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Philippines: House Panel OKs Bill Promoting Rural Financial Inclusion
The measure will promote financial inclusion and literacy especially to those living in rural and underdeveloped areas to ensure equitable access to financial technology.
Philippines: QR Code Transactions Near P1 Billion
The value of transactions using the QR (quick response) technology via the national QR code standard reached almost P1 billion as of end-May, as more Filipinos embrace digital channels amid the pandemic.
Philippines: Microfinance, Micro-entrepreneurs to Gain From National ID System
The system's online authentication and e-KYC will enable a more seamless digital onboarding, making it easier for clients to open an account.
COVID-19 Loans for MSMEs Reach PHP 4.3 Billion
The loans approved under the COVID-19 Assistance to Restart Enterprises program is said to have benefited 29,816 enterprises in the Philippines.
Experian and FinScore to Raise Financial Inclusion in the Philippines via Alternative Credit Scoring
Through this partnership FinScore will intensify its focus on delivering alternative credit scoring to help financial institutions reduce high default rates and prevent fraudulent activity.
New IFC Initiative Helps Banks in Mexico, Philippines, South Africa, Egypt Scale Climate Finance
The program is designed to increase climate lending by participating banks in Egypt, Mexico, the Philippines, and South Africa to 30 percent of their portfolios by 2030.
Amid Pandemic, Household Savings Rise Slightly
Filipino households in the lower-income group, especially those in the rural areas of the country, are still struggling to save.
Philippines Global Financial Inclusion Ranking Slips Further
The global financial inclusion ranking of the Philippines slipped further this year despite improvements spurred by the government’s need to promote digital channels as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ADB Loan To Boost Financial Inclusion in the Philippines
"COVID-19 has underscored how important digital systems and contactless transactions are for economic resilience."