23/10/2026
ICYMI: The FEU Tech Innovation Center (FTIC) hosted Tech X FinTech Summit 2026 yesterday, gathering students, associates, and industry leaders to explore how financial technology can drive inclusion, empower MSMEs, and create meaningful impact.
A highlight of the event was the panel discussion, which focused on how Filipinos can be protected against financial scams through financial and digital literacy.
With AI transforming financial services, how can we make digital banking more inclusive, secure, and trustworthy while protecting consumers from increasingly sophisticated scams?
Happening at the FEU Institute of Technology Innovation Center, Tech X FinTech Summit 2026 brings together industry leaders Mhel Plabasan of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Josh Quinto of PayMongo, and Aristotle Guardacasa of BPI to share perspectives on the future of fintech, responsible AI governance, and financial inclusion.
The discussion highlights the STARS principles for AI governance, which promote responsible innovation through Sustainability, Transparency, Accountability, Responsibility, and Security. These principles can help guide financial institutions in developing AI solutions that serve more Filipinos responsibly.
With policies like the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA) strengthening protection against financial account scams, consumer vigilance remains equally important. As AI makes scams more sophisticated, financial and digital literacy are essential to helping Filipinos recognize red flags, protect their accounts, and participate confidently in the evolving digital financial ecosystem.