Digital financial services platform Maya and the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) have launched a new initiative aimed at expanding access to banking services and responsible credit for the country’s digital workforce.
Fintech giant Maya is targeting to go public by the second half of 2026, with tycoon and company chair Manuel V. Pangilinan revealing plans for a proposed US listing to be followed by an initial public offering in the Philippines.
Maya is rolling out digital electricity bill payments for residential customers served by the National Power Corp. under its Small Power Utilities Group, bringing cashless options to remote and missionary communities not connected to the main power grid.
The SMS appeared to offer a Christmas gift worth P3,000 and included a clickable link. Users who tapped the link were redirected not to a reward, but to a landing page reminding them of a critical rule: never click links or share sensitive information via text, even if the message appears to come from Maya itself.
Maya and the Philippine Sports Commission have expanded their partnership to support national athletes competing in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, rolling out cash-free allowances through exclusive Maya Visa prepaid cards for athletes and coaches.
Maya is redefining how Filipinos experience premium travel by rolling out the country’s first in-app global lounge access, turning what was once a fragmented, elite perk into a seamless, tap-based experience embedded directly in a digital banking app.
For many overseas Filipinos, every remittance sent home carries a dream for their families. Yet long-term financial security often remains elusive as day-to-day needs take priority over savings and planning, according to fintech platform Maya.
AI-driven banking is rapidly shifting from a back-end efficiency tool to a gateway for broader financial participation, as Manila-based Maya demonstrated at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and digital finance platform Maya strengthened their collaboration at this year’s Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF), formalizing a broader partnership aimed at enhancing e-government services and expanding access to digital financial tools for millions of Filipinos.