Photo of BSP Managing Director Rosabel B. Guerrero (second from left) together with Angeles City Vice Mayor Ma. Vicenta L. Vega-Cabigting (third from left), BSP Area Director Mark Jason A. Cagalingan, and a vendor who accepts digital payments

News, Payment

Angeles City rolls out Paleng-QR Ph Plus, sees hope for a much-awaited digital transformation

calendar_today June 18, 2024 schedule 3 min read

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. Read More...

BSP Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat together with BSP Managing Director Charina B. De Vera-Yap, Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Marcos J. Manotoc, Laoag City Vice Mayor Rey Carlos V. Fariñas, and BSP North Luzon Regional Director Noel Q. Malimban during the launch of Paleng-QR Ph Plus in Laoag City

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Laoag City launches Paleng-QR Ph Plus program to boost digital transactions

calendar_today May 10, 2024 schedule 2 min read

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. Read More...

Dr. Werner Vogels, VP and CTO at Amazon.com

New Tech, News

Amazon will continue to support sustainability projects, CTO shares

calendar_today May 7, 2024 schedule 5 min read

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. Read More...

BSP Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, former Antipolo City Mayor Andrea B. Ynares and Rizal Governor Nina Ricci A. Ynares together with a market vendor during the launch of Paleng QR PH Plus in Antipolo City

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Antipolo boosts digital payments via the launch of Paleng-QR Ph Plus in the city

calendar_today April 22, 2024 schedule 3 min read

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,. Read More...

Nasim Aliev, Skyro’s co-founder and co-CEO, during his presentation at the FiNext Conference in Dubai

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Skyro to propel growth of PH’s fintech market, takes the lead in addressing industry challenges

calendar_today March 12, 2024 schedule 4 min read

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. Read More...

Photo of BSP Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and City Vice Mayor Rowena Bautista-Mendiola during the launch of the Paleng-QR Ph Plus program in Bacoor City.

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Digital payments now accepted in Bacoor City’s public markets, sari-sari stores, and PUVs

calendar_today March 6, 2024 schedule 3 min read

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. Read More...

MSMEs, News

PayMongo, Robinsons Bank ink cooperation deal to assist MSMEs in PH

calendar_today December 7, 2023 schedule 2 min read

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. Read More...

Poster of an upcoming Atome podcast featuring Jerome Eger and Xavier Peh

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Atome BNPL’s Xavier Peh to discuss fintech, AI, and financial inclusion in the Smile API podcast

calendar_today October 26, 2023 schedule 3 min read

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. Read More...

A girl using her mobile phone to make a payment transaction using QR codes

Banking and Finance, News

ADB loan worth US$300 million seen to boost the Philippines’ financial inclusion goals

calendar_today October 19, 2023 schedule 3 min read

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. Read More...

BSP Deputy Governor Francisco G. Dakila Jr. together with the country's economic managers during a panel discussion on “A Fast-Growing and Forward-Looking Economy” held in Cebu

Banking and Finance, News

BSP cites gov’t efforts to strengthen rural banks at latest PH Economic Briefing in Cebu

calendar_today August 24, 2023 schedule 4 min read

"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. Read More...

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