Financial Inclusion

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.

19 Mar 2026

12:16PM

BanKo expands reach to boost financial inclusion nationwide

BanKo, the microfinance arm of BPI, is doubling down on financial inclusion as it scales support for self-employed micro-entrepreneurs (SEMEs), a segment often underserved by traditional banking.

21 Feb 2026

5:54PM

Financial access isn’t enough: Three billion still lack credit

Financial inclusion has expanded rapidly in recent years, but access alone is proving to be a shallow measure of progress. Around three billion people worldwide still lack access to formal credit — a critical tool for long-term economic security and growth.

20 Jan 2026

3:31PM

CitySavings grows barangay banking to boost inclusion

City Savings Bank is doubling down on financial inclusion as it expands its footprint across Luzon and the Visayas, reinforcing its long-running Bangko ng Barangay vision aimed at bringing practical banking closer to everyday Filipinos .

22 Dec 2025

3:23PM

BPI LSB backs teachers with loans, outreach, and inclusion push

Legazpi Savings Bank, the thrift banking subsidiary of the Bank of the Philippine Islands, is reinforcing its commitment to Filipino educators through expanded financial services, partnerships, and a renewed message of appreciation captured in its slogan, “Teacher, ikaw naman ngayon.”

12 Dec 2025

3:16PM

Visa, CIBI team up to boost data-driven financial inclusion

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, and CIBI Information Inc. (CIBI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly explore and pilot innovative, data-driven credit solutions aimed at expanding responsible access to credit for underserved Filipinos, particularly “thin-file” consumers.

10 Dec 2025

7:52AM

BPI taps retail chain Savers Depot to boost financial inclusion

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has formalized a new partnership with retail chain Savers Depot, officially launching it as a BPI Partner Store and expanding access to convenient, secure, and community-based banking services across the Visayas and Mindanao regions.