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…
calendar_today November 25, 2025 schedule 4 min read ManageEngine’s 40% cloud surge powers new digital opportunities for PH SMEs ManageEngine, the IT management division of Zoho Corporation, is expanding its global and Philippine footprint as small and medium enterprises…