Zed Expands Its Credit Card to Android, Unlocking Access for Nearly 200,000 on Waitlist

Android rollout brings unlimited virtual cards, zero FX fees with no currency markup, Google Pay, and seamless bill-splitting on credit to Filipino cardholders.

Zed announced the launch of its Android app, opening access to the majority of its nearly 200,000-person waitlist and marking a major step in bringing a new kind of credit card to Filipinos across the country.

Built in Silicon Valley and licensed under the BSP, Zed is creating financial products from the ground up for the next generation of young professionals. The result is a modern credit card experience designed around how Filipinos actually live today—traveling, shopping online, and splitting expenses with friends—without the friction, hidden fees, or security risks that have long defined credit cards in the local market.

How Regular Food Delivery Users Are Rethinking the Way They Pay

For many Filipinos, ordering food has become part of the weekly rhythm. A quick lunch between meetings, a late-night craving after work, or a weekend treat shared with family—food delivery is no longer an occasional indulgence but a regular habit.

Among frequent users, how they pay is quietly changing.

Instead of chasing one-off promos or switching apps for discounts, digitally minded consumers are starting to look for payment options that work seamlessly with the routines they already have. That’s where the EastWest–foodpanda Visa Credit Card comes in—designed to fit naturally into how people order, pay, and repeat the cycle the following week.

Your Dinner Plans This Love Month, Now With 20% Cashback When You Pay With Your Maya Credit Card

February usually means more dinner plans than usual. Some are dates. Some are catch-ups. Some are just excuses to go somewhere good. And if a solid night out for you means great food, good company, and a bill that doesn’t kill the vibe, this one’s for you.

This Love Month, Maya, the #1 Digital Bank and leading all-in-one fintech platform in the Philippines, is adding a little extra value to your nights out. Credit Cardholders can enjoy 20% cashback on a minimum single receipt of ₱3,500 at participating restaurants, capped at  ₱1,000, when you pay with your Maya Credit Card.

Whether it’s an intimate table for two, shared plates with friends, or finally checking out that restaurant you’ve had saved for months, the idea is simple: enjoy the night, and get something back.

3 Financial Traditions to Propel Your Wealth this Year of the Fire Horse

The Year of the Fire Horse is fast approaching, and it brings a unique and dynamic energy that encourages bold ideas and brave decisions. In Chinese culture, the horse represents speed and independence, while the fire element adds passion and a bit of volatility.

For many, 2026 promises rapid progress but like a speedy stallion, your finances will require a steady hand on the reins. Here are some ways that you can turn traditional Chinese New Year customs into modern financial wins.

Security Bank Foundation reaches 900-classroom landmark with new TLE building in Zamboanga City

SBFI Chairman Rafael Simpao Jr. (11th from left, top row) and Security Bank EVP and Branch Banking Group Head Leslie Cham (10th from left, top row) with Zamboanga City High School Main (ZCHSM) faculty members and students during the classroom turnover ceremony

Marking a major milestone in its education advocacy, Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) turned over a new two-storey, six-classroom Technical-Livelihood Education (TLE) building to Zamboanga City High School Main—its 900th classroom built nationwide—expanding access to hands-on learning for thousands of public school students. This reflects more than two decades of sustained investment in public school infrastructure across the country. 

A Speedy Comeback: Julia Barretto and Maris Racal Show How Fast Borrowing Can Be with Maya

If you’ve seen Julia Barretto and Maris Racal slap each other with money in their recent Maya video, you already know they make money moments unforgettable. Now, they’re back at it again. But this time, it’s about staying ready when life moves fast.

In Maya’s newest video, Julia and Maris tap into a reality familiar to many Filipinos: when you need cash, you often need it fast. Watch as they show how borrowing with Maya feels:

The visual gag is playful, but the message behind it is clear: getting a loan with Maya is fast, simple, and legit.

New Feature Alert: Billease Payments Now Available on MobileAP

AboitizPower has expanded the capabilities of its MobileAP platform with the introduction of Billease via QR Ph, offering customers across five major distribution utilities a more flexible and consumer-friendly way to settle their electricity bills.

The MobileAP app now supports Billease payments for customers served by:

Visayan Electric – covering Cebu City, Mandaue City, Talisay City, and the municipalities of Consolacion, Liloan, San Fernando, Minglanilla, and Naga in Cebu

Davao Light – serving Davao City, Panabo City, and parts of Davao del Norte

Cotabato Light – covering Cotabato City and portions of Sultan Kudarat and Maguindanao del Norte

Subic EnerZone – serving SBFZ (Subic Bay Freeport Zone), Olongapo City, and nearby areas

Lima EnerZone – providing power to the LIMA Estate in Lipa and Malvar, Batangas