Money Matters

Metrobank Chief Economist and Markets Strategist Nicholas Mapa outlined five major themes expected to influence the Philippine economy in 2026, citing possible rate cuts...

The Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Manila Branch celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of trust, partnership, and contributions to the Philippines’ economic...

The delayed implementation of the VAT exemption on indigenous natural gas—meant to lower electricity costs for millions of consumers, including senior citizens—has raised concerns...

Filipinos can now open their own U.S. virtual bank account — without needing a U.S. address, Social Security number, or residency — through a...

The Philippines reaffirmed its global leadership in promoting inclusive and interoperable digital finance systems during the World Trade Organization (WTO) thematic session on “Facilitating...

Global payments leader Visa (NYSE: V) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Philippine Guarantee Corporation (PhilGuarantee) to expand credit access and...

The FinTech Alliance Philippines has expressed strong support for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as it uses the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (RA...

On its 65th anniversary, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) unveiled a landmark partnership with New York–based Meridian, giving Filipinos access to their own US...

The Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) is the government’s unified national ID program aimed at streamlining access to services, reducing barriers to digital transactions, and...

FinTech Alliance Philippines, the country’s largest and most influential network of fintech and digital innovators, has expressed its full support for the immediate passage...