July 4, 2025
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Creating a financially literate future together: Cha-Ching expands financial literacy education across NCR, fully integrates into Bicol’s DepEd curriculum

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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…

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EastWest Priority Wins Outstanding Client Experience Award at the Global Private Banking Innovation Awards 2025

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[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…

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To Thrive, Not Just Survive: The Need to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Southeast Asia’s Insurance Industry

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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 One of the biggest barriers in the industry is its continued reliance on outdated…

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Visa and USSC announce strategic issuing and Money Movement partnership to transform payment solutions

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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…

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Got a big financial goal this year? Metrobank shares the power of intentional saving, and the triple bonus that comes with it

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Let’s be honest, saving up money can often feel overwhelming, with your day-to-day spending piling up, worries about unplanned expenses from emergencies, and overall need for the right savings habit. And you’re not alone in this. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’s (BSP) data shows that saving rates are dipping while household spend rises. The percentage…

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JuanHand Emerges as a Top Trusted and Hassle-Free Choice for Filipino Borrowers

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MANILA, Philippines, 20 March 2025 – A recent study by Agile Data Solutions Inc., a market research firm specializing in consumer behavior analytics, recognizes JuanHand as one of the most trusted and hassle-free online lending apps in the country, reinforcing its reputation as a go-to choice for borrowers seeking seamless and secure financial solutions.   The study,…

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Palawan Group of Companies Shines with Three Major Wins at the 12th International Finance Awards 2024

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Palawan Group of Companies (PGC) swept three major awards at the 12th Annual International Finance Awards 2024 held in Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, securing recognition for excellence in financial inclusion and services. PGC was awarded Most Innovative E-Wallet App for PalawanPay, Best Pawning Company, and Most Innovative Remittance Company, in the Philippines.  Bernard Kaibigan, Group Marketing…

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