BDO cardholders may now be able to add eligible BDO cards to Google Wallet and use an NFC-enabled Android phone for contactless payments. Google Wallet launched in the Philippines in November 2025 with several participat
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The Philippines had the highest remittance-to-GDP ratio among the 40 biggest global economies in 2024, highlighting the significant role money sent home by overseas Filipinos plays in the local economy. Personal remittan
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Learn when to use InstaPay versus PESONet based on transfer speed, transaction amount, and whether your payment is personal, business, or urgent.
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Pag-IBIG Fund received an unmodified COA audit opinion for the 14th consecutive year while reporting record assets, savings collections, housing loan releases, and member dividends.
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The new First Meridian Lounge at NAIA Terminal 3 offers a premium pre-flight experience with illuminated archways, private work pods, a wine display, live teppanyaki, a game room, and a kids' playroom.
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HSBC Philippines is replacing SMS transaction alerts with app push notifications, requiring cardholders to enable notifications or rely on registered email alerts.
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DTI-endorsed MSMEs joining official trade fairs can get discounted 2GO fares, 50kg free baggage, and access to OTOP retail spaces onboard ships.
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The Philippines and UAE agreed to connect their payment systems, potentially making remittances faster and cheaper for OFWs and their families.
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Filipino scam victims are more likely to report fraud to technology platforms than to the police, while most Southeast Asian victims who lose money recover nothing.
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The iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs ₱94,990 in the Philippines, requiring an estimated 136.67 days of minimum-wage work to afford before daily living expenses.
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PSA data shows 12.8% of Filipinos were multidimensionally poor in 2024, reflecting challenges in education, housing, health, employment, and basic services beyond income.
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Digital payments accounted for 64.7% of retail transactions by volume in 2025, marking a major shift in how Filipinos pay for everyday goods and services.
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