The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will permanently waive fees for interbank fund transfers made through its digital banking platforms beginning July 1, becoming one of the first major banks to align with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) latest push to make electronic payments more affordable.

The BSP said the amendments were prompted in part by the results of its Consumer Expectations Survey for the fourth quarter of 2025, which found that one in three Filipino consumers cited high transaction fees as a major barrier to using digital payments more frequently.

Globe Telecom has launched Starlink's satellite-to-mobile service in the Philippines after receiving approval from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), making it the first local telecommunications provider authorized to commercially offer direct-to-device satellite connectivity.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the corporate registration and lending license of Delisha Lending Investor and Trading Corp. after finding that the company operated several undisclosed online lending applications and repeatedly failed to comply with regulatory requirements.

Cybercriminals are increasingly relying on stolen credentials and legitimate user accounts rather than malware to breach organizations, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has warned businesses and trademark owners against an alleged trademark registration scam involving a United Kingdom-based firm falsely claiming links with intellectual property offices, including IPOPHL.

Users of digital banking services are expected to receive stronger protection against fraud and unauthorized account access as banks and e-wallet operators implement enhanced authentication measures required by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

A legal analysis released by local law firm Geronimo Law is calling for the consolidation of the Philippine cybersecurity enforcement functions, arguing that the current system of overlapping agencies creates confusion, duplicates work, and slows responses to cyber incidents.

In a post on X after returning from the Philippines, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said the country has climbed to fourth place globally in TRM Labs' Country Crypto Adoption Index, reflecting the increasing use of digital assets among Filipinos.

A Filipino legal technology startup says the biggest challenge in applying artificial intelligence to Philippine law is not the AI models themselves, but the lack of complete and reliable legal data.

BlockShoals Technologies said it has selected a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-accredited Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) and is completing due diligence before beginning onboarding and system integration, a move the company said was already required under its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-approved testing framework.

Philippine fintech firm BlockShoals Technologies has partnered with crypto exchange Binance as part of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Strategic Sandbox (StratBox) framework,...

Retail sales of the Land Cruiser HEV began on June 24, with a retail price of P6,945,000.

Xpress Super App has launched a new incentive program that will allow newly enrolled transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers to keep all of their earnings from rides during their first 60 days on the platform.

Ford Philippines said its Territory Hybrid has become the country's best-selling small utility hybrid vehicle, citing industry sales data covering the first five months of 2026.

Developed by the DOST's Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI), the Swift Emergency Response Vehicle Integration System with Smart Traffic and Electronic Enforcer on the Road (sERVis-STEER) uses Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) wireless technology to allow emergency vehicles to communicate directly with traffic infrastructure and automatically receive priority at intersections.

A global study has found that becoming a virtual assistant is now the career Filipinos aspire to most, reflecting the country's growing role in the global remote work and outsourcing industry.

Consumer electronics firm TCL has launched its new A400 Series televisions in the Philippines, using an exhibition of digitally animated works by National Artist Fernando Amorsolo to demonstrate the devices' display capabilities.

Samsung Electronics has showcased its latest Vision AI television lineup, positioning AI-powered TVs as multifunctional devices that go beyond traditional entertainment and serve as hubs for gaming, fitness, sports, and smart home activities.

Called “Pag-asa Island: A Hidden Pearl of Biodiversity,” the webpage features underwater photographs, laboratory images, and descriptions of marine species documented during expeditions to the Kalayaan Island Group.