BSP flags MSME credit gap as loans reach P580B
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is pushing to close a persistent financing gap for micro, small and medium enterprises, with bank loans to the sector reaching more than P580 billion but accounting for only about 6 percent of total business lending.
Smart unveils GSMA-certified identity tools for stronger digital fraud defense
Smart Communications, the country’s first telco with GSMA Open Gateway-certified Number Verification API, has secured GSMA certification for its SIM swap and device swap APIs.
Grab tightens halal food verification in Davao pilot
Grab Philippines is tightening halal food verification on its platform through a pilot partnership with the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Region XI, seeking to make certified halal options easier to identify for consumers in Davao City.
Benguet potato farmers test new varieties, boost incomes in long-running sustainable program
Potato farmers across Benguet’s vegetable-growing highlands have begun harvesting crops planted just months ago, with this year’s harvest bringing new promise alongside familiar yields.
VinFast adds 13 dealers to accelerate Philippine EV rollout
VinFast is adding 13 Philippine automotive dealers to accelerate its electric vehicle rollout, with the partnerships set to bring 27 new showrooms across the country as the Vietnamese automaker works toward a 60-dealer network this year.
