BSP, PPMI Inaugurates New Digital Payment Services
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has just rolled out three major interoperable payment services—Direct Debit PH, InstaPay Cash‑In, and InstaPay for Business—designed to lower fees, expand access, and accelerate the country’s shift toward a cashless economy. These new initiatives form part of the QR Ph rebranding central to BSP’s financial inclusion roadmap, aiming to make digital transactions safer, faster, and more affordable for every […]
Broken Promises: Government Cracks Down Scams Targeting OFWs
Two women were arrested in Makati for duping 18 job seekers into paying ₱1.15 million in “processing fees” for non-existent jobs in Dubai, demonstrating the persistent threat of illegal recruitment schemes targeting Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). The OFW-Scam Crackdown In July 2026, the PNP–CIDG arrested two women in Makati for allegedly duping 18 job seekers into paying over ₱1.15 million […]