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.
A new study shows 60% of Filipino adults fell victim to scams in the past year. Learn about the common schemes and the new multi-sector alliance fighting back.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The heart relic of Carlo Acutis, the teen saint known as 'God's Influencer,' arrives in the Philippines for an 18-day spiritual tour across 16 dioceses, inspiring digital evangelization.