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Foreign investment in the Philippines is low, but frequent devastating tsunamis and other national disasters often draw large amounts of humanitarian aid. International rights groups have criticized the president for his controversial drug war, which has resulted in thousands of deaths. The Philippines ...
A credit card can be quite convenient to have, especially when cash is low at the moment and there’s a purchase that just cannot wait. Good thing there are credit cards that cater to people with low income and give them more spending power while helping them better manage their expenses....
The rapid spread of digital technologies within the Philippines will also help to catalyze the development of additional business opportunities in the banking industry.A 2021 survey carried out by the BSP9/shows that most low-income borrowers who turn to informal sources of credit do so because th...
Business-friendly policies, alongside the country’s perpetual sunshine and low cost of living, have already begun attracting global investors, wealthy retirees, and other foreign expats to its shores. Where to Invest in the Philippines Between its large cities and remote islands, there are literally...
SCB LEAD is Standard Chartered Philippines’ flagship program under Futuremakers by Standard Chartered, the bank’s global community initiative to support young people from low-income households through community programmes focused on education, employability and entrepreneurship. ...
6 However, the country’s banking penetration rate is just 56 percent,7 remarkably low by the standards of emerging markets (Exhibit 2). Traditional banks remain focused on wholesale banking and have been slow to reach new customers outside their existing client base. Rur...
A portion of the proceeds from the Maysilo Circle Community Store will support Mano Amiga Philippines, an organization dedicated to enhancing education for children from low-income communities. Established in Mexico in 1963 and active in the Philippines since 2008, Mano Amiga has steadily grown, pro...
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Camella Homes has grown to become one of the largest housing developments in the country. Dating back to the early 70s under the leadership of Manny Villar, they cater to the low to medium range market for growing Filipino families looking to have their very own starter homes. Also, Camella...