Visa and RCBC partner to launch Visa Direct, enabling seamless international money transfers in the Philippines

Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, has partnered with Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), one of the largest universal banks in the country, to launch Visa Direct, enabling fast, secure, and convenient real-time payments and money transfers to billions of accounts across more than 190 countries and territories.

iJuander Celebrates 14 years of travel and discovery in Asia’s World City

The Filipino spirit is always steeped in adventure, and for fourteen years, the famed magazine show iJuander has aimed to satisfy the wanderlust in every Filipino’s heart. Showcasing the many facets of Filipino culture through the years, the show recently celebrated its 14th anniversary with a double-episode special featuring the sights and sounds of Asia’s World City, Hong Kong.

Greenhills East Residents Push Back on Shang Condo Near Schools, Citing Mayor Abalos’ Own Urban Policies

“We’re not anti-progress. We’re anti-chaos.” Residents of Greenhills East Village are drawing a bold line in the concrete, launching a formal protest against a proposed high-rise by Shang Properties Inc. (SPI) that they say threatens the peace, safety, and livability of their neighborhood—and violates both zoning laws and the spirit of Mandaluyong City’s own policies. The contested …

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Visa advances tourism and financial inclusion with contactless MRT-3 payments

Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, is driving economic growth and promoting tourism and financial inclusion in the Philippines with the launch of automated, contactless fare collection systems across Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3). This modernization initiative, in partnership with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and industry collaborators, marks Visa’s third major transit project in the country and will benefit over 350,000 daily commuters.