calendar_today January 19, 2026 schedule 3 min read SEC extends MSME registration and filing fee discounts Thanks to an SEC Memorandum Circular, MSME registration just got more affordable. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved…
calendar_today January 13, 2026 schedule 2 min read EastWest, PayMongo partner to simplify online payments for Filipino SMEs EastWest Bank has teamed up with PayMongo, one of the Philippines’ leading online payment platforms, in a strategic partnership aimed at…
calendar_today January 7, 2026 schedule 4 min read AI lending revolutionizes credit access in the Philippines, but risks remain As the Philippines continues its push toward financial inclusion, a new wave of fintech companies is harnessing artificial intelligence (AI)…
calendar_today January 5, 2026 schedule 4 min read SSS eyes microloan pilot in 2026 to curb predatory lending, boost financial inclusion The Social Security System (SSS) is preparing to pilot a new microloan program in the first half of 2026, positioning…
calendar_today January 1, 2026 schedule 4 min read SEC eases compliance burden for MSMEs, introduces 5 key changes to audit rules The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking a significant step to ease the compliance burden on the country’s smallest…
calendar_today December 24, 2025 schedule 5 min read Embedded finance is growing fast — but can it really close the Philippines’ credit gap? Embedded finance is emerging as a powerful response to one of the Philippines’ most persistent development challenges: limited access to…
calendar_today December 17, 2025 schedule 3 min read PNB, Discovery Capital team up to expand MSME financing nationwide Philippine National Bank (PNB) has entered into a strategic partnership with Discovery Capital Finance Corporation (DCFC) to scale up financing…
calendar_today December 11, 2025 schedule 4 min read Payoneer helps Filipino creative startups go global as demand for digital talent surges The Philippines’ creative economy is accelerating faster than ever — and global payments platform Payoneer is emerging as one of…
calendar_today December 8, 2025 schedule 5 min read HitPay exec champions “frictionless growth” as SMEs accelerate shift to cashless payments As the Philippines pushes deeper into a digital-first economy, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are finding themselves at a crossroads:…
calendar_today December 4, 2025 schedule 3 min read DCFC, PHILGUARANTEE team up to expand SME financing nationwide In a move expected to unlock wider credit access for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country, Discovery Capital…