Monthly Archives: January 2025

New Tech, News

Google Gemini unleashes “Deep Research,” to revolutionize how we find information in 2025

calendar_today January 17, 2025 schedule 3 min read

Google's Gemini AI assistant, a popular tool for Filipinos and users worldwide, is receiving a major upgrade with the introduction of "Deep Research." This groundbreaking. Read More...

News

PH digital lending market booms, to surpass US$1 billion in 2025 — Digido study

calendar_today January 17, 2025 schedule 3 min read

The digital lending market in the Philippines is poised for explosive growth, projected to surpass US$1 billion by the second half of 2025. This surge. Read More...

Banking and Finance, News

LANDBANK welcomes RCEF extension until 2031, to continue supporting rice farmers

calendar_today January 16, 2025 schedule 4 min read

LANDBANK has welcomed the recent passage of Republic Act No. 11954, which extends the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) for another seven years. The RCEF. Read More...

Banking and Finance, News

DBP successfully raises P11 billion in latest bond offering

calendar_today January 15, 2025 schedule 3 min read

State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has successfully raised P11 billion through its latest bond issuance, exceeding its initial target by a significant margin.. Read More...

News, Payment

GCash partners with Ria Money Transfer to become a global remittance powerhouse

calendar_today January 14, 2025 schedule 4 min read

GCash, the Philippines' leading e-wallet, has taken a giant leap towards becoming a major player in the global remittance landscape by partnering with Ria Money. Read More...

New Tech, News

TikTok’s uncertain future in the US: Ban, buyout, or business as usual?

calendar_today January 13, 2025 schedule 4 min read

by Jan Michael Carpo, Reporter The future of TikTok in the United States hangs in the balance as the US Supreme Court prepares to rule. Read More...

Banking and Finance, News

Chinabank soars: Record profits fuel P100-billion expansion plans

calendar_today January 10, 2025 schedule 4 min read

Listed China Banking Corporation (Chinabank) is on a roll. Following a banner year in 2024, the bank is setting its sights even higher, announcing plans. Read More...

Banking and Finance, News

EastWest Bank, Unioil expand collaboration to assist motorists in reducing fuel expenses this 2025

calendar_today January 9, 2025 schedule 4 min read

To assist its credit cardholders in reducing their fuel expenses, Gotianun-led East West Banking Corp. has extended its exclusive collaboration with Unioil Petroleum Philippines Inc. . Read More...

News, Payment

Security Bank and JuanHand partner to drive financial inclusion in PH

calendar_today January 8, 2025 schedule 4 min read

Security Bank, one of the Philippines' leading financial institutions, has partnered with WeFund Lending Corp., the company that operates the cash loan application JuanHand, to. Read More...

Economy, News

BSP says PH’s Balance of Payments to remain resilient in 2025 despite moderating growth

calendar_today January 7, 2025 schedule 3 min read

The latest set of forecasts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) points to continued resilience in the country's overall balance of payments (BOP) position. Read More...