EastWest Bank, PayMongo Forge Strategic Fintech Partnership
EastWest Bank partners with PayMongo to offer cheaper digital payments for Filipino businesses. The deal aims to accelerate the country's digital commerce growth. Read more.
EastWest Bank partners with PayMongo to offer cheaper digital payments for Filipino businesses. The deal aims to accelerate the country's digital commerce growth. Read more.
The World Bank withdraws funding for Cebu BRT phases 2 & 3 due to slow progress. Local cycling advocates express dismay, fearing a 'white elephant' project. Will the government salvage it?
Bank Negara Malaysia allocs an extra $620M to aid SMEs, especially first-time borrowers. Total fund now $8.7B. Learn about the strategic shift to guarantee-based financing.
BOF Bank kicks off 2026 with the blessing of its upgraded Candaba branch, featuring a new hybrid solar system. The event highlights sustainable growth for Central Luzon. Discover the future of rural banking.
Security Bank Foundation expanded its education programs in 2025, constructing 62 new classrooms and repairing 128 more to combat classroom shortages and support out-of-school youth in the Philippines.
Davao City sets Jan 5-31, 2026, for mayor's permit renewal at multiple sites. Avoid 25% penalty by filing on time. Online payment via Land Bank is available.
Cebu City Mayor vows to launch the Bus Rapid Transit by 2026 after the World Bank pulls funding, rating the project 'unsatisfactory.' Can the city find new partners?
The World Bank rates Cebu's Bus Rapid Transit project as 'unsatisfactory' due to major delays and missed targets. Key components may not be finished on schedule. Read the full report.
The World Bank labels the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit project's implementation as unsatisfactory, citing high risk and missed targets. Learn about the delays and implications.
DSWD Field Office 7 validates households for the Walang Gutom food aid program in Central Visayas. Learn how families get P3,000 monthly and nutrition education.
Finance Secretary Frederick Go reaffirms the 2026 target for the Philippines to achieve upper middle-income status, citing economic growth strategies and addressing forex challenges. Read the full story.
A 35-year-old sales clerk in Cebu City is behind bars after being caught diverting a customer's payment to her personal bank account. The theft occurred at an engraving shop in Barangay Sambag 2. Read the full details of the arrest and investigation.
Japan recorded a 322.3 billion yen trade surplus in November as exports rose 6.1%. This strengthens expectations for a Bank of Japan interest rate increase. Read the full analysis.
BSP data shows bank loans and money supply expanded in October 2025, signaling robust business and consumer demand. Read the full analysis of the Philippines' credit growth.
A Cebu court dismissed the P150,101 ATM skimming case against three Romanian nationals due to insufficient evidence, including lost CCTV footage and flawed warrants. Learn the details.
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 P18.2-million, six-classroom building for Technical and Livelihood Education is now operational at Zamboanga City High School-Main, boosting skills training for students. Read more about this investment in education.
A Cebu court has dismissed the criminal case against three Romanian nationals accused of a P150,000 ATM skimming scheme due to insufficient evidence. Learn why the prosecution's case fell apart.
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.
Security Bank disbursed P99.4B in sustainable loans, beating its 2025 target by 18%. Discover how this fuels Philippines' green transition and creates social impact.
BSP ensures smooth withdrawals above ₱500,000. Learn how new circular simplifies documentation for legitimate transactions and promotes secure banking.
Youth group Anakbayan condemns Davao Bus Project as anti-poor, warning of ₱35 fares and driver displacement. Project faces funding gap despite 2027 target.
Philippine Competition Commission approves Veterans Bank's P2.7-billion acquisition of UCPB Savings Bank, ensuring no competition concerns in banking sector. Learn more about this major banking deal.
The Philippine Competition Commission approved Philippine Veterans Bank's P2.7 billion acquisition of UCPB Savings Bank. Learn how this shapes the banking landscape.
EastWest Bank becomes one of the first Philippine banks to launch Google Pay™, enabling faster, safer contactless payments for Android users. Start using digital payments today!
Philippines, ASEAN Secretariat and ADB commit to transport and tourism pilot projects under new BIMP-EAGA-ASEAN Plan of Action. Historic meeting establishes formal link between subregional and ASEAN strategies.
Security Bank's revenue surged 22% to P48.8B in Jan-Sept 2025, with net profit up 7%. Strong retail lending & trading gains fueled growth. Read the full analysis.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas warns against fraudulent text messages with clickable links. Learn how to protect your accounts from scammers using text hijacking techniques.
The World Bank's withdrawal from Cebu's Bus Rapid Transit phases disappoints, reviving past political battles. Will city leaders overcome this setback? Read more.