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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/).

Alberto de Larrazabal (4th from left), Chief Finance Officer of Ayala Corporation, together with top executives of MUFG Bank, Ltd. and Sun Life Philippines, during the signing ceremonies for sustainability-linked credit facilities

Ayala signs landmark sustainability-linked credit facilities with MUFG Bank, Sun Life worth P5-B

Ayala Corporation has recently signed sustainability-linked credit facilities with MUFG Bank, Ltd. (MUFG) and Sun Life Philippines to reaffirm the company’s commitment to sustainable financing initiatives. These credit facilities have an aggregate amount of P5 billion. This landmark transaction by a Philippine conglomerate aims to support Ayala Corporation’s general corporate requirements and investments in sustainability-related […]

SP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. together with other economic leaders at the PEB in Iloilo City

BSP cites price stability, digitalization, and financial inclusion initiatives at PEB in Iloilo

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. said the central bank’s strategy to support sustained economic growth is focused on three key challenges: managing monetary policy in a supply-shock economy; digitalizing the banking system; and maintaining a safe and efficient payments system that serves the unbanked. At the Philippine Economic Briefing (PEB) held […]

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Filipino learners flock to data-centric courses on Coursera for career success

Popular courses show increasing demand for entry-level digital skills and lifelong learning Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, today released its annual study of learner trends based on data from over 2.1 million registered learners in the Philippines. The data offers insight into the skills, competencies, and […]

Poster of Paleng QR PH Plus which encourages the use of Quick Response (QR) PH to make and receive payment

Alaminos City Launches Paleng-QR Ph Plus

The City of Alaminos in Pangasinan has joined local government units (LGUs) that have adopted the “Paleng-QR Ph Plus” program to promote digital payments in public markets, public utility vehicles (PUVs), and business establishments. Alaminos City Mayor Arth Bryan C. Celeste and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) North Luzon Regional Office (NLRO) Regional Director Noel […]

MBM Rosalia De Leon together with other stakeholders during the awarding ceremony for BSP's partners in Mindanao

BSP recognizes 7 outstanding stakeholders and partners in Mindanao

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recognized seven outstanding partner institutions of its Mindanao Regional Office (MRO) and Branches during the 2023 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony (OBSAC) held last December 5 in Cagayan de Oro City. MBM Rosalia V. De Leon (front row, center) leads the recognition rites during the 2023 Outstanding Bangko Sentral […]

Poster of Mark Burnard with his testimonial

Digital Pilipinas Festival 2023 provides a nexus for innovation and collaboration

Digital Pilipinas, the private-sector-led initiative driving the Philippines’ digital transformation, celebrates a groundbreaking year with the conclusion of the Digital Pilipinas Festival 2023. The two-day event, held at SMX Aura, nearly doubled in size compared to its inaugural year, hosting 75 programs and events and generating considerable buzz for the Philippines’ thriving tech ecosystem. Key […]

Mike Samson, the new CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Philippines

Mike Samson appointed as new CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Philippines

Standard Chartered Bank has recently announced the appointment of Mike Samson as the new Chief Executive Officer of its Philippines franchise effective December 1, 2023, subject to regulatory approval. Concurrently, Samson is also Standard Chartered Bank’s Head of Client Coverage for the Philippines and the ASEAN. Mike Samson, the new CEO of Standard Chartered Bank […]

A Dragonpay executive while receiving the award from Amor Maclang after being named "Fintech Company of the Year"

Fintechnewsph.com named a finalist in Voice of Digital Pilipinas ‘Tech Media of the Year’ awards

Fintechnewsph.com (https://fintechnewsph.com), a pioneering news website covering fintech news and developments in the Philippines and globally, has been nominated recently as a finalist in the Digital Pilipinas Festival “Voice of Digital Pilipinas-Digital Bayanihan Awards” under the “Tech Media of the Year” category. The search for the “Tech Media of the Year” awardees was based on […]

Poster of MAVEK 2024 Global Internship Program

MAVEK unveils exclusive global internship program in six Asian countries

Invites exceptional talents from three leading universities in the Philippines Mavek has just announced the launch of its Global Internship Program (GIP) in the Philippines. Through the GIP, the leading global cross-border investment bank renowned for its expertise in cross-border transactions will soon be recruiting exceptional talents from the University of the Philippines in Diliman, […]

Main key visual for the Logitech Happy Logidays Gift Book

Happy Logidays ahead as Logitech releases a gift book for world-class presents to your loved ones

Browsing shopping e-commerce platforms is full of uncertainty with the vast numbers of sellers and products that are disappointing in quality. Especially in this season of giving, we want to use our hard-earned money to send the best to our loved ones. With the Logitech Happy Logidays Gift Book, the fear, uncertainty, and stress of […]