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Ralph Fajardo

Ralph, the Editor-in-Chief of FintechNewsPH.com, brings over 15 years of writing and editorial experience that make him a strong fit to lead the publication’s mission of delivering credible and compelling fintech stories.

Before joining FintechNewsPH.com, he served as editor of Hello Philippines, a UK-based news magazine for the Filipino community abroad, where he covered stories on culture, business, and the global Filipino experience. He also contributed as a writer for The International Filipino, profiling Filipinos making an impact worldwide, and later worked as copy editor for Malaya Business Insight, one of the country’s respected business newspapers, where he refined his eye for accuracy, clarity, and style.

Ralph’s editorial journey began at the University of the Philippines Diliman, where he was Editor-in-Chief of Kampus Dyornal. There, he developed a keen sense for storytelling that informs and connects — a passion that continues to define his work today.

Through the years, Ralph has written across diverse subjects, from finance and technology to culture and communication, consistently weaving insight with narrative depth. His solid newsroom background and commitment to quality journalism position him to guide FintechNewsPH.com in highlighting the stories that shape the country’s rapidly evolving fintech landscape. Discover more about Ralph's professional journey on his LinkedIn profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphael-fajardo-17155491/).

Photo of a venue setup with ZTE logo to announce the company's participation in the Mobile World Congress 2024 to be held in Barcelona

ZTE announces participation in Mobile World Congress 2024 to be held in Barcelona

To showcase a comprehensive array of innovative products and solutions marked by ultra-efficiency, sustainability, and intelligence; to highlight groundbreaking ICT and their application advancements ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, today announced that it is participating in the Mobile World Congress 2024 to be held this […]

Monetary Board (MB) Member Benjamin E. Diokno (third from right) hands over the certificate of appreciation as a Coin Deposit Machine Project partner retailer to top executives of Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. (RRHI)

The search continues: BSP says 145.5 million coins have already been processed in CoDMs

It’s just a lowly coin (“barya”), alright, but did you know that there is now a perceived shortage of coins in some parts of the country today? This only indicates that coins are not being recirculated effectively in the country. Left unchecked, then this situation could require the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to produce […]

Photo illustrating BRC-20 inscription, with Coins.ph being the first company to bring such service in PH

Coins.ph becomes first exchange in PH to support BRC-20 experimental token standard

Here’s great news for cryptocurrency investors in the Philippines! In a move that aligns with its vision of providing Filipinos with greater access to digital asset services, Coins.ph recently introduced a new service that would allow it to offer BRC-20 inscription services, a new system for numbering satoshis (the smallest monetary unit in bitcoin cryptocurrency […]

Rodolfo "Dino" ML Siason appointed as Deutsche Bank's Chief Country Officer and Head of the Corporate Bank for the Philippines.

Deutsche Bank appoints Filipino financial expert Dino Siason as its Chief Country Officer for PH

Earlier this month, Deutsche Bank announced that it had hired Rodolfo “Dino” ML Siason to be the Chief Country Officer and head of the Corporate Bank for the Philippines. The appointment is effective April 1, 2024, and will still be subject to necessary regulatory approvals. Rodolfo “Dino” ML Siason, the new Chief Country Officer for […]

BSP Governor and Financial Stability Coordination Council Chairman Eli M. Remolona, Jr. (third from left) while leading the launch of the 2023 FSR at the BSP head office in Manila

BSP moves in lockstep with US Fed Reserve, says it is likely to hold on to higher rates for a while

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has been focusing on financial stability since mid-2009 and one of the ways through which the central bank was able to monitor key developments in the country’s finance sector is through the Financial Stability Report (FSR). The report provides a thematic approach and an in-depth analysis of recent developments […]

Photo shows Chinabank Chief Finance Officer Patrick Cheng, President & CEO Romy Uyan, Michelle Dee, Sparkle GMA Artist Center Vice President Joy Romina Marcelo, and Miss Universe Philippines Creative Director Jonas Gafud.

Chinabank launches “Rise with the Dragon” campaign, names Michelle Dee as brand ambassador

What do Michelle Dee, Meagan Young, Georgina Wilson, Isabelle Daza, Solen Heussaff, Liz Uy, Angel Locsin, and Ann Curtis all have in common? Aside from being beauty queens and actresses, all of them have, at one time or another, served as brand ambassadors of commercial banks in the Philippines. Not to be outdone, Chinabank, one […]

BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. and PDIC President and Chief Executive Officer Roberto B. Tan shake hands after signing the BSP-PDIC Revised Memorandum of Agreement on Information Exchange

BSP, PDIC sign MOA on information exchange to ensure a resilient and responsive financial sector

To protect the depositing public, especially from frauds and scams that have since become even more elaborate and complex, two government institutions have recently joined hands to remind banks to be extra careful and take risks more seriously. Early this week, Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Roberto […]

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Dull and boring daily grind? Not with the all-new Logitech Pebble 2 combo

Deciding your OOTD is one of the most exciting parts of your day but now that you’re working or studying from home, it’s all about pajamas and shirts for you. You’ve been scouring the internet for the best gadgets that fit your aesthetic of choice but you have to sacrifice either functionality or style and […]

Poster showing PRSP executives celebrating the association's 67th anniversary.

PRSP celebrates 67 years of service as the country’s premier organization for PR professionals

The Public Relations in the Philippines (PRSP) today announced that it is celebrating more than six decades of service to Filipino public relations professionals, supporting young practitioners and helping further hone their talents. With a celebrated history that dates as far back as 1957, post-World War II, the organization has been dedicated to recognizing the […]

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Dragonpay supports ‘sustainable mobility,’ offers convenient payment options for Gogoro Phils.

Contrary to what many would want to believe, the term “sustainable mobility” actually goes far beyond reducing emissions. Many experts today believe that the transport sector can potentially help improve the lives and livelihoods of billions of people. However, aside from meeting people’s needs today, the sector must also be ready to respond to the […]