The Department of Finance (DOF) lauded thrift banks as “anchors of resilience” in the Philippine financial system during the 2025 Annual Convention of the Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB). DOF undersecretary Domini S. D. Velasquez praised the sector’s role in supporting grassroots communities and sustaining financial momentum during economic shifts.
Commuters on the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) can now pay for their rides using Mastercard credit, debit, and prepaid cards, as the rail system launches its contactless payment option starting today.
San Miguel Corporation (SMC), through its San Miguel Foundation (SMF), has expanded its community farming initiative Backyard Bukid to six sites nationwide, with plans to establish at least three new locations annually as part of a broader push to improve food access and support livelihoods in low-income communities.