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GCash highlights role of digital lending in helping Filipinos pursue long-term goals

GCash highlights how responsible digital lending helped lawyer Sheila Gomez pursue her legal education, underscoring fintech's growing role in financial inclusion.

person Ralph Fajardo Jul 15, 2026 schedule 4 min read

New Tech

HitPay makes Southeast Asian online stores discoverable through AI shopping assistants

HitPay enables AI-powered product discovery for Southeast Asian merchants, helping small businesses appear in shopping assistant recommendations at no additional cost.

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Googles Gemini Report Reveals Philippines Leads AI Adoption in SEA

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Google’s Gemini Report 2026 reveals that the Philippines leads AI adoption in Southeast Asia

The Gemini Report released by Google shows that Southeast Asia has become the fastest-growing region for the Gemini app, with active users more than doubling over the past year. Among the six Southeast Asian markets covered in the study, the…

person Edielyn Mangol Jul 15, 2026 schedule 5 min read

Cybersecurity

Scam calls in the Philippines: Now they ring, not text

SMS scams in the Philippines fell sharply in 2025 — but fraudsters didn't quit. They switched to the phone, impersonating banks and e-wallets. Here's how these scam calls work, the red flags to watch, and how to protect your money.

person Rhyll Neri Jul 15, 2026 schedule 2 min read

Banking and Finance

Kissflow: Philippine banks need automation as compliance pressure grows

Philippine banks are facing growing pressure to update systems, strengthen fraud controls, and automate compliance workflows as BSP expectations around digital financial services continue to rise.

person Leira Mananzan Jul 15, 2026 schedule 6 min read

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BSP, Tagbilaran City, BDO Foundation expand financial education efforts in Bohol

Jul 14, 2026

Fastly Joins DIMPACT to Collaborate on Digital Sustainability

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Fastly joins DIMPACT to help tackle digital carbon emissions

Jul 14, 2026

Banking and Finance

‘Payhinga muna’: Tonik says more Filipinos are pressing pause on loan repayments as financial pressures persist

Jul 14, 2026

Payment

From cash to QR: Is the Philippines ready for a cash-light future?

Jul 14, 2026

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PERA contributions top ₱750M as retirement saving grows

Jul 14, 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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