Special Report by Franzel Daleon, Correspondent The Philippine digital finance sector is ablaze with innovation, a battleground where digital banks, e-wallet titans, and legacy institutions clash for the hearts and wallets of digitally savvy Filipinos. From aggressive product launches to strategic alliances, the race is on to redefine the nation’s financial landscape. The Bangko Sentral […]
Angeles City in Pampanga has joined the growing list of local government units (LGUs) adopting the Paleng-QR Ph Plus initiative, a program designed to promote digital payments in public markets, public utility vehicles, and business establishments. Photo shows BSP Managing Director Rosabel B. Guerrero (second from left) together with Angeles City Vice Mayor Ma. Vicenta […]
BillEase, an on-demand consumer credit that provides financial products such as personal loans, e-wallet top-ups, prepaid load, and gaming credits, has recently integrated the national QR code standard, QRPh, into its platform through a partnership with Asia United Bank (AUB). IMAGE CREDIT: https://billease.ph/ This seamless integration empowers BillEase users to effortlessly scan any P2M QR code […]
Last April 24, the City of Laoag initiated the Paleng-QR Ph Plus program to encourage digital transactions in public markets, transportation, and businesses in the city. Photo shows BSP Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat (center) together with (l-r:) BSP Managing Director Charina B. De Vera-Yap, Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Marcos J. Manotoc, Laoag City Vice Mayor […]
Cognizant of its mandate to maintain monetary stability and the convertibility of the peso as well as promoting price and financial stability that is conducive to balanced and sustainable economic growth, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has continued to strengthen its ties with regional stakeholders. In line with this, the BSP recently conducted its […]
Here’s great news for Bacooreños! The City of Bacoor in Cavite has just joined the Paleng-QR Ph Plus program of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), allowing residents and visitors in the city to conveniently pay in public markets, public utility vehicles (PUVs), sari-sari stores, and business establishments using QR codes and other forms of […]
In this digital era, payment gateways are essential for enabling smooth transactions for businesses in the Philippines. As the market continues to expand, it becomes increasingly important to identify the best payment gateway to provide a seamless and secure experience for both merchants and customers. Now here’s good news for small business owners who wish […]
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has maintained the moratorium on InstaPay and PESONet fees, according to Monetary Board Resolution No. 1599 dated December 7, 2023. A man holding a mobile phone while making transactions thru InstaPay and PESONet Under BSP Memorandum No. M-2021-071 dated 28 December 2021, financial institutions that participate in the InstaPay […]
The City of Alaminos in Pangasinan has joined local government units (LGUs) that have adopted the “Paleng-QR Ph Plus” program to promote digital payments in public markets, public utility vehicles (PUVs), and business establishments. Alaminos City Mayor Arth Bryan C. Celeste and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) North Luzon Regional Office (NLRO) Regional Director Noel […]
Market vendors, business establishments, and public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in the city of Calamba in Laguna may now benefit from Paleng-QR Ph Plus after the city launched the program at Mercado de Calamba last November 20. Photo shows Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Regional Director Tomas J. Cariño, Jr. (third from left) while leading the […]
