Month: August 2026

Industry Verticals News

foodpanda Philippines now supports Apple Pay for faster checkout

foodpanda has announced the launch of Apple Pay on its platform in the Philippines, giving customers a faster, more secure, and touch-free way to complete transactions when ordering food, groceries, and other essentials through the app. With Apple Pay now available, foodpanda users can check out using their iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac, streamlining […]

Industry Verticals News

GoTyme Bank launches Apple Pay support for debit card users in the Philippines

GoTyme Bank has announced the availability of Apple Pay for its debit card customers in the Philippines, enabling users to make secure and convenient contactless payments using their iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac. The launch expands digital payment options for GoTyme Bank customers, allowing them to use Apple Pay for in-store purchases, online shopping, […]

Industry Verticals News

Mastercard brings Apple Pay support to cardholders in the Philippines

Mastercard has announced the availability of Apple Pay for its cardholders in the Philippines, expanding access to secure, contactless, and mobile-first payment experiences across the country. The launch allows Mastercard credit and debit cardholders to add their eligible cards to Apple Pay and make payments using their iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, or Mac. Consumers can […]

Industry Verticals News

Visa enables Apple Pay for eligible cardholders in the Philippines

Visa has announced that eligible Visa debit and credit cardholders in the Philippines can now add their cards to Apple Pay on iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac, expanding access to secure and contactless digital payments across the country. The launch marks a significant step in the ongoing digitalization of payments in the Philippines, providing […]

AI Mobile Tech Smart Home

TCL retains No. 1 TV brand ranking in the Philippines, advances Mini LED innovation

TCL has maintained its position as the No. 1 Panel TV Brand in the Philippines for the third consecutive year, according to the 2025 Annual Cumulative Market Share Report by TRS Research. Based on nationwide brick-and-mortar retail performance, the recognition highlights TCL’s continued growth in the Philippine consumer electronics market, driven by its focus on […]

Industry Verticals News

GCash and Mastercard to enable card-linked mobile payments for international visitors

GCash and Mastercard are expanding digital payment access in the Philippines through a new collaboration that will allow eligible international visitors to pay local merchants using their existing Mastercard credit and debit cards linked to the GCash app. Expected to launch in Q3 2026, Mastercard Pay Local will enable foreign travelers to make mobile payments […]

AI

EastWest launches AI chatbot ECHO to help businesses manage financial operations

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) has launched ECHO (EastWest CMS Help Officer), an AI-powered chatbot designed to help Filipino entrepreneurs better understand and access the bank’s Cash Management Services. The digital assistant aims to provide business owners with faster access to information on financial solutions covering collections, payments, payroll, and cash flow management. Through ECHO, […]

Enterprise Technology Industry Verticals News

Bayad earns PCI DSS 4.0.1 certification to strengthen digital payment security

From left to right: Bayad Chief Information Officer Alex D. Ibasco; Bayad Security Governance Analyst Brian D. Ortañez; Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer; SISA Regional Head Ms. Etika Sharma; SISA Country Head Wilson Alagbay; and Bayad Cyber Security Head Darwin R. David during the PCI DSS 4.0.1 certification ceremony. Bayad has achieved the […]

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