By Edielyn Mangol, Reporter As the Philippines accelerates into the digital age, GCash is emerging as a key player in shaping financial inclusion — and the fintech giant made its intentions clear at the recently-concluded 2025 Manila Tech Summit organized by Fintech Alliance.ph (click here for Day 1 highlights of the summit). With the summit’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
The City of San Fernando has officially launched the Paleng-QR Ph Plus initiative to encourage digital payment transactions across public markets, public utility vehicles, and local businesses. Photo shows BSP Regional Operations Sub-sector Managing Director Rosabel B. Guerrero (third from left) together with Reggie David (fifth from left), City of San Fernando Councilor, as he […]
Financial intelligence publication PAN Finance recently awarded GCash the title “Best Mobile Wallet for 2024.” A trusted source of global financial intelligence, PAN Finance currently boasts a readership of over 200,000 across 150 countries. Its ecosystem includes a quarterly magazine (both online and print), special reports, a news website, and various media channels. PAN Finance […]
According to the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK), demand among Filipino retail investors to utilize digital investment platforms is growing strong. The state-run bank shared this observation after it had sold significantly more online placements in the recently concluded Retail Treasury Bonds Tranche 30 (RTB-30) issuance of the national government. In the same media […]
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has recently issued a memorandum directing banks and other BSP-supervised financial institutions (BSFIs) to place the Philippine identification card (PhilID) at the top of the list of acceptable valid IDs, being the official government-issued ID. IMAGE CREDIT: https://www.gmanetwork.com/ The BSP said all BSFIs must adopt enhanced measures to ensure […]
During the International Workshop on “Nature, Macroeconomy, and Finance” held at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) head office in Manila, central bank governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. recently underscored the urgency of understanding the impact of nature on emerging economies, especially in understanding its risks, opportunities, and policy challenges. BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, […]
Convenient, easy, and hassle-free. These are just some of the words that we often associate with a “safe” and “secure” banking experience. And despite cash being the primary method of payment for Filipinos, government authorities are now also urging an increased adoption of digital banking and debit cards, especially among the unbanked, to enhance financial […]
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. recently participated in key sessions at the World Economic Forum (WEF) held earlier this year from January 15 to 19 in Davos, Switzerland. The WEF provides a global, impartial and not-for-profit platform for meaningful connection between stakeholders to establish trust and build initiatives for cooperation […]
