Fintech innovator WeFund Lending Corp., the driving force behind the popular JuanHand app, is significantly expanding its reach by embedding its lending services into two of the Philippines’ e-commerce giants: Shopee and TikTok Shop. This strategic move promises to provide millions of Filipinos with swift and accessible financial assistance directly within their favorite online shopping […]
The vibrant coastal community of Seafront Residences recently welcomed a throng of eager visitors during its highly anticipated annual Seafront Summerfest 2025. The two-day event, held earlier this month, saw the seaside haven open its doors to those keen on experiencing firsthand the lifestyle and premium amenities it proudly offers. From the moment guests arrived, […]
Special report by Leira Mananzan, Correspondent The digital finance revolution in the Philippines, a landscape once dominated by traditional brick-and-mortar institutions, is witnessing a potential seismic shift. Maya, a homegrown fintech titan that has rapidly ascended to unicorn status, finds itself at the center of swirling speculation as its key backer, the global investment powerhouse KKR, is […]
The Philippine banking sector is buzzing with the promise of artificial intelligence, a technological wave poised to reshape everything from how banks interact with customers to the very algorithms that assess risk. Yet, as local lenders increasingly explore the power of AI to streamline operations and unlock new efficiencies, the central bank is stepping in […]
Maya, the country’s #1 digital bank and leading payments processor, and Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) are rolling out a new digital initiative to modernize how payments and financing are managed across PCPPI’s nationwide network of over 200,000 distributors and retailers, including sari-sari stores. Photo shows (from left:) Danny Kim, PCPPI Chief Strategy Officer; Elmer Yanga, […]
In the world of gaming, victory isn’t just about skill — it’s about having the right weapon in hand. nubia Philippines proudly introduces the nubia Neo 3 series, a smartphone lineup built for those who are #BornToWin. Engineered for competitive gamers, the Neo 3 4G, Neo 3 5G, and Neo 3 GT deliver next-level power, […]
Hytera Communications (SZSE: 002583), a global leader in professional communication technologies, has significantly amplified its presence in the Philippines, unveiling a state-of-the-art office in the heart of Manila’s bustling Bonifacio Global City. This strategic expansion signals Hytera’s unwavering commitment to the Philippine market, driven by the nation’s surging demand for robust digital two-way radios and […]
The summer heat isn’t the only thing coming this April! Logitech, the global leader in PC and gaming peripherals, is turning up the excitement on Lazada with sizzling deals during the 4.4 Lazada Ultimate Gaming Tech Sale from April 4 to 7. Now’s the perfect time to load up your cart with premium tech guaranteed […]
Google DeepMind’s AlphaFold, heralded as a revolutionary force in biology, has unveiled its latest iteration, AlphaFold 3, promising to further accelerate scientific discovery. During a recent media briefing, Dhavanti Hariharan, Senior Product Manager at Google DeepMind, and Lim Jackwee, a researcher from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (ASTAR), showcased the AI’s enhanced capabilities, […]
The Philippine economy, a resilient engine of Southeast Asian growth, displayed a steady pulse in February 2025, with robust bank lending figures painting a picture of continued expansion. Preliminary data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) revealed that outstanding loans from universal and commercial banks (U/KBs), net of reverse repurchase (RRP) placements, grew […]
