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Mynt named among world’s top fintech companies in 2026

Mynt, the parent company of GCash, has been named the only Philippine fintech on CNBC and Statista’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 list under Payments.

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MSMEs

The digital credit gap: Why many small businesses still struggle to get financing

Digital credit gap remains a challenge for many small businesses in the Philippines, even as digital lending platforms and alternative credit scoring give lenders more ways to assess borrowers. For micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), access to financing can…

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New Tech

PLDT, Smart turn AI skills into livelihood paths for PWDs

AI skills for persons with disabilities are becoming part of PLDT and Smart’s efforts to expand digital inclusion, with training programs designed to help Filipinos with disabilities build pathways toward employment, freelancing, and livelihood opportunities. The programs go beyond providing…

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New Tech

DigiCon 2026 to explore the future of collaborative marketing

DMAP has unveiled the first global keynote speakers and conference tracks for DigiCon 2026, which will explore collaboration, AI, immersive experiences, and the future of digital marketing.

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News

Maya brings AI into hiring and employee experience

Maya integrates AI into recruitment and employee engagement, reducing hiring friction while preserving human judgment and earning seven 2026 Stevie Awards.

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Cybersecurity

When your phone becomes your bank: What happens if your mobile number is compromised?

Aug 13, 2026

New Tech

Philippine fintech workforce needs deeper AI, cybersecurity skills — ADB report

Aug 13, 2026

MSMEs

DTI, ADVANCE.CBP move to build MSME credit registry to widen access to formal loans

Aug 13, 2026

News

BSP consumer complaints surge 72.6% to over 120,000

Aug 13, 2026

Cybersecurity

CIBI, CICC team up to strengthen financial fraud detection

Aug 12, 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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