Image of a scanner and a QR code to show the importance of Paleng QR Ph and digital payments

calendar_today March 23, 2026 schedule 5 min read

Digital payments in the Philippines: Mapping the new Paleng-QR Ph landscape

Once a mission for mountain-top signal, connectivity in Dumanjug has evolved. Today, that resourceful Filipino spirit lives on through QR…

Poster of a woman showing how to earn with GCash

calendar_today March 16, 2026 schedule 3 min read

How to maximize GCash: A comprehensive guide to digital finance for Filipinos

Maximizing GCash is a strategic way for Filipinos to gain financial agency. Beyond basic peer-to-peer transfers, the platform serves as…

Digital banking: The Philippines as a strategic test market in 2026

The Philippine digital banking sector has emerged as a primary global testbed for financial innovation in 2026. Driven by a…

calendar_today March 9, 2026 schedule 9 min read

The fintech generation: Meet young Filipino fintech founders building tomorrow’s apps

In the heart of Southeast Asia’s digital boom, the Philippines is emerging as a powerhouse for innovative financial solutions brought…

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calendar_today March 5, 2026 schedule 6 min read

From cash to QR: How sari-sari stores became fintech hubs in the Philippines

In the heart of most Philippine neighborhoods, sari-sari stores like ours have always been more than just shops — they’re…

A hand opens up to the word "Blockchain"

calendar_today February 20, 2026 schedule 6 min read

Can Blockchain really fix the national budget? What the DICT’s 2026 plan could mean for PH

If legislation backed by Sen. Bam Aquino moves forward, the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) blockchain budget plan could push the Philippines toward…

BSP Digital Peso pilot: Central bank tests 24/7 digital peso for interbank and bond settlements

calendar_today February 11, 2026 schedule 5 min read

BSP digital peso pilot: How the BSP tests a 24/7 digital peso for interbank and bond settlements

Ever sent money late at night, only to watch it hang in limbo until morning? In our always-on digital era,…

calendar_today February 10, 2026 schedule 5 min read

Project Agila: Testing the wholesale CBDC for 24/7 settlements

Most of us take digital banking for granted. We tap a few buttons, see the word “successful,” and move on…

calendar_today February 4, 2026 schedule 5 min read

The AI infrastructure challenge: Preparing for the Agentic AI revolution

by Alexey Navolokin, General Manager, APAC, AMD Around the world, governments and industries are moving quickly to secure leadership in…

calendar_today January 21, 2026 schedule 5 min read

Cash or QR? How Filipinos decide what to pay with, and why it still matters

On a recent trip outside Metro Manila, I watched a familiar scene play out. A small eatery had a QR…

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