For many young Filipinos, the realities of “adulting” often come crashing in with a single rejection — a denied loan, a failed credit card application, or even a phone plan that didn’t go through because of no credit history. It’s a situation that Pia Arellano, President and CEO of CIBI Information Inc., the country’s pioneering credit bureau, […]
The Digital Marketing Association of the Philippines (DMAP) has called for more responsible, human-centered personalization practices amid the growing use of customer data and artificial intelligence (AI) in digital marketing. The message took center stage during DigiCon 2025, the country’s premier digital marketing conference held on October 16 to 17 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City. […]
Microsoft has unveiled the Copilot Fall Release, marking a significant step toward a more human-centered approach to artificial intelligence. The update introduces 12 new features designed to make Copilot more personal, collaborative, and context-aware — reflecting the company’s broader vision of AI that truly understands and supports people. In a blog post, Mustafa Suleyman, CEO […]
Students develop real-world solutions at Byte Forward to help SMEs thrive in a connected economy The Byte Forward Hackathon 2025 concluded on a high note as young Filipino innovators showcased their creativity and technical prowess during the Grand Finals of the 51st Philippine Business Conference and Expo (PBC&E) held at SMX Convention Center. Jointly organized by Converge ICT Solutions […]
The digital shift among sari-sari stores is gaining strong momentum, with e-wallet use surging by 75% in just eight months, according to a new report from Filipino tech startup Packworks. The report, based on internal transaction data and a direct survey of more than 2,000 sari-sari store owners within Packworks’ nationwide network of over 300,000 stores, […]
The Palawan Group of Companies has earned its first major recognition in the technology space after clinching two awards at the prestigious Marketing Technologies (MarkeTech) Asia Awards 2025, held recently at the Mandarin Oriental in Singapore. The homegrown financial services brand took home Silver for Best Use of Marketing Automation Platform and Bronze for Best Use of Omni-Channel […]
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has lowered its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 4.75 percent, signaling a measured shift toward monetary easing as inflation continues to stabilize and growth risks rise amid persistent global headwinds. The decision, made by the Monetary Board earlier this month, reflects the central bank’s growing confidence […]
According to the World Bank’s Remittance Prices Worldwide (RPW) 2025 Report, the global average cost of sending money overseas (remittance) rose to 6.49% in the first quarter of 2025, up from 6.26% in the previous quarter. The figure is more than double the target set by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which call for reducing global remittance costs […]
The Palawan Group of Companies, one of the country’s most trusted household brands, has teamed up with DITO Telecommunity to make mobile connectivity more accessible to millions of Filipinos nationwide. Under the new partnership, Palawan Pawnshop–Palawan Express Pera Padala (PPS-PEPP) and PalawanPay will now offer DITO load distribution through more than 3,500 branches across the country and via the PalawanPay app. This collaboration marks another milestone […]
Maya recognized for driving digital inclusion and reshaping Philippine banking Maya, the country’s leading all-in-one finance platform, has been named “Apex Company of the Year” at the just concluded 2025 Asia CEO Awards, cementing its position as one of the most influential players in Southeast Asia’s rapidly evolving fintech landscape. The prestigious honor, which recognizes organizations that deliver […]
