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  2. THE government continues to bring more affordable medicines and health services to Filipinos, especially underserved communities, as discussed at the 11th meeting of the Private Sector Advisory Council-Healthcare Sector Group at Malacañang Palace on Wednesday. Attended by PSAC lead convener, Aboitiz Group CEO Sabin Aboitiz, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. promoted the expansion of YAKAP clinics and GAMOT (Guaranteed Accessible Medications for outpatient Treatment) providers in underserved areas, the acceleration of digital services, and the improvement of processes to make medicines available to the public faster. The number of registered beneficiaries of YAKAP has reached 22.42 million, while 1.28 million have been provided with free medicines under GAMOT. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration approved 6,971 Certificate of Product Registration applications from January to September 2026, a 49 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Through these measures, the government aims to reduce medical costs and accelerate access for more Filipinos to necessary medicines and health services.

    GCash IPO hype meets profit test

    GCash operator Mynt faces its first major earnings test after its historic stock market debut, as analysts weigh profit risks against projected revenue growth…

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  3. THE move follows the company’s participation in the ASEAN Tech Summit in Manila and discussions involving regulators, financial institutions and technology players.

    Kissflow joins FinTech Alliance.Ph

    Kissflow joins FinTech Alliance.Ph as the enterprise software company expands its Philippine fintech presence and promotes AI-powered application development…

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  4. MAYA director of Information Security Jan Martin Encina (second from right) speaks during the BusinessWorld Cybersecurity Summit, where he highlighted the need to treat cybersecurity as an enterprise-wide responsibility amid evolving digital threats.

    Maya: Cybersecurity now key to customer trust

    Maya executives urged Philippine financial institutions to make cybersecurity part of the customer experience, strengthening fraud protection, data privacy,…

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  5. Fintech pushes back on zero-fee expectations

    Fintech pushes back on zero-fee expectations

    Fintech groups clarify that digital fund transfers will not all become free, saying transaction fees remain necessary to support cybersecurity, fraud…

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  6. THE SEC’s Strategic Sandbox is putting digital assets to the test, with Binance and BlockShoals among the first to operate under the framework as regulators balance innovation with investor protection (from left): Atty. Maria Antonette ‘Tonet’ Quiogue, Jen Bilango, SB Seker and Atty. Paolo Ong.

    SEC tests crypto oversight with BlockShoals

    The SEC is expanding its fintech regulatory sandbox to support cryptocurrency and digital asset innovation in the Philippines while strengthening investor…

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  7. THE SEC's Strategic Sandbox is putting digital assets to the test, with Binance and BlockShoals among the first to operate under the framework as regulators balance innovation with investor protection. Left to right: Atty. Maria Antonette "Tonet" Quiogue, Jen Bilango, SB Seker, and Atty. Paolo Ong.

    SEC tests crypto oversight with BlockShoals

    The Philippine SEC is using its 2024 regulatory sandbox to test crypto and digital asset oversight, with BlockShoals serving as Binance’s local intermediary.…

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  9. THE transition to recycled plastic cards forms part of Maya’s focus on sustainability and a lessening of dependency on virgin plastic.

    Maya shifts to recycled plastic cards

    The transition makes more sustainable materials the standard across Maya’s card portfolio as part of its commitment to responsible growth.

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  10. MYNT’S IPO would expose investors exposure to a highly successful Philippine tech company that has been largely absent from the local stock exchange.

    Mynt IPO could rewrite PSE playbook

    Market participants said the IPO of GCash parent Mynt could boost the local bourse’s appeal to foreign investors, prompt changes to index rules, and unlock…

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  11. Smarter app security takes on fraud

    Smarter app security takes on fraud

    Fintech app Salmon has introduced new AI-powered fraud prevention features, including real-time device monitoring, virtual cards, and facial verification, to…

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  13. Security Bank wins fintech honor

    Security Bank wins fintech honor

    Security Bank was recognized at the Asian Banker Global Financial Technology Innovation Awards 2026 for its mobile banking app and upgraded payments…

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