A walkthrough on InstaPay
By Ranier Olson R. Reusora, Researcher
The adoption of a second clearing house meant to process real-time money transfers is expected to push more Filipinos...
Can consumers keep on availing of car loans amid TRAIN?
By Jochebed B. Gonzales, Senior Researcher
BANKS HAVE BEEN lending out more readily to consumers, offering promos and flexible payment schemes to entice first-time buyers...
AUB gears up for China market: A Q&A
By Carmina Angelica V. Olano
SINCE its establishment in 1997, the Asia United Bank (AUB) has continuously transformed its processes digitally to become, in the...
Players look for signals amid Q1 market volatility
By Lourdes O. Pilar, Researcher
UNCERTAINTY may once again be the theme for 2018 as developments at home and abroad in the first quarter sent...
Of millennials and banking
By Karl Angelo N. Vidal, Reporter
AT TIMES, finding time to do mundane tasks such as paying bills or transferring funds to loved ones could...
‘Buy’ for bank stocks following Q1 sell-off
By Christine Joyce S. Castañeda, Senior Researcher
THE GROWTH of banking stocks slowed during the quarter as market volatility sent investors into profit-taking mode despite...
A day in the life of Uber and Grab drivers
By Bjorn Biel M. Beltram, Special Features Writer
Before becoming an Uber driver full-time, Ismael Mamaril Villanueva spent 30 years working for the government at the...
Charging away anxiety over electric vehicles
Filipinos are receptive to the idea of purchasing vehicles running on electricity, even more so than their Southeast Asian peers. That’s one of the...
When bamboo becomes a transport disruptor
By Romsanne R. Ortiguero
Growing abundantly in the Philippines and the rest of Asia, bamboo is known for its versatility, multi-functionality, sustainability, and even for...
Untangling the gridlock: A look into the Philippines’ first subway project
By Mark Louis F. Ferrolino
Special Features Writer
One big problem that hampers the Philippines in maximizing its economic potential is the worsening traffic congestion in...
On the streets, a culinary revolution
By Bjorn Biel M. Beltran
Special Features Writer
It’s surprising to think that a few years ago, the most foodies can expect for a unique and...