Monthly Archives: May 2024

Blogs

Bridging the banking divide: The rise of e-wallets in the Philippines

calendar_today May 31, 2024 schedule 5 min read

Originally posted on The Fintech Times by Imran Vilcassim, Global Solutions Lead of Digital Platforms for BPC Not so many years ago, Filipinos had to. Read More...

Banking and Finance, News

LANDBANK shields rice farmers from El Niño’s fury with PHP2.5 billion loan package

calendar_today May 31, 2024 schedule 2 min read

Despite the harsh realities of El Niño and its impact on harvests, the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) remains a strong ally of the. Read More...

News

Enforcement of import regulations levels the playing field for local manufacturers — CeMAP

calendar_today May 30, 2024 schedule 2 min read

DTI action against a cement importer a win for local manufacturers Local cement manufacturers are celebrating a recent win after the Department of Trade and. Read More...

Cybersecurity, News

Trend Micro developing ‘deepfake detector’ to help combat misinformation

calendar_today May 30, 2024 schedule 4 min read

The war against digitally altered video content has begun. AI-generated video clips that realistically superimpose a person's face and voice onto another person (also known. Read More...

Banking and Finance, News

BDO Unibank reports strong performance in Q1 2024 with PHP18.5 billion earnings growth

calendar_today May 30, 2024 schedule 2 min read

BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) delivered impressive results in the first quarter of 2024, posting a net income of PHP18.5 billion. This represents a 12 per. Read More...

MSMEs, News

Roundtable draws industry leaders to unite and forge environmental risk management strategies

calendar_today May 29, 2024 schedule 3 min read

In a significant event held at Ascott, BGC recently, industry leaders from various sectors gathered for a roundtable discussion titled "Ensuring Your Future: Protecting the. Read More...

Banking and Finance, News

PNB prepares for dollar bond return, aims for US$300 million

calendar_today May 29, 2024 schedule 2 min read

by Jan Michael Carpo, Reporter Led by prominent businessman Lucio Tan, the Philippine National Bank (PNB) is gearing up for a return to the offshore. Read More...

Economy, News

BSP Governor highlights the vital role of capital market development at PH Economic Briefing

calendar_today May 28, 2024 schedule 3 min read

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. emphasized yesterday the crucial role of developing and deepening the Philippine capital markets for the. Read More...

News, Payment

GCash named “Best Mobile Wallet for 2024” by PAN Finance

calendar_today May 28, 2024 schedule 2 min read

Financial intelligence publication PAN Finance recently awarded GCash the title "Best Mobile Wallet for 2024." GCash remains the undisputed mobile wallet in the Philippines and. Read More...

Banking and Finance, News

Country Builders Bank rebrands as “Top Bank Philippines,” to usher in a new era of service

calendar_today May 27, 2024 schedule 2 min read

Country Builders Bank, Inc. has rebranded as Top Bank Philippines, Inc. (A Rural Bank), unveiling a new image and marking the beginning of a new. Read More...