FinTech

foodpanda rolls out QR-on-Delivery for cashless COD

foodpanda Philippines has launched QR-on-Delivery, a new payment option that lets customers scan a QRPH code from their rider at the door and pay using any QRPH-supported bank app or e-wallet such as GCash and Maya.

Security Bank, ACI Worldwide recognized for enterprise-wide payments upgrade

Security Bank Philippines and ACI Worldwide won Best Payment Technology Initiative in Asia Pacific at The Asian Banker Global Fintech Innovation Awards 2026, after a payments overhaul that drove 35% transaction growth and tripled processing capacity.

Ant International launches open-sourced Agentic Mobile Protocol to drive AI commerce

Ant International has open-sourced the AMP to help establish a universal, auditable standard to ensure that AI agents can transact securely and seamlessly across any global platform. 

UnionDigital Bank and SSS partner to expand loans for OFWs via UD App

Addressing a critical need for accessible credit, UnionDigital Bank (UD) officially launched its partnership with the Social Security System (SSS) for the Micro-Loan Program, also known as SSS LoanLite.

Maya recognized by Forbes, The Asian Banker

Maya is included in Forbes’ World’s Best Banks 2026 list. It has also been included in the World’s Top 100 Digital Banks Ranking 2026 by The Asian Banker, a global benchmarking of digital banks based on scale, financial performance and operational strength.

Mastercard and FinVolution Group launch Luvit Card to expand access to digital credit

The Luvit Card forms part of ongoing efforts to broaden access to formal financial tools and support participation in the digital economy, particularly for consumers building their financial footprint for the first time.

Coins launches ‘Link & Pay’ tokenized payments for fast, secure, and seamless payments

Coins.ph introduces Link & Pay, the platform’s tokenized payment feature now available to its millions of users.

Smart and D One mark first year of empowering digital entrepreneurs

By integrating Smart’s broad portfolio of prepaid and connectivity services into D One’s growing distribution network, micro-entrepreneurs across the country can serve more customers, offer seamless load transactions, and meet the daily connectivity needs of their communities.

“It takes a village”: GCash calls for public-private push to close PH credit gap

At GCash, the MSME loan application process is simplified via the app and no collateral is required, allowing first-time borrowers to secure their own financing.