Fintechnews.PH picks every Friday for you the top 5 Fintech Philippines News of the week:
Here we go:
City of San Fernando, DBP launch e-Payment Portal
Paying business permits and licenses just got easier for Fernandinos, as the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and the City Government of San Fernando introduced on January 8 a new e-payment platform for the convenience, safety and security of stakeholders. (Read more)
Blockchain 101: Is the Philippines ready for another disruptive technology?
The digital age has brought hope to peoples and countries to enable them to pursue greater transparency and better governance. Moreover, the development of the Internet has opened many possibilities to make life easier for people in almost every facet of their lives. (Read more)
Local startup community in PH benefits from a series of free learning sessions
Sprout Solutions, a Filipino tech startup providing a suite of HR software tools specifically catering to the Philippine business environment, is giving back by supporting the country’s startup community through its series of free learning seminars called Sprout Academy. (Read more)
BSP says financial inclusion improved
Access to formal financial products and services has improved in the Philippines, the central bank said on Monday, citing a report on the state of financial inclusion. (Read more)
I bought bitcoin at a 7-Eleven in Manila and compared how much BTC costs at Coinbase vs. Coins.ph.
Really though, all you need to do is to fund your Coins.ph account through 7-Eleven, then buy bitcoin right away using that money! And by right away, I mean like… instantly. Because right when you pay at 7-Eleven, that money appears in your Coins.ph account within seconds. (Read more)
