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“Pautangin kita, mag-apply ka lang dito”: SEC flags fake loan apps
The SEC has flagged a new batch of unauthorized online lending platforms and fake apps that may put borrowers’ money and personal data at risk.
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Your driver’s license data may be at risk: What Filipino drivers need to know
A complaint involving the LTO’s foreign contractor Dermalog has raised concerns about the security and control of Filipino drivers’ personal and biometric data.
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Not every QR code is safe to scan — here’s what the BSP wants you to know
The BSP is warning Filipinos about Quishing, a scam that uses fake QR codes to steal banking credentials, e-wallet information, and personal data.
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Pag-IBIG has relief ready for Mindanao earthquake victims — here’s how to access it
Pag-IBIG Fund is offering payment moratoriums, insurance assistance, calamity loans, and home improvement loans to eligible members affected by the Mindanao earthquake.
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GCash replaces SMS OTPs with in-app authentication
GCash is replacing SMS-based OTPs with secure in-app OTPs to make transactions harder for scammers to intercept.
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Less fees? BSP's new circular changes electronic payments in 2026
BSP Circular No. 1238 introduces new pricing rules for electronic fund transfers and requires zero fees for payments received by qualifying micro-merchants.
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Japan eVisa is now open to Filipinos, but there's a catch
Filipino passport holders residing in the Philippines can now apply for Japan's eVisa for tourism, but only through designated agencies offering qualifying packaged tours.
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Salary loans get a 7-year repayment option: What it means for borrowers
The BSP has extended the maximum allowable repayment period for salary-based consumption loans to seven years, giving eligible borrowers more flexibility but potentially increasing total interest costs.
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Bawal 'yan!: If a collector ever did these things to you, they broke the law
Debt collectors cannot legally harass, threaten, publicly shame, or disclose a borrower's personal information to unrelated third parties.
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No more SMS OTPs: Paano na tayo magla-login starting June 25, 2026?
BSP Circular No. 1213 requires banks to replace SMS and email OTPs for high-risk transactions with stronger authentication methods such as biometrics and device-based verification.
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Japan eVisa is now open to Filipinos, but there's a catch
Filipino travelers remain exempt from Japan's visa fee despite the country's July 2026 visa fee increase, although consular service fees still apply.
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RCBC Pulz users get 30 free InstaPay transfers monthly starting July 4
RCBC Pulz users can make their first 30 InstaPay transfers each month for free starting July 4, 2026.
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