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The Importance of Still Keeping Loose Change
In the Philippines, the convenience of digital payments is quickly becoming the norm. There are now fewer lines to the ATMs every payday, people are now using their phones more for payments, and digital banks are becoming more prevalent. Amidst the digital transformation the country is undergoing, we often hear “I don’t have cash” from […].....»»
SSS releases P257 billion in benefit payments
State-run pension fund Social Security System released P257.4 billion in benefit payments to 4.7 million members last year......»»
BSP hits 50 percent target in digitized payments
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas managed to hit its goal of shifting half of total retail payments to digital channels in 2023, with more small businesses likely to onboard moving forward......»»
SEC-Davao advises timely submission of requirements for amnesty payments
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Davao Extension Office is reminding corporations who have participated in the amnesty program to ensure timely submission of required documents by January 31. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of payments and incurring additional penalties as outlined in SEC Memorandum Circular No. 20, series of 2023. Non-compliant corporations must submit their latest General Information Sheet (GIS) and Annual Financial Statement (AFS) through the SEC Electronic Filing and Submission Tool (eFAST). Meanwhile, suspended or revoked corporations should submit their petitions along with necessary documents to the Extension Office via email at secdavao@gmail.com. For more information, applicant-corporations can contact SEC Davao Extension Office at 0932-973-8791. It is important to note that the Commission is planning to implement a substantial increase in basic penalties for late and non-filing of reports post-amnesty period, with penalties potentially increasing by up to 1,900 percent......»»
PDIC now accepts digital payments through Land Bank of the Philippines’ Link.BizPortal facility
PDIC now accepts digital payments through Land Bank of the Philippines’ Link.BizPortal facility.....»»
Navigating Challenges in B2B Cross-Border Payments
Cross-border payments are vital to B2B operations, enabling businesses to extend their reach globally. While these transactions offer opportunities for international trade, they also present.....»»
BTI Payments partners with Southstar Drug to expand Philippines footprint
BTI Payments Philippines Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Australia’s Banktech, has partnered with Southstar Drug to further expand its footprint in the Philippines......»»
‘Save Poro’s trees’: Parish church widens calls vs tree-cutting
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The parish church in Poro town, Camotes Island, in northern Cebu is not giving up on its fight to save hundreds of trees from being chopped down. The Sto. Niño de Poro Parish expanded its online petition, aimed at convincing the government not to cut down over 700 trees for road.....»»
Banks reap P92 billion profit in 3 months
Philippine banks turned more profitable in the first quarter, reaping almost three percent higher earnings to P92 billion due to higher net interest income. .....»»
Banks expect higher consumer, corporate loan demand in Q1
Despite the higher for longer interest rate scenario, Philippine banks still expect a stronger loan demand from companies and households in the first quarter of the year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
Sy-led Dominion Holdings books higher income in 1st quarter
Earnings of Dominion Holdings Inc. (formerly BDO Leasing & Finance Inc.) jumped by 30 percent to P75.9 million in the first quarter from P58.3 million in the same period last year......»»
Petron earnings grow 16 percent to P3.9 billion in Q1
The net income of Petron Corp. went up by 16 percent to P3.93 billion in the first quarter from P3.4 billion in the same quarter last year on the back of higher sales volume......»»
Peso underperformance likely to continue – MUFG
The Philippine peso may continue to underperform against the dollar this quarter amid the country’s wide current account deficit and expensive foreign exchange valuations, Tokyo-based MUFG Bank said......»»
Banks see higher loan demand in Q2
Philippine banks are projecting a higher loan demand from both corporate and household borrowers in the second quarter amid a rosier economic outlook and more attractive financing terms from lenders......»»
Chinabank declares P5.9 billion cash dividends
Sy-led China Banking Corp. will reward its shareholders with a record P5.9 billion in dividend payments, 16 percent higher compared to last year, the bank said yesterday......»»
Inflation to average 3.2 percent in first quarter
Inflation is expected to average within the target range of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in the first quarter, according to First Metro Investment Corp. and University of Asia and the Pacific Capital Markets Research......»»
Cebu City crime rate dropped by over 83% in 1stquarter of 2024 — CCPO
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The head of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) disclosed that there was a significant decrease in the number of crime incidents recorded in the first quarter of 2024 compared to last year. “We are happy na sa first quarter of this year, icompare nimo sa previous year, nagbaba gyud atong.....»»
Universal Robina Corp. s sales reach P42.6 Billion in first quarter 24
Universal Robina Corp. s sales reach P42.6 Billion in first quarter 24.....»»
Pag-IBIG members save record P28 billion in 3 months
Member savings collections of the Home Development Mutual Fund, commonly known as Pag-IBIG, reached a record P28.75 billion in the first quarter, allowing the agency to finance the higher demand for home loans......»»
Strong core businesses underpin GT Capital Q1 performance
Conglomerate GT Capital Holdings Inc. delivered higher earnings in the first quarter, bolstered by the strong performances of its core businesses......»»