Digital payments accounted for 64.7 percent of total retail payment volume in the Philippines in 2025, up from 57.4 percent a year earlier, according to the…
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BDO Pay has been named Best Digital Wallet in the Philippines at The Asian Banker Philippine Awards 2026, recognizing the app for making everyday payments and…
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Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has launched Apple Pay for its customers in the Philippines, allowing cardholders to make contactless payments using…
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Apple Pay is now available in the Philippines, with Mastercard bringing the contactless payment service to its cardholders nationwide.
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Thea Gagate will be bringing her talent to Japan after signing a deal with the Denso AiryBees for the upcoming season of the SV.League.
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BDO is strengthening its push for cashless payments by eliminating transaction fees across its BDO Pay platform, allowing users to transfer funds, pay bills…
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Unveiled at the BSP headquarters on Wednesday were new services — Direct Debit PH, InstaPay Cash-In and InstaPay for Business — designed to strengthen the…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Philippine Payments Management, Inc. (PPMI) have launched three new digital payment services aimed at making…
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‘The experiences in the entertainment industry made me a better man and person.’
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LandBank and global payments firm Visa have launched a Government Purchase Card (GPC) designed to help government agencies digitize procurement-related…
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The Philippines’ balance of payments (BoP) recorded a $3.4-billion surplus in June, the highest monthly level since September 2024, narrowing the country’s…
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The Philippines' balance of payments (BOP) recorded a $3.4-billion surplus in June, the highest monthly level since September 2024, narrowing the country's…
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