Calling it a practical and citizen-driven solution that can significantly boost the country’s classroom construction efforts, the Department of Education (DepEd) has welcomed the launch of the new BDO HOPE Mastercard. In a statement issued on Thursday, December 4, DepEd said the...
BDO has partnered with Hope, the organization behind Hope in a Bottle, to launch a new way Filipinos can give back every day with the BDO Hope Mastercard. This special credit card turns everyday spending into support for public school classrooms across the country. For every ₱1,000 in qualified...
Small businesses remain the backbone of Southeast Asia’s economy, generating two out of every three jobs across the region. Yet despite their vital role, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) continue to face systemic barriers that hinder their growth—chief among them, limited access to...
Mastercard Inc. has appointed Jason Crasto as its new country manager for the Philippines, placing a veteran with two decades of industry experience in charge of strategy and operations within one of Southeast Asia 's fastest-digitizing economies. Crasto will spearhead Mastercard’s...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has launched a cashless payment system for Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), allowing commuters to pay fares using digital wallets, debit cards, credit cards, and other methods. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon led the unveiling of the MRT-3’s...
Metro Manila commuters can now seamlessly pay for their Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) fares starting Friday, July 25, using their Mastercard credit, debit, or prepaid cards by simply tapping at designated contactless turnstiles. In a statement, Mastercard said the new capability also extends to...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) adopts advanced digital solutions powered by Mastercard to boost the country’s global tourism thrust through targeted and data-driven promotions. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and Mastercard Senior Vice President for Customer Solutions Center for Southeast...
Ten outstanding STEM students (TOSS) have been officially selected for the 2025–2026 academic year, through a joint initiative between SM Retail’s Shop & Share program and Mastercard, in support of the SM Foundation’s College Scholarship Program. The scholars were selected through a...
GCash and Mastercard have launched a new contactless payment feature that seeks to provide Filipinos with faster and more convenient everyday transactions. Ren-Ren Reyes, G-XChange, Inc., president and chief executive officer, said the new Tap n' Pay feature allows GCash users with NFC-enabled...
Mastercard and AF Payments Inc. (beep™) have launched a pilot program enabling contactless payments on Bonifacio Global City (BGC) buses using Mastercard cards. In a statement, Mastercard said the initiative aims to enhance the commuting experience for Filipinos by offering a more convenient and...
Sy-led SM Investments Corporation, through SM Store and SM Retail, has partnered with Mastercard and SM Foundation to launch a new initiative aimed at empowering Filipino students pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). In a statement, the conglomerate said...
SM Foundation and Mastercard have successfully launched Digital Learning Hubs in public schools across the Philippines, pursuing their shared mission of bridging the digital divide in education. Four public schools—Lemery Pilot Elementary School, Batangas; Tuba Central School, Benguet; Jugan...
