PERA contributors can now use qualifying time deposits as retirement investments, adding another lower-risk option alongside funds, stocks, REITs, and government securities.
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Philippine insurance premiums rose 16.2% in the second quarter, while insurance penetration reached 1.96% of GDP, still below the industry’s 2% target.
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Metrobank has added four security features to its mobile app, including Money Lock, Payee Verification, geolocation checks, and a 24-hour cooling-off period.
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The Strait of Hormuz deal may secure oil supply routes, but global crude prices can still drive fuel costs higher for Filipino motorists.
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Since April 1, 2026, complaints involving scams, illegal investment schemes, and financial violations must be filed through the SEC iMessage Portal.
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AI-powered scams are becoming more convincing, using fake identities, voice and face cloning, and fake investment platforms to deceive consumers and steal money.
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UNO Digital Bank has completed account corrections and fund reversals for affected InstaPay transactions, while InstaPay and PESONet services remain temporarily paused.
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Abusive online lending apps can use threats, public shaming, and unauthorized contact to pressure borrowers. Learn about your rights and the steps you can take to document and report illegal collection practices.
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The Manila Tech Summit 2026 puts the Philippines at the center of ASEAN efforts to build a more connected, secure, and accessible digital economy.
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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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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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BSP-supervised banks and payment providers are phasing out SMS and email OTPs for high-risk transactions by June 30, 2026, replacing them with stronger authentication methods.
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