Banking & Insurance
GSIS offers solar panel loan to help members cut electricity costs
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is offering a loan program to help members install solar panels and reduce their monthly electricity bills.
ADB chief Masato Kanda announces bid for second term
Masato Kanda, president of the Asian Development Bank, announced he will run for reelection when his current term ends on November 23, 2026.
Coins.ph launches QRPh stablecoin checkout nationwide
Philippine crypto wallet Coins.ph is bringing digital assets into everyday retail with the rollout of QRPh Stablecoin Payment, a feature that allows users to pay via the country’s national QR code standard using pesos, supported stablecoins, or a combination of both in a single transaction.
UnionDigital Bank, SSS launch micro-loan program for members, OFWs
UnionDigital Bank has partnered with the state pension agency, the Social Security System (SSS), to launch a micro-loan program called SSS LoanLite aimed at helping qualified members, especially overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), access quick financial support.
Mastercard expands AI-powered payments in Southeast Asia
Mastercard has launched its first authenticated AI-driven (agentic) payment transactions across parts of Southeast Asia, marking a step toward more secure and transparent digital commerce in the region.
