Thursday, 13 August 2026
2 days ago
Beyond bank accounts: PH faces new financial inclusion test
Millions more Filipinos now have bank accounts and digital wallets, but the next challenge is making sure those accounts actually help them save, borrow responsibly and withstand financial emergencies.
3 Aug 2026
6:28PM
GCash to let users pay with Visa, Mastercard cards without cashing in
GCash, the country’s largest mobile wallet, is opening its platform to direct Visa and Mastercard payments, allowing millions of users to pay with linked bank cards instead of relying solely on wallet balances.
3 Aug 2026
3:30PM
BPI marks 175 years with push to bring more Filipinos into banking
As the country’s oldest bank marks its 175th anniversary, the Ayala banking arm is looking beyond its storied past and focusing on a new challenge: bringing millions more Filipinos into the formal financial system.
6 Jul 2026
11:34AM
Early GCash bull says P10 IPO price is too high
One of GCash’s earliest bulls is lowering his initial public offering (IPO) price expectations, arguing that today’s tougher market calls for a more conservative valuation.
11 Jun 2026
3:27PM
WINNING | RCBC expands rural banking reach nationwide
RCBC is expanding access to financial services in underserved communities through its ATM Go platform, strengthening the bank’s push for inclusive banking across the Philippines.
22 May 2026
9:49PM
Credit system gaps keep many Filipinos financially invisible
Despite rising financial account ownership in the Philippines, millions of Filipinos remain effectively excluded from affordable borrowing because lenders still rely on outdated credit assessment models, according to legal and finance expert Ira Paulo Pozon.
27 Apr 2026
3:42PM
RCBC gains global nod for financial inclusion push
RCBC has emerged as the sole Asian bank recognized in a new global whitepaper on financial health, underscoring the Philippine lender’s push into digital inclusion and customer engagement.
31 Mar 2026
8:02AM
Fintech firms push offline solutions to bridge PH finance gap
Limited internet reliability—not just access—remains a key barrier to financial inclusion in the Philippines, prompting fintech players and regulators to push for “offline-first” solutions to reach underserved communities.
27 Mar 2026
3:45PM
RCBC partners with SSS to expand digital finance for members
RCBC and the Social Security System are stepping up efforts to deepen financial inclusion with the upcoming rollout of SSS Loan Lite, a digital lending product aimed at giving members safer and more affordable access to short-term credit.
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