Signal and Savings: How ICT Fuels Financial Inclusion in the Philippines
Manuel V. Pangilinan joined DICT Secretary Henry Aguda in a meeting under the “Oplan Bantay Signal” initiative to address persistent connectivity gaps in Visayas and Mindanao. Despite improved speeds and fewer complaints, rural areas in the country still lag far behind urban centers, showcasing the government’s push to ensure reliable, nationwide coverage. The July 2026 meeting brought together government and […]
Trendsetter QR Ph: PayMongo States 9 out of 10 Transactions is thru QR Ph
PayMongo’s midyear 2026 data reveals that QR Ph has overtaken cards and e-wallets as the dominant payment method in the Philippines, accounting for 55% of all payment volume through the platform—a 510% year-on-year surge. Findings of PayMongo also states that QR Ph and e-wallets combined account for 76% of total payment volume and 9 in 10 transactions, a signal that Filipino merchants are becoming mobile-first. […]