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ASEAN Tech Summit Manila 2026 set for July 28–29
The ASEAN Tech Summit Manila 2026 will bring policymakers, regulators, and fintech leaders together in Pasay to discuss digital trade, payments, AI, and financial inclusion.
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KasKasan Buddies is at the ASEAN Tech Summit Manila 2026 — and we cannot wait to share what we learn
KasKasan Buddies joins the ASEAN Tech Summit Manila 2026 to learn about the digital finance developments shaping how Filipinos save, spend, borrow, and protect their money.
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Financial Literacy
More than half of every peso Filipinos spend is now digital
Digital retail payments now account for more than half of transaction volume and value in the Philippines, signaling a major shift toward cashless everyday spending.
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Financial Literacy
Two days. 5,600 delegates. One message: The Philippines is leading ASEAN's digital future
KasKasan Buddies breaks down the biggest announcements from ASEAN Tech Summit Manila 2026, from DEFA and digital payments to scams, AI, and financial inclusion.
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BSP Circular 1230 update: Cash depositors can now withdraw up to ₱1 million without additional requirements
BSP Circular No. 1230 raises the cash withdrawal threshold that triggers enhanced due diligence from ₱500,000 to ₱1 million.
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Your debit card could send you to the FIFA World Cup 2026 for free
GoTyme Bank and Visa are giving eligible cardholders chances to win all-expense-paid trips to the FIFA World Cup 2026 through qualifying debit card spending.
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House urged banks to cut transfer fees. Some already charge ₱0
The House of Representatives is urging banks and remittance centers to lower or waive transaction fees, as some digital banks already offer zero-fee transfers.
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Working abroad for years but still broke? That is about to change
Senate Bill No. 1910 aims to provide OFWs and their families with free financial literacy training covering saving, investing, and money management.
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Two big changes for Pinoy travelers on April 1. One is good. One is not
Starting April 1, airport terminal fees are set to fall while flight fuel surcharges rise sharply, creating mixed news for Filipinos traveling during Holy Week and summer.
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Advisories
Good news for families with loved ones in the Middle East: GCash transfer fees are waived until April 30
GCash is waiving international transfer fees from the Philippines to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman until April 30, 2026, with no minimum transfer amount.
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