The Philippine banking system is receiving high praise from international credit raters for its remarkable stability, even as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) implements new, stricter regulations aimed at fortifying the country’s defenses against financial crime. This dual development paints a picture of a robust financial sector that is not resting on its laurels […]
Google is taking a major step in democratizing access to its most powerful AI tools. The tech giant announced that Google AI Plus, its premium subscription plan for advanced AI services, is rolling out to 40 more countries — including the Philippines. The move signals Google’s continued push to place advanced generative AI capabilities in the hands […]
Fresh from winning the “Philippines Technology Excellence Award for AI – Transportation” at the 2025 Asian Technology Excellence Awards, inDrive is reinforcing its mission to prove that artificial intelligence can empower people rather than replace them. This recognition is more than just a trophy for a ride-hailing app; it’s a landmark moment that highlights the growing maturity […]
Filipino startup Greentech Ecobooster emerged as the big winner at the Shell LiveWire 2025 Final Pitch Day, held during Echelon Philippines 2025 at the SMX Convention Center this September. The company secured ₱1 million in equity-free cash funding from Shell Pilipinas Corporation (SPC) for its groundbreaking fuel-optimization technology — a device that could reshape how everyday Filipinos use and save on fuel. […]
Singapore fintech backed by Standard Chartered eyes opportunities as Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, deepens digital finance adoption. audax Financial Technology (audax), a Singapore-based digital banking solutions provider backed by Standard Chartered, has officially joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN). The move signals the company’s ambition to scale its role in powering […]
MoneyHero Limited, a Nasdaq-listed personal finance platform operating in Southeast Asia, has reported its first profitable quarter — a milestone that signals both the resilience of its regional operations and the growing importance of fintech in markets like the Philippines. The Singapore-based company posted a net income of US$0.2 million in the second quarter of 2025, reversing […]
Iloilo is ushering in a new era of commerce, swapping out worn-out bills and loose change for the convenience of a quick digital scan to pay for goods and services. On Monday, September 22, 2025, the Province of Iloilo officially launched the “PalengQR PH Plus” program, a landmark initiative set to transform how business is done […]
In a significant move to power the next wave of intelligent devices, AMD has officially unveiled its EPYC Embedded 4005 Series processors. These new chips are not destined for your home PC or a massive data center; instead, they are precision-engineered for the rapidly expanding world of “edge computing.” This means they’re built to bring powerful, […]
Millions of Filipinos could soon enjoy easier access to responsible credit as Maya Bank, the country’s leading digital bank, and Atome, Southeast Asia’s top digital finance platform, announced a groundbreaking ₱2.75 billion (US$48 million) loan channeling partnership. The collaboration seeks to expand affordable, transparent, and flexible financing options across the Philippines, particularly benefiting consumers and small businesses that […]
The Philippine economy showed renewed signs of resilience in August, posting a welcome US$359 million surplus in its overall transactions with the rest of the world, a significant turnaround from the previous month’s deficit. This surplus in the country’s balance of payments (BOP) marks a substantial improvement from the modest US$88 million surplus recorded in […]
