Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) could gain wider access to financing and regional markets as ASEAN moves toward deeper digital integration, but barriers to formalization and differing regulations must first be addressed, according to Mynt, operator of GCash.
The Philippines is pushing ASEAN to turn its socio-cultural agenda into concrete economic and social action, with a focus on keeping older workers productive, protecting young people in the digital economy, and strengthening resilience against climate-related shocks.
Cybercriminals are ramping up efforts to target users’ finances, with new data from Kaspersky revealing an unprecedented spread of malicious mobile software.
Taytay sa Kauswagan Inc. (TSKI), a leading Philippine microfinance provider, has partnered with PLDT Enterprise to upgrade its digital infrastructure, addressing connectivity gaps that slowed operations and service delivery.