Smile API, a leading provider of financial technology solutions, today announced that Dominic Grunden, its Chief Security Officer (CSO), has been named to the prestigious CSO30 ASEAN 2024 list. This esteemed recognition, bestowed by CSO Online, highlights Grunden’s exceptional leadership and contributions to cybersecurity within the dynamic Southeast Asian and Hong Kong markets. CSO Online […]
PayMongo is making it easier than ever to savor the flavors of Iloilo City! This UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy has launched a series of “Meet and Taste Iloilo City Tours,” inviting food enthusiasts on a culinary adventure. To make this gastronomic journey seamless and hassle-free, the city has partnered with PayMongo, a leading fintech […]
The Philippine IT-BPM industry is gearing up for the future with a strategic partnership between Google and the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP). This collaboration aims to equip Filipino professionals with in-demand digital skills, ensuring the country maintains its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving global IT-BPM landscape. Through Google Career […]
According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) the Philippine economy experienced a minor setback in its balance of payments (BOP) in December 2024, recording a deficit of US$1.5 billion. This marks a reversal from the surplus of US$642 million observed in the same month of the previous year. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) […]
by Jan Michael Carpo, Reporter JuanHand, a leading fintech player providing instant financial access to all Filipinos, and UnionDigital Bank (UD), the digital banking subsidiary of Union Bank of the Philippines, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating access to credit for underserved Filipinos. Photo shows (seated L to R:) Francisco “Coco” D.C. Mauricio […]
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about foreign exchange (FX) regulations, providing essential updates and clarifications following a series of significant liberalization reforms. As part of the campaign, the BSP held six regional briefings across the country, aiming to promote transparency and understanding of FX rules among […]
Filipinos are increasingly moving away from the clutter of competing QR codes at checkout counters as the new unified QR Ph system simplifies payments nationwide. Leading this digital transformation is Maya, the Philippines’ leading digital bank and payments processor, which has captured a dominant 45% market share in peer-to-merchant (P2M) QR Ph transactions as of […]
As Google continues to expand its reach beyond services and into hardware, the company is making a significant move to solidify its position as a leader in the workplace technology space. Today, Google has announced the integration of its most advanced AI capabilities directly into Google Workspace, a series of cloud-based tools formerly known as […]
Sorsogon City recently launched “Paleng-QR Ph Plus,” a groundbreaking initiative aimed at integrating QR PH, the national standard for quick response codes, into everyday transactions within public markets, local transport, and various businesses. A project of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Paleng-QR Ph Plus initiative is now revolutionizing the way Filipinos transact by turning […]
Google’s Gemini AI assistant, a popular tool for Filipinos and users worldwide, is receiving a major upgrade with the introduction of “Deep Research.” This groundbreaking feature promises to revolutionize how we interact with information, acting as a personal research assistant that can tackle complex topics and generate comprehensive reports in minutes. Since its launch last […]
