Monthly Archives: December 2025

Economy

BSP pushes capital market reforms as rate cuts, tokenized payments reshape financial landscape

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is doubling down on capital market development and next-generation cross-border payment solutions as it positions the Philippines more deeply. Read More...

MSMEs

PNB, Discovery Capital team up to expand MSME financing nationwide

calendar_today December 17, 2025 schedule 3 min read

Philippine National Bank (PNB) has entered into a strategic partnership with Discovery Capital Finance Corporation (DCFC) to scale up financing access for micro, small, and. Read More...

News

Metrobank extends branch hours, opens Saturdays to ease year-end banking rush

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As Filipinos brace for a surge in holiday spending, remittances, and last-minute financial transactions, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) is extending branch operating hours. Read More...

News

Visa sees steady growth in holiday payment volumes as digital rails power Christmas spending

calendar_today December 17, 2025 schedule 4 min read

Christmas in the Philippines is no longer just about crowded malls—it’s increasingly about crowded payment rails. Visa Philippines expects holiday spending to continue climbing, fueled by. Read More...

Cybersecurity, News

Apple sounds global alarm as spyware threats rise

calendar_today December 16, 2025 schedule 5 min read

Apple has issued one of its most urgent security warnings in recent years, urging iPhone users worldwide to install a critical operating system update after. Read More...

Banking and Finance

Maya and Dragonpass make premium travel as simple as a tap

calendar_today December 16, 2025 schedule 3 min read

Filipinos can now enjoy premium airport lounge access with just a few taps on their smartphones, thanks to a new partnership between Maya, the country’s #1 digital bank. Read More...

News

Aprio scales Philippine operations with new Makati office, boosts workforce to 400

calendar_today December 16, 2025 schedule 3 min read

U.S.-based business advisory and accounting firm Aprio is strengthening its foothold in the Philippines with the launch of its second office in Makati City, marking a major milestone. Read More...

Payment

PalawanPay launches Virtual Visa Card, bringing global digital payments within reach of Filipinos

calendar_today December 16, 2025 schedule 3 min read

PalawanPay, the fast-growing e-wallet of the Palawan Group of Companies, has launched the PalawanPay Virtual Visa Card, a move aimed at making secure, cashless payments accessible. Read More...

News

Maya, PSC roll out digital allowance cards for national athletes ahead of 2025 SEA Games

calendar_today December 15, 2025 schedule 3 min read

As Team Philippines prepares to field its largest delegation ever at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, fintech platform Maya and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) have expanded. Read More...

Crypto

Coins.ph unveils everyday all-in-one financial app, expands push into payments, Stablecoin remittances

calendar_today December 15, 2025 schedule 5 min read

Coins.ph, showcased its latest product developments and long-term vision at a recent company event, positioning itself as an everyday all-in-one financial app built to support. Read More...