Digital banking licenses close quietly in 2025 as profitability takes center stage
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)‘s deadline for new digital banking license applications came and went at the end of…
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PH e-commerce surges as digital payments power next growth phase in 2026
The Philippines’ e-commerce boom is no longer just a pandemic-era spike — it is becoming a structural shift in how…
BSP sounds alarm on fraudsters impersonating central bank officials
The holiday season is usually a time for giving, but for sophisticated fraudsters, it’s the peak season for taking. The Bangko…
BSP urges public to get fresh banknotes, promotes e-aguinaldo for a safer holiday season this 2025
As Filipinos prepare for the Christmas rush, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is reminding the public that exchanging unfit or worn banknotes…
AXA Phils. dominates 2025 awards for innovation, employee engagement, and travel insurance
AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, capped 2025 with a series of high-profile awards recognizing its innovations…
Bitget brings Starlink-powered internet to over 7,300 students in remote Philippine islands
Global crypto exchange Bitget has expanded its Blockchain4Youth initiative in the Philippines, delivering high-speed satellite internet to six schools across…
Metrobank extends branch hours, opens Saturdays to ease year-end banking rush
As Filipinos brace for a surge in holiday spending, remittances, and last-minute financial transactions, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank)…
Visa sees steady growth in holiday payment volumes as digital rails power Christmas spending
Christmas in the Philippines is no longer just about crowded malls—it’s increasingly about crowded payment rails. Visa Philippines expects holiday spending…
Apple sounds global alarm as spyware threats rise
Apple has issued one of its most urgent security warnings in recent years, urging iPhone users worldwide to install a…
Aprio scales Philippine operations with new Makati office, boosts workforce to 400
U.S.-based business advisory and accounting firm Aprio is strengthening its foothold in the Philippines with the launch of its second office in Makati…