A new study by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that Filipino families are now making financial decisions in more complex and collaborative ways — patterns that financial institutions and fintech companies have yet to fully address. The findings, presented by BCG leaders during a briefing in Manila, underscore the growing need for technology solutions […]
ManageEngine, the IT management division of Zoho Corporation, is expanding its global and Philippine footprint as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) face mounting pressure to modernize operations amid rapid digital transformation and escalating cyber risks. The insights and data in this report were drawn from a media briefing […]
A coalition of artificial intelligence (AI)–powered fintech firms is stepping up efforts to address the growing problem of money muling and financial scams in the Philippines, saying traditional fraud-fighting tools are no longer enough for modern threats. At the core of the initiative is Trusting Social Philippines (TSPH), an AI-based credit scoring and identity verification […]
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has urged banks and other financial institutions to work together in developing a 24/7 real-time payment system that would allow continuous processing of fund transfers and financial transactions across the country. The central bank made the call during the 2025 Peso Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) Forum, held at its Head […]
Globe Telecom has renewed its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) through a multi-year agreement aimed at accelerating the telco’s digital transformation and expanding the use of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across its operations. The announcement was made during a joint media briefing attended by Globe Telecom President and CEO Carl Cruz and […]
Singlife Philippines has unveiled SinglifeNextGen, a groundbreaking whole life protection plan that aims to help Filipinos build a lasting legacy through financial empowerment. The new product expands Singlife’s portfolio of innovative and best-in-class financial solutions designed to make life insurance more meaningful, digital, and accessible to every generation. Grounded in the Filipino value of providing as […]
by Alexis Tuble, Correspondent On October 15, 2025, Fairmont Makati was transformed into one of the country’s most anticipated startup venues — IGNITE 2025: Gateway ASEAN. The annual gathering connects founders, investors, and innovators from across the region, and this year, all eyes were on Diwa AI, one of the startups taking the stage at the WILDFIRE x […]
by Alexis Tuble, Correspondent CIBI Information, Inc. (CIBI) — the country’s first and only Filipino-owned credit bureau — hosted its first-ever media roundtable at its Makati headquarters recently to introduce its newest innovation, the Advanced Tier Solution, a data-driven system designed to promote financial inclusion and empower both lenders and borrowers across the Philippines. The roundtable gathered […]
by Alexis Tuble, Correspondent As Philippine agriculture faces mounting challenges — from labor shortages and climate change to declining productivity — technology is emerging as a powerful ally. Drones, in particular, are revolutionizing the way Filipinos farm, offering precision, efficiency, and data-driven insights once unimaginable in traditional agriculture. During a fireside chat at the just-concluded AgriLink event dubbed, […]
by Alexis Tuble, Correspondent For small businesses in the Philippines — whether you’re a freelancer managing multiple clients, a startup founder paying suppliers, or an SME handling employee payroll — the choice of digital payment system can make a big difference in daily operations. In 2025, two key systems dominate the local landscape: InstaPay and […]
