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ING Bank uses facial recognition technology targeted toward 'digital-ready' Filipinos

Over 70 percent of Philippines remains unbanked, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Compare that with studies that show nearly the same number of Filipinos (69 percent) use a mobile phone and you can understand why many banks and financial ...

Janice Lao is making it a point to create green changes in businesses

Whether it's become evident or not, a green revolution has erupted across the globe. Developed countries such as the Scandinavian nations, Japan, and Switzerland lead the pack when it comes to sustainable practices. The Philippines is catching up with the movement through ...

Two new expressway lanes, two bridges and a new tunnel will be built

Traveling to Subic might soon be a whole lot more convenient, as the NLEX Corporation has a P1.6-billion agreement with the Santa Clara International Corporation for the expansion of the Subic Freeport Expressway (SFEX).The project comes in a bid to improve the ...

The traditional tablea gets a Belgian twist

While many of us grew up having powdered malted chocolate drinks with breakfast, the tsokolate tablea holds a special place in every Filipino’s heart. The dark-chocolate tablets—a literal translation of the Spanish name—are usually made with dried local cocoa beans and muscovado ...

With discipline, you can pull yourself out of the red

Having debt is something that everyone has experienced, whether it’s utang from your suking tindahan or debt through a credit card purchase. In fact, when planned, debt isn’t a bad thing since in can actually help you pay huge purchases with less ...

ABS-CBNâs device connects to television sets instead.

GMA may have fallen behind its chief rival when it comes to the shift to online and digital technology, but it’s determined to catch up. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Wednesday, the Kapuso network said it plans to ...

Including brands like Tom Ford, Gucci, and Givenchy

Got a big event coming up? You're probably searching for the perfect dress or the right pair of shoes to wear to that upcoming affair. But with all the parties, weddings, birthdays, and every other event you need to attend, it can ...

Marites Casao got into welding at 18, and still continues to love it

Marites Casao was only 18 when she began her career in weldingThere are some people who are lucky and privileged enough to have been given the chance to immediately follow their passion, and there are those who had to take the longer ...

Only 15 cities account for over 30 percent of the world's billionaire population

Though it seems a rising number of high net worth individuals are migrating to Australia, new research reveals the world's billionaires haven't given up on major cities such as New York, Hong Kong, and San Francisco. In fact, it's quite the opposite, as these cities ...

The SSS is currently working with other government agencies to push for the increases

If you're working abroad, or know someone who does, better take note of this: the Social Security System (SSS) is working to push and finalize higher social security retirement benefits for OFWs."It was clear in the public forum that all stakeholders are united in providing ...

If you want to stand out from the crowd

It's no secret that accessories are having their time in the spotlight. From hair clips to minimalist necklaces, if you're in need of a breather from the usual rhinestone-embellished snap clip and thin chain, Fina Manila is the brand for you. Started ...

The startup will rollout new services within the year

Grab is already Southeast Asia’s leading ride-hailing app, but the Singapore-based startup is far from done. This year, the company is moving further away from merely being a transport service and is set to introduce new “tiles” designed to respond to its ...

JG DEV aims to support the region's next round of unicorns

In its bid to ride on the growing startup ecosystem in the region, diversified listed conglomerate JG Summit Holdings Inc. (JGSHI) has launched its own venture capital (VC) firm, Friday, May 10, with fresh funding worth $50 million or more than P2.6 ...