The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has named Maria Cristina “Ginbee” Layug-Go as its next president and CEO, succeeding Jose Teodoro “TG” Limcaoco, who will step down after six years leading the Ayala-led bank.
Digital lending company Skyro is expanding beyond installment financing with a reusable credit line of up to P100,000, a customizable cashback program, and a virtual card in development as it targets more everyday consumer transactions in the Philippines.
Mynt, the parent company of GCash, debuted on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Tuesday, Oct. 20, following an initial public offering (IPO) that could raise up to P60.9 billion, as the fintech company looks to expand beyond digital payments.
Cash-on-delivery (COD) remains more entrenched in the Philippines than in any other Southeast Asian market, accounting for about 23% of e-commerce transaction value despite the growing use of real-time digital payments.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will hold the 2026 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) in General Santos City from Nov. 25 to 29, featuring technology exhibits, robotics competitions, and forums on food security, renewable energy, and disaster resilience.
Bluetti is set to launch the Elite 100 mini portable power station in the Philippines on Oct. 20, with the new model to be available exclusively through Lazada.
Artificial intelligence adoption among Philippine businesses grew 52% over the past year, with 32% of companies now using the technology, up from 21% in 2025, according to a study commissioned by Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Rakuten Viber reported increased user activity in the Philippines, with average daily time spent on the messaging platform rising 24% and monthly active users projected to grow 16.5%.
The Google AI Educator Series (GES) provides self-paced online modules that take 15 to 45 minutes to complete. The training covers the use of AI tools for classroom instruction, administrative tasks, research, and problem-solving activities.
Asus has launched its latest Zenbook 14 laptop series in the Philippines, offering consumers a choice of Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, OLED displays, and dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) hardware, with prices starting at P76,995.
