Most people nowadays have postpaid plans that they pay off monthly, along with the promise of a shiny new phone every so often. However, there is still a considerable chunk of the population who prefer to be charged based on usage and don’t want to be tied down to a single network provider. For these […]
At this point, you’d have to live under a rock to not have heard of games like Axie Infinity. These have turned the tables for the industry as a whole since gamers now view game commodities and assets as investments for the future, and earn from them as they play. Unfortunately, those who take an […]
In the Philippines’ push for digitalization, President Rodrigo Duterte recently signed Executive Order (EO) 170, which requires the use of digital methods for government transactions and payments. In the memo obtained by Rappler, it states that the “digitalization of payments is in line with the government’s thrust to develop an inclusive digital finance ecosystem”. This includes […]
Voyager Innovations, the company behind PayMaya, has received $210 million as additional capital from its investors. PayMaya is now the second-largest financial tech in the Philippines, next to GCash. In a disclosure to the stock exchange on Tuesday, telco giant PLDT Inc., Voyager’s parent company, said the new funds will be used to launch “Maya […]
Coins.ph is once again sold at a staggering amount of PHP 10.2 Billion. Its now-former owner, Indonesian giant Gojek, held on to the financial giant for 3 years before deciding to let go. We’ll get into the details down below. According to sources at The Ken, this transaction was performed because Gojek had decided to […]
For those of us who drive or use any form of motorized vehicle on a daily basis, the recent gargantuan hikes in fuel prices have been nothing short of painful. The average person will be sure to feel the brunt as well through the price increase of almost all goods and services in the market, […]
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has just released BizKo, an application looking to add convenience to the everyday lives of business owners. Specifically targeted towards Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) businesses, the goal here is to provide safe, reliable, and accessible methods for all payments with detailed records. Digitalized integration of all […]
Many businesses nowadays are accepting contactless payment methods. It was inevitable, given the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. What we didn’t expect is for Toyota to come up with an online e-wallet integrated into the all-new myTOYOTA app, given the old-school nature of mechanical industries in the Philippines. This online ecosystem co-developed with the Toyota […]
The past few months saw quarantine restrictions easing as many Filipinos reunited with family and friends over the holidays. Unfortunately, the Omicron variant also ripped through the country and led to an eye-watering count of new cases per day. If your COVID-19 test reads positive, please be sure to take care of your health first […]
You read this right: Acer Philippines will be selling some laptop models at a discounted price this January 2022 sale. Shockingly, one of the models will be sold at just a hair above Php 2,000 during their #TechFriday Sale happening from January 14 to 17. This came in an album announcement over their Facebook page, […]
After warning the public against rampant online phishing, the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) is now reminding the public to keep their account details safe and secure to avoid becoming victims of cyber scammers. According to the organization, over P1 billion was lost this year due to cyber scams. The most rampant of which […]
Now that the Christmas season is coming, scams in digital transactions are becoming more rampant. This is why banks are pushing for the mandatory phone registration more than ever. According to the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP), mandatory registration of mobile phones will decrease cybercrimes such as fraud and identity theft. Ramon Jocson, vice-chairperson […]