There's an estimated 124 fintech lenders in the Philippines comprising of 75 mobile apps, 40 Web-based, and five brick-and-mortar with tech platform. But less than half of these firms are registered with the government.
The report disclosed that more than half (55.5%) of survey respondents in Asia Pacific from the age groups 16-24 and 25-34 think it’s impossible to have complete online privacy in the modern digital world.
As many as 931 complaints have been filed before the National Privacy Commission (NPC) by aggrieved borrowers complaining of harassment, threats, verbal abuse, and even unauthorized access to their phones's list of contacts.
Christian Lim, who served as COO of Microsoft Philippines for the last four years, will formally assume his new post as head of Apple’s business in the country on Sept. 30.
Globe Telecom is collaborating with the city government of Manila to provide wireless Internet connectivity in key areas with GoWifi and delivering financial technology services to the city’s scholars with GCash.
The Foundation for Media Alternatives said it is not against the use of data-intensive systems (DIS) but it is calling for a comprehensive planning and analysis of such systems in order to minimize the risks that go along with their use.
The all-new Corolla Altis lineup is headlined by a hybrid electric variant, marking the first time that the Toyota Hybrid technology is made available in a mainstream, high-volume model.
Sen. Leila De Lima said the government should seriously look at the issues concerning the rise of online gaming or Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) from multiple perspectives to realize its overall impact to the country and the Filipinos.
