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BPI to integrate national ID verification into deposit account opening process

Opening a deposit account with the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is now simpler after the bank signed a memorandum of agreement with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on July 30 to integrate the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) into…

person Edielyn Mangol Jul 30, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Payment

BSP, PPMI roll out 3 new payment services to expand digital transactions in PH

BSP and PPMI launched Direct Debit PH, InstaPay Cash-In, and InstaPay for Business to make digital payments faster, easier, and more inclusive.

person Ralph Fajardo Jul 30, 2026 schedule 4 min read

Crypto

SEC VERITAS brings blockchain security to corporate filings

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is introducing blockchain technology into everyday corporate compliance through VERITAS, a platform for digitally signing and authenticating company documents. Under SEC Memorandum Circular No. 23, Series of 2026, VERITAS will allow authorized individuals to digitally…

person Leira Mananzan Jul 30, 2026 schedule 4 min read

Banking and Finance

BDO Unibank posts ₱40.7 billion net income in the first half of 2026 as loan growth hits 15%

BDO posted ₱40.7 billion in first-half 2026 net income, driven by robust loan growth, rising deposits, and improving asset quality.

person Edielyn Mangol Jul 30, 2026 schedule 2 min read

MSMEs

PalawanPay brings cashless convenience to BIYAYA 2026, spotlights digital support for MSMEs

PalawanPay powered cashless transactions at BIYAYA 2026, showcasing how digital payments can help Filipino MSMEs grow and reach more customers.

person Ralph Fajardo Jul 30, 2026 schedule 3 min read

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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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