Apple Pay is Finally Here: What Filipino iPhone Users Need to Know

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

List of Philippine Banks Offering Free InstaPay and PESONet Transfers (August 2026 Update)

Updated August 18, 2026: Added AUB, Philippine Savings Bank, and City Savings Bank to the fully-free list. Flagged a conflict in EastWest Bank’s terms between our original source and BSP’s own disclosure, verify directly if EastWest is your bank. If … Continue reading

How to Open an Account with First Metro Securities (FirstMetroSec) — Full Guide for Beginners

If you’ve ever thought about investing directly in Philippine stocks, one of the most trusted brokers you’ll encounter is First Metro Securities (or FirstMetroSec). It’s owned by Metrobank Group, which gives it that extra level of security and reliability — … Continue reading