In a significant move towards modernization, digital transformation, and financial inclusion, the municipality of Guagua in Pampanga has officially joined the Paleng-QR Ph Plus program. Photo shows former President and now Pampanga 2nd District Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as she scans a QR code to pay for purchased goods during the launch of Paleng-QR Ph Plus […]
In a significant celebration of diplomatic excellence, the Embassy of Malaysia in Manila, alongside GeiserMaclang and Digital Pilipinas, a private-sector-led initiative driving the Philippines’ digital transformation, marked the 60th anniversary of Malaysia-Philippines relations recently with a dynamic media reception centered on technology and innovation. Photo shows Amor Maclang (front row, 4th from right), together with representatives […]
by Jan Michael Carpo, Reporter The Philippines has taken a significant leap towards digitalization with the introduction of the digital national ID, a move hailed by financial institutions as a transformative tool for enhancing financial inclusion and streamlining operations. Lito Villanueva, founding chairman of Fintech Alliance Philippines and EVP and chief innovation and inclusion officer […]
Originally posted on The Fintech Times by Imran Vilcassim, Global Solutions Lead of Digital Platforms for BPC Not so many years ago, Filipinos had to visit bank branches or ATMs to transfer money and manage their accounts. A complex set of geographic and institutional barriers, including the fragmentation of Filipinos across over 7,000 islands, and […]
According to Statista, the total transaction value in the digital payments market in the Philippines is projected to reach US$43.65 billion in 2024. This value is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2028) of 8.91 per cent, resulting in a projected total amount of US$61.41 billion by 2028. IMAGE CREDIT: https://www.pymnts.com/ Encouraged by […]
Breaking away from the online norm, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently held an “in-person” Cashless Expo at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. This format was made to enable attendees to network and engage face-to-face, fostering meaningful connections within the industry. Another goal of […]
Digital Pilipinas, the private-sector-led initiative driving the Philippines’ digital transformation, celebrates a groundbreaking year with the conclusion of the Digital Pilipinas Festival 2023. The two-day event, held at SMX Aura, nearly doubled in size compared to its inaugural year, hosting 75 programs and events and generating considerable buzz for the Philippines’ thriving tech ecosystem. Key […]
by Phil Rodrigues, Head of Security APJ Commercial at Amazon Web Services (AWS) As Generative AI and digital transformation initiatives continue among a hybrid workforce in the Asia-Pacific region, I am often asked by security professionals how threat intelligence is being gathered and used to help protect sensitive workloads in the cloud. They know that threat intelligence […]
Global cloud leader to play a critical role in supporting the Hangzhou Asian Games‘ digital transformation Alibaba Cloud’s technologies support the first “Asian Games on the Cloud” In a mission to accelerate the digitalization of the Asian Games, the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee (HAGOC) has launched its core systems on Alibaba Cloud, the digital […]
by Jan Michael Carpo, Reporter Fresh from launching a new Local Zones location in Manila last month, which is said to give Filipino customers the ability to deploy applications closer to end users across the city quickly, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is now training its sights on another concern: addressing skills shortage and lack of training among […]
