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PH hits upper middle-income status as net external liabilities widen to $54.9B in Q1

The Philippines secured upper middle-income status, even as net external liabilities widened to $54.9 billion amid volatile global headwinds.

person Alexis Tuble Jul 6, 2026 schedule 4 min read

Payment

PayMongo: QR Ph payments overtake cards, e-wallets among merchants

QR Ph payments have become PayMongo’s top payment channel, as Filipino merchants increasingly adopt scan-to-pay options across banks and e-wallets.

person Leira Mananzan Jul 6, 2026 schedule 4 min read

From cart to checkout: How Generative AI is changing the economics of the 7.7 shopping festival

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Shopping the 7.7 Sale: 5 ways Google search AI is reshaping e-commerce

As Southeast Asia's 7.7 sales approach, Google’s expanding AI tools are reshaping how Filipino consumers optimize their digital shopping strategies.

person Ralph Fajardo Jul 6, 2026 schedule 4 min read

News

AscentHR acquires OS HRS to boost multi-country payroll for Philippine enterprises

AscentHR has acquired OS HRS, expanding its APAC footprint to boost multi-country payroll and compliance capabilities for Philippine businesses.

person Editorial Team Jul 6, 2026 schedule 2 min read

Banking and Finance

Free InstaPay transfers: Why banks are cutting fees

Traditional banks are permanently waiving InstaPay fees to compete with digital rivals, retain active app users, and drive cashless adoption.

person Leira Mananzan Jul 6, 2026 schedule 5 min read

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RCBC Free InstaPay Transfers Begin on July 4 2026

Banking and Finance

RCBC waives InstaPay transfer fees for Pulz, DiskarTech users

Jul 3, 2026

New Tech

YouTube outperforms TV, social media in marketing ROI for Philippine consumer brands

Jul 3, 2026

News

Filipino designers win top honors at global AYDA Awards, spotlighting innovation rooted in culture

Jul 3, 2026

New Tech

Samsung shifts focus from devices to teacher training as schools digitize

Jul 3, 2026

News

PRSP brings professional development to Cebu as trust, digital communications become strategic priorities

Jul 3, 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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