Global financial leaders are urging a shift in digital financial inclusion efforts — from simply expanding access to ensuring meaningful and sustained usage — warning that billions remain excluded from formal credit despite rapid digital adoption. This was the central message from leaders of the Atlantic Council, the International Monetary Fund, and global fintech firm Tala during the launch […]
After the lanterns dimmed and the last firecrackers faded, sari-sari store sales data revealed how Filipino households turned Chinese New Year traditions into real purchasing power, driving a surge in demand for items linked to luck, longevity, and prosperity. Data from Packworks, through its business intelligence platform Sari IQ, shows that products symbolizing abundance — such […]
Maya is reshaping how Filipinos view premium banking — and the industry is taking notice At the 61st Anvil Awards, the fintech platform earned two Silver Anvils for its Maya Black campaign, a brand-led push that reimagined how credit cards are positioned and experienced in the Philippines. Organized by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), the Anvil Awards are widely regarded […]
Global HR and payroll platform Deel has launched The Pitch, an international startup competition aimed at identifying and backing the most promising seed-stage founders worldwide, regardless of geography or network access. The initiative seeks to level the playing field for early-stage entrepreneurs by shifting the focus from location and connections to merit and measurable potential. By tapping into […]
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said inflation remains firmly within target and monetary easing is nearing its end, even as it pushes ahead with major payment system upgrades aimed at making both domestic and cross-border transactions more seamless. In a statement on the medium-term inflation path, the BSP reported that January 2026 inflation settled […]
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued a fresh warning to the public: melting, defacing, or deliberately damaging Philippine coins is a criminal offense — and violators could face jail time and fines. The reminder comes amid renewed efforts by the central bank to encourage Filipinos to put coins back into circulation, as it […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) and Microsoft Philippines are strengthening their collaboration to address one of the country’s most pressing challenges: improving foundational literacy while preparing learners for an AI-driven future. Under the partnership, DepEd is expanding the use of Microsoft’s Learning Accelerators — AI-powered tools designed to help students build core skills in reading, […]
The Philippine banking sector is entering 2026 with a stance of “cautious optimism.” According to the latest Senior Bank Loan Officers’ Survey (SLOS) 1, 3 released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the majority of the country’s banks and financial institutions intend to maintain steady credit standards 2 for both businesses and households through the first quarter […]
For much of the last decade, digital banks were celebrated for one thing: speed. Speed in signing up customers, speed in raising deposits, speed in rolling out apps that promised to make banking as easy as tapping a screen. Today, that story is changing. Digital banks in the Philippines have entered a more demanding phase […]
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is doubling down on innovation and trust in the financial system as remittances from overseas Filipinos continue to rise, underscoring the growing importance of digital channels in the country’s financial ecosystem. At the BSP’s annual reception for the banking community held on January 23 at the Philippine International Convention […]
