The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), a leading financial institution under the Ayala Corporation, is setting a new standard for corporate payroll management with the launch of its innovative digital solution, BPI ePayroll. The BPI ePayroll is designed to simplify and accelerate payroll processing for companies — no need for employers and employees to step […]
AMD is making significant strides in space technology with the launch of its latest offering, the Versal™ AI Edge XQRVE2302, which has just become the second radiation-tolerant device in the space-grade (XQR) Versal adaptive SoC portfolio to achieve Class B qualification for spaceflight. This milestone opens the door for customers to begin placing orders, with shipments […]
Transparency remains the name of the game at inDrive as the global ride-hailing platform held an open forum with its partner drivers recently to discuss how to enhance the app and create a more rewarding experience for all stakeholders. Dozens of drivers gathered at the inDrive’s Philippine headquarters in Quezon City to suggest ways to […]
In a vital step towards a cashless economy, the municipality of Bacnotan, La Union, has officially launched the Paleng-QR Ph Plus program at the Bacnotan Public Market last March 8, 2025. Bacnotan Mayor Divina C. Fontanilla (second from right) and BSP La Union Manager Melody P. Hermosura (rightmost) lead the launch of Paleng-QR Ph Plus […]
The latest study released by Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, in collaboration with Microsoft, has revealed key insights about sustainability efforts in the Philippines. The second edition of the Global Sustainability Barometer, conducted by Ecosystm, underscores the increasing importance of sustainability within the country’s organizations, yet highlights the challenges that many […]
The Philippine banking sector closed 2024 on a high note, demonstrating “generally strong” loan growth in the fourth quarter that was fueled by a resurgence in capital expenditure, according to a recent report by CreditSights. However, this positive momentum is tempered by rising concerns over non-performing loans (NPLs), particularly among certain major banks. CreditSights says […]
The Philippine economy is navigating a complex landscape of fluctuating domestic liquidity and easing inflation, demonstrating resilience in the face of ongoing global economic uncertainties. Recent data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) paints a picture of a nation maintaining stability while adapting to evolving market dynamics. Preliminary figures revealed that domestic liquidity (M3) […]
The race against climate change just gained a powerful boost as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI), under the auspices of UNESCO, have announced the launch of applications for the 2025 Compute for Climate Fellowship, an expanded global initiative designed to ignite groundbreaking solutions leveraging the power of […]
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), the wireless subsidiary of the Philippines’ largest integrated telco network PLDT Inc. (PLDT), and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are working together to ramp up Smart’s data and artificial intelligence (A.I.) transformation. Smart executives led by its COO, Anastacio “Boy” Martirez, during the signing of a partnership agreement with AWS With petabytes […]
The Philippine banking sector kicked off 2025 with a robust surge in lending, signaling a vibrant economic landscape driven by both consumer enthusiasm and sustained industrial expansion. According to the latest data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), outstanding loans extended by banks and banking institutions rose by a significant 12.8% year-on-year (YoY) […]
