calendar_today November 10, 2025 schedule 4 min read

RCBC launches first U.S. virtual bank account for Filipinos — no U.S. address or SSN required

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has launched the RCBC Pulz App U.S. Virtual Account, allowing Filipinos to open and manage…

calendar_today November 6, 2025 schedule 4 min read

Banks keeping lending standards steady in Q4; Fintech may gain edge in credit flexibility

A growing number of banks expect to keep lending standards steady for both businesses and households in the last quarter…

Image of a BPI branch as the bank eyes blue bond issuance as sustainability push gains momentum

calendar_today November 5, 2025 schedule 4 min read

BPI eyes blue bond issuance as sustainability push gains momentum

Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is preparing to issue blue bonds—debt instruments dedicated to financing marine and ocean-based sustainability projects—as part…

calendar_today November 4, 2025 schedule 3 min read

SEC to set new 6% cap on interest rates for small loans

In a move that signals tighter regulation of consumer finance in the Philippines, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has…

OFW savings guide 2025: Best banks and apps to manage money from abroad

For years, the story of the Filipino worker abroad was one of sacrifice — long hours, homesickness, and remittances sent…

Facade shot of a BDO tower, taken at night, as the bank’s net income rises 4% to ₱63.1-B in first nine months of 2025

calendar_today November 3, 2025 schedule 3 min read

BDO’s net income rises 4% to ₱63.1-B in first nine months of 2025

If you’re a regular depositor at BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO), then here’s good news for you! The Philippines’ largest lender has…

A young man holding a calling card and a mobile phone as he applies for a loan and heeds credit bureau CIBI, which is urging Pinoys to build credit early

calendar_today October 30, 2025 schedule 4 min read

CIBI CEO urges young Filipinos to build credit early: ‘Financial visibility is the new independence’

For many young Filipinos, the realities of “adulting” often come crashing in with a single rejection — a denied loan,…

calendar_today October 30, 2025 schedule 3 min read

BSP strengthens calamity relief rules to help banks and borrowers recover faster

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has enhanced its regulatory relief policies to better support banks and borrowers in areas…

A rosary, some coins and the words "Islamic Banking" which BSP supports

calendar_today October 29, 2025 schedule 6 min read

BSP welcomes new entrants to Islamic banking sector

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has taken a definitive step toward expanding Islamic banking in the Philippines by amending…

A credit card goes through a digital transformation to show how more entrepreneurs are embracing online banking

calendar_today October 28, 2025 schedule 3 min read

More Filipino entrepreneurs embrace online banking to streamline business finances

As digitalization reshapes the Philippine financial landscape, small business owners are increasingly turning to online banking platforms to manage their…

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