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

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.

person Editorial Team May 27, 2026 schedule 2 min read

Crypto

How the Clarity Act could redraw crypto compliance standards in APAC

The proposed U.S. Clarity Act could reshape how APAC regulators approach crypto licensing, stablecoin oversight, and AML compliance, including in the Philippines.

person Leira Mananzan May 26, 2026 schedule 5 min read

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

Banking and Finance

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

EastWest, one of the Philippines’ largest consumer banks, is expanding its push into value-driven consumer financing with EasySale, an online platform that allows Filipinos to browse and purchase repossessed vehicles and foreclosed properties through a more streamlined and transparent process.…

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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?

May 26, 2026

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PalawanPay enables zero-fee donations for GMA Kapuso Foundation

May 25, 2026

Banking and Finance

Metrobank removes maintaining balance for eSavings, easing entry into digital savings

May 25, 2026

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Banking and Finance

Union Bank makes real-time cash deposits easier with ECPay kiosks

May 25, 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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