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.....»»
PDIC extends loan incentive program for closed bank borrowers
PDIC extends loan incentive program for closed bank borrowers.....»»
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 […].....»»
Maya is '1 Digital Bank in PH
Maya now stands as the #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines, revolutionizing the industry with its unified payments and banking services on one digital platform. In 2023, Maya saw a remarkable increase in users, with 3 million depositors, more than double the previous year, and a deposit balance reaching PHP25 billion, a 69% increase from […].....»»
Explained: PDIC and How It Works
At some point, I’m sure you’ve seen the acronym “PDIC” and “PHP500,000” together somewhere, especially if you’re constantly in digital banking apps or physical branches up and about. In the world of finance, understanding mechanisms that safeguard your hard-earned money is of utmost importance. One key player in this domain is the Philippine Deposit Insurance […].....»»
DepEd DC s Solitario accepts Farnazo’s challenge to improve Palaro gold haul
DepEd DC s Solitario accepts Farnazo’s challenge to improve Palaro gold haul.....»»
CIMB boosts financial inclusion with Lazada
Digital-only commercial bank CIMB Bank Philippines has teamed up with e-commerce platform Lazada Philippines to further advance financial inclusion and digital payments among Filipinos, targeting to onboard 500,000 borrowers within six months......»»
GSIS taps Maya for payments
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System is expanding its payment channels through a partnership with digital bank Maya Bank Inc......»»
Cebu-Based Filipino Homes Launches Global Partners Facility Against Scammers in Real Estate
Cebu-based Filipino Homes intensified its campaign against scammers in buying real estate properties with the launching of their “Global Partners” facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The facility will help in particular Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) or Filipinos living abroad access to right information pertaining to property investments in the Philippines and other related […].....»»
Philippines posts 740 mln USD deficit in January
MANILA, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) posted a 740 million U.S. dollars deficit in January 2024, a reversal from the 3.1 billion dollars BOP surplus recorded a year ago, the country's central bank has said. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Monday that the BOP deficit in January reflected outflows arising mainly from the national government's payments of its f.....»»
Philippines posts 740 mln USD deficit in January
MANILA, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) posted a 740 million U.S. dollars deficit in January 2024, a reversal from the 3.1 billion dollars BOP surplus recorded a year ago, the country's central bank has said. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Monday that the BOP deficit in January reflected outflows arising mainly from the national government's payments of its f.....»»
Landbank-DBP merger not pushing through – Recto
The planned legal merger of the Land Bank of the Philippines and the Development Bank of the Philippines is no longer pushing through as Finance Secretary Ralph Recto deviates yet again from his predecessor......»»
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......»»
4Ps beneficiaries learn digital financial literacy from experts
Some 58 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries learn the importance of digital literacy and savings during the pilot implementation of the 4Ps Digital Financial Literacy Program on Saturday (February 24) at the DSWD Central Office Auditorium, Quezon City. Resource speakers from Landbank of the Philippines (LBP), Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Foundation, and […].....»»
NLEX to link to smallest Pampanga town
The North Luzon Expressway is set to link soon to Sto. Tomas, Pampanga, the smallest and youngest town in the province, through the construction of a new interchange initiated by the government......»»
Landbank eyes digital expansion
State-run Land Bank of the Philippines is targeting to reduce over-the-counter transactions as it moves to expand its digital services for customers......»»
Maya lauded globally as Philippines’ Best Digital Bank
2023 marked a milestone for Maya, reaching an impressive three million depositors. Dominating the industry, Maya commands 57% of the total digital bank depositors, as reported in September 2023 by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). .....»»
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......»»
UnionDigital Bank revenue grows to over P5 billion
UnionDigital Bank, the digital banking arm of Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines, saw its revenue grow to over P5 billion in 2023 mainly driven by higher deposits and loans......»»
PDIC studying increase in bank deposit protection limit
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp said that it is conducting a study to determine if the current protection limit of P500,000 should be increased along with the introduction of other measures to “instill market discipline”......»»