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The credit gap in 2026: Why more Filipinos are turning to digital lending apps

Digital lending apps and the credit gap in 2026: Why more Filipinos are turning to alternative financing

Rising costs and stricter bank requirements are driving more Filipinos toward digital lending apps for faster and more accessible credit.

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Digital wallet habits that can help you stop overspending

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The digital wallet habit helping Filipinos avoid overspending

If you're always wondering where your money went, your digital wallet might be the problem — and the solution. One simple habit change in how you use GCash or Maya could stop your overspending for good.

person Rhyll Neri May 28, 2026 schedule 3 min read

The OTP phase-out era: How PH banks are rethinking digital security ahead of the 2026 deadline

Cybersecurity

The SMS-based OTP phase-out era: How PH banks are rethinking digital security ahead of the 2026 deadline

Philippine banks prepare for OTP phase-out as BSP pushes stronger cybersecurity amid rising fraud, phishing, and identity-based digital attacks.

person Edielyn Mangol May 27, 2026 schedule 4 min read

Crypto

BlockShoals, Binance launch SEC-supervised crypto sandbox initiative

BlockShoals begins SEC-regulated StratBox testing with Binance partnership, advancing Philippines crypto oversight amid prior regulatory scrutiny of Binance operations framework

person Ralph Fajardo May 27, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Payment

Payoneer, Upwork expand partnership to strengthen global freelance payments

Payoneer and Upwork extended their 15-year partnership to strengthen cross-border payouts for freelancers and businesses across global markets worldwide.

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How the Clarity Act could redraw crypto compliance standards in APAC

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EastWest EasySale Positions Bank-Acquired Assets as a Smarter Way to Own

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EastWest positions repossessed vehicles, foreclosed properties as practical ownership alternatives through EasySale

May 26, 2026

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Metrobank raises digital time deposit rates to as high as 5% p.a. as Filipinos seek stronger savings options

May 26, 2026

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Can the 50-30-20 budgeting rule actually work in the Philippines?

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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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