Fintech innovator Paywatch has teamed up with Century Pacific Agricultural Ventures Inc. (CPAVI), a key subsidiary of the food industry titan Century Pacific Food Inc., to launch an Earned Wage Access (EWA) program — a significant move that could very well redefine employee benefits in the Philippine corporate landscape. This strategic partnership also underscores CPAVI’s […]
Palawan ProtekTODO, the microinsurance arm of trusted financial services provider Palawan Group of Companies, has officially launched ProtekSure, an embedded insurance feature within the PalawanPay app that provides users with instant, affordable, and accessible accident coverage. ProtekSure offers a simple yet powerful solution, allowing users to secure personal accident insurance when they pay bills via […]
The Philippines is rapidly transforming into a digital finance powerhouse, but this explosive growth in fintech and digital payment platforms brings with it an equally rapid evolution of cyber threats. As more Filipinos embrace online banking and e-wallets, financial institutions and fintech firms face a critical imperative: bolster their cybersecurity defenses against increasingly sophisticated attacks, […]
In a move poised to significantly impact the Philippine technology landscape, Google Cloud today announced the appointment of Jennifer Ligones as its new Country Manager for the Philippines. This strategic leadership addition underscores Google Cloud’s intensified focus on supporting the nation’s burgeoning digital economy and its commitment to accelerating digital transformation across various industries. Ligones, a highly respected […]
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) marked its 32nd anniversary last July 3, 2025, with a dual celebration that showcased its commitment to national progress and digital innovation. The central bank unveiled an immersive multimedia exhibit and launched its redesigned, user-friendly website, reinforcing its dedication to a sustainable and inclusive future for all Filipinos. The […]
Google is ushering in a new era for marketers and businesses, unveiling a suite of cutting-edge, AI-powered tools designed to revolutionize advertising on Search and YouTube. The announcement came yesterday, July 9, at the Google Marketing Live Southeast Asia (GML SEA) in Singapore, highlighting the company’s commitment to equipping brands for an increasingly complex digital landscape. From transforming creative […]
CIBI Information Inc. (CIBI), the Philippines’ pioneering local credit bureau, has received top honors at the 2025 Asian Banking and Finance (ABF) Awards. The prestigious recognition celebrates CIBI’s significant contributions to expanding access to financial services for the nation’s underserved populations, specifically acknowledging the transformative impact of its Advanced Tier (AT) platform. For over four decades, […]
A new dawn is breaking in the Philippine housing landscape, powered by the sun and driven by a vision of sustainable, affordable living. Cebu Landmasters, Inc., the leading developer across Visayas and Mindanao, has just unveiled Casa Mira Homes GenSan, its pioneering solar-integrated economic housing community, to a resounding market embrace that saw an astonishing 85% of […]
In a period marked by dynamic global and local economic shifts, the Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC) has reiterated its steadfast commitment to safeguarding the Philippines’ financial system. The Council’s latest quarterly meeting saw a strategic review of the nation’s financial resilience and warmly welcomed a new face to its ranks: Atty. Francis E. Lim, the newly […]
As the Philippines rapidly embraces digital financial services, with over 50% of retail transactions now made through digital payments, a new and insidious threat looms: sophisticated AI-driven deepfake attacks. These highly advanced “digitally injected attacks,” including a notorious variant dubbed “Grey Nickel,” are outsmarting traditional identity verification systems, posing an existential threat to the digital […]
