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 […]
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 […]
by Joel Pinaroc, Correspondent Dr. Werner Vogels, VP and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Amazon.com, bared that the technology giant will continue to support programs on sustainability, particularly for developing countries in the Southeast Asian region, including the Philippines. Dr. Werner Vogels, VP and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Amazon.com Vogels recently sat down with […]
Last April 12, the City of Antipolo in Rizal introduced the Paleng-QR Ph Plus program to promote digital payments in its public markets, public transportation, and business establishments. The launching ceremony, held at the City Mall of Antipolo, was led by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and former Antipolo City Mayor […]
by Jan Michael Carpo, Reporter The Philippine fintech sector faces hurdles and is now dealing with many challenges that impede its progress. “These obstacles include the absence of a centralized database, reliance on outdated technology, and various other industry-specific barriers,” shared Nasim Aliev, co-founder and co-CEO of Skyro, in his speech during the FiNext Conference […]
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 […]
Robinsons Bank Corp., owned by Gokongwei, has recently teamed up with PayMongo, a payment processing platform, to assist micro-, small and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs) in their digital payment requirements through creative and straightforward solutions. By providing simple and effective online transaction solutions, the alliance is hoping to completely transform the way micro-, small and medium-sized […]
Hosted by Smile’s CEO Jerome Eger, the Smile API Podcast has just announced a new episode (Episode 6) that would feature Xavier Peh, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in regional payments, technology, and financial services. Xavier Peh’s career spans reputable companies such as Visa, Grab, Binance, and his current position as a key member […]
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$300 million policy-based loan to support the Philippine government in creating a stronger institutional and policy environment to help expand Filipinos’ access to financial services, particularly the vulnerable segment of the population, and to promote economic growth. ADB is helping expand Filipinos’ access to financial services. (IMAGE […]
“The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will continue to strengthen rural banks (RBs), which promote countryside development, by financing productive activities and supporting inclusive economic growth.” BSP Deputy Governor (DG) Francisco G. Dakila Jr. made this announcement during the Post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) Philippine Economic Briefing (PEB) held in Cebu City last August […]
