Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Center for Learning and Inclusion Advocacy managing director Pia Bernadette Roman-Tayag says people can now easily hail a cab, order food and deposit checks, among others, using their smart phones. She, however, notes that while these digital solutions are helping people in their everyday lives, there is a need to “look past the hype and constantly discern whether these fintechs have the real potential to solve financial inclusion problems and the real pain points that lead to inclusion.” PNA

Improved digital infra boosts financial literacy

Further improvement of digital infrastructure, as well as the incorporation of financial literacy in the basic education system, are expected to help boost financial...
From left to right: AirAsia Philippines Communications and Public Affairs Head Steve Dailisan, CFO Ray Berja, CEO Ricky Isla, Operation Smile Philippines Executive Director Emiliano Romano and Development Manager Carolynne Arriola.

AirAsia Philippines’ alwaysREDy celebrates 1st year anniversary, partners with Operation Smile

AlwaysREDy to go the extra mile for a smile. AirAsia Philippines’ sustainability project, alwaysREDy: anytime, anywhere kicks off its 1st year anniversary with a mission...

PLDT Home first to launch PH’s fastest, future-ready 10,000 Mbps service

PLDT Home launches the first-ever 10,000 Mbps fiber-optic service in the Philippines, in a history-making move towards the future of home connectivity. Pioneered by the...

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“Beware of companies that advocate a ‘family’ culture.”  - says a recent article penned by an HR practitioner.  In it, she says that treating...

S&T Week Celebration in WV slated November 23-26

The biggest S&T event will once again take the limelight on November 23-26 as the Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI)...

SSS releases P869.99 million unemployment benefits in January to September 2021

The Social Security System (SSS) granted P869.99 million worth of unemployment benefits to 67,937 members for the period of January to September 2021. “We fully...

Trade group lobbies for full reopening of PH economy

The country’s largest business group is making another call to fully reopen the economy even without reaching herd immunity, which would be one of...

SBMA posts P997-M seaport income

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has recorded more than PHP997 million in seaport income in the first nine months of this year as...
It is important to continue observing the minimum public health standards after vaccination against coronavirus, according to the Department of Health, referring to the wearing of facemask and face shield, observing physical distancing, and proper hand washing / disinfection. Photo shows masked people in downtown Iloilo City. PANAY NEWS PHOTO

Biz told to uphold minimum health protocol to avoid another surge

Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion has reminded business establishments to uphold minimum public health standards to further control the spread of coronavirus disease...

Gov’t sells retail bonds anew for budget support

The Bureau of the Treasury on Tuesday raised an initial P113.5 billion in 5.5-year retail treasury bonds (RTBs) and set the coupon rate at...