Minglanilla Entrepreneur Ailyn Flormata Wins DFIA Award
Ailyn Flormata from Minglanilla, Cebu, wins at the Digital Financial Inclusion Awards. Her story highlights using digital tools to grow a local handcrafted business. Read more!
Ailyn Flormata from Minglanilla, Cebu, wins at the Digital Financial Inclusion Awards. Her story highlights using digital tools to grow a local handcrafted business. Read more!
Visa and Landbank sign a strategic deal to expand digital payment acceptance across key government channels, aiming for a cash-lite economy. Learn how this impacts Filipinos.
Visa and Landbank sign a strategic deal to enable digital payments for government services via eGov.ph and Link.BizPortal, boosting PH's cash-lite economy goals. Read more.
SunStar Davao journalists Ralph Lawrence Llemit and Cristina Alivio won awards at the 12th Globe Media Excellence Awards. Read about their achievements and the full list of winners.
27 women entrepreneurs in Davao Region completed DTI's E-Taas ang Pinay MSMEs training. The program boosts digital skills & economic growth. Read their success story!
The US Trade Representative warns of retaliatory measures against the EU for what it calls discriminatory regulations targeting American service providers. Read the full story.
DTI and Landbank launch the Lifting MSMEs lending program, offering tiered loans from P100k to P50M to empower small businesses nationwide. Learn how to access this new financing.
Philippine exporters secured $1.72 million in sales at Japan's Fabex Kansai 2025, highlighting surging demand for local coconut products. Discover how this strengthens the country's position in the high-value export market.
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' the 2025 Word of the Year. Learn what it means, how to spot it, and how to protect your peace online. Read more.
Davao Region officials call for integrating 'Digital Parenting' into Parent Effectiveness Services to empower parents against online child sexual abuse. Learn about the new mandate.
Grab Philippines concludes its Asenso Learning Caravan in Cebu, training MSMEs in AI, digital marketing, and cashless payments to capture rising digital demand. Learn how this initiative fosters an inclusive digital economy.
The DTI and World Bank are finalizing a technical and financial support program for Philippine exporters to enhance competitiveness and access global markets. Learn about the 2026 initiative.
A new UN report warns unmanaged AI could reverse decades of progress in closing the development gap between nations. Asia's role and the urgent need for inclusive policies are highlighted.
The Bureau of Customs, PCCI, and Philexport renew collaboration to enhance trade, ease of doing business, and digital transformation. Discover how this partnership aims to boost the Philippine economy.
The British Council launches its Edge program in BARMM, providing English and digital literacy training to empower out-of-school adolescent girls and overcome educational barriers.
GCash launches its Merry GCash holiday campaign featuring a new SB19 jingle, chances to win a BYD car and millions in credits, plus exclusive deals at major bazaars and online. Make your season merrier!
GCash launches its Merry GCash holiday campaign with SB19, a chance to win a BYD car, and exclusive deals for a smoother Christmas season in the Philippines. Make it merrier!
Security Bank partners with WIZ.AI to enhance customer engagement using conversational AI. The move aims to modernize operations and improve service efficiency.
Maya's CTO Alfred Lo reveals AI is now core financial infrastructure, processing thousands of loans daily to cut defaults and boost inclusive lending. Read how AI reshapes finance.
DTI and Davao City's new Office of Culture, Arts, and Heritage join forces to integrate local artists into the formal economy and unlock market access under the PCIDA law.
Despite digital wallet growth, many Filipinos lack credit access, limiting loans for homes or businesses. New TransUnion data reveals risks and opportunities for inclusive finance. Read more.
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte criticizes DTI's ₱500 Noche Buena budget as out of touch, urging officials to experience real market prices. Read the public's reaction.
Mindanao's MinDA and Qatar's tech minister meet to boost digital collaboration. Focus on AI, tech talent, and startup growth for inclusive development. Read more.
Following Bacolod's state of calamity, DTI-led teams inspect markets to enforce a price freeze on essentials. No increases found; supply is stable. Report violations to DTI.
Cebu City families criticize DTI's P500 Noche Buena budget as insufficient amid rising prices. Mothers call the recommendation an insult to poor families struggling with holiday expenses.
Cebu City Hall introduces digital payment options for taxes, fees, and obligations through mobile phones. The new ordinance promises faster transactions and 24/7 access to government services.
RCBC reports a 32% surge in credit card billings as Filipinos spend more on travel and dining. Digital adoption grows 88%. Discover the trends driving growth.
Cebu City Council approves ePayment Ordinance, allowing digital payment of taxes and fees via e-wallets & banks. Learn how this impacts residents and businesses.
Cebu City residents criticize the DTI's P500 Noche Buena budget as insufficient for a traditional Christmas meal amid rising prices. Learn why families are calling the proposal 'insulting'.
DTI reports near-perfect compliance with 60-day price freeze on basic goods. One Metro Manila business faces show-cause order for possible overpricing. Stay informed about consumer rights.