Digital Information Hubs anchor DTI’s new blueprint for MSME e-commerce
Special Report by Leira Mananzan Digital Information Hubs are emerging as part of the Department of Trade and Industry’s broader…
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Deel launches global startup competition with up to US$15 million in funding
Global HR and payroll platform Deel has launched The Pitch, an international startup competition aimed at identifying and backing the most promising seed-stage…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…