Inflation in the Philippines jumped back to 7.2% in September 2026, and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is meeting again on October 22. If you have savings, a loan, or a paycheck that has to stretch until the next … Continue reading
After years of waiting (and a few false alarms), Apple Pay officially launched in the Philippines this August 4, 2026. If you’ve been holding onto your iPhone hoping for the day you can finally tap and pay instead of digging … Continue reading
MariBank just got its papers in order. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved MariBank’s reclassification from a rural bank to a full digital bank, making its digital-first setup official rather than just how it happened to operate. If … Continue reading
The Philippine peso remains under pressure against the US dollar in 2026, with most analysts expecting the exchange rate to stay weak for much of the year. Current forecasts from banks and research firms place the peso in the ₱59 … Continue reading
The Philippine crypto space was shaken recently after reports confirmed that the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) ordered local internet service providers to block access to multiple cryptocurrency exchanges. Some of the platforms affected are globally recognized exchanges used by millions … Continue reading