SEC wants companies to reveal beneficial owners, control ties
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants companies to disclose controls that owners exercise, as the agency seeks to promote transparency and address gaps that enable corruption and financial crime in the Philippines.
MoneyHero Group sees next 50M engagements from PH
Nasdaq-listed digital insurance brokerage provider MoneyHero Limited is looking to scale its operations in the Philippines, as the company expects the next 50 million engagements coming from the country with the recent opening of its office through its local brand Moneymax.
SEC eyes creation of Unified Lending Identification for easy credit access
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Monday it is planning to create Unified Lending Identification (ULI) to provide easy credit access.
Only 14% of Filipinos are ‘comfortable” with their financial resources –report
Only 14% of Filipinos identify as being financially “comfortable”–having the resources to afford most things–with the majority still hustling or doing extra work to manage their finances better, a report by Worldpanel by Numerator released on Thursday showed.
Pag-IBIG offers 3% rate for first 30,000 borrowers under expanded 4PH program
The Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG Fund announced on Monday that it will offer a special 3% per annum interest rate to the first 30,000 borrowers for the first 10 years of housing loan under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH).
SSS unveils yearly 10% pension increase until 2027
The Social Security System, the pension for workers” in the private sector, on Thursday announced the implementation of a three-year reform program, increasing the pension for retirement and disability pensioners by 10% annually until 2027.
vivo V60 Lite proves its gaming power with HOK battle
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The new vivo V60 Lite showed what it”s made of as pro players, cosplayers, and streamers tested its power in an Honor of Kings (HOK) tournament held at the SM North Edsa Annex Atrium on October 18, 2025.
Filipinos gain easy access to IPOs on GStocks PH in GCash
As more Filipinos look for ways to grow their investments, GCash is introducing a new IPO subscription feature on GStocks PH, offered by AB Capital Securities, Inc., that will allow everyday investors to participate in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).
PNP-ACG ramps up cyber defense training with leading PH finance super app
The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) has strengthened its drive against digital financial crimes with the launch of its Cybersecurity and Fintech Handbook and the renewal of its partnership with GCash. The event also introduced the Scam Assistance Hub, a project aimed at facilitating the quick and easy filing of scam reports through a simple QR Code. These major initiatives are targeted to complement law enforcement efforts in addressing emerging cyber fraud and scams for more timely and coordinated action.
PACE50: Empowering voices in emergent and divergent spaces
The Philippine Association of Communication Educators (PACE), the country”s premiere, biggest, and most dynamic professional group of media and communication educators and practitioners, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary on October 23-25, 2025 with the theme #PACE50: Empowering Voices in Emergent and Divergent Spaces.
