Digital Economy, Business & Finance

Key TakeawaysNew BSP crypto rules: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas issued new guidelines (June 2026) requiring virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to strengthen...

Key TakeawaysSecond global bond offering of 2026: The Philippines launched a fresh triple-tranche US dollar global bond offering on June 16, 2026 —...

Digital Banks Philippines List 2026: Complete guide to all 6 BSP-licensed digital banks. Compare Tonik, Maya, GoTyme, UNO, UnionDigital, and OwnBank rates for OFWs.

OFW Negosyo Fund: Complete guide to the P2B DTI-SB Corp loan facility for OFW entrepreneurs. Loans from P30K to P20M. DMW-DTI partnership, business ideas, and success stories.

Italy work visa Philippines 2026 — Italy approved 500,000 work visas for non-EU workers over three years. Complete guide for Filipinos: eligibility, costs, process, and DMW warnings.

AI tools for Filipino moms — Manila Bulletin’s ‘new diskarte’: 5 free tools (Canva AI, ChatGPT, CapCut, Google Gemini, GCash) to scale your side hustle from home. Step-by-step guide for OFW wives and returning OFWs.

How to change jobs in Saudi Arabia — Complete 2026 OFW employer switching guide with step-by-step process, requirements, costs, POLO/OEC updates, and tips. Legal kafala reforms explained.

SSS maternity benefit 2026: How OFWs can claim up to ₱70,000. Complete guide to eligibility, computation, documents, and step-by-step application.

SSS contribution rate is 15% in 2026. Find your exact monthly contribution for OFW, self-employed, voluntary, and employed members. Plus how to pay from abroad.

OFW Travel Pass replaces the physical OEC for overseas Filipino workers. Learn how to get your digital exit clearance via eGovPH app. UAE, Qatar rollout complete.