As Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) celebrates its 175th anniversary, the country's oldest bank is reinforcing its digital transformation strategy through initiatives aimed at expanding financial inclusion and strengthening cybersecurity.
Digital inclusion goes beyond providing internet access—it also means ensuring everyone has the knowledge and tools to stay safe online. For women and girls with visual impairment, accessible cybersecurity education is becoming an essential part of participating confidently in today's digital world.
Skyro is expanding its digital credit offering nationwide after surpassing 100,000 users, reflecting growing demand among Filipinos for flexible payment options tied to everyday spending.
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, has appointed Nico Echavarria as director for sales management and country head for the Philippines, signaling a stronger push in a rapidly digitalizing market.
The Social Security System and Rizal Commercial Banking Corp.’s digital arm, RCBC DiskarTech, have introduced the MySSS Card, designed to simplify how Filipinos manage their government benefits and daily financial transactions.
PLDT Inc. and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. are scaling up their digital inclusion drive across the Philippines, reaching thousands of underserved communities in the first half of 2025.
Globe Telecom and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have launched the Bayanihan SIM initiative at Kalawakan Elementary School in Bulacan’s Doña Remedios Trinidad, aiming to bring digital connectivity to remote, underserved communities.
Guillermo “Bill” Luz has championed the integration of technology into urban planning and public service. For him, connectivity is not a luxury—it’s a basic need akin to electricity and water.