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Philippine insurtech gets big boost with investment into Maria Health
Maria Health – the Philippines’ largest health insurance policy aggregator and marketplace – secures investment from InLife and others. Read more…
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Philippine fintech Mynt raises $300 mn in largest-ever fundraising
With $300 million in new funding, Jack Ma-backed fintech, Mynt, cements its position as the only unicorn in the Philippines. Read more…
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Netflix removes episodes of “Pine Gap” in Philippines over map issues
Netflix has removed two episodes of spy drama “Pine Gap” in the Philippines, after the country rejected scenes involving a map used by China. Read more…
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Cross-border digital remittances to the Philippines soar amid pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, mobile cross-border payments and digital remittances have increased in popularity among Filipinos. Read more…
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Smart clinches 5G deal with South Korea’s KT Corp.
Smart, wireless subsidiary of PLDT, announced a deal with South Korea’s telco KT Corp. to develop 5G use cases for Philippine consumers. Read more…
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Philippines is APAC’s worst-hit country by Trojans
According to the latest statistics from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, 22.26% of banking Trojans discovered in APAC targeted the Philippines. Read more…
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DITO targets bigger stake in Philippine mobile gaming sector
The Philippines’ third telco DITO is hoping to be an active player in the country’s rapid rise as a regional and global gaming hub. Read more…
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Foreign tech companies compete for Philippines’ remote elections
As COVID-19 continues to ravage the Philippines, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is considering several options for upcoming elections. Read more…
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GCash to drive BNPL growth in the Philippines this year
Riding on the region’s Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) wave, the Philippines’ leading mobile wallet GCash is looking to launch a service this year. Read more…
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GCash to surpass inclusive growth targets, offers financial services
Philippines’ leading mobile wallet GCash expects to exceed its inclusive growth targets on the full array of financial services it offers. Read more…
