calendar_today September 1, 2026 schedule 4 min read

Superbench and HitPay partner to connect AI engagement and payments for Southeast Asian SMEs

Superbench and HitPay partner to combine AI customer engagement with payment processing, creating a unified path for Southeast Asian SMEs.

calendar_today September 1, 2026 schedule 3 min read

No more split payments: What the higher InstaPay limit means for businesses

The InstaPay transfer limit for registered businesses jumped from PHP 50,000 to PHP 500,000. Here is who qualifies, and when…

calendar_today August 28, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Lazada, Canva team up to help MSMEs sell better online

Lazada and Canva are giving Filipino MSME sellers access to campaign templates, creative resources and training to help them build…

calendar_today August 26, 2026 schedule 4 min read

From ‘tingi’ to digital finance: How Palawan Group is making access more Filipino

Palawan Group is taking a distinctly Filipino approach to financial inclusion by turning familiar everyday experiences into a way to…

calendar_today August 24, 2026 schedule 4 min read

How do Filipino small businesses conduct digital payments?

Small businesses are embracing digital payments, using mobile numbers, QR codes, and existing tools to accept money without costly infrastructure.

calendar_today August 21, 2026 schedule 3 min read

AI drives 79% sales surge for sari-sari stores as micro-retailers adopt smart inventory planning

Artificial intelligence is no longer restricted to corporate boardrooms and tech enterprises—it has quietly found a home in Philippine neighborhood sari-sari stores.…

calendar_today August 21, 2026 schedule 3 min read

BSP brings financial learning program to Nueva Ecija MSMEs

BSP brings financial education to Nueva Ecija MSMEs, covering cash flow, responsible borrowing, digital finance, consumer trust, and business resilience.

calendar_today August 20, 2026 schedule 11 min read

The fintech opportunity nobody is talking about: Mindanao’s MSMEs

Mindanao’s MSMEs could become one of the Philippines’ biggest fintech growth opportunities as digital payments, online lending, remittances and digital…

calendar_today August 17, 2026 schedule 5 min read

No POS terminal? MSMEs can now accept card payments through their phones

Visa and UMSI’s U Accept lets Filipino MSMEs turn eligible smartphones into payment terminals, offering card acceptance without dedicated POS…

calendar_today August 13, 2026 schedule 3 min read

The digital credit gap: Why many small businesses still struggle to get financing

Digital credit gap remains a challenge for many small businesses in the Philippines, even as digital lending platforms and alternative…

calendar_today August 13, 2026 schedule 5 min read

DTI, ADVANCE.CBP move to build MSME credit registry to widen access to formal loans

DTI and ADVANCE.CBP are building a proposed MSME credit registry to help small businesses prove creditworthiness and access formal financing.

calendar_today August 12, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Shopee, DTI put Filipino MSMEs on ASEAN digital stage through 2026 online sale

Filipino MSMEs gained regional exposure as Shopee and DTI brought local brands to ASEAN consumers through 2026 Online Sale Day.