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Why SIM registration alone won’t stop digital scams

While the Philippines' SIM Registration Act improved accountability, cybercriminals adapted tactics, leaving digital scams and fraud a persistent national threat.

person Edielyn Mangol Aug 10, 2026 schedule 3 min read

MSMEs

Discovery Capital Finance secures BDO credit line to accelerate nationwide expansion

Discovery Capital Finance secured a BDO credit facility to expand digital lending and lower credit barriers for regional Philippine enterprises.

person Ralph Fajardo Aug 10, 2026 schedule 3 min read

News

Jollibee Group wins 3 ESG awards for sustainable operations

Jollibee Group ESG awards at the 2026 Inquirer ESG Edge Impact Awards highlight how improvements in manufacturing and logistics can reduce environmental impact while making operations more efficient. The Group received two Gold awards and one Silver for sustainability initiatives…

person Edielyn Mangol Aug 10, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Banking and Finance

Maya pushes for ‘financial health’ as the next fintech frontier

Maya calls for shifting Philippine fintech focus from basic account access to financial health, driving savings, credit, and resilience.

person Ralph Fajardo Aug 10, 2026 schedule 4 min read

Cybersecurity

Deepfake CEOs, fake bankers, fake friends: Inside the new face of cybercrime

Deepfake scams are moving beyond fake viral videos. From multimillion-dollar corporate fraud to AI-cloned voices of family members, cybercriminals are turning familiar faces and voices into tools for financial deception.

person Leira Mananzan Aug 10, 2026 schedule 6 min read

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MSMEs

DTI business registrations rise 9% as retail leads growth

Aug 10, 2026

Banking and Finance

GCash, Mastercard to let foreign tourists pay via QR using their existing bank cards

Aug 7, 2026

Payment

Western Union’s new fees show how remittances are being pushed from cash to digital

Aug 7, 2026

MSMEs

Why more Filipino MSMEs are choosing QR payments over cash

Aug 7, 2026

Economy

Philippine GDP growth slows to 2.3% in Q2 as investment weakens

Aug 7, 2026

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Don’t get an SSS salary loan before you read this updated 2026 guide and application steps

By Edielyn Mangol, Reporter When financial emergencies happen, many Filipinos turn to government loan programs for relief. The Social Security System (SSS) salary loan remains one of the most trusted options for workers, thanks to its low interest rate and…

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