Filipinos laud adoption of the DICT cybersecurity plan
by Alice Sicat, Assistant Regional Drector at PIA-NCR We are now living in the digital age where typing on a…
PhilHealth recognizes BPI for its support of the national health insurance provider’s services
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has recently honored the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) as a recipient of…
Funding to SEA fintech firms dropped 44% in Q1 but early-stage fintechs continue to fly high
Despite a surge in early-stage investments, funding in Southeast Asia’s fintech sector saw a decline overall in the first quarter…
DBP extends support to Mandaue LGU, bankrolls P3 billion worth of government center in the city
A top official of the state-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) announced recently that it has extended a PHP…
Fintech in the Philippines – 2023 review
by the IDfy Team In 2023, the Philippines Open Finance Pilot was initiated and was considered a significant development for…
Credit card sector set for disruption with the launch of the Zed “no-fee” credit card
Zed, a digital bank based in the Philippines, is reshaping the credit card landscape with its groundbreaking offering: a Mastercard…
NTC orders blocking of unlicensed investment platforms in PH, Binance remains accessible
Last month, the Philippines National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) commenced blocking the websites of crypto companies that offer investment products without…
Sweet success: Chocolate makers in Davao City used ‘hugot lines’ to capture a niche market
Have you ever come across “hugot chocolates“? They’re essentially chocolates featuring “hugot lines” – those sentimental quips about heartbreak, love,…
HIMTI: Setting a global healthcare career path for Filipinos through AI and high-quality training
The Health Information Management Training Institute (HIMTI) has reached a significant milestone, setting a new standard in medical coding education.…
Navigating “disruption in banking” and other insights from the Asian Banking & Finance Forum
Companies are now facing not just tech transformations but also shorter skill lifespans for their workforce In an era marked…