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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Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, and CIMB Bank Philippines, the most-awarded digital-only commercial bank in the country and The Asian Banker’s Best Digital Bank in the Philippines for 2025, have announced an exclusive partnership aimed at enhancing financial solutions for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines. The signing ceremony,…
The State of Philippine Snacking survey results shared Snacking is key to daily life, influenced by connections, mindful snacking and sustainability MANILA, Philippines – April 8, 2025 – Snacks hold a special place in Filipino households. In fact, in a global survey on the State of Snacking in 2024 showed that the Philippines tops the…
Premier Apple partner Power Mac Center (PMC) provided the technology requirements of the Provincial Government of Bataan in its bid to accelerate capacity-building for its grade school and high school teachers. In a recent turnover ceremony led by Governor Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia III, over 4,000 MacBook devices were distributed to Elementary teachers and School Heads, and schools with computer laboratories…
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…
K-pop heartthrob Baekhyun, a member of the popular boy group EXO, recently thrilled thousands of fans at his “Best Day” fan meet, held at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena on February 2, 2025. The event, presented by local fashion brand Bench, saw Baekhyun connect with his Filipino EXO-L (EXO’s official fan name) in…
For artists like Wave to Earth, a South Korean indie rock band, having a show at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena for the very first time in the Philippines, a country that is home to many K-pop fans, is an unmatched experience. The feel of the venue, with its ability to make the…
At GITEX Asia 2025, Kaspersky has revealed findings from its latest research, stating that 71% of cybersecurity professionals from Asia Pacific (APAC) regard Cyber Immunity as an effective strategy for minimizing the capabilities of cybercriminals to penetrate networks and compromise systems. These insights indicate a growing demand for developing secure by design systems instead of…
Data analysis by Visa Consulting and Analytics highlights consumer spend trends in the Philippines during Valentine’s Day festivities Consumers likely to prioritize value and affordability this Valentine’s Philippines, 5 February, 2025 – Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, has released new insights into consumer behavior during February 2024. Visa Consulting & Analytics…