Category: Payment

calendar_today July 29, 2024 schedule 4 min read

Mocasa waives fees and penalties, shares tips for building calamity fund to prepare for unexpected

In a country frequently battered by typhoons, floods, and earthquakes, having a robust calamity fund is not just advisable —…

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today July 26, 2024 schedule 5 min read

BSP report sees surge in digital payments in 2023, outlines positive role of remittances

According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s Report on E-Payments Measurement “Traversing New Heights: The Future is Digital,” the…

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today July 10, 2024 schedule 4 min read

Palawan Group scores 3 big wins for innovation and financial inclusion at ABF Fintech Awards

Palawan Group of Companies, the leading pawnshop and remittance service provider in the Philippines, has achieved outstanding recognition at the…

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ABF Fintech Awards, digital financial ecosystem, e-wallet, Finance Company Inclusion of the Year Award, Financial Inclusion Award, Palawan Group of Companies, PalawanPay

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today July 3, 2024 schedule 4 min read

Much awaited digital transformation of Guagua gets a boost with launch of Paleng-QR Ph Plus

In a significant move towards modernization, digital transformation, and financial inclusion, the municipality of Guagua in Pampanga has officially joined…

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BSP, digital economy, digital transformation, financial inclusion, financial literacy programs, Paleng-QR Ph Plus initiative

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today July 2, 2024 schedule 8 min read

FutureCast 2024: GCash unveils revolutionary new products aimed at “Transforming FinTech for every Filipino’

Launch event highlights GCash Tourist, Tap to Pay, New AI-Powered App experiences, and many more! GCash, the leading digital financial…

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AI-Powered Experiences, change the game\, Dashboard 3.0, Futurecast, GCash., Online PaySafe

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today June 21, 2024 schedule 4 min read

Fintech firm Skyro’s new product supercharges Pinoy shopping with MemoXpress partnership

Skyro, the rapidly expanding fintech brand in the Philippines, has introduced its newest innovation: the Online Product Loan. This service…

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BNPL, e-commerce landscape, fintech company, flexible payment solutions, MemoXpress, Online Product Loan, point-of-sale loan, Skyro

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today June 20, 2024 schedule 3 min read

BayaniPay secures US$3 million to expand global payment services, targets 10x growth in 2024

by Jan Michael Carpo, Reporter The financial technology company BayaniPay, which plans to grow tenfold this year, has raised an…

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Bayani GlobalPay, BayaniPay, bill-paying service, direct investments, Embedded Banking, financial technology company, payments

By Jan Michael Carpo

calendar_today June 19, 2024 schedule 4 min read

Wise reports robust FY24 results with 29% customer growth and strategic investments

“Get paid without losing out.” This slogan encapsulates Wise’s mission: to provide international payments that maximize recipients’ funds while minimizing…

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cross-border payments, exchange rates, international payments, Money transfers, New Payments Platform, remittances, Wise

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today June 18, 2024 schedule 3 min read

Angeles City rolls out Paleng-QR Ph Plus, sees hope for a much-awaited digital transformation

Angeles City in Pampanga has joined the growing list of local government units (LGUs) adopting the Paleng-QR Ph Plus initiative,…

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BSP, digital payments, Financial Services, Paleng-QR PH Plus, QR Ph, safe payments

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today June 13, 2024 schedule 4 min read

Digido report highlights Filipinos spent 1.3 billion seconds on online lending apps in 2023

According to a recent analysis by Digido, a legitimate and state-licensed online lender in the Philippines, Filipinos collectively spent approximately…

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Buy now pay later, Digido, digital lending apps, formal credit options, personal loans

By Ralph Fajardo