Philippines: The Hidden Fintech Gem You Cant Afford To Miss | Lito Villanueva

The Philippines is the fastest-growing digital economy and home to one of Southeast Asia’s most valuable fintech unicorns. Yet for investors and fintech founders looking to expand, this hidden gem is not top of mind.

Lito Villanueva, Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer at ⁨RCBC⁩ and Chairman of Fintech Alliance.PH explains why you should be paying attention to the Philippines

In this conversation, you’ll hear about:

  • Why the Philippines is the next fintech hotspot
  • Opportunities and gaps in Philippines’ fintech scene
  • AI adoption in the Philippines

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