For many Filipinos, the word “utang” carries a mix of hope and hesitation. It can mean a chance to start a small business or pay for a child’s tuition, but it can also bring fears of scams, high interest rates, and unending debt. According to TransUnion’s 2025 Credit Perception Index, the Philippines scored 73 out of…
From humble beginnings to evolving with its customers, PSBank continues to grow with and for Filipinos Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) marks its 65th anniversary, celebrating six and a half decades of providing simple and reliable banking solutions to Filipino families. Since opening its first branch in Plaza Miranda, Quiapo, in 1960—then the country’s bustling commercial…
The 3rd ASEAN Battery Technology Conference (ABTC) returned stronger with over 340 participants from more than 20 countries, from across continents, Asia, Europe, Oceania and North America aiming to build a strong ASEAN Battery Ecosystem and launch the ASEAN Battery Safety Network (ABSN). Hosted by the Thailand Energy Storage Technology Association (TESTA) in collaboration with…
Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has released its latest annual report on digital remittances, Money Travels: 2025 Digital Remittances Adoption Report, which was based on responses from 44,000 senders and receivers across 20 countries and territories, including the Philippines. The report presents findings on the latest remittance trends around the world, including Asia…
As one of the largest and fastest-growing insurance companies in the country, AXA Philippines took home a significant double victory at the 2025 Insurance Asia Awards, winning Health Insurance Initiative of the Year for its superior critical illness plan, Health Max Elite and International General Insurer of the Year for its expansive general insurance solutions,…
Pru Life UK and Prudence Foundation, in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and Junior Achievement (JA) Philippines, has expanded the Cha-Ching programme across the National Capital Region (NCR) and fully integrated into the Bicol Region (Region V) DepEd curriculum, reaffirming their commitment to fostering financial literacy among Filipino youth. Bicol Region (Region…
[Manila, Philippines | June 2025] – EastWest Priority, the affluent banking arm of EastWest, has been awarded Outstanding Client Experience in Wealth Management at the Global Private Banking Innovation Awards 2025. This honor affirms EastWest Priority’s focus on thoughtful, tailored service and wealth strategies that speak to the needs of affluent clients across the country. Launched…
Southeast Asia’s insurance industry is at a crossroads. Despite rapid economic growth and rising demand for financial protection, insurance penetration remains low. In fact, in many countries like the Philippines, it remains at 1.78%, while countries like Vietnam are at 2.8% and Indonesia is at 1.4%. One of the biggest barriers in the industry is its continued reliance on outdated…
Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, has partnered with USSC Money Services Inc. (UMSI), on a strategic issuing and Money Movement partnership to launch Visa Direct in the Philippines. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in enhancing digital payment and remittance solutions in the region. While often cited as one of the…
In the last decade, the gaming industry has exploded. With at least one-third of the global population playing digital games at least once per month, gaming provides advertisers with a highly engaged audience. Because of this, popular gaming platforms, like Roblox, are rapidly gaining advertiser attention due to their large user base and ability to…