The central bank says entity is not licensed, authorized, regulated, or supervised by the BSP.
SEC and BSP approve the merger, with clients assured that banking services and accounts will continue as usual.
The approval formally reclassifies MariBank as a digital bank, aligning its regulatory status with its digital-first business model.
The central bank recorded a sharp increase in counterfeit polymer banknotes in 2025, even as overall fake bills fell 17.1% from the previous year.
Questions arise over convenience fees charged on in-person e-wallet payments at government offices.
The central bank is reviewing institutions that have yet to comply with its lower transfer fee policy as it pushes for more affordable digital payments and wider financial inclusion.
Netizens criticized the content creator for choosing a Philippine coin that remains in circulation.
Thrift banks, with ₱1.4 trillion in assets, are well-positioned to serve more borrowers as demand for consumer lending continues to rise.
The telco obtained fresh financing as data-related investments continue to account for most of its capital spending.
Central bank says account signups also increased as more Filipinos opened bank accounts through digital.
